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Dorothy M Farias
Dept. Chair/Asst. Professor
South Central Coast
Ventura College
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Felicia Duenas
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement in Plant Science
New Program
Plant Science (010300)
08/01/20
The Certificate of Achievement in Plant Science is designed to prepare students to develop the core skills necessary to meet the needs and challenges of modern agricultural production. Students integrate concepts from plant science, soil science, and agronomy, and apply them to agricultural production operations. A student completing the Certificate of Achievement in Plant Science can apply the credits completed towards obtaining either an Associate in Science in Plant Science or an Associate in Science in Agriculture Business degree, which both transfer to California State Universities and count towards the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science, Agriculture Studies, Agricultural and Environmental Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Education, Agribusiness, or Agribusiness and Food Industry Management.
Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for careers in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agricultural biology, entomology, plant biotechnology, pest control, post-harvest physiology, and environmental conservation of water, farmlands, open space, and landscaped areas.
By the completion of the certificate the student will be able to:
- Describe relevant aspects of plant physiology, anatomy, nutrition, reproduction, and pest control to solve plant production problems under field, greenhouse, or landscape conditions.
- Identify and utilize pertinent concepts of soil physical, chemical, and biological properties to solve plant production problems under field, greenhouse, or landscape conditions.
- Apply concepts of plant propagation to effectively reproduce plants from seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and/or cuttings.
| Year 1 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Dept Number | Course Title | Annual # Sec | Annual Enroll Total | Annual # Sec | Annual Enroll Total |
| AG V06 AG V30 ESRM V11 AG V42 AG V43 | Introduction to Plant Science Plant Propagation and Production Introduction to Soil Science Plant Identification and Culture: Spring Plant Identification and Culture: Fall | 1 1 1 1 1 | 25-35 20-25 15-20 15-20 15-20 | 2 1 2 1 1 | 50-70 40-50 30-40 15-20 15-20 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Certificate of Achievement in Plant Science prepares students for careers within the agricultural industry. Through hands-on experiential learning and curriculum designed to engage students in all aspects of agriculture production and plant science, students will be prepared to enter the agriculture production job market, with high demand for those with education and skills in plant science.
Students skilled in agricultural production and plant science bring strengths from the integration of agriculture, science, and technology. This certificate combines core concepts of plant science with the additional skills and knowledge necessary to meet the needs and challenges of California's growing agronomic and horticulture industries. Production practices, crop management, and technology skills will allow students to be prepared for jobs in agronomy, crop production, plant breeding, pest control advising, harvest management, soil science, horticulture, as well as general agriculture production.
Course Units and Hours
21-21
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Course Report
By the completion of the certificate the student will be able to:
- Describe relevant aspects of plant physiology, anatomy, nutrition, reproduction, and pest control to solve plant production problems under field, greenhouse, or landscape conditions.
- Identify and utilize pertinent concepts of soil physical, chemical, and biological properties to solve plant production problems under field, greenhouse, or landscape conditions.
- Apply concepts of plant propagation to effectively reproduce plants from seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and/or cuttings.
Proposed Sequence:
Year 1, Fall = 6 units
Year 1, Spring = 6 units
Year 2, Fall = 9 units
TOTAL UNITS: 21 units
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Year 1, Fall = 9 units
Year 1, Spring = 12 units
TOTAL UNITS: 21 units
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE (9 units): | |||
| AG V06 AG V30 ESRM V11 | Introduction to Plant Science Plant Propagation and Production Introduction to Soil Science | 3 3 3 | Year 1, Fall Year 1, Spring Year 1, Spring |
| Electives (9 units) | |||
| AG V42 AG V43 AG V96 AG V10 AG V13 AG V01 | Plant Identification and Culture: Spring Plant Identification and Culture: Fall Agriculture Internship II Intro to AgriBusiness Agricultural Computer Applications Ag & Society | 3 3 1-4 3 3 3 | Year 1, Spring Year 1, Fall Year 1, Spring Year 1, Fall Year 1, Fall Year 1, Fall |
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11/21/19 - 07:21 PM
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Dorothy M Farias · 11/21/19
Also being submitted as an AS-T