Crop Production
A.S. - Transfer Degree
Learn more about transfer options below.
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 Crop Production offered by The University of Arizona, Tucson and Yuma campus.
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
- Identify and define function of plant tissues, specialized cells, and sub-cellular organells.
- 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 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 interaction of fertilizer forms in the soil solution: availability, the loss and conversion of nutrients and function in plant processes.
- Identify the relationship of soil moisture and fertilizer availability.
- Define specific growth processes of local crops that leads to a harvestable product.
- Identify and solve some of the problems facing production and distribution.
- Analyze new and innovative production techniques.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
This program map has been updated for new students starting in Fall 2025 (or after) to reflect the new Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements. Students following previous catalogs can find corresponding program maps in Self-Service/Student Planning. For official requirements, refer to the AWC Catalog.
The recommended plan below meets all program requirements. If the classes listed as recommended don’t align with your schedule or interests, alternative options are available. Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan or schedule an appointment with your Faculty Advisor or the Advisement Services Office.
First Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS 100 | Plant Science/GE | 4 | Major Requirement |
| SPC 110 | Introduction to Speech Communications | 3 | GE-Oral Communication |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Freshman Composition I/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communication |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra/GE | 4 | Prerequisite for CHM 151 & MAT 270 |
| BIO 181 | General Biology I/GE | 4 | General Elective |
| 18 |
Second Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS 211 | Soils | 4 | Major Requirement |
| PLS 240 | Plant Propagation (highly recommended) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| AGS 101 | Solving the Problems of the World/GE | 3 | GE-Arts & Humanities |
| MAT 270 | Applied Statistics/GE | 4 | GE-Quantitative Reasoning |
| ENG 102 or ENG 108 |
Freshman Composition II/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communication |
| 17 |
Third Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS 241 | Principles of Genetics/GE | 4 | Major Requirement |
| PLS 200 | Intro to Integrated Pest Management (highly recommended) | 4 | Departmental Requirement |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I | 4 | GE-Natural Science |
| ECN 250 | Microeconomics/GE | 3 | GE-Social & Behavioral Science |
| INST/AME | Choose one course from Institutions in the Americas | 3 | GE-Institutions of the Americas |
| 18 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS 290 | Vegetable Crop Production | 4 | Major Requirement |
| PLS 230 | Basic Crop Fertility (highly recommended) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| CHM 152 | General Chemistry II/GE | 4 | GE-Natural Science |
| ECN 240 | Macroeconomics/GE | 3 | GE- Social & Behavioral Science |
| ART/HUM | Choose one course from Arts & Humanities | 3 | GE-Arts & Humanities |
| 17 |
Transfer Information
| UNIVERSITY | DEGREE | MAJOR | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | BA, BS | See program options | None |
| University of Arizona | BS | See program options | 2nd Semester Proficiency |
Transfer Tools
AZTransfer will provide you with more information and tools on how to transfer to ASU, NAU, and UofA.
Need help with transferring? The AWC Transfer Services office can provide you with individualized help to explore degree pathways and specific university requirements. Visit their website or schedule an appointment with a transfer specialist.