AGRICULTURE—BUSINESS EMPHASIS—ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
AGRICULTURE—PRODUCTION EMPHASIS—ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Agriculture program offers an Associate of Science degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture with an emphasis in either Agriculture Business or Agriculture Production. Courses in
these areas provide students with skills valuable to businesses in the Central Coast’s produce industry or with one of the many companies providing support services and products. Many of the
courses are fully transferable to the California State University system. Internships and work experience are an important part of the program, providing students with experience and contacts in the
local produce industry.
Many local employees started their career paths in the agriculture program at Hartnell College. The hands-on, practical approach helps students to find opportunities in a wide range of industry
positions: product managers, quality control supervisors, produce sales, supplies and services sales, labor contractors, pest control advisors, and many others. Come find your future in the dynamic
industry of agriculture.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Center for Advanced Technology, (831) 755-6960, Alisal Campus, AC-A102
Steven Triano, (831) 755-6961, striano@hartnell.edu, Alisal Campus, AC-C101
Upon successful completion of the Agriculture program, a student should be able to:
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demonstrate problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills while engaged in job situations.
prepare and deliver business documents and use math skills in appropriate form, format, and language essential for career success in an agriculture business setting.
demonstrate professional and personal development of work habits and safety practices.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses
listed below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
ABT-110
ABT-57
ABT-58
ABT-90‡
ABT-92
ABT-99
Course Title
Careers in Agriculture and Technology
Agriculture Computer Applications
Agriculture Laws & Regulations
Soil Science
Plant Science
Cooperative Work Experience
SUBTOTAL UNITS (17.0)
CHOOSE A SINGLE AREA OF EMPHASIS: Complete a minimum of 14.0 units in one of the following areas of emphasis:
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (AGRICULTURE BUSINESS EMPHASIS)
Course No.
Course Title
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-49
Introduction to Agriculture Business
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-51
Agribusiness Management Project
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-52
Sales & Service in Agribusiness
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-53
Agribusiness Economics
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-54
Agriculture Marketing
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-160
Introduction to Agriculture
Restricted Major Elective
BUS-1A
Financial Accounting
Restricted Major Elective
BUS-18
The Legal Environment of Business
SUBTOTAL UNITS (14.0)
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION EMPHASIS)
Course No.
Course Title
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-41
Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-93
Product Processing & Cooling
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-94
Agriculture Enterprise Project
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-96
Vegetable Crop Production
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-97
Vineyard Production & Management
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-98
Fertilizers & Plant Nutrition
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-160
Introduction to Agriculture
Restricted Major Elective
AIT-70
Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture
SUBTOTAL UNITS (14.0)
RECOMMENDED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course No.
Course Title
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ABT-90
Soil Science
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A.
Written Composition
ENG-1A
College Composition and Reading
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
MAT-123*
Intermediate Algebra
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of 1 unit from
catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
General Education
Agriculture Required Major Courses and Restricted Major Electives
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
Units
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
Units
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
(3.0)
3.0
5.0
21.0
31.0
8.0
60.0
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a “C” or better.
‡ These
courses also satisfy General Education Requirements
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the
four-year university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are
available online at www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.
In all certificate programs, it is required that at least half of the required number of units be taken at Hartnell College. A grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all certificateapplicable units.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
Course Title
Careers in Agriculture and Technology
Agriculture Computer Applications
Agriculture Laws & Regulations
Soil Science
Plant Science
Cooperative Work Experience
SUBTOTAL UNITS (17.0)
CHOOSE A SINGLE AREA OF EMPHASIS: Complete 14.0 units in one of the areas of emphasis listed below
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (AGRICULTURE BUSINESS EMPHASIS)
Course No.
Course Title
ABT-49
Introduction to Agriculture Business
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-51
Agribusiness Management Project
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-52
Sales & Service in Agribusiness
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-53
Agribusiness Economics
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-54
Agriculture Marketing
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-160
Introduction to Agriculture
Restricted Major Elective
BUS-1A
Financial Accounting
Restricted Major Elective
BUS-18
Legal Environment of Business
Restricted Major Elective
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION EMPHASIS)
Course No.
Course Title
AIT-70
Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-41
Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-93
Product Processing & Cooling
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-94
Agriculture Enterprise Project
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-96
Vegetable Crop Production
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-97
Vineyard Production & Management
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-98
Fertilizers & Plant Nutrition
Restricted Major Elective
ABT-160
Introduction to Agriculture
Restricted Major Elective
SUBTOTAL UNITS (14.0)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
Course No.
Course Title
Required Course
Required Course
ABT-110
ABT-57
ABT-58
ABT-90‡
ABT-92
ABT-99
ENG-101*
or
ESL-101*
MAT-121**
*Eligibility for ENG-1A fulfills this requirement.
**Eligibility for MAT-123 or completion of any course for which MAT-121 is a prerequisite with a grade of “C” or better.
Intermediate Composition and Reading
or
Academic Writing & Reading II
Elementary Algebra
TOTAL UNITS (31.0)
Units
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
(3.0)
(5.0)
(5.0)