COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Dean: Dr. Edwin A. Balila
Mission
The College of Arts, Sciences and Technology exists to provide excellent and quality Christian
education to students who would be future physicians, lawyers, computer technologists, agriculturists,
psychologists, mathematicians, musicians visual and graphic artists, editors, writers, librarians and
researchers equipped with the necessary skills reflecting Christian values.
General Objective
The main objective of the College of Arts, Sciences and Technology is to provide all college
students not only a broad field of knowledge which is in harmony with the general objectives of the
Adventist University of the Philippines, but also to develop excellence and the perfection of Christian
character. It also fosters interests, and wholesome attitudes and competencies, not merely to do but chiefly
TO BE, before they pursue various disciplines, including those requiring scientific pursuits, thus preparing
them for service to their fellowmen, their country and their God.
The College, being the biggest, has the following departments:
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
Chair: Dr. Medardo Lascuna
Objectives
1.
The program aims to equip graduates with abilities and capabilities to apply the theoretical “know
how” in practical situations and develop their skills in the optimum level in any occupational jobs
in agriculture.
2.
The curriculum girds to develop people to become useful and self-reliant citizens to the nation.
Course Offerings
1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE, MAJOR IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
MINOR IN CROP SCIENCE
FIRST YEAR
1st Semester
ANSC 101
Introduction to Animal Science
CRSC 102
Fundamentals of Agronomy
BIOL 103
General Zoology
MATH 111
College Algebra
ENG
101
Communication Arts I
HIST 101
Philippine History
FILI
111
Komunikasyon Sa Akademikong Pilipino
PHED
Physical Education I
RELB 110
Life and Teachings of Jesus
NSTP I
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
(3)
1.5
27.5
2nd Semester
CRSC 102
BIOL 102
ENG
102
FILI
122
PSYC 111
SOSC 103
PHED
RELB 113
Fundamentals of Horticulture
General Botany
Communication Arts II
Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Akademikong Filipino
General Psychology
Life & Works of Rizal
Physical Education
Christian Beliefs
NSTP II
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
(3)
1.5
24.5
SECOND YEAR
1st Semester
CHEM 105
CHEM 105L
CRSC 132
CMSC 101
RELB 124
CRSC 105
CRSC 132
PHED
FILI
203
2nd Semester
CRSC 110
CRSC 115
CRSC 175
AGRI 103
AGRI 102
MATH 112
ENG
305
MUCH 106
PHED
General Chemistry lecture
General Chemistry laboratory
Farm Machinery and Equipment
Introduction to Computer Science
Philosophy of Adventist Education
Principles of Soil Science
Principles of Crop Protection
Physical Education III
Masining na Pagpapahayag
Total
3
2
3
3
(2)
3
3
2
3
24
Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology
Agricultural Marketing
Tissue Culture
Meteorological Science
Introduction to Statistics
Tech’l & Scientific Writing
Ministry of Music
Physical Education IV
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
25
THIRD YEAR
1ST Semester
AGRI 126
ANSC 125
ANSC 128
ANSC 133
CRSC 122
CRSC 125
LITT 201
SOSC 202
RELB 123
WOED 101
Methods of Weed Control
Principles of Animal Nutrition
Principles of Poultry Production
Principles of Animal Breeding
Principles of Crop Production
Funda. of Seed Technology
Philippine Literature
Society & Culture
Denominational History
Work Education I
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
(NC)
27
2nd Semester
AGRI 133
ANSC 132
CRSC 135
PHIL 100
BIOL 140
RELB 220
SOSC 302
LITT 404
WOED 102
Funda. of Farm Management
Sheep & Goat Raising
Fruits and Vegetable Processing
General Philosophy
Environmental Sci. & Management
Daniel & Revelation
Basic Eco. w/ Tax & Agrarian Reform
World Literature
Work Education II
Total
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3
(NC)
24
FOURTH YEAR
1st Semester
ANSC 135
ANSC 125
ANSC 136
CRSC 136
SOSC 102
RELB 216
2nd Semester
AGRI 165
AGRI 190
AGRI 196
AGRI 187
Slaughter & Meat Processing
Production of Large Animals
Milk Hygiene & Dairy Management
Post Harvest Technology
Politics & Governance W/ Phil. Constitution
Personal Evangelism
Total
3
3
3
3
3
(2)
17
Mgnt. Agriculture Entrepreneurship
Extension Teaching & Communication
Agriculture Economics
Thesis
Total
3
3
3
6
15
Total number of units required for the degree
184 units
Summary
A. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (GER)
English
Communication Arts I
Communication Arts II
Technical and Scientific Writing
