# Agriculture (AGRI) courses

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-as-it/courses/agri-courses

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### AGRI-01 — Agriculture Education Orientation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture. 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri.md)

This course is an overview of agriculture education in California, including the principle components of agriculture education, developing academic and career plans, and observation in a secondary agriculture education classroom. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured field work 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 observations in a classroom that is inline with their degree plans. Single subject agriculture credential requires that candidates observe in the subject area at high school or junior high level. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus school sites. Note: Fingerprint clearance and TB clearance are required. Students must obtain a clear Live Scan to complete observation hours; observation placements will not be available for students with felony convictions. (12/25)

### AGRI-02 — Introduction to Agriculture Education

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduction to Agriculture Education provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of agricultural education, covering its objectives, nature, and scope. Students explore various career opportunities and program types within agricultural education. Whether aspiring educators or individuals seeking insights into the field, this course equips participants to make informed decisions about careers in agriculture education, offering a foundational understanding of the industry's diverse pathways and opportunities. Students will participate in up to 20 hours of service learning. (12/25)

### AGRI-10 — Agriculture, Environment, and Society

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri.md)

This course involves an international view of the sociology of agriculture presented through an examination of relationships between societies and their environments, economics, and agriculture. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of agriculture’s use of technology and the corresponding impact on the environment, economy, and society on a global scale. (02/22)