Agriculture Course Offerings
Please see the section on “Course Description Symbols and Terms” in The University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology
and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All
courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise
stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many
syllabi are available on the Chico Web.
AGRI 009
Coordinating Group 1.0-2.0 Fa/Spr
Agricultural Activities
This course is offered as AGRI 009A or AGRI 009B for 1.0 to 2.0 units respectively.
An individualized class designed to develop and refine the student’s ability
to organize and coordinate Agriculture field days and other related group
activities. Maximum of four semesters and/or 4 units toward BS degree.
Credit/no credit grading only. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 6.0 units.
AGRI 010
The University Experience 1.0 Fa/Spr
A college success course for agricultural majors new to California State
University, Chico. The course will explore the academic and social opportunities
and resources available to promote successful completion of the student’s
educational goals. Meets the first half of the semester. Credit/no credit
grading only.
AGRI 098
Special Topics 1.0-2.0 Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 098A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. SeeThe Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 1.0 hour seminar,
3.0 hours laboratory.
AGRI 100
Introduction to Agricultural Education 3.0 Fall
Objectives, nature, and scope of teaching vocational agriculture. Types
of programs and career opportunities in vocational education. Special fee
required; see The Class Schedule.
AGRI 101
Directed Field Experience 2.0 Fall
Agricultural Education
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
An individualized class in gaining teaching experience through observation
and critique of high school students and teachers in the classrom, at FFA
events, and in supervised occupational experiences.
AGRI 111
Agricultural Ecology 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Completion of lower division core.
An interdisciplinary treatment of physical and biological environments
used for agriculture. Historical and ecological nature of agriculture its
impact on the landscape and society. Comparison of sustainable and non-sustainable
agricultural practices. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special
fee required; see The Class Schedule.
AGRI 129
Techniques in Vocational 2.0 Spring
Agricultural Instruction
Prerequisites: AGRI 100 or faculty permission.
Preparation for student teaching in agriculture. Orientation to classroom
situation. Development of plans for teaching, including daily lessons and
unit plans, utilization of source information, and resources. Class demonstration
in teaching procedures, analysis, and evaluation. Special fee required;
see The Class Schedule.
AGRI 145
Agricultural Genetics and Biotechnology 4.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ANSC 002 or BIOL 008 or PSSC 002; CHEM 037 or CHEM 027.
Mendelian inheritance, gene structure and action, sex-related inheritance,
linkage and mapping, aneuploidy, polyploidy, population and quantitative
inheritance, inbreeding and heterosis. Activities feature techniques in
biotechnology with agricultural applications. 3.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours
activity.
AGRI 190A
Fair Management and Ag Leadership 3.0 Fall
A study of the California fair system, including budgets, interim events,
sponsorships, entertainment, exhibits, and purpose. Development of interpersonal
skills needed to develop and coordinate agricultural events. Special fee
required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly ANSC 190A.
AGRI 190B
Agricultural Leadership 3.0 Spring
and Fair Management
Prerequisites: AGRI 190A or permission of the instructor.
Development of communication and organizational skills needed to plan and
conduct agricultural educational events, particularly those associated
with fairs. Students will update their resumes, be interviewed and selected
for leadership roles associated with the College of Agriculture’s spring
events calendar. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Formerly
ANSC 190B.
AGRI 198
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Spring
This course is for special topics offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections.
See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
AGRI 199
Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered
as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Students must register with
a supervising faculty member. Study/research in agriculture under direct
supervision of a faculty member. Credit/no credit grading only.
AGRI 209
Program Development 2.0 Spring
in Agriculture Education
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
Up-to-date approaches in integrated program development based on occupational
opportunities and community needs. Philosophy, organization, and administration
of agricultural education programs. Development of curriculum, supervised
occupational experience, Future Farmers of America (FFA), and summer programs.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
AGRI 210
Supervised Teaching: Agriculture 10.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the fifth-year program in agricultural education.
Supervised teaching in public secondary school daily for one semester.
Candidate will arrange his/her schedule so that he/she is free from all
campus obligations.
AGRI 211
Curriculum and Methods 3.0 Fa/Spr
of Teaching Vocational Agriculture
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the fifth-year program in agricultural education.
Principles of curriculum development in agriculture; methods of teaching
and organization of teaching material.
AGRI 230A
Agricultural Experimental Research 4.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: AGRI 111.
Students will design and execute applied agriculture research projects
that seek to improve the management of agricultural enterprises. Students
will learn the most common experimental designs for agricultural research,
utilize computer programs to analyze and interpret experimental data and
further develop scientific writing skills. 3.0 hours lecture,
3.0 hours
laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
AGRI 230B
Agricultural Experimental Research 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: AGRI 230A.
This course is a continuation of AGRI 230A. Students complete a research
project and professional research paper and present research findings through
public forums. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required;
see The Class Schedule.
AGRI 231
Holistic Resource Management 3.0 EvnFall
Prerequisites: AGRI 111.
A study of the design of sustainable, ecologically sound agricultural production
systems. Case studies, problem-solving, and simulation modeling will be
used to explore the influence of management decisions on the short-and
long-term viability of agroecosystems. Formerly PSSC 231.
AGRI 292
Agricultural Issues 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
A critical examination of major issues confronting agriculture. Students
research current issues relevant to the role of agriculture in society.
This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies
writing proficiency for majors.
AGRI 296
Curriculum and Methods 3.0 Spring
in Teaching Agricultural Mechanics
Curriculum development and methods of teaching and motivating students
in agricultural mechanics. 2.0 hours seminar, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special
fee required; see The Class Schedule.
AGRI 298
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 298A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See
The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
AGRI 299H
Honors Research in Agriculture 6.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
An intensive 6-unit, one-year course in agricultural research. See School
office for details. Open only to students with at least a 3.0 GPA in the
major. The course consists of a faculty-supervised research project, a
thesis, and a public presentation.
Agricultural Business Course Offerings
ABUS 080
Introduction to Agricultural 3.0 Fa/Spr
Business and Economics
The role of agricultural business in the economy. Introductory economic
and business principles and their application to the solution of agricultural
problems.
ABUS 081A
Word Processing Applications in Agriculture 1.0 Fa/Spr
Lecture focuses on use and application of word processing software. Three
hours of lecture, five weeks per semester. ABC/no credit grading only.
ABUS 081B
Spreadsheet Applications in Agriculture 1.0 Fa/Spr
Lecture focuses on use and application of spreatsheets. Three hours of
lecture, five weeks per semester. ABC/no credit grading only.
ABUS 081C
Presentation Software 1.0 Fa/Spr
Applications Agriculture
Lecture focuses on use and application of presentation software. Three
hours of lecture, five weeks per semester. ABC/no credit grading only.
ABUS 083
Farm Accounting 3.0 Fa/Spr
Introduction to the principles of farm accounting, farm business record
keeping, agribusiness management, financial analysis, and enterprise budgeting.
2.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity.
ABUS 098
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 098A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See
The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
ABUS 130
Agribusiness Systems Quantitative Methods 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: ABUS 080, ABUS 083, MATH 005A, and demonstration of microcomputer
competency. ABUS 181 highly recommended.
Data drawn from applied agricultural business systems research and technologically
based agricultural systems will be analyzed and interpreted. Programming
(mathematics) and regression (statistics) will be introduced as the primary
tools to perform these analyses. Students will perform their own analyses
and evaluate results of analyses done by others. The evaluation will be
done in order to suggest methodological changes and revised data requirements.
Journal articles will be reviewed. This course is a prerequisite for other
upper-division couses in the ABUS major. 2.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity.
ABUS 180
Agricultural Production 3.0 Fa/Spr
Economics and Quantitative Analysis
Prerequisites: ABUS 080 or ECON 003.
Application of microeconomic theory to the agricultural production process,
including single and multivariate production and cost functions, price
determination in competitive and non-competitive markets and programs.
ABUS 181
Agricultural Management 3.0 Fa/Spr
Information Systems
Survey of microcomputer applications for agribusiness management, emphasizing
personal productivity software, including database manager, advanced spreadsheet,
and electronic communication software.
ABUS 182
Agricultural Markets and Pricing 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ABUS 180.
Economic principles applied to the marketing of agricultural products.
Function, structure, and operation of agricultural markets. Introduction
to the futures market. Trends in marketing of California agricultural crops
and livestock. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
ABUS 183M
Agribusiness Management (ABUS Majors) 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ABUS 080, ABUS 083, faculty permission.
The application of economic and management principles to the planning,
control, and organization of agribusiness firms. Linear programming applications,
decision trees, inventory control, and equipment replacement.
ABUS 183N
Agribusiness Management (Non-ABUS Majors) 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ABUS 080.
A survey course for non-agricultural business majors. Introduction to production
economics and farm business management, financial statements analysis,
management principles, animal and crop enterprise budgeting, farm business
planning, tax management, and ag finance and investment analysis.
ABUS 184
Natural Resource Economics 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: ABUS 080 or faculty permission.
The economics of renewable natural resource use, management, development,
and allocation. Conflicts in use, markets for resources, cases of market
failure, and economic conservation will be discussed.
ABUS 185
Agricultural Policy 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ABUS 180, ECON 002.
Domestic and international issues in U.S. agricultural food policy. A study
of the major problems confronting agriculture, the process by which government
formulates agricultural policy, and the socio-economic impact of current
government programs. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
ABUS 187
Agricultural Finance 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ABUS 080, ABUS 083.
Financing of agricultural enterprises. Principles, methods, and institutions
involved in financing farming enterprises and related agricultural industries.
Coordinated financial statements. Capital budgeting. 2.0 hours discussion,
2.0 hours activity.
ABUS 188
Farm and Ranch Appraisal 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ABUS 083.
Principles and techniques of farm and ranch appraisal. Valuation of farm
and rural resources. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
ABUS 189
Internship in Agribusiness 1.0-3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: Permission of Internship Coordinator.
This course is an internship offered as 189A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively.
You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Work experience
with selected agribusinesses, including financial institutions, marketing
agencies, management firms, farms, ranches, private or public agencies.
Experience must be related to business aspects of agriculture. Supervised
by faculty and staff of cooperating banks, farms, agencies, and corporations.
Credit/no credit grading only.
ABUS 192
World Food and Hunger Issues 3.0 Fa/Spr
A study of agricultural problems and policies of developing nations. Emphasis
on cultural values; physical, economic, and political constraints; hunger
and international trade. This is an approved General Education course.
This is an approved Non-Western Course.
This course is the same as INST 192 which may be substituted.
ABUS 198
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Inquire
This course is for special topics offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See
The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
ABUS 199
Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered
as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units repectively. Credit/no credit grading only.
ABUS 280
Agricultural Business Seminar 1.0-2.0 Inquire
This course is a seminar offered as 280A-B for 1.0 to 2.0 units respectively.
You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Current topics
in agribusiness and industry. Application of business management concepts
to agriculture; exploring careers in agribusiness and industry.
ABUS 281
Land Economics 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: ABUS 080.
Physical, economic, and institutional factors affecting land use, population,
and resource requirements; principles of land use. Social control of landed
property, land tenure, property and water rights.
ABUS 282
Agricultural Price Analysis 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ABUS 130, ABUS 182 or equivalent.
Analysis of price-determining factors for agricultural products. Business
conditions and changes in supply and demand for domestic and international
agricultural commodities. Study of structure, conduct, and performance
of agricultural markets. Monopolistic practices and relative efficiency
of markets.
ABUS 283
Advanced Agribusiness Management 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ABUS 180, ABUS 183M.
Agribusiness organization and management. Budgeting, input-output relationships,
and enterprise analysis in decision making. Application of economic and
management principles. Human resource management.
ABUS 284
Natural Resource Policy Evaluation 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: ABUS 184 or equivalent.
Examination of systematic approaches for the formulation and implementation
of natural resources policy. Discussion of externalities, irreversibilities,
depletion, benefit-cost analysis, and multi-objective planning.
ABUS 290F
Agricultural Marketing Planning 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ABUS 182 or faculty permission.
To provide an in-depth understanding of operating marketing planning and
implementation. Development of a marketing plan including product and market
assessment, financial evaluation justification, a plan of action, and an
evaluation/control component. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
ABUS 290I
Commodity Futures 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: ABUS 182.
See description below.
ABUS 290N
Agribusiness Management Seminar 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: ABUS 183M.
Advanced seminar on current topics in management decision-making, personnel
supervision, budgeting, PERT, and resource control.
ABUS 290P
Farm Labor 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: Senior standing; completion of 6 units of upper-division
ABUS courses.
An examination of the critical role played by labor in the development
and vitality of California’s agricultural industry. Emphasis on policy
issues related to functioning of labor markets, employment practices, unionization
and collective bargaining, and immigration and mechanization.
ABUS 290U
Agricultural Production Economics Seminar 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: ABUS 187, ABUS 283.
Advanced seminar on current topics in production management, inventory
control, machinery management, linear programming, and control of strategic
assets.
ABUS 290V
Computers in Agriculture Seminar 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: ABUS 181 or equivalent.
An advanced study of microcomputer applications for agribusiness management.
Students are trained in advanced uses of a data base manager, an electronic
spreadsheet, and various applications software for cost accounting, production
management, and planning.
ABUS 290W
Agricultural Law 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: BLAW 100, senior standing.
An examination of the rules of contract, tort, property, and other laws
of practical concern to agricultural business operations. Emphasis will
be on application relevant to the California farm sector and will focus
on business organization, finance, estate planning, and the evolution of
California law on land and water use, labor relations, and environmental
protection.
ABUS 290X
Cooperatives Seminar 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ABUS 083, ABUS 182, senior standing.
Cooperative principles and philosophy. Types and importance of cooperative
activity in the U.S. accounting for cooperative activity. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required;
see The Class Schedule.
ABUS 298
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Inquire
This course is for special topics offered as 298A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
repectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See
The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
ABUS 299H
Honors Independent Study in Agribusiness 6.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
An intensive 6-unit, one-year investigation of a research topic in agricultural
business. See School office for details. Open to students with at least
a 3.0 GPA in the major. Course consists of a faculty-supervised research
project, a thesis, and a public presentation.
Agricultural Engineering Technology Course Offerings
AGET 009L
Directed Work AGET 1.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
Weekly conferences for students with projects; directed work on the University
Farm and elsewhere. Individual and group problems. Maximum of four semesters
and/or 4 units toward BS degree. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 6.0 units.
AGET 084
Small Power Units 2.0 Inquire
The study of small power units and equipment, including engine theory,
operation, maintenance, service, safety, and repair. Equipment selection
and cost analysis will also be considered. 1.0 hour lecture, 2.0 hours
activity.
AGET 085
Agricultural Machine Systems 3.0 Fa/Spr
Principles of operation, adjustments, calibration, and safety of wheel
and track-type tractors including implements and equipment commonly used
in California agriculture. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
AGET 090
General Farm Mechanics 3.0 Fall
Shop skills essential to mechanized agriculture, including welding, metal
and wood fabrication tools, tool sharpening, and threading. Proper selection,
use, repair, and safety of the tools and machines will be emphasized. 2.0
hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
AGET 091
Agricultural Welding and Fabrication 3.0 Inquire
A study of welding processes used in the agricultural industry, including
arc, oxy, TIG, MIG, submerged arc, and intershield. Techniques used in
hardfacing, cast iron, aluminum, cutting, fabrication, project design,
and weld quality control will be included. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours
laboratory.
AGET 152
Irrigation 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: PSSC 002 or PSSC 050.
Field practices of irrigation. Evapotranspiration, soil/moisture relationships,
water measurement, pumps, wells, drainage, and sprinkler, drip, and surface
systems. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required;
see The Class Schedule. Formerly PSSC 152.
AGET 175
Energy Alternatives in Agriculture 3.0 Inquire
A study of energy alternatives currently used in agriculture, including
solar, biomass, wind, and water. Emphasis on biomass conversions, including
anaerobic digestion, fermentation, gasification, and direct combustion.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
AGET 189
Internship in Agricultural 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Engineering Technology
Prerequisites: Prior approval of academic goals by the Internship Coordinator.
This course is an internship offered as 189A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively.
You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Work experience
with selected farm machinery shop or corporations is to be completed and
supervised by faculty and staff of cooperating ranch or industry. Credit/no
credit grading only.
AGET 196
GPS & GIS in Agriculture 3.0 Spring
and Natural Resource Management
Application of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) in agriculture and natural resource management. Identification
and delineation of locations and areas; collection, analysis, storage,
and retrieval of site and time specific data for agriculture and natural
resource management and monitoring. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
Formerly AGET 096.
AGET 199
Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered
as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Students must register with
a supervising faculty member. Study/research/problem solving under direct
supervision of a faculty member. Credit/no credit grading only.
AGET 287
Personnel Safety and 3.0 Spring
Equipment Management
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
Workplace safety, rules and regulations. Equipment selection, maintenance,
trends, and economics. Determining equipment requirements and costs. Systems
for recording parts, services, and maintenance. 2.0 hours lecture, 2.0
hours activity.
AGET 290
Farm Structures 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: AGET 090 or equivalent.
Methods of construction, use of materials, and animal requirements. Cost
estimating. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
AGET 295
Agricultural Control Systems 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: AGET 090.
A study of agricultural equipment (harvesters, irrigation systems, etc.)
and the computer, electronic, electrical, and mechanical controls involved.
The operation, installation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of control
systems in agricultural applications. 2.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity.
Animal Science Course Offerings
ANSC 002
Introduction to Animal Science 3.0 Fa/Spr
An overview, using a scientific perspective, of farm animals. Highlights
anatomy and physiology of farm animals, reproduction, nutrition, animal
health, animal products, animal behavior, and pertinent social issues,
such as animal rights. Includes human opportunity to influence trait inheritance,
population densities, and productivity. 2.0 hours lecture,
3.0 hours laboratory.
This is an approved General Education course.
ANSC 009
Directed Work Experience 1.0-2.0 Fa/Spr
in Animal Sciences
This course is work experience offered as 009A-B for 1.0 to 2.0 units respectively.
ANSC 009L is a lab course. You must register directly with a supervising
faculty member. Weekly conferences for students with projects; directed
work on the University Farm and elsewhere. Individual and group problems.
Maximum of four semesters and/or 4 units toward BS degree. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
ANSC 011
Animal Feeds and Nutrition 3.0 Fa/Spr
An introduction to the nutrition of domestic and wild animals with emphasis
on appropriate nutrition for various activities. A survey of the integration
of feed production and animal production systems. Computer formulation
and analysis of diets to achieve desired performance levels of animals.
2.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity.
ANSC 013
Veterinary Practices 2.0 Fa/Spr
Designed to allow the student to become familiar with various vaccines,
equipment, and restraining techniques used in routine treatment of farm
animals. Selection of proper materials, veterinary nomenclature, actual
handling and treatment of farm animals involved. 1.0 hour lecture, 3.0
hours laboratory.
ANSC 015A
Principles of Livestock — Beef 1.0 Inquire
Principles and practices used in the production of commerical herds of
beef cattle. General husbandry, breeding, feeding, selection, housing,
marketing, and records keeping. Eight weeks only.
ANSC 015B
Principles of Livestock — Sheep 1.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
Principles and practices used in the production of commercial flocks of
sheep. General husbandry, breeding, feeding, selection, housing, marketing,
and records keeping. Eight weeks only.
ANSC 015C
Principles of Livestock — Swine 1.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
Principles and practices used in the production of commercial herds of
swine. General husbandry, breeding, feeding, selection, housing, marketing,
and records keeping. Eight weeks only.
ANSC 015D
Principles of Livestock — Dairy 1.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: faculty permission.
Principles and practices used in the production of commerical herds of
dairy cows. General husbandry, breeding, feeding, selection, housing, marketing,
and records keeping. Eight weeks only.
ANSC 016
Basic Horse Science 3.0 Spring
Principles and practices used in the horse industry. An introduction to
feeding, breeding, selection, housing, health, use, handling, training,
tack, and basic equitation.
ANSC 017
Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation 3.0 Spring
Evaluation of market livestock as related to growth and development, production
efficiency, carcass merit, selection of breeding animals based on performance,
production records and visual appraisal. Specific reference to factors
determining carcass value. 2.0 hours seminar, 2.0 hours activity.
ANSC 018
Livestock Skills 3.0 Fall
An introduction to selection, nutrition, health, and management of beef,
sheep, swine, and dairy for livestock youth programs, including ethical
practices associated with livestock exhibition. This class is designed
primarily for students pursuing a career in agricultural education. 2.0
hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
ANSC 019
Meat and the Consumer 3.0 Fa/Spr
Muscle growth and composition, nutritional and health concerns, meat safety
and advances in produce development, preparation and storage. 2.0 hours
lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
ANSC 098
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 098A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See
The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
ANSC 100
Intermediate Animal Systems 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: ANSC 002.
An overview of world and United States animal production systems, emphasizing
the scientific principles and management of large and small ruminants (beef,
dairy, sheep, goats), monogastrics (swine, equine), and well as meat, poultry,
and aquaculture. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required;
see The Class Schedule.
ANSC 110
Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 Spring
of Domestic Animals
Prerequisites: ANSC 002 or BIOL 001; CHEM 027. CHEM 028 is recommended.
Comparative study of anatomy and physiology of organ systems, with major
emphasis on farm animals. 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
ANSC 112
Advanced Livestock Selection 3.0 Fall
and Carcass Evaluation
Develop skills in quality grading and yield grading animals both live and
on the rail. Improve skills in selecting animals in pasture conditions
and develop ability to explain decisions and be able to accurately describe
their reasons. Numerous field trips to fairs and ranches will be required.
2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
ANSC 113
Advanced Veterinary Practices 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ANSC 013.
Disease control practices and methods as they apply to food animals and
horses. Includes theory and use of various disease control practices, such
as sanitation, vaccination, and treatments for the various diseases and
parasites. Students will learn common veterinary practices as applied in
animal agriculture. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
ANSC 116
Advanced Horse Science 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ANSC 011, ANSC 016, faculty permission.
Advanced topics in the study of horses. Advanced studies will include breeding,
genetics, nutrition, disease and parasite control, exercise physiology,
and management practices of the modern horse enterprise. Formulation of
least-cost rations and planning in the horse industry are studied.
ANSC 121
Animal Nutrition 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ANSC 002 or BIOL 010, ANSC 011.
A study of the nutritive requirements of animals for maintenance, growth,
lactation, reproduction and other bodily functions. Intermediary metabolism
of nutrients, chemical and animal analysis of feedstuffs, design and implementation
of nutrition studies and writing of a scientific paper. 2.0 hours seminar,
3.0 hours laboratory.
ANSC 122
Animal Health and Disease 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ANSC 002 or BIOL 010.
A study of disease processes in livestock. Principles of disease organisms
and the physiology of infection. Mechanisms in which the body combats infections,
i.e., immune response. Herd health considerations for prevention and treatment.
2.0 hours seminar, 2.0 hours activity.
ANSC 123
Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ANSC 002 or BIOL 008.
The physiological mechanisms of reproduction in domestic animal species.
Principles of reproductive anatomy, gamete formation, endocrinology, cyclicity
and parturition. The laboratory experience will emphasize theory learned
in lecture and will include uses of reproductive technology to maximize
reproductive efficiency and fertility. 2.0 hours seminar, 3.0 hours laboratory.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
ANSC 124
Food Sanitation and Quality Control 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: ANSC 002; CHEM 037 or CHEM 027.
This course is intended for students involved in producing, selling, and
handling food products who are interested in a course on principles of
food sanitation and quality control from a management standpoint.
ANSC 189
Internship in Animal Science 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Prior approval of academic goals by the Internship Coordinator.
This course is an internship offered as 189A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively.
You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Work experience
with selected livestock operations is to be completed and supervised by
faculty and staff of cooperating livestock ranch. Credit/no credit grading
only.
ANSC 198
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. SeeThe Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
ANSC 199
Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
This course is an independent study of a topic or problem and is offered
as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Students must register with
a supervising faculty member. Study/research in animal science under direct
supervision of a faculty member. Credit/no credit grading only.
ANSC 214
Livestock Production Problems 1.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Senior standing or faculty permission.
Investigation of current and specific problems in the various areas of
animal production. You may take this course more than once for a maximum
of 6.0 units.
ANSC 215
Advanced Beef Science and Management 4.0 Spring
Prerequisites: ANSC 002, ANSC 100.
An overview of world and United States beef production systems. Investigation
of the segmentation of the beef industry, including seedstock, commerical
cow-calf, stocker, feedlot, packer, retailer and consumer. Integrated beef
production systems will be evaluated based on consideration of genetics,
nutrition, health, reproduction, and product, forage management and marketing.
3.0 hours seminar, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
ANSC 217
Sheep Science 4.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ANSC 002, ANSC 100.
A study of advanced practices in commercial and purebred sheep production
with emphasis on the relationship between the biological aspects of the
species and production costs, disease, nutrition, genetic selection, production
records and the contributions of sheep to environmental sustainability.
Wool growth, grading, and processing will be covered. 3.0 hours lecture,
3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
ANSC 218
Dairy/Swine Science 4.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ANSC 002, ANSC 100.
A comprehensive study of the dairy and swine industries with emphasis on
efficient management through application of principles of science while
maintaining sensitivity to current issues. 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours
laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
ANSC 314
Graduate Seminar in Animal Science 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: Completion of 6 units of ANSC courses.
Current advances in production techniques, production records, efficiency
of production, economic trends, innovations in equipment, health management,
and various aspects of meat science. Course specifically for Vocational
Agriculture teachers. (45 hours per semester to be arranged.) You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Plant and Soil Science Course Offerings
PSSC 002
Introduction to Plant Science 3.0 Fa/Spr
Plant structure, growth, reproduction, and responses to the environment.
How humans modify plants and environment to grow crops. 2.0 hours lecture,
3.0 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. Special
fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 050
Introduction to Soil Science 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: CHEM 027 or CHEM 037.
Soil biology, fertility, chemistry, physical properties, taxonomy and their
applications to agricultural management and environmental enhancement.
Relationships of soils to the world food supply and population. 2.0 hours
lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 060
West Coast Crop Production 1.0 Fa/Spr
A study of people, careers, crops, and systems related to crop industries
in the area. An opportunity to meet with professionals and learn about
the skills required for research, management, and services that support
agriculture production. Meets the second half of the semester. Credit/no
credit grading only.
PSSC 100
Food Forever: Comparisons of 3.0 Fa/Spr
Sustainable Food Production Systems
How ecological factors, technology, and human values interact to determine
available choices of food and its production. Consequences of these choices
in terms of community structures, resource allocations, and stability of
agro-ecosystems. This course is designed to be a component of the Upper-Division
Theme on Cross-Cultural Exploration. Not intended for majors, but open
to them. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved
Non-Western Course.
This course is the same as INST 105 which may be substituted.
PSSC 109A
Directed Work in Field and Row Crops 2.0 Fall
Directed work and discussion on all fall aspects of field and row crop
production practices applicable to Northern California. Students are encouraged
to enroll in PSSC 109B after this course. 1.0 hour discussion, 2.0 hours
activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0
units.
PSSC 109B
Directed Work in Field and Row Crops 2.0 Spring
Prerequisites: PSSC 109A or faculty permission
Directed work and discussion on all spring aspects of field and row crop
production practices applicable to Northern California. 1.0 hour discussion,
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum
of 4.0 units.
PSSC 110A
Directed Work in Orchard Crops 2.0 Spring
Prerequisites: PSSC 002.
Weekly discussions of orchard projects. Group problems and individual instruction
emphasizing fruit set and growth. 1.0 hour discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
PSSC 110B
Directed Work in Orchard Crops 2.0 Fall
Prerequisites: PSSC 002.
