# Agricultural Plant Sciences (AS-T)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Agriculture and Natural Resources

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/agriculture-natural-resources/agricultural-plant-sciences-ast/

**State Control Number:** 37515  
**Program Code:** APS.CALGETC.AS-T  
**Program Length:** 24 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

It is essential that our society take responsibility to conserve and wisely manage our natural resources. Careers in the public and private entities that manage and use these resources are expanding rapidly as the critical nature of issues such as water shortage, climate change, habitat destruction and food instability become more apparent. Individuals that are trained in agriculture and natural resource management, in particular the application of agriculture, plant, horticulture and environmental science, will be perfectly positioned to solve these issues and take advantage of these exciting career opportunities. This curriculum focuses on giving students a basic understanding of the proper structure and function of plant systems that underlie healthy ecosystems and provide a sustainable food supply. Competencies taught, cover plant breeding, soil analysis, integrated pest management, irrigation methods, ecological restoration practices, and sustainable agriculture practices such as minimal tillage, crop rotation, poly-culture, and natural fertilizers. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.

### Requirements

To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:

-   60 CSU transferable units;
-   the Cal-GETC pattern; and
-   2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.

Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core:** | | 19.0-22.0 |
| ↳ AGNR 131 | Introduction to Soil Science |  |
| ↳ CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry |  |
| or ↳ CHEM 201 | General Chemistry |  |
| ↳ AGNR 178 | Agriculture Economics |  |
| or ↳ ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics |  |
| ↳ STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| or ↳ STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| or ↳ MATH 120H |  |  |
| ↳ AGNR 123 | Introduction to Plant Science |  |
| **List A:** | | 3.0-4.0 |
| **Select one course.** | |  |
| ↳ AGNR 122 | Plant Propagation and Greenhouse Production |  |
| ↳ AGNR 140 | Plant Material and Usage I |  |
| ↳ AGNR 141 | Plant Materials and Usage II |  |
| ↳ CHEM 281 | Organic Chemistry I |  |
| **List B:** | | 0.0-8.0 |
| **Select up to 8.0 units. Or any course not already used above.** | |  |
| ↳ AGNR 121 | Introduction to Environmental Horticulture |  |
| ↳ AGNR 150 | Landscape Design |  |
| ↳ AGNR 152 | Irrigation and Water Management |  |
| ↳ AGNR 170 | Environmental Science and Sustainability |  |
| ↳ AGNR 175 | Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Society |  |
| ↳ BADM 103 | Financial Accounting Fundamentals |  |
| ↳ BADM 104 | Managerial Accounting |  |
| ↳ BIOL 100 | General Biology |  |
| ↳ CHEM 201 | General Chemistry |  |
| ↳ CHEM 202 | General Chemistry |  |
| ↳ CIS 101 | Computer Literacy |  |
| ↳ CT 123 | Surveying |  |
| ↳ PHYS 100 | Introductory Physics |  |
| **Total Units** | | **22-34** |

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