Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Agriculture Course Offerings

Agricultural Business Course Offerings

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 211	Agricultural Selling and Consulting	3.0	SP
Application of selling and consulting techniques for agribusiness firms. 3 hours lecture. (015808)
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 261	Farm Accounting	3.0	FS
Introduction to the principles of farm accounting, farm business record keeping, agribusiness management, financial analysis, and enterprise budgeting. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion. (000020)
ABUS 262	Management Accounting for Agriculture	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ABUS 261 or ACCT 201. Cost concepts as a management tool in agriculture are explored. Budgeting techniques for planning and control and for long-term projects are developed. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (015011)
ABUS 298	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (000022)
ABUS 299	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. A maximum of 6 units of special problems may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020956)
ABUS 300	Agricultural Business Competition	1.0	FS
This course prepares interested students for regional and national Quiz Bowl competition of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. Areas of preparation include agricultural business and economics, general agriculture, statistics, economics, accounting, finance management and marketing. 1 hour lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 8.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (015866)
ABUS 301	Agricultural Production Economics and Quantitative Analysis	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ABUS 101 or ECON 103. Application of microeconomic theory to the agricultural production process, including single and multivariate production and cost functions, price determination in competitive and non-competitive markets and programs. 3 hours lecture. (000024)
ABUS 311	Agricultural Markets and Pricing	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ABUS 101. Economic principles applied to the marketing of agricultural products. Function, structure, and operation of agricultural markets. Introduction to the futures market. Trends in marketing of California agricultural crops and livestock. 3 hours lecture. (000026)
ABUS 312	Wholesaling and Retailing Food Products	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: ABUS 311. This course covers principles and practices of distributing food from producer to consumer. The functions of wholesalers and intermediate handlers, including food brokers, are discussed. An in-depth analysis of the food retail industry is included. 3 hours lecture. (015010)
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 341	Natural Resource Economics	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: ABUS 101 or faculty permission. The economics of renewable natural resource use, management, development, and allocation. Conflicts in use, markets for resources, cases of market failure, and economic conservation will be discussed. 3 hours lecture. (015981)
ABUS 350	International Agricultural Business Practices	3.0	SP
The goal of this course is to have students develop their analytical, decision-making, and communication skills related to marketing and management of food systems in the world economy. Focusing on the unique aspects of the food and fiber trade-physical attributes, storage practices, phytosanitary criteria, and food safety concerns. 3 hours lecture. (020799)
ABUS 389	Internship in Agribusiness	1.0 -3.0	SMF
Prerequisites: Permission of Internship Coordinator. This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Work experience with selected agribusinesses, including financial institutions, marketing agencies, management firms, farms, ranches, private or public agencies. Experience must be related to business aspects of agriculture. Supervised by faculty and staff of cooperating banks, farms, agencies, and corporations. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000032)
ABUS 390	World Food and Hunger Issues	3.0	FS	GE GC
A study of agricultural problems and policies of developing nations. Emphasis on cultural values; physical, economic, and political constraints; hunger and international trade. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course. (015535)
ABUS 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (000034)
ABUS 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, faculty permission. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. Study/research in agriculture under direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 6 units may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000035)
ABUS 411	Seminar in Agricultural and Food Marketing Planning	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: ABUS 311 or faculty permission. To provide an in-depth understanding of operating marketing planning and implementation. Development of a marketing plan including product and market assessment, financial evaluation justification, a plan of action, and an evaluation/control component. 3 hours seminar. (000049)
ABUS 412	Agricultural and Food Marketing Competition	1.0	SP
Prerequisite: ABUS 411. Prepares students for the Western Collegiate Food Marketing Competition. Areas of preparation include developing a comprehensive marketing plan that incorporates: product/market assessment, defining business objectives, SWOT analysis, financial evaluation, and professional presentation skills. 1 hour seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020994)
ABUS 415	Agribusiness Data Analysis	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ABUS 231, MATH 105. Methods in agribusiness data analysis, including descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis formulation and testing, analysis of variance, and regression analysis. Topics include statistical techniques for a range of agricultural applications, including the analysis of price-determining factors for agricultural products. 3 hours lecture. (000040)
ABUS 421	Advanced Agribusiness Management	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ABUS 301, ABUS 321, senior standing. Agribusiness organization and management. Budgeting, input-output relationships, and enterprise analysis in decision making. Application of economic and management principles. Human resource management. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (000041)
ABUS 425	Cooperatives Seminar	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: ABUS 101, ABUS 311, senior standing. Cooperative principles and philosophy. Types and importance of cooperative activity in the U.S. Accounting for cooperative activity. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (000067)
ABUS 435	Commodity Futures and Options Markets	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: ABUS 231. Application of strategies to manage risk in commodity markets through the understanding of forwards, futures, and options contracts. 3 hours lecture. (021696)
ABUS 451W	Agricultural Policy (W)	3.0	FS	W
Prerequisites: ABUS 301, ECON 102. Domestic and international issues in U.S. agricultural food policy. A study of the major problems confronting agriculture, the process by which government formulates agricultural policy, and the socio-economic impact of current government programs. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. (000029)
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)
ABUS 465	Agricultural Finance	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ABUS 101 and ABUS 261. Financing of agricultural enterprises. Principles, methods, and institutions involved in financing farming enterprises and related agricultural industries. Coordinated financial statements. Capital budgeting. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (000030)
ABUS 487	Risk Management Strategies: Personnel & Equipment	3.0	SP
Study of risk management strategies in agriculture, including workplace safety, rules, and regulations. Equipment selection, maintenance, trends, and economics. Determining equipment requirements and costs. Systems for recording parts, services, and maintenance. 3 hours lecture. (000179)
ABUS 489	Internship in Agri Business	1.0 -3.0	FS
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (000043)
ABUS 498	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units repectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (000069)
ABUS 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000071)
ABUS 499H	Honors Research in Agricultural Business	6.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. An intensive 6-unit, one-year course in agricultural business research. See College office for details. Open to students with at least a 3.0 GPA in the major. The course consists of a faculty-supervised research project, a thesis, and a public presentation. 18 hours independent study. (000072)

Agricultural Education Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
AGED 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)
AGED 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)
AGED 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. 1 hour seminar, 2 hours activity. (000220)
AGED 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. Credit/no credit grading. (022052)
AGED 420	Techniques in Vocational Agricultural Instruction	2.0	SP
Prerequisites: AGED 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. 1 hour seminar, 2 hours activity. (000208)
AGED 421	Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Agricultural Mechanics	3.0	FA
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)
AGED 520	Supervised Teaching: Agriculture	10.0	FS
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the fifth-year program in agricultural education. Supervised teaching in public secondary school daily for one semester. Candidate will arrange his/her schedule so that he/she is free from all campus obligations. 30 hours supervision. (000221)
AGED 521	Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Vocational Agriculture	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the fifth-year program in agricultural education. Principles of curriculum development in agriculture; methods of teaching and organization of teaching material. 3 hours seminar. (000222)
AGED 600	Research Methodology in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Research methods are presented in support of decision-making in a scientifically literate world. Literature, logic, and research methodologies for quantitative paradigms are presented. Studies in the social sciences are emphasized. Students prepare a proposal for their thesis, dissertation, or creative component. The goal of this course is to gain an understanding of the theory and practice of social science research through critical evaluation of the research literature and by developing a research proposal. 9 hours independent study. (021209)
AGED 601	Program Planning in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Development of a total agricultural education program in communities using all available resources. The purpose of this course is to expose students to a variety of situations and experiences that improve their ability to develop and implement effective education programs in formal and non-formal community education settings. To achieve this desired end, students (a) acquire an understanding of program development from theory to practice and (b) strengthen or develop their skills in planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and accounting for educational programs for targeted audiences. 3 hours lecture. (021210)
AGED 602	Instructional Methods in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This is an online course designed for graduate students who have a desire to improve their teaching ability by incorporating a variety of teaching methods into the learning setting. Specifically, this course focuses on various learning theories and teaching methods for both formal and non-formal learning situations. This online course is composed of teacher-centered approaches the first half of the semester with a focus on theory. Student-centered approaches consume the second half of the semester with a focus on the application of teaching methods and an emphasis on reflection. Students are expected to access the D2L site for course content and discussions. 9 hours independent study. (021213)
AGED 603	Agricultural Leadership, Supervision, and Administration	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Survey of concepts, theories, and practices of leadership, personal development, and group dynamics. Exploration of leadership traits and models with a focus upon how they apply to Agricultural Education. 9 hours independent study. (021214)
AGED 604	Program Evaluation in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Techniques in evaluating vocational, technical, and extension education programs. Principles and procedures of evaluation with emphasis on focusing, designing, reporting, and managing evaluation. 9 hours independent study. (021215)
AGED 605	Adult Learners in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Determining adult needs, priorities, participation in educational activities and adoption of new ideas and practices. Designing, organizing, conducting, and evaluating adult education programs in agricultural and extension education. The goal of this course is to understand the theory and practice of adult education. Students design an educational program for adult learners in an agricultural and extension education context. 9 hours independent study. (021211)
