Agriculture
13 courses · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
AG 1010 Landscape Maintenance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
A general course on the development and maintenance of landscaped areas. Topics covered include soils, irrigation, nutrition, landscape operation, chemicals, pruning, planting, etc.
AG 1011 Introduction to Agricultural Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will provide an introduction to the principles of agribusiness. It will include the history of agricultural business, current models of operation, and the facets of choosing, running, and maintaining a small business in an agricultural sector. Students learn how to develop and assess a business idea, decide on an appropriate model of operation, prepare the basic components of a business plan, articulate a funding strategy, and prepare for the launch and management of an agricultural enterprise.
AG 1012 Introduction to Soil Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
AG 12 Introduction to Soil Science 3 Units This course offers students a hands on introduction to the base of all agriculture, soils. Students will collect soil samples and analyze them for pH, fertility, crop suitability,etc. Soil will be looked at as a "living thing."
AG 1013 Agriculture Economics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An understanding of the place of agriculture and farming in the economic system. Basic economic concepts and problems of agriculture; pricing and marketing problems, factors of production, and state and federal farm programs affecting farmers economic position will be covered.
AG 1014 Agricultural Accounting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of the principles of agricultural accounting systems and types of records, their use and how to compute and use measures of earnings and cost of production to improve agribusiness efficiency. Farm income tax, Social Security, and employee payroll records also included. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business.
AG 1015 Plant and Crop Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the basics of botany, taxonomy, soil science, seed selection, cultural practices (in both field and greenhouse), and the techniques used in production of commercial crops. Irrigation systems, pest control and crop rotation will also be covered.
AG 1016 Computers in Agriculture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agricultural and business applications. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation manager will be covered. Also included will be assessing information using the internet and World Wide Web, telecommunications and introduction to webpage design and other software appropriate to agribusiness.
AG 1017 Introduction to Agriculture Education and Careers
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to educational and agricultural employment opportunities. Includes portfolio and educational plan development and curriculum requirements that pertain to educational goals as they relate to agriculture majors. Assists students in setting goals and developing skills necessary for life-long success in obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in agriculture careers. Current events that impact agriculture and society will be discussed.
AG 1018 Principles of Animal Science
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a course in principles of Animal Science. The course will provide an overview of the origin, characteristics, adaptation and contribution of domesticated farm animals to the agriculture industry from a scientific perspective. Topics will include cell biology, animal anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, health, retail products and by-products as well as behavior and genetics. Current topics include the influence of humans in genetic engineering, trait selection, and productivity as well as animal welfare and industry policy issues. Lab components include experimental design and reporting, animal dissections, basic animal handling, basic husbandry practices, and applied use of biotechnology in animal science.
AG 1019 Landscape Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of the procedures followed in planning a landscape, including irrigation, lighting, and grading. Planting design will be emphasized using groundcovers, shrubs, and trees. Those appropriate for Siskiyou County will be emphasized.
AG 1020 Agricultural Leadership
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Covers parliamentary procedure, planning and implementation of organizations, problems and techniques of group dynamics, participation in community and competitive agricultural events. Recommended for agricultural club members and officers, open to all students interested in professional development.
AG 9061 Applied Agriculture and Food Skills Lab
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
In this course, students will learn the basic principles of ecological agriculture: how different farming methods affect the soil and climate and how to make compost, plant a garden, harvest, and preserve food. The lecture portion of the course will cover farm policy. The course includes working in the COS greenhouse as well as field trips to local farms, ranches, and commercial kitchens.
AG 9081 Horticultural Workshop
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 9 contact hours total
A series of workshops designed to provide up-to-date techniques in various aspects of plant architecture such as color, form, and garden layouts.