# Plant Science (A.S. Degree)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Agriculture, Nutrition & Culinary Arts

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#### Plant Science Associate of Science

This program provides instruction in the planting, growing, harvesting, and marketing of field, forage, and vegetable crops as well as irrigated and range pasture crops. Career opportunities in Plant Science include farm management, agricultural pest control, agriculture chemical and seed sales and application, soil laboratory technician, irrigation equipment supply and sales, and agricultural research technician. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a "C" or "P" (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Associate of Science degree.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to utilize pertinent concepts of plant physiology, anatomy, nutrition, reproduction, and pest control as related to production agriculture.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to utilize pertinent concepts of soil physical, chemical, and biological properties and their interactions with plants to solve plant production problems under field and greenhouse conditions.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to utilize appropriate physical agronomic tools in both field and greenhouse conditions.

-   4\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to effectively communicate in written and oral form with peers, superiors, and customers regarding crop production issues.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Plant Science Associate of Science: Complete all of the following** | | 41 |
| **Core Classes: Complete all of the following** | | 41 |
| AGRI B1 | Agriculture, Environment and Society | 3 |
| CRPS B1 | Principles of Crop Production | 3 |
| CRPS B2 | Forage Crops | 3 |
| CRPS B3 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| CRPS B4 | Vegetable Production | 3 |
| CRPS B5 | Plant Science | 3 |
| CRPS B6 | Plant Pest Identification and Control | 3 |
| CRPS B16 | Introduction to Viticulture | 3 |
| CRPS B48WE | Work Experience Education | 2 |
| AGBS B6 | Agriculture Sales and Communication | 3 |
| SOIL B1 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| ORNH B4 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| MCAG B2 | Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture | 3 |
| MCAG B5 | Agriculture Irrigation Technology | 3 |