Agricultural Systems Management

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Students preparing for transfer to a four-year college of agriculture will find the necessary required courses in agriculture, science, mathematics, and related subject areas available to them and will be advised by the agriculture faculty. This program articulates with the B.S. in Agricultural Systems Management offered by the University of Arizona—Yuma.

Program Purpose

Graduates will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in agricultural science that will prepare them for transfer to the university and (2) critical thinking skills in AWC’s General Education focus areas.

Learning Outcomes

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• Identify and define function of plant tissues, specialized cells, and sub-cellular organelles.
• Explain the 5 primary functions of plants including: photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, absorption, and transpiration.
• Describe the complexities and functions of the flower including pollination, double fertilization, embryo development and its genetic inheritance.
• Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to effectively control common agricultural pests.
• Correlate soil properties with plant growth and make recommendations regarding nutrient availability, crop water requirements and basic soil management.
• Identify the relationship of soil moisture and fertilizer availability.
• Identify and solve some of the problems facing production and distribution.
• Analyze new and innovative production techniques.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the accounting cycle applyong accounting principles, assumptions, and constraints while learning accounting terminology.
• List and demonstrate an understanding of the various methods of monitoring the financial aspects of an agricultural business.
• Demonstrate the skills required in diagnosing farm business problems.
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