The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units

See "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please request a plan from your major advisor.

General Education Requirements: 48 units

See General Education Requirements in the University Catalog and the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements and course offerings.

Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units

See "Diversity Requirement" in the University Catalog. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education Requirements.

U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals: 6 units

See "U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals" under "Bachelor's Degree Requirements". For this major, this requirement is normally fulfilled by completing HIST 130 and POLS 155 or approved equivalents.

For this major, HIST 130 may also be applied to General Education Breadth Area C1, C2, or C3, and POLS 155 may also be applied to General Education Breadth Area D1, D2, or D3.

Literacy Requirement:

See Math and Writing Requirements in the University Catalog. Writing proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of a course in your major which has been designated as the Writing Proficiency (WP) course for the semester in which you take the course. Students who earn below a C- are required to repeat the course and earn a C- or higher to receive WP credit. See the Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester. You must pass ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a C- or higher before you may register for a WP course.

Course Requirements for the Major: 83 units

Completion of the following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, is required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, depending upon the selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the major core program requirements.

Major Core Program: 47 units

Lower-Division Core: 33 units

2 courses required:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
AGRI 180	The University Experience	1.0	FS
A college success course for agricultural majors new to California State University, Chico. The course will explore the academic and social opportunities and resources available to promote successful completion of the student's educational goals. Meets the first half of the semester. 1 hour discussion. Credit/no credit grading. (000198)
MATH 105	Statistics	3.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement. Summary of numerical data, elementary probability, distributions, and introduction to statistical inference. A grade of C- or higher is required for GE credit. 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. (005501)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
CHEM 107	General Chemistry for Applied Sciences	4.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra. A survey of the principles of chemistry, primarily for students in agriculture, industry and technology, and pre-nursing. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (001826)
CHEM 111	General Chemistry	4.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: Second-year high school algebra; one year high school chemistry. (One year of high school physics and one year of high school mathematics past Algebra II are recommended.) Principles of chemistry for students in science, medical, and related professions. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, periodic table, gases, solids, liquids, solutions, and equilibrium. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (001816)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
CHEM 108	Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 or equivalent. A survey of organic chemistry primarily for agriculture, industry and technology, and pre-nursing students. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (001828)
CHEM 112	General Chemistry	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with a grade of C- or better. A continuation of CHEM 111. Chemical energetics, rates of reaction, acids and bases, solubility, oxidation-reduction, and nuclear chemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (001817)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
ABUS 101	Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics	3.0	FS	GE
The role of agricultural business in the economy. Introductory economic and business principles and their application to the solution of agricultural problems. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (000014)
ABUS 261	Farm Accounting	3.0	FS
Introduction to the principles of farm accounting, farm business record keeping, agribusiness management, financial analysis, and enterprise budgeting. 3 hours lecture. (000020)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
AGET 120	Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics	3.0	FA
Selection, care, and use of common tools; study of safety, common materials and skills used in electrical, plumbing, woodworking, metal work, and land measurement in the field of agriculture. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000166)
AGET 150	Agricultural Machine Systems	3.0	FS
Principles of operation, adjustments, calibration, and safety of wheel and track-type tractors including implements and equipment commonly used in California agriculture. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000164)

Note: Students seeking a teaching credential in agriculture must complete both AGET 120 and AGET 150. The additional course counts toward elective units.

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
ANSC 101	Introduction to Animal Science	3.0	FS	GE
An overview, using a scientific perspective, of farm animals. Highlights anatomy and physiology of farm animals, reproduction, nutrition, animal health, animal products, animal behavior, and pertinent social issues, such as animal rights. Includes human opportunity to influence trait inheritance, population densities, and productivity. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (000419)
ANSC 230	Animal Feeds and Nutrition	3.0	FS
An introduction to the nutrition of domestic and wild animals with emphasis on appropriate nutrition for various activities. A survey of the integration of feed production and animal production systems. Computer formulation and analysis of diets to achieve desired performance levels of animals. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (000434)

Note: Students seeking a teaching credential in agriculture must complete ANSC 101. ANSC or PSSC 101 is a required prerequisite for AGRI 305.

