Agriculture Science
10 courses · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AGS 10 World Food and Hunger Issues
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a study of the world's food needs with emphasis on the problems and policies of developing nations. The course will examine the evolution from hunter-gatherer to domesticated agriculture and the role agriculture currently plays in the sustainability of economic and political progress of developing nations and the ethical and environmental implications.
AGS 20 Plant Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-PS 104
This course is an introduction to plant science including structure, growth processes, propagation, physiology, growth media, biological competitors, and post-harvest factors of food, fiber, and ornamental plants. (C-ID AG-PS 104).
AGS 30 Ecology of Insect and Disease Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of the scientific principles and concepts of ecologically based pest management, with emphasis on economically important insects and pathogens in agriculture, environmental horticulture, natural resources, parks and recreation. Included is an introduction to insects and disease organisms including their biology, ecology, identification and management with a focus on plants of the local geographic area.
AGS 40 Introduction to Animal Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-AS 104
A scientific approach to the livestock industry encompassing aspects of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and epidemiology. Emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptations and contributions of livestock to the modern agriculture industry. Field trips may be required. (C-ID AG-AS 104).
AGS 45 Feeds and Feeding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a study of the basic nutrients involved in animal nutrition: protein, energy, vitamins, minerals and feed additives and their utilization by the animal's body. An analysis of the feeding value of common feedstuffs in practical livestock rations will be completed. Students will be introduced to the formulation of balanced rations for species of livestock including least cost computer formulated rations.
AGS 50 General Soils
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-PS 128L
The study of soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Soil use and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility and physical properties of soil. (C-ID AG-PS 128L).
AGS 51 Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course examines the composition, value, selection, and application of fertilizer materials and soil amendments, including natural organic and synthetic amendments, in relation to soil, plant, and fertilizer interactions. Emphasis is placed on current application practices utilized in California agriculture.
AGS 75 Introduction to Agricultural Education
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an overview of agricultural education in California. The principle components of agricultural education are evaluated, including classroom instruction, student leadership development, and student workplace preparation. Effective program development for a secondary agriculture education program will also be evaluated.
AGS 97 Special Problems-AGS
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 51-153 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. Students may not petition for a Special Problems course until they have completed satisfactorily 12 units of study at Butte College. 51-153 hours Independent Study. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 3.00 units.
AGS 99 Work Experience-AGS
- Units
- 0.5-8
- Hours
- 25.5-408 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work experience is an experiential course where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment. The course offers students the opportunity to develop technical skills, explore possible career choices, build confidence, network with people in the field, and transition into the world of work. Work experience may include paid or unpaid employment. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every fifty-one hours of work experience. Students may enroll in this course up to 8 unit(s) to complete the entire curriculum of the course. A maximum of sixteen units can be earned in work experience courses during a student’s enrollment with Butte College.