Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

146 2018-2019 Catalog AS 5 Animal Nutrition ....................... 3 AS 21 Equine Science .......................... 3 EH 30 Principles of Environmental Horticulture ............................... 3 NR 1 Introduction to Forestry ............ 3 NR 11 Silviculture .................................3 NR 20 Forest Measurements .............. 3 NR 21 Forest Products ......................... 3 NR 25 Forest and Resource Management ............................ 1 NR 108 Introduction to Forestry Field Studies ........................... .5 PLS 3 General Viticulture .................... 3 PLS 4A Tree and Vine Management ............................ 3 PLS 8 Vegetable Production ............... 3 PLS 1 Introduction to Plant Science ...................................... 3 PLS 1L Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory ................... 1 EH 43 Plant Propagation/ Production ................................. 3 Electives: Select 9 units from the Crop Health, Pest Management Systems and Methods, and Production Systems listed above: .............................................................. 9 Total Units 42 Advisor(s): Smith PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE (MAJOR #R.1074.AS ) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Students who complete this program will be well-informed of physical, chemical, and biological principles and processes of plants and soils. Mastering these principles allow the selection of effective programs of plant development, irrigation, fertility, pest management, and soil management. Completion of the program prepares students for careers in management of tree, vine, vegetable, and field crops; for transfer into California State University and University of California institutions; and entry- level technical positions in the production agriculture industry. To provide practical knowledge and specific skills in plant and soil sciences as required in vineyard, orchard, vegetable, and field crop management systems. Plant & Soil Science Core ...................................................... 17 AGBS 3 Agriculture Accounting.............. 3 AGBS 4 Computer Applications in Agriculture................................. 3 PLS 1 Introduction to Plant Science....................................... 3 PLS 1L Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory.................... 1 PLS 2 Soils............................................ 3 PLS 2L Soils Laboratory......................... 1 PLS 11 Machinery Technology.............. 3 Option A................................................................................... 15 This pathway is designed for students primarily interested in acquiring an entry-level position within the plant & soil science industry. Select 1 course:........................................................................ 3 AS 1 Introduction to Animal Science....................................... 3 AS 2 Beef Production ........................ 3 AS 3 Small Ruminant Production.................................. 3 AS 4 Swine Production ..................... 3 AS 5 Animal Nutrition ....................... 3 Select a minimum of 12 units from the following ................. 12 EH 43 Plant Propagation/ Production ................................. 3 PLS 3 General Viticulture .................... 3 PLS 4A Tree and Vine Management ............................ 3 PLS 5 Principles of Irrigation Management ............................ 3 PLS 6 Pesticides .................................. 3 PLS 7 Integrated Pest Management ............................ 3 PLS 8 Vegetable Production ............... 3 PLS 9 Biometrics ................................. 3 PLS 14 Plant Nutrition .......................... 3 PLS 16 Wine Sensory Analysis and Evaluation.................................. 3 PLS 17 Winery Laboratory Techniques and Equipment Operation.......... 3 PLS 18 Introduction to Enology............. 3 Total Units 35 OPTION B............................................................................ 20-21 This pathway, along with additional transferable general education courses, is designed for students seeking to transfer to a four-year plant and soil science degree program. Required Courses.................................................................... 13 AGBS 2 Agricultural Economics ............. 3 CHEM 3A Introductory General Chemistry .................................. 4 PLS 5 Principles of Irrigation Management ............................ 3 PLS 7 Integrated Pest Management ............................ 3 Plant Science