Sustainable Agriculture

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Sustainable Agriculture program focuses on sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and urban farming. This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in Agribusiness.

Details

Offered At
Mesa
Field of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Sustainable Agriculture (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3014
Total credits required
60-70
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Utilize computer applications relevant to the field for communication, production decisions, business management and cost analysis. (AGB130, AGB139)
  • Synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in decision making relative to agricultural business planning and operations. (AGB130, AGS186, MAT112, (CRE), (FYE101, FYE103), [FYC], [HU])
  • Demonstrate professional behaviors and abide by norms and conventions appropriate to the field. (AGB130, AGB139, AGB231, AGS164, AGS166, AGS182AA, AGS260, AGS262, AGS265, CHM130, CHM130LL, SSH111, (FYE101, FYE103), [FYC])
  • Employ effective oral, written, and visual communication skills in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner. (AGB130, AGB139, AGS164, AGS217, AGS260, AGS186, AGS262, SSH111, (CRE), (FYE101, FYE103) (COM), [FYC] [HU])
  • Evaluate sustainable food production systems in rural and urban settings. (AGB144, AGS182AA, AGS186, AGS217, [FYC])
  • Operate equipment adhering to proper safety, ethical, and environmental protocols. (AGS166, AGS182AA, AGS186, AGS217, AGS260, AGS265, AGS262, AGS268, [FYC])
  • Effectively plant, maintain and harvest crops by synthesizing principles of plant growth and responses to particular soils, climate, sun exposure, water availability, nutrients, and pests. (AGS182AA, AGS164, AGS217, AGS260, AGS262, AGS265, AGS268, MAT112)
  • Apply environmentally and socially responsible agricultural practices. (AGS164, AGS166, AGS217, AGS265, SSH111, [FYC])
  • Establish, select and maintain facilities for alternative crop production systems, including raising fish and vegetables in a closed-looped system. (AGS166, AGS217,
  • [FYC])
  • Use various media to market agricultural crops, including brand development, social networking, direct marketing, community supported agriculture. (AGB231, [FYC])
  • Explain the physical and chemical properties of soil as they relate to pH, water, nutrients, and organic matter. (AGS260, AGS265, CHM130, CHM130LL, MAT112, [FYC])
  • Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:44-49
AGB130Establishing and Running an Agribusiness3
AGB139Agribusiness Computer Operations3
AGB231Marketing of Agricultural Products3
AGS182AAGardening Practices and Techniques3
AGS186Greenhouse Management and Construction3
AGS164Plant Growth and Development4
AGS217Introduction to Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture4
AGS166Aquaponics3
AGS260Soils4
AGS262Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting3
AGS265Crop Science and Production3
AGS268Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment4
 
CHM130Fundamental Chemistry (3) OR
Permission of Program Director0-3
 
FYE101Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3)1-3
 
SSH111Sustainable Cities3
Free Electives
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:0-1
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
General education requirements
General Education RequirementCredits: 15-21
 
General Education CoreCredits: 12-18
 
First-Year CompositionCredits: 6
ENG101First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND
ENG102First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG108First-Year Composition for ESL (3)6
 
Oral CommunicationCredits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Oral Communication area
 
Critical ReadingCredits: 0-3
CRE101College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment0-3
 
MathematicsCredits: 3-6
MAT112Mathematical Concepts and Applications (3) OR
Higher level mathematics course3-6
 
General Education DistributionCredits: 3
 
Humanities and Fine ArtsCredits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area.3
 
Social and Behavioral SciencesCredits: 0
Met by SSH111 in the Required Courses area.
 
Natural SciencesCredits: 0
Met by AGS260 in the Required Courses area.

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