BS in Agriculture
Assessment Plan
| SLO | 2014–2015 | 2015–2016 | 2016–2017 | 2017–2018 | 2018–2019 |
| Technical Competency | Demonstrate an understanding of machine function, identify machinery commonly used in Northern California. Demonstrate the ability to solve common problems associated with machinery operations AGET 150 - Agricultural Machine Systems Knowledge of important plant production systems and their sustainable management in California. Knowledge of soils, soil fertility, and plant mineral nutrition. PSSC 250 - Introduction to Soil Science PSSC 356 - Soil Quality and Health | Demonstrate how plants grow, their parts and functions PSSC 101 - Intro to Plant Science | |||
| Demonstrate ability to identify the appropriate methodologies to solve analytical problems | Demonstrate quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills PSSC 250 - Intro to Soil Science | Demonstrate Sci Method; quantitative analytical skills; experimental design AGRI 490 - Agricultural Experimental Research | Demonstrate quantitative/ analytical skills PSSC 390 - Food Forever | ||
| Capable of communicating clearly and concisely | Verbal and Written AGRI 482 - Agricultural Issues | Verbal and Written AGRI 482 - Agricultural Issues | |||
| Aware of complex interrelationships of natural and agricultural systems | Be able to apply ecological principles to management of ag systems AGRI 331 - Agricultural Ecology | ||||
| Have an international and domestic perspective of historical and current issues as applied to agriculture | Have knowledge of a wide range of agricultural issues and problems such as environmental quality, food safety, and international competitiveness. PSSC 250 - Intro to Soil Science | Have knowledge of a wide range of agricultural issues and problems PSSC 392 - World Food and Fiber | Have knowledge of a wide range of ag issues and problems AGRI 482 - Agricultural Issues |