Agriculture Plant Science
9 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
AGPS 230 PRINCIPLES OF IRRIGATION
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces the fundamentals of basic irrigation systems including: flood, sprinkler, micro, sub-irrigation and their variations. Examine water use, quality, management and distribution systems in California and uncover the importance of water in the California Agriculture Industry.
AGPS 241 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-PS 128 L
Introduces the study of soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Soil classification, derivation, use, function 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.
AGPS 242 INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-PS 106L
Provides students with a working knowledge of the fundamental structures and processes of plants. Principles to be applied cover plant structures, physiology, heredity, environmental relationship to growth, adaptation, and management of crops. Scientific research, exploration of plant growth, and identification of economical crops will be included.
AGPS 243 PLANT PROPAGATION AND PRODUCTION
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-EH 116L
Examines plant propagation and production with emphasis on nursery operations including sexual and asexual reproduction, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, plant pest and disease control; structures and site layout; preparation and use of propagating and planting mediums; use and maintenance of common tools and equipment; regulations pertaining to plant production. Laboratory required.
AGPS 244 PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND USAGE I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Covers the identification, growth habits, culture and ornamental use of landscape and indoor plants adapted to climates of California. Topics include botanical nomenclature, plant hardiness and growth zones, growth habits, plant structural characteristics and soil nutritional requirements. Landscape uses are stressed along with cultural practices. Plants covered are those best observed and identified in the Spring season of the year.
AGPS 246 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces the history, definitions, concepts, principles and practices of sustainable agricultural systems. Includes an examination of case studies to connect sustainable agriculture principles to actual farming practices.
AGPS 250 INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces viticulture including grape growing, history, distribution, biology, anatomy, propagation, cultivated varieties, rootstocks, climate, vineyard practices, common diseases and pests.
AGPS 251 VITICULTURE PRACTICES
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 6 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/4.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- AGPS 250
- Transfers to
- CSU
Develops knowledge of sustainable vineyard practices including pruning, vine training, fertilizers, irrigation, crop and canopy management. Includes the study of weed control, harvest operations and pest and disease management.
AGPS 252 WORK EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTURE PLANT SCIENCE
- Units
- 0.5 to 4
- Hours
- 1.5 to 12 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/1.50 - 12.00 work experience hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides opportunities for students in Agriculture Plant Science to connect academic curricula to experiential learning in the workplace as an internship, Service Learning placement or general employment. Allows students to develop and work on learning objectives in workplace competencies and technical skills relevant for their course of study and career pathway. Students must work 54 hours for each unit of credit earned, in half-unit increments (27 hours), up to a maximum of 4 units. Employment can be paid or unpaid.