Filipino
Literature
Mathematics
College Algebra
Intro. To Statistics
General Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Environmental Sci. & Management
General Botany
General Zoology
General Philosophy
Social Sciences
Mandated Subjects
Physical Education
73
9
3
3
3
9
6
11
3
3
5
12
3
3
3
3
12
6
8
B. INTERNAL REQUIREMENTS
NSTP
Vocational Education
Introduction to Computer
Work Education I & II
Religion
C. MAJOR SUBJECTS
Introduction to Animal Science
Principles of Poultry Production
Principles of Animal Breeding
Principles of Animal Nutrition
Sheep & Goat Raising
Slaughter & Meat Processing
Production of Large Animals
Milk Hygiene & Dairy Management
Thesis
D. COGNATES (MINOR SUBJECTS)
Farm Machinery & Equipment
Fundamentals of Agronomy
Fundamentals of Horticulture
Fundamentals of Seed Technology
Principles of Crop Protection
Principles of Crop Production
Principles of Soil Science
Plant Physiology
Plant Pathology
Tissue Culture
Fundamentals of Farm Management
Management Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Extension Teaching Communication
Agricultural Marketing
Agriculture Economics
Methods of Weed Control
Fruits & Vegetable Processing
Post Harvest Technology
Meteorological Science
TOTAL no. of units required for the degree
24
3
3
3
NC
18
30
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
57
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
=
184
2. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE, MAJOR IN CROP SCIENCE MINOR IN ANIMAL
SCIENCE
FIRST YEAR
1st Semester
ANSC 101
CRSC 102
BIOL 103
MATH 111
ENG
101
HIST 101
FILI
111
PHED 101
RELB 110
2nd Semester
CRSC 102
BIOL 102
ENG
102
FILI
122
PSYC 101
SOSC 103
PHED
RELB 113
Introduction to Animal Science
Fundamentals of Agronomy
General Zoology
College Algebra
Communication Arts I
Philippine History
Sining ng Komunikasyon
Physical Education I
Life and Teachings of Jesus
NSTP I
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
(3)
1.5
27.5
Fundamentals of Horticulture
General Botany
Communication Arts II
Pagbasa at Pagsulat
General Psychology
Life & Works of Rizal
Physical Education II
Christian Beliefs
NSTP II
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
(3)
1.5
24.5
SECOND YEAR
1st Semester
CHEM 105
CHEM 105L
CRSC 132
CMSC 101
RELB 124
CRSC 105
PHED
FILI
203
2nd Semester
CRSC 110
CRSC 115
AGRI 102
AGRI 103
MATH 112
ENG
305
MUCH 106
PHED
ANSC 128
General Chemistry lecture
General Chemistry laboratory
Farm Machinery and Equipment
Introduction to Computer Science
Philosophy of Adventist Education
Principles of Soil science
Physical Education III
Masining na Pagpapahayag
Total
3
2
3
3
(2)
3
2
3
21
Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology
Meteorological Science
Tissue Culture
Introduction to Statistics
Tech’l & Scientific Writing
Ministry of Music
Physical Education IV
Principles of Poultry Production
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
25
THIRD YEAR
1ST Semester
CRSC 122
CRSC 126
CRSC 125
LITT 201
SOSC 202
ANSC 133
ANSC 127
RELB 123
WOED 101
2nd Semester
AGRI 133
CRSC 135
ANSC 135
PHIL 100
BIOL 140
SOSC 302
ANSC 132
RELB 220
LITT 404
WOED 102
Principles of Crop Production
Methods of Weed Control
Funda. Of Seed Technology
Philippine Literature
Society & Culture
Principles of Animal Breeding
Principles of Animal Nutrition
Denominational History
Work Education I
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
(NC)
24
Funda. of Farm Management
Fruits and Vegetable Processing
Slaughter and Meat Processing
General Philosophy
Environmental Sci. & Management
Basic Eco. w/ Tax & Agrarian Reform
Sheep & Goat Raising
Daniel & Revelation
World Literature
Work Education II
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
(NC)
27
FOURTH YEAR
1st Semester
CRSC 134
CRSC 136
CRSC 175
SOSC 102
ANSC 125
ANSC 136
RELB 216
Principles of Plant Breeding
Post Harvest Technology
Agriculture Marketing
Politics & Governance w/ Phil. Constitution
Production of Large Animals
Milk Hygiene & Dairy Management
Personal Evangelism
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
(2)
20
2nd Semester
AGRI 137
AGRI 190
AGRI 196
AGRI 187
Mgnt. Of Agriculture Entrepreneurship
Extension Teaching & Communication
Agriculture Economics
Thesis
Total
TOTAL no. of units required for the degree
3
3
3
6
15
=
184
SUMMARY
A. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (GER)
English
Communication Arts I
Communication Arts II
Technical & Scientific Writing
Filipino
Literature
Mathematics
College Algebra
Intro. Statistics
General Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Environmental Sci. & Management
General Botany
General Zoology
Humanities