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
PSSC 101	Introduction to Plant Science	3.0	FS	GE
Plant structure, growth, reproduction, and responses to the environment. How humans modify plants and the environment to grow crops. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (007765)
PSSC 250	Introduction to Soil Science	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111. Soil biology, fertility, chemistry, physical properties, taxonomy and their applications to agricultural management and environmental enhancement. Relationships of soils to the world food supply and population. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007776)

Note: Students selecting the Option in Crops, Horticulture, and Land Resource Management must complete both PSSC 101 and PSSC 250. The additional course counts toward elective units. ANSC 101 or PSSC 101 is a required prerequisite for AGRI 305.

9 units selected from:

Any combination of lower division courses in Agriculture (AGRI), Agricultural Engineering Technology (AGET), Animal Science (ANSC), Plant Science (PSSC), and Agricultural Business (ABUS). All courses must be approved by your advisor.

Upper-Division Core: 14 units

4 courses required:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
AGRI 305	Agricultural Genetics and Biotechnology	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: ANSC 101 or PSSC 101; CHEM 107 or CHEM 111. Mendelian inheritance, gene structure and action, sex-related inheritance, linkage and mapping, aneuploidy, polyploidy, population and quantitative inheritance, inbreeding and heterosis. Activities feature techniques in biotechnology with agricultural applications. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (000211)
AGRI 331	Agricultural Ecology	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Completion of lower-division core or faculty permission. An interdisciplinary treatment of physical and biological environments used for agriculture. Historical and ecological nature of agriculture its impact on the landscape and society. Comparison of sustainable and non-sustainable agricultural practices. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000206)
AGRI 482	Agricultural Issues	3.0	FS	GW
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher. A critical examination of major issues confronting agriculture. Students research current issues relevant to the role of agriculture in society. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. (000229)
AGRI 490	Agricultural Experimental Research	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: AGRI 331. Students will design and execute applied agriculture research projects that seek to improve the management of agricultural enterprises. Students will learn the most common experimental designs for agricultural research, utilize computer programs to analyze and interpret experimental data and further develop scientific writing skills. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000223)

Major Option Course Requirements: 36 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.

The Option in Agricultural Science and Education: 36 units

This option prepares students for careers in the broad field of agriculture or for careers in teaching at the secondary level. The option prepares students for diverse careers in agricultural production where the integration of animal, plant, and agri-business knowledge and skills is required.

36 units selected from:

Select courses from the prefixes: AGRI, AGET, ABUS, ANSC, and PSSC with the advanced approval of your advisor. A maximum of 12 lower division units are allowed. Students are strongly encouraged to gain practical skills and knowledge through an approved internship or directed work experience. Courses must be selected based on the career goals of the student and should have a recognizable theme such as agricultural education, sustainability, resource management, environmental horticulture*, agricultural communications, or agricultural mechanization*. *12 units in these areas may be transferred from a community college.

Teaching Credentials for Agriculture

There are two credentials available for students who wish to pursue a career as an agricultural education teacher in California: the Single Subject Teaching Credential and the Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential. The Single Subject Teaching Credential in Agriculture authorizes the holder to teach in the classroom. Candidates who fulfill the requirements for the Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential are prepared to teach in out-of-classroom settings such as serving as an FFA advisor and Supervised Agricultural Experience Program supervisor.

The Single Subject Teaching Credential in Agriculture includes two components; a Subject Matter Preparation program and a Professional Education program. Students can complete the Subject Matter Preparation program by completing the Option in Agricultural Science and Education. Students completing another option or major in agriculture should consult the agricultural credential advisor to identify additional course requirements. Candidates may also demonstrate subject matter competence by successfully passing the appropriate California Subject examinations for Teachers (CSET). The subject matter preparation advisor is responsible for verifying that subject matter preparation has been completed.

The Professional Preparation component of the Single Subject Teaching Credential includes professional education courses and a student teaching experience. This portion of the credential program is administered by the Department of Education within the School of Education. For prerequisites and other admission requirements for professional education programs, see the "Education" chapter of this catalog and the Focus on Teaching.

You may want to consider adding the following courses to your undergraduate program: EDUC 302, EDTE 530, EDTE 531, ENGL 471, and HCSV 451. All of these courses are prerequisites for the credential program.

All credential candidates recommended by CSU, Chico are authorized to teach all students, including English language learners, in the regular classroom. You may also want to qualify for the BCLAD (Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development) emphasis if you have skills in Spanish language and culture.

The requirements for the Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential include a series of agricultural education courses (listed below), occupational experience, and a student teaching experience. Student teaching is combined with the student teaching experience required for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Agriculture.

If you are interested in obtaining your credentials, confer with the appropriate credential advisor(s) early in your university career. Credential advisors can assist you in planning an educational program that will prepare you for both the BS in Agriculture and the teaching credential requirements. Students pursuing this career objective should also complete the single subject program pre-requisite courses and pass the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST).

Agricultural Education Courses

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
AGRI 201	Introduction to Agricultural Education	3.0	FA
Objectives, nature, and scope of teaching vocational agriculture. Types of programs and career opportunities in vocational education. 3 hours lecture. (000203)
AGRI 210	Directed Field Experience Agricultural Education	2.0	FA
An individualized class in gaining teaching experience through observation and critique of high school students and teachers in the classroom, at FFA events, and in supervised occupational experiences. 2 hours lecture. (000204)
AGRI 321	Program Development in Agriculture Education	2.0	SP
Up-to-date approaches in integrated program development based on occupational opportunities and community needs. Philosophy, organization, and administration of agricultural education programs. Development of curriculum, supervised occupational experience, Future Farmers of America (FFA), and summer programs. 2 hours seminar. (000220)
AGRI 420	Techniques in Vocational Agricultural Instruction	2.0	SP
Prerequisites: AGRI 201 or faculty permission. Preparation for student teaching in agriculture. Orientation to classroom situations. Development of plans for teaching, including daily lessons and unit plans, utilization of source information, and resources. Class demonstration in teaching procedures, analysis, and evaluation. 2 hours seminar. (000208)
AGRI 421	Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Agricultural Mechanics	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: AGET 120, AGET 150 or equivalent. Curriculum development and methods of teaching and motivating students in agricultural mechanics. 2 hours seminar, 3 hours laboratory. (000230)
AGRI 422	Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Horticulture	3.0	S1
Prerequisites: PSSC 101 or equivalent. This course is designed to educate and motivate students in the daily organization of teaching high school and community college horticulture students. Curriculum development, teaching methods, and lab safety are emphasized, along with contextual learning and learning horticulture and agriscience through inquiry. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (020987)

Subject matter competency may be obtained by completing courses in the areas of:

Agricultural Business: 9 units

Agricultural Mechanics: 8 units.

Animal Science: 8 units

Plant Science: 8 units

Natural Resources: 3 units

Plus 9 units of additional courses in one of the above areas (a specialization). This credential requirement may be met using course in the major and in the option.

Students are strongly encouraged to gain practical skills and knowledge through an approved internship or directed work experience in areas where additional experience is needed to become a successful agricultural teacher. With the approval of your advisor single subject credential program pre-requisite courses may be used as electives in this option.

Agricultural Communications

Students wishing to pursue a career in agricultural communications are encouraged to take the following courses as part of their option electives. Agricultural communications prepares students to enter the field by blending agriculture, journalism, and communication studies.

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
CMST 131	Speech Communication Fundamentals	3.0	FS	GE
Effective oral communication. Introduction to human communication theory. Practice in gathering, organizing, and presenting material in speeches to persuade, inform, and interest. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. (002206)
CMST 330	Introduction to Communication Studies	3.0	FS
This course introduces students to the communication studies major or minor. It reviews and discusses the major theories, research, and related principles of the field to create general awareness for students new to the communication discipline and emphasizes the practical and professional applications of the field, enabling students to make connections among the discipline, their daily life, and potential career choices. 3 hours lecture. (002001)
JOUR 244	Introduction to Public Relations	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of JOUR 260 for Journalism majors. This course is also offered as POLS 244. A survey of public relations: problems and issues, organization and operations, skills and techniques, careers and opportunities. 3 hours lecture. (001995)
JOUR 255	Introduction to Online Journalism	3.0	FS
Journalism is changing more rapidly now than at any time in the past century, and this course gives a context to those changes and provides an overview of contemporary jounalistic institutions. Students exlore the history of online journalism; the structure of media organizations; the professional and ethical values of journalists; the needs, desires and influences of culture; and the impact of changing technologies on public relations and traditional newsgathering. This includes critical analysis of the relationship of journalism and society and the effect of political, economic and cultural factors on journalism. 3 hours lecture. (020555)
JOUR 260	Writing for Mass Media	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 130. Techniques of information gathering and writing for various audiences in the mass media. Required course for the Options in News-Editorial and Public Relations. Students must earn a grade of C or higher to advance to subsequent writing courses in the Department of Journalism. Students who do not receive at least a C may repeat the course. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (004838)
JOUR 341	Writing For Public Relations	3.0	FS	GW
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, JOUR 244, JOUR 260. Principles and practices of writing styles for public relations. Emphasis will be on writing tailored to an organization's communication needs. Required for majors. Journalism majors in the public relations option who earn below a C- in JOUR 341 are required to repeat the course and are expected to earn a C- or higher to receive writing proficiency credit. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. (004844)

The Option in Crops, Horticulture, and Land Resource Management: 36 units

This option prepares students to manage agricultural enterprises for the production of plant crops for human and animal consumption, for the protection of these crops and resources against pests (insects, diseases, weeds, vertebrates), and for the stewardship of their natural resources (soil, water, air, and biota). The option emphasizes sustainable land use and crop production practices. Career opportunities may be found in the agricultural production industry, in agricultural research, and in agricultural consulting, assistance, and regulation.

Option Core: 12 units

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
PSSC 356	Soil Quality and Health	3.0	S2
Prerequisites: PSSC 250 or instructor permission. Course examines the capacity of the soil to function within natural and managed ecosystems to sustain plant/animal productivity, maintain or enhance water and air quality, and support human health and habitation. Soil quality factors include biological, physical, and chemical soil properties. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (007808)
PSSC 453	Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition	3.0	F2
Prerequisites: PSSC 250. Properties of soils, fertilizers, and plant materials. Soil amendments and soil reaction effects on plants. Fertilizer usage. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007840)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
BIOL 414	Plant Physiology	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: BIOL 108 or BIOL 153; CHEM 108 or CHEM 270; or faculty permission. Functions in higher plants; water and soil relations, photosynthesis, respiration, enzyme action, and growth. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001181)
BIOL 448	Plant Diversity and Identification	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: BIOL 152 or faculty permission. Principles of plant classification with field study of local flora, emphasizing the higher plants and their phylogenetic relationships. 2 hours discussion, 6 hours laboratory. (001198)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
ABUS 231	Computer Applications in Agriculture	3.0	FS
Survey of microcomputer applications for agribusiness management, emphasizing personnel productivity software, including database manager, advanced spreadsheet, and electronic communication software. 3 hours lecture. (000025)
ABUS 321	Agribusiness Management	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ABUS 101 or equivalent. The application of economic and management principles to the planning, control, and organization of agribusiness firms. Linear programming applications, decision trees, inventory control, and equipment replacement. 3 hours lecture. (000027)
ABUS 464	Farm and Ranch Appraisal	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: ABUS 101. Principles and techniques of farm and ranch appraisal. Valuation of farm and rural resources. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000031)
AGRI 432	Holistic Management	3.0	F2
Prerequisites: AGRI 331 or faculty permission. A study of sustainable management practices in the context of agricultural land stewardship. The development of practical skills and understanding paramount to leadership and management of personal and professional activities. The focus is on identifying available resources, clarifiying goals, developing action plans, and promoting communication, savvy monitoring, and decision making that expedite progress toward a thriving enterprise and contribute to a sustainable community. Case studies, community activities, and discussion explore the impact of management decisions on progress toward desired goals. 3 hours lecture. (000225)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
PSSC 309A	Directed Work in Field and Row Crops	2.0	FA
Prerequisite: AGET 150 or faculty permission. Directed work and discussion on all fall aspects of field and row crop production practices applicable to northern California. Students are encouraged to enroll in PSSC 309B after this course. 1 hour discussion, 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. (007773)
PSSC 309B	Directed Work in Field and Row Crops	2.0	SP
Prerequisites: PSSC 309A and AGET 150 or faculty permission. Directed work and discussion on all spring aspects of field and row crop production practices applicable to northern California. 1 hour discussion, 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. (007788)
PSSC 310A	Directed Work in Orchard Crops	2.0	SP
Prerequisites: PSSC 101. Weekly discussions of orchard projects. Group problems and individual instruction emphasizing fruit set and growth. 1 hour discussion, 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. (007789)
PSSC 310B	Directed Work in Orchard Crops	2.0	FA
Prerequisites: PSSC 101. Weekly discussions of orchard projects. Group problems and individual instruction emphasizing harvesting and transport, marketing, pruning, and training systems. 1 hour discussion, 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. (007790)
PSSC 312	Directed Work in Greenhouse Production	2.0	FS
Directed work and discussion on all aspects of plant production in the greenhouse environment. Plant species may include ornamentals, crops, and California wildland natives. 1 hour discussion, 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. (007791)
PSSC 389	Internship in Plant and Soil Science	1.0 -6.0	FS
Prerequisites: Junior standing, faculty permission. This course is an internship offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Internship with private industry, state, federal, international, or non-profit organization. Selected topic must be in a Plant and Soil Science Option area. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (007824)

