{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-e112548e-b51a-4355-be9f-51bff4660a55","@type":"ceterms:AssociateDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-e112548e-b51a-4355-be9f-51bff4660a55","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Associate in Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer (AS-T) Degree"},"ceterms:keyword":{"en-US":["Crop Production"]},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-d77d3d7b-76a5-4435-a017-e7fdd095d35b"],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-d77d3d7b-76a5-4435-a017-e7fdd095d35b"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This degree is intended for students transferring to a California State University campus. It is not a requirement for transfer but may give students an admission advantage at some CSU campuses. Not all CSU campuses accept this degree as fulfillment of lower-di\u0002vision major requirements. Students should meet with a counselor to determine if this degree is a good option for them. Informa\u0002tion on which CSU campuses accept this degree can be found at https://adegreewithaguarantee.com/ PROGRAM INFORMATION The AS-T in Agriculture Plant Science is an interdisciplinary degree that includes coursework in plant and soil science, chemistry, eco\u0002nomics, and statistics. Students will be introduced to a broad range of topics including plant propagation, conducting research, conservation 42   2021-2022 GENERAL CATALOG practices, basic laboratory skills, ornamental horticulture, and plant breeding and biotechnology. This program is formative for students interested in working in the ornamental horticulture or farming industries. The goal of this degree is to provide students with a basic understanding of the field of plant science and a strong academic foun\u0002dation in this field of endeavor from which to engage in upper division coursework at a California State University campus. The Associate of Science Degree prepares students to continue their education at the California State University campus leading to a baccalaureate degree. Associate in Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Agriculture Plant Science) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in Plant Science at a CSU campus. Students completing the AS-T degree in Agriculture Plant Science are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not neces\u0002sarily to a particular CSU campus or major of their choice. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements as this AS-T in Agriculture Plant Science may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system. To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements (pursuant to SB1440): • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University. • The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements. • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. • A grade of \"C\" or better (or \"P\" if the course is taken on a pass/ no pass basis) in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. Note: Complete either the CSU GE or IGETC general education pattern. Effective Fall 2017, CSU GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 must be completed with a grade of \"C-\" or higher per CSU EO 1100. All courses applied toward IGETC must be completed with a \"C\" or higher per the IGETC Standards. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this program, students will: • Apply knowledge of chemical reactions in the soil and biological pathways to plant nutrition problems. • Apply the fundamentals of biotechnology and plant genetics to address food security challenges in the context of a growing population. • Utilize plant propagation techniques such as micro-propagation, grafting, budding, and propagation from seeds and cuttings. • Research using basic laboratory and field data collection tech\u0002niques, analyze data, and interpret graphs, charts, figures, and the significance of scientific results. • Manage greenhouse, landscape, and field crops using economics, soil science, and horticultural principles.\n\nPlease see the college Catalog for the most up-to-date description."},"ceterms:accreditedBy":["_:a957514b-a004-4dc1-add2-d027bf5cd388"],"ceterms:dateEffective":"2016-08-01","ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://programmapper.piercecollege.edu/academics","ceterms:estimatedDuration":[{"@type":"ceterms:DurationProfile","ceterms:exactDuration":"P20M"}],"ceterms:availabilityListing":["https://www.piercecollege.edu"],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}},"ceterms:instructionalProgramType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55","ceterms:targetNode":"https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=56\u0026cip=01.0304","ceterms:codedNotation":"01.0304","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Classification of Instructional Programs"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Crop Production"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"A program that prepares individuals to cultivate grain, fiber, forage, oilseed, fruits and nuts, vegetables, and other domesticated plant products.  Includes instruction in basic principles of plant science, health, and nutrition as applied to particular species and breeds; soil preparation and irrigation; pest management; planting and harvesting operations; product marketing; and applicable issues of safety, regulation, logistics, and supply."}}]}