Agriculture - AGRI
3 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AGRI B1 Agriculture, Environment and Society
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores the relationship between agriculture, societies, and their environments. Students will analyze agricultural development and change through both contemporary and historical perspectives, examining how shifts in agricultural practices drive broader social, economic, and cultural changes. Using agricultural science theory and methodology, students will investigate the scientific, technological, and environmental foundations of farming systems and assess their impact on social structures and food systems on both domestic and global scales.
AGRI B5 Leadership in Agriculture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
In Leadership in Agriculture students will learn about the sociological, physiological, and psychological skills needed to become long-term influencer in the agriculture industry and related settings. The course will focus on the application of principles and techniques for developing positive social and group leadership dynamics, a better understanding of the physical rigors of working in agriculture, and the mental processes that develop personal and interpersonal leadership skills. Students will participate in leadership development including exploration of personal characteristics, technical skills, interpersonal influence, commitment, goals, and power necessary to become effective leaders over a lifetime in agriculture. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed AGRI B49.
AGRI B7 Introduction to Agriculture Education
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an overview of agricultural education in California, including the principal components of agricultural education, developing academic and career plans, and observation in a secondary agricultural education classroom. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in K-12 classrooms that represent California's diverse student population and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. Students need to do their observation in a classroom that is in line with their degree plans. A single-subject agriculture credential requires that candidates observe in the subject area at high school or junior high.