Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Associate of Science Degree Agriculture · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Understand and explain the three facets of sustainability (economic, environmental and social) both in general and as they apply specifically to landscaping practices.
- Understand and explain the components of a food system.
- Design an organic urban farm that supports natural ecosystems, human health, and water conservation.
- Evaluate the soil food web.
- Create a crop plan that is appropriate for the southwest region.
- Identify plant disease and pests and incorporate integrated pest management and other organic strategies for a resilient food system.
- 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 |