PSSC 389 must be taken for 2 units.

Area of Study: 24 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required depending on the area of study chosen. Students must select one of the following areas of study for completion of the major course requirements. Courses must be approved in advance by the academic advisor.

Crops and Horticulture Area of Study: 24 units

1 course required:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Sustainable	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
PSSC 353	Plant Protection Materials and Methods		3.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111; PSSC 250. An examination of materials and application methods used for protecting the health of plants in a manner that is safe for the environment, applicator, and consumer. Comprises the laws and regulations, safety, application, properties, mode of action, toxicology, and environmental impacts of pesticides, fertilizers, and other rmaterials used in agriculture. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007806)

Crop Production

2 courses selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
AGET 360	Irrigation	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: PSSC 101 or PSSC 250 or faculty permission. Design, management, and evaluation of landscape and agricultural irrigation systems for efficient water use. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000170)
PSSC 274	Greenhouse Management	3.0	FA
Greenhouse construction, environment, and management practices, including heating and cooling, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007818)
PSSC 361	Production of Annual Crops	3.0	FA
This course covers the requirements and cultural practices needed for maximizing yields of annual field crops. Principles affecting growth development and management will be covered. For field experience, students are advised to enroll in PSSC 309A/PSSC 309B. 3 hours lecture. (007810)
PSSC 366	Fruit and Nut Production	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. Managing and optimizing the fruit and nut production system. Selection of planting sites and varieties, tree training and pruning, pollination, thinning, irrigation, mineral nutrition, and pest management are included. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007820)

Agricultural Pests and Control

2 courses selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Sustainable	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
PSSC 342	Plant Pathology		3.0	F2
Prerequisites: PSSC 101. Major diseases of agricultural crops; their symptoms, causal agents, and control methods. Consideration of the roles of environment, cultural practices, and genetics on crop development. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007800)

Note: Students may substitute BIOL 446, Plant Pathology, for PSSC 342.

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
PSSC 340	Economic Entomology	3.0	FA
A survey of the structure and function of insects, leading to a fundamental understanding of applied insect ecology and taxonomy. Particular emphasis is placed on arthropod species of economic importance to humans. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007797)
PSSC 343	Introduction to Weed Science	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: AGRI 331. Identification, modes of spread, and population ecology of weeds and other invasive plant species. Biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical control of weeds and invasive species. Methods of crop/vegetation management to control and reduce weed populations. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007801)
PSSC 441	Principles of Integrated Pest Management	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: AGRI 331; PSSC 340 or PSSC 342 or PSSC 343. An introduction to the principles and mechanisms of integrated management of insect pests, plant pathogens, and weeds, dealing with such areas as the agro-ecosystem, population dynamics, and specific approaches to pest management. 3 hours lecture. (007834)

8-9 units selected from:

To fulfill the requirements of this option, select additional courses from the option core and this area of study.

