# Sustainable Urban Agriculture (Associate of Science Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Agriculture

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### Summary

The Sustainable Urban Agriculture program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to continue their studies in agriculture and related fields.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Sustainable Urban Agriculture Program will be able to:**

1.  Understand and explain the three facets of sustainability (economic, environmental and social) both in general and as they apply specifically to landscaping practices.
2.  Understand and explain the components of a food system.
3.  Design an organic urban farm that supports natural ecosystems, human health, and water conservation.
4.  Evaluate the soil food web.
5.  Create a crop plan that is appropriate for the southwest region.
6.  Identify plant disease and pests and incorporate integrated pest management and other organic strategies for a resilient food system.
7.  Demonstrate basic propagation techniques.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 23 |
| AGRI 100 | Principles of Sustainable Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRI 102 | Sustainable Urban Agricultural Practice | 3 |
| AGRI 104 | Sustainable Vegetable Production | 3 |
| AGRI 125 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRI 107 | Introduction to Agricultural Plant Science | 4 |
| CHEM 100 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 100L | Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| SUST 101 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |