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  "college": "porterville-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "AGRI",
  "name": "Agriculture",
  "sourceUrl": "https://reg-prod.ec.kccd.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=courseSearch",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "AGRI P055",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P055",
      "title": "Agricultural Leadership Training",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course explores the principles, practices, and philosophies of effective leadership within the agricultural industry. Students will develop essential skills in communication, team building, problem-solving, and strategic planning while examining leadership theories and their applications in agricultural settings. Emphasis is placed on developing personal leadership styles, professional ethics, and civic responsibility through experiential learning, group projects, and community engagement. Students will gain practical experience organizing and leading agricultural events, managing teams, and participating in leadership development activities such as public speaking, professional networking, and committee work. Field trips may be required.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P90Z",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P90Z",
      "title": "Introduction to Drone Operation",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "Total lecture 20 hours; laboratory 7 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to using drones for commercial and recreational use. Learn how to fly drones safely and legally. Topics include types of drones, taking photos, recording videos, live stream for social media, FAA regulations, preflight, and problem solve flight situations. Learn about the many careers and industries using drones (public safety, investigations, construction, engineering, inspections, real estate, marketing, media, delivery, insurance). You do not need to own or purchase a drone to take this course.",
      "notes": [
        "Equivalent to BSAD P90Z; INFS P90Z"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P101",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P101",
      "title": "Introduction to Agribusiness",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours",
      "cid": [
        "AG-AB 104"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A survey and basic understanding of the business and economics of the agriculture industry. Introduction to the economic aspects of agriculture and their implications to the agricultural producer, consumer and the food system. The management principles encountered in the day-to-day operation of an agricultural enterprise are stressed as they relate to the decision-making process.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/agri/#agri-p101",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri/#agri-p101",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P102",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P102",
      "title": "Agricultural Economics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours",
      "cid": [
        "AG-AB 124"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Economic principles of resource allocation, production, cost analysis, and market price equilibrium with primary application to the agriculture sector; supply and demand in commodity pricing under perfect and imperfect competition; survey of agriculture credit, marketing and policy issues.",
      "notes": [
        "General education: PC-Area 4; Cal-GETC-Area 4",
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/agri/#agri-p102",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri/#agri-p102",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri/#agri-p102",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P103",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P103",
      "title": "Agricultural Sales",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours",
      "cid": [
        "AG-AB 112"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course involves the study of principles and practices of the selling process: selling strategies and approaches, why and how people buy, prospecting, territory management, and customer service. Self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector will be explored. Students will gain experience through role-play, formal sales presentations, and job shadowing. The course content is organized to give students an in-depth understanding of the factors and influences that affect the agribusiness industry on a day-to-day basis. Communication, leadership, and management skills are basic tools necessary for future career development within the agribusiness sector, as well as other aspects of life.",
      "notes": [
        "General education: PC-Area 1B",
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri/#agri-p103",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri/#agri-p103",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P104",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P104",
      "title": "Computer Applications in Agriculture",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours",
      "cid": [
        "AG-AB 108"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing information through the Internet and World Wide Web, telecommunications, an introduction to web page design and other software appropriate to agribusiness.",
      "notes": [
        "General education: PC-Area I",
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/agri/#agri-p104",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri/#agri-p104",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri/#agri-p104",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P105",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P105",
      "title": "Farm Accounting",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total Lecture 54 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Focuses on the principles of financial accounting systems that apply to most farming operations, recording single- and double-entry transactions under cash and accrual accounting, preparation and analysis of enterprise records and financial statements to generate management information. (C-ID AGAB-128)",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri/#agri-p105",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri/#agri-p105",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P106",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P106",
      "title": "Introduction to Soil Science",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture 36 hours, laboratory 54 hours",
      "cid": [
        "AG-PS 128L"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "The study of physical, chemical and biological properties of soils. 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 soils.",
      "notes": [
        "General education: PC-Area 5A",
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri/#agri-p106",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri/#agri-p106",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P107",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P107",
      "title": "Agricultural Marketing",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Survey of marketing aspects of the agricultural industry. An overview of the structure and institutional aspects of the marketing system including global agricultural markets. Industry studies of the marketing of selected locally grown commodities will be made.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri/#agri-p107",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P117",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P117",
      "title": "Plant Propagation and Production",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 45 hours, total laboratory 27 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Plant propagation and production practices 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.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri/#agri-p117",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P120",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P120",
      "title": "Farm Power: Equipment Operation and Maintenance",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides students with hands-on experience and technical knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and repair of farm tractors and related equipment. It involves design principles, selection, adjustment, and safe operation of wheel and track-type tractors used in agriculture and the construction industry. Laboratory required. Testing and analysis of tractors in laboratory and field conditions to maximize efficiencies. Emphasis is placed on safety, environmental responsibility, and industry best practices to prepare students for careers in equipment operation and agricultural mechanics. Field trips required.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P123",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P123",
      "title": "Principles of Pumps & Irrigation",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An examination of water resources and problems in California, agriculture irrigation systems, scheduling, application methods and management, Irrigation and drainage problems relating to pumps, motors, sprinkler systems, structures, pipelines, ditches and wells; computation of costs and measurement of water; water law; basic principles of plant-soil-moisture relations, and water movement in soil. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P127",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P127",
      "title": "Integrated Pest Management",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Integrated pest management of insects, diseases, and weeds in agriculture and environmental horticulture. Focus on ecosystems, ecology, population dynamics, species identification and control. Basic introduction and review of principles of pest management, laws, and regulations for California Pest Control Advisor licensing. Field Trips Required.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P131",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P131",
      "title": "Introduction to Plant Science",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours",
      "cid": [
        "AG-PS 104"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the fundamental structures and processes of plants. Principles to be applied cover plant structures, physiology (including, but not limited to: Photosynthesis, Respiration, Translocation), heredity (including, but not limited to: Genetic replication), environmental relationship to growth, adaptation, and management of crops. Techniques of research, exploration of plant growth, and identification of economical crops will be included.",
      "notes": [
        "General education: PC-Area 5B; CalGETC-5B",
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/agri/#agri-p131",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/agri/#agri-p131",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri/#agri-p131",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "AGRI P131L",
      "subject": "AGRI",
      "number": "P131L",
      "title": "Plant Science LAB",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "Total laboratory 54 hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Prerequitie: None. Corequisite: AGRI P131. This course complements AGRI P131 Plant Science, as such that class must have been previously taken or concurrently enrolled, covering the identification of plant structures and physiology as it relates to the adaptation and management of crops for food, fiber, shelter, and recreation. Laboratory experiments will investigate plant anatomy and physiology, propagation, mineral nutrition, identification, hydroponics, and traditional practices that influence plant growth and development. Presentation and discussion of techniques and practices that influence these topics are covered. Field trips required.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/agri/#agri-p131l",
          "subject": "AGRI"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}