Land Resource Management Area of Study: 24 units

3 courses required:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
BIOL 350	Fundamentals of Ecology	3.0	FS	GW
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher; BIOL 152 or faculty permission. Some taxonomic background is recommended. Interrelationships among living organisms, field observations of such phenomena. Application of quantitative and qualitative methods to the interpretation of ecological phenomena. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. (001206)
PSSC 334	Wetland and Riparian Resources and Management	3.0	F1
Prerequisites: Completion of lower-division core or faculty permission. History of alteration and loss of wetland and riparian resources. Classification, description, and functions of meadows, marshes, lakes, rivers, and riparian corridors. Principal uses, impacts, and values. Inventory, monitoring, and management of riparian resources. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007792)
PSSC 451	Soil Genesis and Classification	3.0	F1
Prerequisites: PSSC 250 or faculty permission. An examination of the factors of soil formation, criteria and systems of soil classification. The laboratory consists of five all-day field trips. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007837)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
AGET 340	GPS & GIS in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management	3.0	FA
Application of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in agriculture and natural resource management. Identification and delineation of locations and areas; collection, analysis, storage, and retrieval of site and time specific data for agriculture and natural resource management and monitoring. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000168)
GEOG 219	Introduction to Geographic Methods	3.0	FS
Introduction to essential geographic problem solving techniques which include: data collection, analysis, and presentation of spatial information. Techniques include map measurement and interpretation, aerial photo analysis, field observations with GPS, introductory geographic information systems, computer cartography, summary of numerical data, elementary probability, distributions, and introduction to statistical inference. This is an inductory tools course for students majoring in geography, the natural and earth sciences, and in such applied fields as planning and recreation. Several software analysis packages are introduced. 3 hours lecture. (015867)
GEOG 319	Introduction to Geographical Information Systems	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: GEOG 219 or equivalent. This course provides an introduction to topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course will combine a conceptual discussion of topics with practical exercises using microcomputer software. Both the theory and practice of GIS analysis will be presented. 3 hours lecture. (003883)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
GEOG 342	Geomorphology	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOS 102 or equivalents, or faculty permission. Systematic analysis of the origin and development of landforms. Emphasis is on the study of geomorphic processes using maps, air photos, and field data. 3 hours discussion. (003926)
GEOS 325	Geology of California	3.0	F2
Prerequisites: GEOS 101 or GEOS 102 or consent of instructor. Geologic setting of California and historical development of its geologic provinces. The impact of earthquakes, volcanic activity, coastal erosion, and earth resources on California. Field trip required. 3 hours discussion. (004085)

9 units selected from:

To fulfill the requirements of this option, select additional courses from the option core and this area of study. Note: AGRI 305 may be substituted for an approved elective in this area of study.

Electives Requirement:

To complete the total units required for the bachelor's degree, select additional elective courses from the total University offerings. You should consult with an advisor regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your University experience and possibly apply to a supportive second major or minor.

Students may double count only one approved upper-division General Education theme course with a required option elective.

Grading Requirement:

All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as Credit/No Credit grading only.

Advising Requirement:

Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program. Consult your undergraduate advisor for specific information.

A sample program for students who wish to complete their major in four years is available in the Office of the College of Agriculture, CSU, Chico, CA 95929.

Honors in the Major:

Honors in the Major is a program of independent work in your major. It requires 6 units of honors course work completed over two semesters.

The Honors in the Major program allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor in your area of interest on an original performance or research project. This year-long collaboration allows you to work in your field at a professional level and culminates in a public presentation of your work. Students sometimes take their projects beyond the University for submission in professional journals, presentation at conferences, or academic competition. Such experience is valuable for graduate school and professional life. Your honors work will be recognized at your graduation, on your permanent transcripts, and on your diploma. It is often accompanied by letters of commendation from your mentor in the department or the department chair.

Some common features of Honors in the Major program are:

You must take 6 units of Honors in the Major course work. All 6 units are honors classes (marked by a suffix of H), and at least 3 of these units are independent study (399H, 499H, 599H) as specified by your department. You must complete each class with a minimum grade of B.
You must have completed 9 units of upper-division course work or 21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors in the Major. Check the requirements for your major carefully, as there may be specific courses that must be included in these units.
Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5% of majors in your department.
Your GPA in your major should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5% of majors in your department.
Most students apply for or are invited to participate in Honors in the Major during the second semester of their junior year. Then they complete the 6 units of course work over the two semesters of their senior year.
Your honors work culminates with a public presentation of your honors project.

While Honors in the Major is part of the Honors Program, each department administers its own program. Please contact your major department or major advisor to apply.