AGED 607	Agricultural Education Foundations, History, and Philosophy	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This class is intended to serve as the foundation of your graduate-level studies in agricultural and extension education. It is intended to acquaint the student with broader cultural and historical conditions based on a philosophical perspective. This course should give you the ability to formulate some of the assumptions on which you will build your particular knowledge base in agricultural education. Through this knowledge acquisition, the student should investigate their curriculum of study, reminded of this general framework within which the specialized knowledge of agricultural education is explained and formulate your philosophical beliefs. The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with an examined grounding in the principle divisions of thought (philosophies), seminal events and people in the history of agriculture (history), and decisions made (policy), resulting in the current state of affairs in agricultural education. It has been said that policy is the expression or operationalization of philosophy and policy both creates and is influenced by history. The convergence of these factors determines the future direction of agriculture and agricultural education. 9 hours independent study. (021212)
AGED 608	Teaching Diverse Learners in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate Status. This course is designed to develop an understanding and application of skills needed to successfully integrate special needs students into the secondary agriculture classroom. Specific modifications for a variety of special needs students are addressed, especially as needed to meet the unique nature of secondary agricultural education classroom. FFA and SAE components. 3 hours lecture. (021278)
AGED 609	Critical and Creative Thinking in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This course is designed to teach students critical and creative thinking skills that are applied in context specific problem solving and decision making. Students learn to apply critical and creative thinking skills to their everyday lives. Students apply critical and creative thinking skills to local, state, national as well as global issues and problems. 9 hours independent study. (021392)
AGED 610	Assessment in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This graduate level course is designed to develop an understanding and application of assessment relevant to agricultural education. Students develop, administer, and analyze formal, informal, and performance assessment techniques to monitor and evaluate student learning and guide modification. 9 hours independent study. (021216)
AGED 611	Curriculum Development in Agricultural Education	3.0	FS
The essential question the learner should ask in preparing for this course is: How do I make professional instructional decisions that maximize learning for my students? With this question in mind, we explore together curriculum theories, challenges, and opportunities that focus on teacher decision-making with the goal of providing the most rigorous, relevant and comprehensive curriculum possible given the local circumstances surrounding individual Agricultural Education programs. 3 hours lecture. (021852)
AGED 612	Communicating Ethical Issues in Agriculture	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This course is designed to teach students to better be able to articulate agricultural issues in an ethical theory context. Additionally, students learn to explore how topics from proponents and opponents of agricultural and natural resources practices are communicated and improve their understanding of communicating agricultural ethical issues. 9 hours independent study. (021391)
AGED 613	History and Philosophy of Agricultural and Extension Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with an examined grounding in the seminal events and people in the history of agriculture (history), principle divisions of thought, and decisions made, resulting in the current state of affairs in agricultural and extension education. It has been said that policy is the expression or operationalization of philosophy and policy creates history yet is influenced by history. The convergence of these factors determines the future direction of agriculture and extension education. 9 hours independent study. (021381)
AGED 614	Grant Seeking in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. External funding proposal development for foundation and government agencies. Conceptualizing projects, identifying funding sources, and developing proposals that follow RFP guidelines including a literature review, need for the project, approach, timeline, and budget. 9 hours independent study. (021390)
AGED 615	Information Technologies in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This course seeks to identify and explain the principles, theory, and techniques of using information technologies to provide instruction to learners, both in person and at a distance, in formal and non-formal educational settings. 9 hours independent study. (021388)
AGED 617	Knowledge Management in Agricultural Education and Communication	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Knowledge Management is a discipline that takes a comprehensive, systematic approach to the information assets of an organization by identifying, capturing, collecting, organizing, indexing, storing, integrating, retrieving, and sharing them. This strategy turns an organization's intellectual assets into greater productivity and increased competitiveness. It encourages collaboration for the sharing of expertise and knowledge of the best practices. This course examines knowledge management as it is emerging and being applied in agriculture and natural resources. 9 hours independent study. (021389)
AGED 619	Volunteering Management in Agricultural Education	3.0	FS
This course is designed for educators working in either a formal or informal setting who have responsibility for recruiting, managing, and leader volunteers. The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic area of volunteerism. Students design a Volunteer Management Portfolio suitable for use in non-profit organizations or educational programs found in formal or informal settings. Specific course goals include: 1. Provide an overview of trends and issues in volunteer management. 2. Provide leadership strategies for optimizing volunteer effectiveness. 3. Provide strategies for evaluating volunteer service. 3 hours lecture. (021853)
AGED 620	Online Media in Agricultural Education and Communication	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. The convergence of multiple forms of media - newspaper, video, radio, and photojournalism - on the Internet is impacting how agricultural communicators provide information on various topics. The increasing presence of social media also impacts how agricultural messages are communicated. Agricultural communicators should understand how audiences in agriculture and natural resources utilize online media and for what purposes. 9 hours independent study. (021380)