Weekly discussions of orchard projects. Group problems and individual instruction
emphasizing harvesting and transport, marketing, pruning, and training
systems. 1.0 hour discussion, 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
PSSC 112
Directed Work in Greenhouse Production 2.0 Fa/Spr
Directed work and discussion on all aspects of plant production in the
greenhouse environment. Plant species may include ornamentals, crops, and
California wildland natives. 1.0 hour discussion, 2.0 hours activity. You
may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
PSSC 130
Rangeland Resources and Management 3.0 Fall
A survey of North American rangeland resources and the principles of their
use and management, including basic plant-animal-soil relationships and
multiple use.
PSSC 134
Wetland and Riparian 3.0 OddFall
Resources and Management
Prerequisites: Completion of lower-division core.
History of alteration and loss of wetland and riparian resources. Classification,
description, and functions of meadows, marshes, lakes, rivers, and riparian
corridors. Principal uses, impacts, and values. Inventory, monitoring,
and management of riparian resources. 2.0 hours lecture,
3.0 hours laboratory.
PSSC 140
Economic Entomology 3.0 OddFall
A survey of the structure and function of insects, leading to a fundamental
understanding of applied insect ecology and taxonomy. Particular emphasis
is placed on arthropod species of economic importance to humans. 2.0 hours
lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 142
Plant Pathology 3.0 EvnFall
Prerequisites: PSSC 002.
Major diseases of agricultural crops; their symptoms, causal agents, and
control methods. Consideration of the roles of environment, cultural practices,
and genetics on their development. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 143
Introduction to Weed Science 3.0 OddSprg
Prerequisites: AGRI 111
Identification, modes of spread, and population ecology of weeds and other
invasive plant species. Biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical
control of weeds and invasive species. Methods of crop/vegetation management
to control and reduce weed populations. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
PSSC 144
Seed Production 3.0 EvnFall
Prerequisites: BIOL 009 or PSSC 002 or faculty permission.
Principles and practices of seed-crop production. Federal, state, and county
seed laws. Certified seed program. Seed testing and laboratory analysis;
seed-borne diseases and seed treatments. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 153
Agrichemicals 3.0 OddFall
Prerequisites: CHEM 027 or CHEM 037; PSSC 050.
Laws and regulations, safety, application, properties, mode of action,
toxicology, and environmental impacts of pesticides, fertilizers, and other
chemicals used in agriculture. Fertilizers are also discussed in relation
to plant nutrition and production. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
PSSC 154
Soil Physical Properties 3.0 Inquire
and Production Practices
Prerequisites: PSSC 002, PSSC 050.
The physical properties of texture, structure, density, porosity, and consistence
will be examined from a production aspect. Measurement of and changes in
these properties will be studied, with interest in the modifications made
on the soil by tillage. Recommended for agriculture majors. 2.0 hours lecture,
3.0 hours laboratory.
PSSC 156
Soil Quality and Health 3.0 EvnSprg
Prerequisites: PSSC 050 or instructor permission.
Course examines the capacity of the soil to function within natural and
managed ecosystems to sustain plant/animal productivity, maintain or enhance
water and air quality, and support human health and habitation. Soil quality
factors include biological, physical, and chemical soil properties. 2.0
hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 160
Ecology of Crop Production 3.0 EvnSprg
Prerequisites: AGRI 111.
Ecological processes governing the structure and behavior of cultivated
ecosystems. Emphasis on mechanistic and systems views of the physical and
biological environment, photosynthetic productivity, competition, adaptation,
nutrient cycling, and energy relations. 2.0 hours discussion, 3.0 hours
laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 161
Production of Annual Crops 3.0 Fall
This course covers the requirements and cultural practice needed for maximizing
yields of annual field crops. Principles affecting growth development and
management will be covered. For field experience, students are advised
to enroll in PSSC 109.
PSSC 163
Forage Crops 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: BIOL 009 or PSSC 002 or PSSC 130.
Grasses and legumes; their production and management for irrigated pastures,
hay, silage, and seed. Plant characteristics and adaptation. 2.0 hours
lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
PSSC 174
Greenhouse Management 3.0 OddSprg
Greenhouse construction, environment, and management practices, including
heating and cooling, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control. 2.0 hours
lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
PSSC 176
Fruit and Nut Production 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
Managing and optimizing the fruit and nut production system. Selection
of planting sites and varieties, tree training and pruning, pollination,
thinning, irrigation, mineral nutrition, and pest management are included.
2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 189
Internship 1.0-6.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Junior standing, faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered as 189A-F for 1.0 to 6.0 units respectively.
You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Internship
with private industry, state, federal, international, or non-profit organization.
One unit of credit will be given for every 100 hours of work. Selected
topic must be in a Plant and Soil Science Option area. Credit/no credit
grading only.
PSSC 192
World Food and Fiber Systems 3.0 Fa/Spr
A study and analysis of various world agriculture systems that provide
food and fiber. Environmental, technological, socio-economic, and political
factors. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved
Non-Western Course.
