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Submitter's Information
Cheryl Hesse
Curriculum Analyst
Central/Mother Lode
Reedley College
CTE Dean
David Clark
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Program Details
Plant and Soil Science
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Plant Science (010300)
08/09/21
Students completing this program will be well-informed of physical, chemical, and biological principles and processes of plants and soils. Mastering these principles allow the selection of effective programs of plant development, irrigation, fertility, pest management, and soil management. Completion of the program prepares students for careers in management of tree, vine, vegetable, and field crops; for transfer into California State University and University of California institutions; and entry-level technical positions in the production agriculture industry.
Purpose: To provide practical knowledge and specific skills in plant and soil sciences as required in vineyard, orchard, vegetable, and field crop management systems.
Anticipated number of annual completers: 15
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
To providepractical knowledge and specific skills in plant and soil sciences as requiredin vineyard, orchard, vegetable, and field crop management systems whichprepares completers for entry level technical positions in the productionagriculture industry.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
32-38
60
Course Report
Note: This program was approved in the 1970s and there is no documentation. Regional Consortium endorsement is required befor program can be updated in COCI.
As do all instructional programs on the Reedley College campus, the Plant and SoilScience Program participates in a regular program review process.
In addition to utilizing the program reviewprocess for program improvement, the program meets with an industry-basedadvisory committee to discuss industry/workplace needs and the enhancement ofinstructional programs to facilitate those needs. Discussions often focus on specific skillsets desired by employers as well as current industry trends and issues withwhich students must be familiar upon program completion.
| Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant & Soil Science Core (17 units) | AGBS-3 AGBS-4 PLS-1 PLS-11 PLS-1L PLS-2 PLS-2L | Agriculture Accounting Computer Applications in Agriculture Introduction to Plant Science Machinery Technology Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory Soils Soils Laboratory | 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 |
| Select one option (15-21 units | |||
| Option A, 15 units, this pathway is designed for students primarily interested in acquiring an entry-level position within the plant soil science industry.) | |||
| Select 1 course, 3 units | AS-1 AS-2 AS-3 AS-4 AS-5 | Introduction to Animal Science Beef Production Small Ruminant Production Swine Production Animal Nutrition | 3 3 3 3 3 |
| Select a minimum of 12 units from the following | EH-43 PLS-3 PLS-4A PLS-5 PLS-6 PLS-7 PLS-8 PLS-9 PLS-14 PLS-16 PLS-17 PLS-18 | Plant Propagation/Production General Viticulture Tree and Vine Management Principles of Irrigation Management Pesticides Integrated Pest Management Vegetable Production Biometrics Plant Nutrition Wine Sensory Analysis and Evaluation Winery Laboratory Techniques and Equipment Operation Introduction to Enology | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 |
| Option B 20-21 units This pathway, along with additional transferable general education courses is designed for students seeking to transfer to a four-year plant and soil science degree program. | |||
| Required Courses (13 units) | AGBS-2 CHEM-3A PLS-5 PLS-7 | Agricultural Economics Introductory General Chemistry Principles of Irrigation Management Integrated Pest Management | 3 4 3 3 |
| Select one course, 3-4 units | CHEM-3B CHEM-8 | Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry Elementary Organic Chemistry | 4 3 |
| Select one course, 3-4 units | MATH-11 PLS-9 STAT-7 | Introduction to Statistics (formerly Elementary Statistics) Biometrics Elementary Statistics | 4 3 4 |
Total Units 32-38
Electives needed to reach 60 minimum units
Students must completeone of the following GE Patterns
RC GE 18 minimum units
CSU-GE 39 units
IGETC 37 units
Supporting Documents
Central/Mother Lode Regional Questions
Submission Details
04/24/23 - 10:10 AM
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