AGED 621	Advanced Methods of Teaching Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This course is designed for professional educators who want to improve their teaching practice. The goal of every good teacher is to create effective learning experiences for students, but how do you create those learning experiences in a challenging school environment? 9 hours independent study. (021387)
AGED 622	Priority Management in Agricultural and Extension Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Examination of theoretical, psychological, and empirical bases for strategies and techniques that contribute to enhancing managerial and personal effectiveness of agricultural educators and individuals in related agricultural organizations. 3 hours independent study. (021379)
AGED 623	Ethics and Ethical Applications in Agricultural Leadership	3.0	FS
Ethical reasoning skills necessary for making decisions in agricultural leadership. Emphasis is given to developing an ethical mindset towards human diversity in organizations, social and leadership positions responsibility. Topics include: purpose of the ethics in leadership, the nature of ethics, ethical dilemmas, ethical decision making, diversity in organizations (based on race, ethnicity and accent, age, skin color, religion, physical abilities, sexual orientation and gender) and social responsibility in the agricultural industry. The main focus is to develop ethically and socially responsible leaders and organizational members in the agricultural industry. 3 hours lecture. (021855)
AGED 624	Technological Applications in Agricultural Leadership	3.0	FS
Overview of essential computing, data analysis, and technology applications used in agricultural leadership positions and the agricultural industry. In depth instruction using specific technologies to advance students skills in industry in the 21st century. Emphasized the use of various technology tools to support practices, communication, and the proves of change in agricultural leadership. 3 hours lecture. (021854)
AGED 625	Technological Change in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate Status. Processes by which professional change agents in agricultural and extension education influence the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of planned technological change. 9 hours independent study. (021383)
AGED 630	Leadership in Agricultural Organizations	3.0	FS
This course focuses on leadership potential development of students to serve in various agribusiness's, organizations, and associations. Course content includes an investigation and critical analysis of major leadership theories and models. The course serves to facilitate the expansion of the sphere of leadership influence of agriculturalists in their communities and homes. 3 hours lecture. (021872)
AGED 650	Advanced Agricultural Issues	3.0	FS
This advanced course is designed to develop critical thinking and writing skills and develop an understanding of current issues facing the agricultural industry. Students gain an appreciation for the diversity of agricultural and agricultural polices. 3 hours lecture. (021850)
AGED 689	Graduate Internship in Agriculture	1.0 -6.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. The objective of the graduate internship program is to enhance the technical, professional and/or leadership capabilities of employees involved in agriculture production, service, education, business, communication and/or research organizations. Graduate students received practical experience in a wide variety of agricultural science related fields, including, production, business, teaching, service, communication, and research. The internship program may also serve to acquaint student interns with agricultural practices, while establishing valuable professional contacts in their chosen field. Additionally, the internship offers opportunity for professional growth. The internship may be spent in the private or public sector. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (021436)
AGED 696	Comprehensive Examination in Agricultural Education	3.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This graduate level course is designed to serve as one option for the required culminating experience in Agricultural Education. A formal examination comprised of content across the student's course of study shall be prepared by the graduate advisory committee. The exam includes a six hour written comprehensive examination and a one hour oral review of the written exams. 9 hours independent study. (021385)
AGED 697	Independent Study	1.0 -6.0	FS
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This course is a graduate-level independent study, offered for 1-6 units. 12 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (021292)
AGED 699P	Master's Project in Agricultural Education	3.0 -6.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This course is designed to demonstrate an understanding and application of research through the creation of independent and original work, culminating in a scholarly project. The master's project must document original student work and must be of sufficient quality to share with other professionals. The final project should address a particular need in agricultural education, included documented research, and be presented in a scholarly format. 9 hours independent study. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (021217)
AGED 699T	Master's Thesis in Agricultural Education	3.0 -6.0	SMF
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This course is designed to demonstrate an understanding and application of research through the creation of independent and original work, culminating in a scholarly research paper. The master's thesis must document original student research in a scholarly presentation capable of submission to research conferences or a professional journal. The thesis should address a particular need in agricultural education and inform practice. 18 hours independent study. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (021218)

Agricultural Engineering Technology Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
AGET 120	Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics	3.0	SP
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	FA
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)
AGET 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (000169)
AGET 220	Agricultural Mechanics Project Development	2.0	SP
Prerequisite: AGET 120 Medium sized project development techniques for agricultural mechanics instruction. Emphasis is on curriculum development, materials, planning, and construction techniques typically used in secondary instruction for construction courses and SAE. 1 hour discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (021527)
AGET 298	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (020966)