PSSC 195
Introduction to Wines 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: At least junior standing.
Grape-growing, and winemaking in California wine types. Wine and food matching.
Sensory evaluation. 2.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hour discussion. Special fee
required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 198
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. SeeThe Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
PSSC 199
Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
This course is an independent study of a topic or problem is is offered
as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Students must register with
a supervising faculty member. Study/research in plant science/soil science/land
stewardship under direct supervision of a faculty member. Credit/no credit
grading only.
PSSC 233
Wildland Vegetation Ecology 3.0 EvnFall
Prerequisites: PSSC 130 and completion of lower-division core.
Vegetation ecology with special reference to grassland, shrubland, and
woodland communities and ecosystems. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 234
Range Plant Identification 1.0 Inquire
Identification of the 200 most important North American rangeland plants
(grasses, forbs, shrubs, trees) in all phenological stages. Participation
in statewide and international competition.
PSSC 235
Grasses and Grasslands 3.0 OddSprg
of the Western US
Prerequisites: BIOL 009 or PSSC 002. PSSC 130 is recommended.
Physical and biological environments of North American grasslands. Vegetative
communities, dynamics, and principal species. Systematic study and identification
of native and some introduced species. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 236
Vegetation Dynamics and Management 3.0 OddSprg
Prerequisites: PSSC 130 and completion of lower-division core.
Dynamics of selected vegetation types of the arid western U.S. Role and
impact of herbivory and fire. Use of grazing and fire in vegetation management.
PSSC 237
Wildland Classification and Inventory 3.0 EvnSprg
Prerequisites: PSSC 130 and completion of lower-division core.
Quantitative approaches, methods, and field techniques for the classification,
description, and inventory of grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and forestlands.
2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 238
Landscape Ecology 3.0 OddFall
Prerequisites: PSSC 130 and completion of the lower-division core.
Nature and impact of continuity and patchiness, of plant and animal movement
and of material flow on the structure and dynamics of wildland and agrarian
landscapes. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 241
Principles of Integrated Pest Management 3.0 EvnSprg
Prerequisites: AGRI 111; PSSC 140 or PSSC 142 or PSSC 143.
An introduction to the principles and mechanisms of integrated management
of insect pests, plant pathogens, and weeds, dealing with such areas as
the agro-ecosystem, population dynamics, and specific approaches to pest
management. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 244
Plant Reproduction Systems 3.0 OddSprg
Prerequisites: PSSC 002 or BIOL 009; AGRI 145, or faculty permission.
Principles and pactices of sexual and asexual reproduction. Physiological,
enviornmental, and industry requirements for quality seed production, certification.
Asexual propagation through cuttings, grafting, budding, micropropagation,
somatic embryogenesis. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special
fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 251
Soil Genesis and Classification 3.0 OddFall
Prerequisites: PSSC 050 or faculty permission.
An examination of the factors of soil formation, criteria and systems of
soil classification. The laboratory consists of five all-day field trips.
2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 252
Computer Application in 2.0 Inquire
Irrigation and Soils
Prerequisites: AGET 152 or PSSC 050.
Computer applications in soils and irrigation, emphasizing hands-on use
of various application programs, including irrigation scheduling, soil
salinity, systems, and land-leveling. 2.0 hours discussion, .0 hour laboratory.
PSSC 253
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition 3.0 EvnFall
Prerequisites: PSSC 050.
Properties of soils, fertilizers, and plant materials. Soil amendments
and soil reaction effects on plants. Fertilizer usage. 2.0 hours lecture,
3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 256
Water Quality, Saline Soils 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: AGET 152 or faculty permission.
Irrigation water quality, soil salinity, and drainage as related to yield
reduction in agricultural production. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 258
Irrigation Systems 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: AGET 152 or faculty permission.
Design of sprinkler, drip, furrow, and surface irrigation systems. Includes
pump, pipeline, and economics. 2.0 hours seminar, 3.0 hours laboratory.
PSSC 265
Plant Breeding and Field Plot Technique 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: AGRI 145, faculty permission.
Principles, methods, and techniques involved in breeding economic plants.
Introduction to the designing and conducting of experiments. 2.0 hours
lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 278
Plant Tissue Culture 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: BIOL 215.
Principles of tissue culture and related methods. Use in research, plant
breeding, and propagation of ornamental, vegetable, agronomic, and fruit
crops. Laboratory organization, media, and current research. 2.0 hours
lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSSC 289
Internship 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSSC 189, senior/graduate standing, faculty permission.
Eight-week or equivalent internship with private industry, state, federal,
international, or non-profit organization. Selected topic must be in a
PSSC option area. Credit/no credit grading only.
PSSC 298
Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 298A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units
respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and
may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. SeeThe Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3.0 hours supervision,
6.0 hours laboratory.
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