General Philosophy
Social Sciences
Mandated Subjects
Physical Education
73
9
3
3
3
9
6
11
3
3
5
9
3
3
3
3
3
12
6
8
B. INTERNAL REQUIREMENTS
NSTP
Vocational Education
Introduction to Computer
Work Education I & II
Religion
C. MAJOR SUBJECTS
Principles of Crop Production
Meteorological Science
Methods of Weed Control
Fundamentals of Seed Technology
Fruit & Vegetable Processing
Principles of Plant Breeding
Post Harvest Technology
Agricultural Marketing
Fundamentals of Agronomy
Fundamentals of Horticulture
Principles of Soil Science
Tissue Culture
Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology
D. COGNATES(MINOR SUBJECTS)
Introduction to Animal Science
Fundamentals of Farm Management
Fundamentals of Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Farm Machinery & Equipment
Extension Teaching Communication
Principles of Agricultural Economics
Principles of Poultry Production
Principles of Animal Breeding
Principles of Animal Nutrition
24
3
3
3
NC
18
42
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
45
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sheep & Goat Raising
Slaughter & Meat Processing
Production of Large Animals
Milk Hygiene & Dairy Management
Thesis
TOTAL no. of units required for the degree
3
3
3
3
6
184
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ANSC 101 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours
per week). Principles of breeding physiology and nutrition in religion to production, processing and
marketing of animal products.
ANSC 102 INTRODUCTION TO LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION – 3 Units (2 lecture
hours and 3 laboratory hours per week). The management of farm animals for the efficient production
meat, milk eggs, and other animal products.
CRSC 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRONOMY – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per
week). Principles and practices of producing horticultural crops.
CRSC 103 FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours
per week). The management of farm animals for the efficient production meat, milk eggs, and other animal
products.
CRSC 205 PRINCIPLES OF SOIL SCIENCE – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per
week). Factors affecting soil formation and classification and the impact of organic and inorganic matter,
particle size, soil texture, pore space, and density relationship on soil aeration and water management
including soil acidity and alkalinity analysis, evaluating soil fertility, methods and practices of fertilizer
application and the economics and the economics of plant nutrient used.
CRSC 214 PLANT PATHOLOGY – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week). Applied
physiology/physiological processes of different species of plants with emphasis on the classification,
distribution, life cycle and economic importance of each group of plants.
CRSC 215 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY – 3 Units (lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week). Concept of
pests and disease, nurture of the different pest organisms and ecological factors affecting pests and their
damage.
AGRI 201 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING I – 1-3 Units (2 lecture hours
and 3 laboratory hours per week). Hydrology, irrigation and drainage, soil and water conservation
engineering, weather elements, climate classification crop and livestock environment.
AGRI 211 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING II – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and
3 laboratory hours per week). Farm shop practices, structures and machinery for crop, animal production
and processing.
AGRI 311 FUNDAMENTALS OF FARM MANAGEMENT – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 hours per
week). Principles underlying farm management and their application on agricultural business, offices and
programs.
AGRI 442 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRENEURSHIP – 3 Units (2 lecture
hours and 3 laboratory hours per week). Organization and management of agricultural enterprises including
unit of production, machine and equipment use of records and other factors affecting management.
CRSC 219 PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per
week). Importance, distribution, economic adoption of leading high-valued farm crops with emphasis on
production of small grains, legume varieties and other root crop management aspects.
CRSC 315 FUNDAMENTALS OF SEED TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory
hours per week). Concepts and methodologies in seed production, processing storage, distribution and
quality control.
CRSC 320 PRINCIPLES OF PLANT BREEDING – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per
week). Study of the breeding, development, techniques, evaluation and application of breeding,
development, techniques, evaluation and application of technological advances and maintenance of
improved crop plants.
CRSC 329 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES PROCESSING – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours
per week). Study of the principles and methods of processing tropical fruits, vegetables and juices.
CRSC 430 POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week).
Study for the theoretical and practical knowledge of the problems and solutions to post-harvest losses.
Emphasis will be on the use of the intermediate technology in this area and in particular that which is
appropriate to “on-farm” application.
CRSC 445 AGRICULTURAL MARKETING – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week).
Principles and practices of agricultural marketing; analysis of farm prices, marketing margins and costs,
cooperative marketing and marketing strategies.
ANSC 433 PRODUCTION OF LARGE ANIMALS – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per
week). Breeding, feeding, and management of ruminant animals with emphasis on range, confinement and
also the economics of large animals production.
ANSC 317 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours
per week). Nutritive requirements for maintenance, growth and reproduction of farm animals.
ANSC 320 SHEEP AND GOAT RAISING – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week).
Breeding, feeding and management of goat and sheep, economics of sheep and goat production.
ANSC 319 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL BREEDING – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per
week). Principles related to artificial insemination and natural breeding of farm animals, with emphasis on
line breeding, cross breeding, inbreeding and other related breeding practices.
ANSC 431 SLAUGHTER AND MEAT PROCESSING – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours
per week). Ante mortem and postmortem inspection of slaughter animals, meat selection, identification and
evaluation of standard cuts, meat preservation methods.
ANSC 432 MILK HYGIENE AND DAIRY MANAGEMENT – 3 Units (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory
hours per week). Dairy breeds of goat, carabao, cattle with emphasis on milk production processing and
distribution.
AGRI 314 PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week)
Study of the importance, distribution, and economic adaptation of leading high-valued farm crops, with
emphasis on production of small grains, legume varieties and other root crop management aspects.
AGRI 315 FUNDAMENTALS OF SEED TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per
week) Study the concepts and methodologies in seed production, processing storage, distribution and
quality control.
AGRI 319 METHODS OF WEED CONTROL – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week) It
focuses on the control of weeds in horticultural plants and field crops, utilizing biological, mechanical and
chemical methods.
AGRI 311 FUNDAMENTALS OF FARM MANAGEMENT – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours
laboratory per week) Study of the organization and management of agricultural credit and marketing
cooperatives and farm production units; planning the cropping and stocking of a farm; choice and
complementation of farm enterprises, keeping systematic farm records and accounts.
CRSC 320 PRINCIPLES OF PLANT BREEDING – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week)
Study of the breeding, development, techniques, evaluation and application of technological advances and
maintenance of improved crop plants.
CRSC 329 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROCESSING – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory
per week) Study of the principles and methods of processing tropical fruits, vegetables and juices.
CRSC 430 POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week) Study
of the theoretical and practical knowledge of the problems and solutions to post-harvest losses. Emphasis
will be on the use of intermediate technology in this area and in particular that which is appropriate to “onform” application.
AGRI 450 SPECIAL PROBLEM AND SEMINAR – May be taken twice provided that total number of
units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ANSC 318 PRINCIPLES OF POULTRY PRODUCTION – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per
week) Study of the methods and practices of incubation, breeding, rearing, feeling, judging, selection of
broiler and layer management.
ANSC 433 PRODUCTION OF LARGE ANIMALS - 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week)
Study of breeding, feeding, and management of ruminant animals with emphasis on range, confinement,
and also the economics of large animal production.
ANSC 317 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week)
Study of nutritive requirements for maintenance, growth and reproduction of farm animals.
ANSC 320 SHEEP AND GOAT RAISING – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week) Study of
breeding, feeding and management of goat and sheep, and economics of sheep and goat production.
ANSC 319 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL BREEDING – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week)
Study of principles related to artificial insemination and natural breeding of farm animals, with emphasis
on line breeding, cross breeding, inbreeding and other related breeding practices.
ANSC 431 SLAUGHTER AND MEAT PROCESSNG – 3 Units (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per
week) Study of ante mortem and postmortem inspection of slaughter animal, meat selection, identification
and evaluation of standard cuts, meat preservation methods.
ANSC 432 MILK HYGIENE AND DAIRY MANAGEMENT – 3 Units. Study of dairy breeds of goat,
carabao, and cattle with emphasis on milk production processing and distribution.