AGET 299	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. This course is an Independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. A maximum of 6 units of special problems may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020957)
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)
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)
AGET 389	Internship in Agricultural Engineering Technology	1.0 -3.0	SMF
Prerequisites: Prior approval of academic goals by the Internship Coordinator. This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Work experience with selected farm machinery shop or corporations is to be completed and supervised by faculty and staff of cooperating ranch or industry. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000174)
AGET 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (000176)
AGET 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, faculty permission. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. Study/research in agriculture under direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 6 units may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000177)
AGET 489	Internship in Agri Engineering	1.0 -3.0	FS
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (000180)
AGET 498	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (000184)
AGET 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000186)

Agriculture Course Offerings

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. 1 hour discussion. Credit/no credit grading. (000198)
AGRI 181	Coordinating Group Agricultural Activities	1.0 -2.0	FS
This course is offered for 1.0 to 2.0 units. An individualized class designed to develop and refine the student's ability to organize and coordinate Agriculture field days and other related group activities. Maximum of four semesters and/or 4 units toward BS degree. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000190)
AGRI 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 1 hour seminar. (000202)
AGRI 280	Agriculture Ambassadors	1.0	FS
Prerequisite: Instructor permission This course is designed to train, develop, and support students that serve in the Agriculture Ambassador role in the College of Agriculture (COA). In this course students learn about the COA and discover their own leadership and communications styles. Students work in teams to organize events and manage COA outreach. Students learn how to effectively represent the COA to numerous constituents, mostly prospective students. Outside of the class meeting time, they give tours, presentations, and conduct meetings. Students participate in leadership development, team building, information gathering, and service skill development activities. 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (021407)
AGRI 298	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 9 hours seminar. (020965)
AGRI 299	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. A maximum of 6 units of special problems may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020958)
AGRI 301	California Agriculture Seminar	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or faculty permission Survey of the production, processing, and distribution of major agricultural commodities. The history, economics, scope, geographical location, general cultural practices, and marketing opportunities of major commodities are discussed. In addition, major issues confronting California agriculture systems are explored. A multiday field trip is required in the course. 3 hours seminar. (021777)
AGRI 305	Agricultural Genetics	3.0	FS
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. 3 hours lecture. (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 380A	Agricultural Leadership	3.0	FA
An investigation of leadership from an individual perspective. Study of introduction to the principles and practices of positive interpersonal relationships for leadership development in the Agricultural Industry. 3 hours seminar. (000216)
AGRI 380B	Leadership in the Workplace	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: AGRI 380A or permission of the instructor. An exploration of real world leadership. Development of leadership and interpersonal skills valued in the Agricultural sector. Tropics include job search skills, professional resumes, cover letters, and interviewing as well as the skills needed in the workplace. 3 hours seminar. (000217)
AGRI 389	Internship in Agriculture	1.0 -12.0	SMF
Prerequisites: Prior approval of academic goals by the Internship Coordinator. This course is an internship offered for 1.0-12.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Work experience with selected agricultural enterprises is supervised by faculty and staff of a cooperating enterprise. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000215)
AGRI 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (000218)
AGRI 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, faculty permission. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. Study/research in agriculture under direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 6 units may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000219)
AGRI 432	Holistic Management	3.0	SP
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)
AGRI 482W	Agricultural Issues (W)	3.0	FS	GW W
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, senior standing or instructor permission. An examination of major issues confronting agriculture emphasizing critical thinking, research, and balancing complex, and often opposing views of the role of agriculture in society. The course uses group work and presentations to enhance written and oral communication skills. This is the capstone course for AGRI, ANSC, and ABUS majors. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (000229)
AGRI 489	Internship in Agriculture	1.0 -3.0	FS
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (000227)
AGRI 490W	Agricultural Experimental Research (W)	4.0	FS	W
Students design and execute applied agriculture research projects that seek to improve the management of agricultural enterprises. Students 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, 1 hour discussion. This is an approved Writing Course. (000223)
AGRI 498	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (000231)
AGRI 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000232)
AGRI 499H	Honors Research in Agriculture	6.0	FS
An intensive 6-unit, one-year course in agricultural research. See College office for details. Open only to students with at least a 3.0 GPA in the major. The course consists of a faculty-supervised research project, a thesis, and a public presentation. 18 hours independent study. (000233)
AGRI 697	Independent Study	1.0 -4.0	FS
9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (000240)

Animal Science Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
ANSC 101	Introduction to Animal Science	3.0	FS
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. (000419)
ANSC 110	Directed Work Experience in Animal Sciences	2.0	FS
Directed work experience in the management of beef, dairy, meats, sheep, and swine enterprises at the University Farm, with three weeks at each enterprise. Weekly conferences on student projects and individual and group problems. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. (000424)
ANSC 120	Livestock Skills	3.0	S2
An introduction to selection, nutrition, health, and management of beef, sheep, swine, and dairy for livestock youth programs, including ethical practices associated with livestock exhibition. This class is designed primarily for students pursuing a career in agricultural education. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000446)
ANSC 160	Veterinary Practices	2.0	FS
Designed to allow the student to become familiar with various vaccines, equipment, and restraining techniques used in routine treatment of farm animals. Selection of proper materials, veterinary nomenclature, actual handling and treatment of farm animals involved. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000436)
ANSC 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (000454)
ANSC 199	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. A maximum of 6 units of special problems may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (022140)
ANSC 220	Introduction to Livestock Evaluation	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: ANSC 101. This course provides students a fundamental understanding of how to evaluate market and breeding beef, sheep, goats, and swine utilizing both visual appraisal as well as objective performance records. Students are given a framework to make decisions with an objective approach to select animals based on certain criteria and standards. Students who demonstrate proficiency in understanding selection at its most basic level, as well as demonstrate effectiveness in oral reasons have an opportunity to participate on the Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team at CSU, Chico. 2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity. (022077)
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)
ANSC 250	Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation	3.0	SP
Evaluation of market livestock as related to growth and development, production efficiency, carcass merit, selection of breeding animals based on performance, production records and visual appraisal. Specific reference to factors determining carcass value. 2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity. (000445)
ANSC 271	Principles of Beef Cattle Production	3.0	FA
An overview of the United States beef industry including an introduction to the segments of the beef production chain and the scope of the industry. The majority of the course focuses on basic principles including genetics and breeding, nutrition, reproduction, herd health, carcass evaluation and marketing. 3 hours lecture. (020992)
ANSC 272	Principles of Sheep & Goat Production	3.0	F2
Prerequisite: ANSC 101 or equivalent. A study of approved practices in commercial and purebred sheep production with emphasis on production costs, disease, nutrition, genetic selection, production records, niche marketing, and contributions of sheep to environmental sustainability. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000462)
ANSC 273	Principles of Swine Production	3.0	SP
A study of approved practices in commercial and purebred swine production with emphasis on production costs, disease, reproduction, nutrition, genetic selection, production records and niche marketing. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (015865)
ANSC 274	Principles of Dairy Production	3.0	FA
An overview of the United States dairy industry, emphasizing the life cycle of the dairy cow. Topics include calf raising, heifer development, dry cow management, and lactation management. Within each stage of production, discussion may include health, nutrition, reproduction, and genetics. Additionally, facilities management and cow comfort are introduced. 3 hours lecture. (021029)
ANSC 276	Principles of Meat Science	3.0	SP
Principles of Meat Science in an introductory course in meat science organized to increase student knowledge of muscle foods-their properties, value, and appropriate handling procedures. Current meat processing technologies are presented and pertinent aspects of the meat industry are also discussed. 3 hours lecture. (021772)
ANSC 294	Principles of Rangeland Livestock Management	3.0	SP
Students examine the ecological principles that cause rangelands, including grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and deserts, to change or stay the same. How humans use livestock to manage these ecosystems is explored. 3 hours lecture. (022025)
ANSC 298	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (020968)
ANSC 299	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. A maximum of 6 units of special problems may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020959)
ANSC 301	Intermediate Animal Systems	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: ANSC 101. An overview of world and United States animal production systems, emphasizing the scientific principles and management of large and small ruminants (beef, dairy, sheep, goats), monogastrics (swine, equine), as well as meat, poultry, and aquaculture. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. (000455)
ANSC 320	Advanced Livestock Selection and Carcass Evaluation	3.0	FA
Develop skills in quality grading and yield grading animals both live and on the rail. Improve skills in selecting animals in pasture conditions and develop ability to explain decisions and be able to accurately describe their reasons. Numerous field trips to fairs and ranches will be required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (000457)
ANSC 330	Animal Nutrition	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ANSC 101, ANSC 230. A study of the nutritive requirements of animals for maintenance, growth, lactation, reproduction and other bodily functions. Intermediary metabolism of nutrients, chemical and animal analysis of feedstuffs, design and implementation of nutrition studies and writing of a scientific paper. 3 hours lecture. (000465)
ANSC 330L	Applied Animal Nutrition Research	1.0	FS
Prerequisites: ANSC 101, ANSC 330 (may be taken concurrently). This course focuses on various laboratory and research techniques in the animal nutrition field. Students implement and conduct a course level research project, including sample preparation and analysis, and data collection and analysis. 3 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 2.0 units. (022090)
ANSC 340	Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ANSC 101. The physiological mechanisms of reproduction in domestic animal species. Principles of reproductive anatomy, gamete formation, endocrinology, cyclicity and parturition. The laboratory experience will emphasize theory learned in lecture and will include uses of reproductive technology to maximize reproductive efficiency and fertility. 3 hours lecture. (000467)
