Agriculture Science
Associate in Science Agriculture · Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Agriculture is a broad multidisciplinary field of study that spans production and processing of food and fiber, including animal production and crop production, and soil cultivation. Agriculture scientists study foundations of science, chemistry, math, and applied production practices that translate to real-world applications of growing food.
The Agriculture Science A.S. degree is designed to prepare students to transfer to the UC (University of California) system in programs such as Animal Science, Animal Biology, Animal Science & Management, Agriculture and Environmental Education, Agricultural & Environmental Technology, International Agricultural Development, and Plant Biology. Students should meet with a counselor to discuss any additional requirements for their major of interest.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate scientific evaluation skills including interpreting graphs and data from scientific papers.
- Identify and apply the basic principles of science to the field of agriculture.
Required Courses for Major
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 28 | |
| BIOL-1 | Introduction to Biological Molecules, Cells, and Cellular Processes | 5 |
| BIOL-7 | Introduction to Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution | 5 |
| CHEM-1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH-C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH-C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| Agriculture Electives (choose one course) | 3-4 | |
| AG-45 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| AG-45L | Principles of Animal Science | 4 |
| PLSCI-20L | Principles of Plant Science | 4 |
| Total units | 31-32 | |
†To earn an Associate degree, students will complete at least 60 units of degree-applicable coursework, including required courses for the major (listed above), General Education, and Graduation Requirements.