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84 FRESNO STATE COLLEGE
GENERAL 'AGRICULTURE MAJOR
Tbe general agriculture major prepares studentS for diversified farming where
a knowledge of farm crops, livestock, and fann machinery is necessary. The
curriculum is not intended co replace majors in the School of Agriculture in
which students specialize in a single field.
The requirements are flexible and especially well adapted to meet the needs of
studems interested in teaching vocational agricuJ.ture. The general agriculture major
has been classified as academic for credentialing purposes. Many graduates have
found positions with county, state, and federal agencies, or in business and services
related to agriculture.
Major Requirements
General agriculture majors must complete a minimum of 50 units (18 units upper
division) including 15 units in animal science (AH, DS and/or PH), 15 units in
plant science (CP, H, OH and/or V), 6 units in agricultural mechanics; and Ag 1,
31, 112, 130, 136. The selection of courses in each of the respective departments is
worked out with the student's major adviser.
Additional Requirements
In addition, general agriculture majors must complete the following courses:
Bioi 1A or B, 120, Bot 1 or Zool l; Chern 2A-B, 8; Econ 1A; Math 29 or equivalent.
A total of 128 semester units including general education is required for the bachelor
of science degree.
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
In addition to the specific courses listed below, general education requirements
and electives should be included co bring total to 15-17 units per semester. A total
of 128 units is required for the bachelor of science degree. (See Degrees and
Credentials.)
General Aerlculture
1st Year: Ag 1, Chern 2A-B, Bioi lB, AgM electives, plant and animal science
electives
2nd Year: Ag 31, Bot 1, Econ 1A, Chern 8, AgM elective, animal and plant science
electives
3rd Year: Ag 130, 136, Bioi 120, Math 29, animal and plant science electives (u.d.)
4th Year: Ag 112, animal and plant science electives (u.d.)
CREDENTIAL PROGRAM
For information on the current credential program, consult departmental advisers
and see the sections on Public School Credentials and the School of Education.
Courses
Note: Active immunization against tetanus (available tbf'ough the Student Health
Service) is a prerequisite for registration in any laboratory course in agriculture and
for any student employment on the College Farm.
AGRICULTURE
Ae 1. Agricultural Orientation (1)
Agriculture and its related agencies; job opportunities.
Ag 13. Pelf Control (3)
The pest control field; insects, plant diseases, rodents, and weeds of importance
in agriculture and around the home; methods, materials, and equipment used for
their control. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Object Description
| Title | 1968-69 General Catalog |
| Creator | Fresno State College |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 1968-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 084 |
| Full Text Search | 84 FRESNO STATE COLLEGE GENERAL 'AGRICULTURE MAJOR Tbe general agriculture major prepares studentS for diversified farming where a knowledge of farm crops, livestock, and fann machinery is necessary. The curriculum is not intended co replace majors in the School of Agriculture in which students specialize in a single field. The requirements are flexible and especially well adapted to meet the needs of studems interested in teaching vocational agricuJ.ture. The general agriculture major has been classified as academic for credentialing purposes. Many graduates have found positions with county, state, and federal agencies, or in business and services related to agriculture. Major Requirements General agriculture majors must complete a minimum of 50 units (18 units upper division) including 15 units in animal science (AH, DS and/or PH), 15 units in plant science (CP, H, OH and/or V), 6 units in agricultural mechanics; and Ag 1, 31, 112, 130, 136. The selection of courses in each of the respective departments is worked out with the student's major adviser. Additional Requirements In addition, general agriculture majors must complete the following courses: Bioi 1A or B, 120, Bot 1 or Zool l; Chern 2A-B, 8; Econ 1A; Math 29 or equivalent. A total of 128 semester units including general education is required for the bachelor of science degree. SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE In addition to the specific courses listed below, general education requirements and electives should be included co bring total to 15-17 units per semester. A total of 128 units is required for the bachelor of science degree. (See Degrees and Credentials.) General Aerlculture 1st Year: Ag 1, Chern 2A-B, Bioi lB, AgM electives, plant and animal science electives 2nd Year: Ag 31, Bot 1, Econ 1A, Chern 8, AgM elective, animal and plant science electives 3rd Year: Ag 130, 136, Bioi 120, Math 29, animal and plant science electives (u.d.) 4th Year: Ag 112, animal and plant science electives (u.d.) CREDENTIAL PROGRAM For information on the current credential program, consult departmental advisers and see the sections on Public School Credentials and the School of Education. Courses Note: Active immunization against tetanus (available tbf'ough the Student Health Service) is a prerequisite for registration in any laboratory course in agriculture and for any student employment on the College Farm. AGRICULTURE Ae 1. Agricultural Orientation (1) Agriculture and its related agencies; job opportunities. Ag 13. Pelf Control (3) The pest control field; insects, plant diseases, rodents, and weeds of importance in agriculture and around the home; methods, materials, and equipment used for their control. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) |