ANSC 350	Meat and the Consumer	3.0	FA
Muscle growth and composition, nutritional and health concerns, meat safety and advances in product development, preparation and storage. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000447)
ANSC 360	Animal Health and Disease	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ANSC 101. A study of disease processes in livestock. Principles of disease organisms and the physiology of infection. Mechanisms in which the body combats infections, i.e., immune response. Herd health considerations for disease prevention and treatment. 3 hours lecture. (000466)
ANSC 370	Livestock and Companion Animal Behavior	3.0	FA
Prerequisite: ANSC 101. This course promotes an understanding of basic principles of livestock (i.e., food animals and horses) and companion animal (i.e., dogs and cats) behavior and its application of production, shelter, and household set ups. This course is structured to help students understand the role of animal behavior on welfare and/or productivity of livestock and companion species. This course has an emphasis on how livestock and companion animals communicate with their surroundings and how we can adjust their housing or management to address their needs in order to improve their well-being and/or productivity. 3 hours lecture. (022076)
ANSC 374	Organic Dairy Production and Management	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: ANSC 101. This course covers all scientific aspects of organic dairy production including soil fertility, grazing management, pasture and forage quality, nutritional ration balancing on pasture, enhancing dry matter intake on pasture, holistic herd health (including homeopathy, acupuncture and herbal medicine), organic methods to improve milk quality, organic calf management strategies, and the organic certification process and how to develop your Organic System Plan. The course also covers many new topics of discussion for organic research and development. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (021420)
ANSC 389	Internship in Animal Science	1.0 -3.0	SMF
Prerequisites: Prior approval of academic goals by the Internship Coordinator. This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Work experience with selected livestock operations is to be completed and supervised by faculty and staff of cooperating livestock ranch. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000472)
ANSC 394	Livestock Grazing Ecology and Management	3.0	FA
This course examines how herbivores interact with their environment and how understanding of these interactions is applied to the management of grazing animals or the environments they inhabit or both. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for grazing management decisions and management designed to accomplish a variety of outcomes. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (022006)
ANSC 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (000473)
ANSC 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. Study/research in animal science under direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 6 units may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000474)
ANSC 440	Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ANSC 101, CHEM 107. CHEM 108 is recommended. Comparative study of anatomy and physiology of organ systems, with major emphasis on farm animals. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000456)
ANSC 450	Food Sanitation and Quality Control	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: ANSC 101; CHEM 107 or CHEM 111. This course is intended for students involved in producing, selling, and handling food products who are interested in a course on principles of food sanitation and quality control from a management standpoint. 3 hours seminar. (000468)
ANSC 471	Advanced Beef Cattle Management and Production	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: ANSC 101, ANSC 271 or faculty permission. Advanced instruction of world and United States beef production systems. Investigation of the segmentation of the beef industry, including seedstock, commercial cow-calf, stocker, feedlot, packer, retailer and consumer. Integrated beef production systems are evaluated based on consideration of genetics, nutrition, health, reproduction, product, forage management and marketing. 2 hours seminar, 3 hours laboratory. (000459)
ANSC 474	Dairy Production and Management	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: ANSC 101. A comprehensive study of large dairy management with emphasis placed on efficient reproduction and nutrition. Additional studies include evaluation of replacement heifer development scenarios, cow comfort, and record keeping systems. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (000463)
ANSC 489	Internship in Animal Science	1.0 -3.0	FS
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (000480)
ANSC 498	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (000481)
ANSC 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000482)
ANSC 499H	Honors Research in Animal Science	6.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. An intensive 6-unit, one-year course in agricultural research. See College office for details. Open only to students with at least a 3.0 GPA in the major. The course consists of a faculty-supervised research project, a thesis, and a public presentation. 18 hours independent study. (020208)

Plant and Soil Science Course Offerings

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 160	West Coast Crop Production	1.0	INQ
A study of people, careers, crops, and systems related to crop industries in the area. An opportunity to meet with professionals and learn about the skills required for research, management, and services that support agricultural production. Meets the second half of the semester. 1 hour lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (007779)
PSSC 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (007787)
PSSC 250	Introduction to Soil Science	3.0	FA
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)
PSSC 266	California Orchard Production and Management	3.0	FA
An evaluation of various decisions made in the management of fruit and nut trees. Management topics include studies of climate zones, soil selection, financing, farm organization, irrigation systems, field layout, varietal selection, nutritional needs, harvesting, labor management, marketing, and budgeting. The student is required to prepare a budget and calendar of orchard operations. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (021078)
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 298	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (020969)
PSSC 299	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. A maximum of 6 units of special problems may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020960)
PSSC 305	Introduction to Wines	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: At least 21 years of age. Grape-growing, and winemaking in California wine regions. Wine and food matching. Sensory evaluation. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion. (007781)
PSSC 309A	Directed Work in Field and Row Crops	2.0	FS
Prerequisite: AGET 150 or faculty permission. Directed work and discussion on all 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. (007773)
PSSC 309B	Directed Work in Vegetable Crops	2.0	FS
Directed work and discussion on all aspects of vegetable 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 330	Rangeland Resources and Management	3.0	FA
A survey of North American rangeland resources and the principles of their use and management, including basic plant-animal-soil relationships and multiple uses. 3 hours lecture. (007775)
PSSC 340	Economic Entomology	4.0	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. 3 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 345	Horticultural Therapy	3.0	SP
An introductory course in horticultural production as therapy. Focus is on the therapeutic benefits available to people engaging in horticultural activities. Covers the special needs associated with elderly, veterans, children and adolescents, and people with disabilities. Overview of techniques and training requirements for therapists ion garden and greenhouse activates. Applicable to students in recreation, kinesiology, nursing, psychology and horticulture. This course fulfills a partial requirement for becoming a registered horticultural therapist. 3 hours lecture. (021807)
PSSC 353	Plant Protection Materials, Methods, and Regulations	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)
PSSC 356	Soil Quality and Health	3.0	SP
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 361	Production of Annual Crops	3.0	FA
Prerequisite: PSSC 101. 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. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007810)
PSSC 363	Forage Crops	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: PSSC 101 or PSSC 330. Grasses and legumes; their production and management for irrigated pastures, hay, silage, and seed. Plant characteristics and adaptation. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007812)
PSSC 365	Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production	3.0	FA
Prerequisite: PSSC 101. An experiential, field-oriented course covering origin, nutrition, environmental requirements, and management strategies for the sustainable production of vegetables. It provides students with the opportunity to appreciate the vast array of vegetables in the world and develop management skills for commercial production of vegetables in a sustainable manner. 3 hours lecture. (021404)
PSSC 366	Fruit and Nut Production	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: AGRI 333, PSSC 101. 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)
PSSC 369	Seed Production	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: PSSC 101. This is an overview of seed production principles and practices that involves discussion of suitable environmental and nutritional conditions, as well as specific applied methods for individual important crops to produce quality seeds for the market. The lectures provide a general overview through detailed presentations. Students will also be involved in student-led presentations and discussions on seed production practices of specific crops. Seed testing methods and identification skills will also be emphasized. 3 hours lecture. (022195)
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 390	Food Forever: Comparisons of Sustainable Food Production Systems	3.0	FA	GE GC
How ecological factors, technology, and human values interact to determine available choices of food and its production. Consequences of these choices in terms of community structures, resource allocations, and stability of agro-ecosystems. This course is not intended for majors, but open to them. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course. (004874)
PSSC 392	World Food and Fiber Systems	3.0	SP	GE GC
A study and analysis of various world agriculture systems that provide food and fiber. Environmental, technological, socio-economic, and political factors. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course. (000068)
PSSC 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. See the class schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (007827)
PSSC 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register with a supervising faculty member. Study/research in plant science and soil science under direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 6 units may be applied toward a bachelor's degree in agriculture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (007828)
PSSC 441	Principles of Integrated Pest Management	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: AGRI 331; BIOL 446, PSSC 340, 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)
PSSC 451	Soil Genesis and Classification	3.0	SP
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)
PSSC 453	Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: PSSC 250 or faculty permission. Properties of soils, fertilizers, and plant materials. Soil amendments and soil reaction effects on plants. Fertilizer usage. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (007840)
PSSC 459	Crop Physiology	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: PSSC 101, PSSC 250 (or equivalents). This course is designed to examine the yield potential of field crops in various environments. Students learn about the importance of crop physiology in crop production and breeding. Topics include canopy architecture and radiation interception, photosynthesis and respiration, carbon and nitrogen allocation, plant-water relationships, and plant response to restricted environments. The course provides practical experience using instrumentation to measure physiological processes in laboratory and field. Special emphasis includes design of field and greenhouse experiments. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (021698)
PSSC 489	Internship: Plant/Soil Science	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: PSSC 389, senior/graduate standing, faculty permission. Internship with private industry, state, federal, international, or non-profit organization. Selected topic must be in a PSSC option area. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (007861)
PSSC 498	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (007864)
PSSC 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (007865)
PSSC 499H	Honors Research in Plant and Soil Science	6.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. An intensive 6-unit, one-year course in agricultural research. See College office for details. Open only to students with at least a 3.0 GPA in the major. The course consists of a faculty-supervised research project, a thesis, and a public presentation. 18 hours independent study. (020213)