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Agriculture, General

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AGGE (Agriculture, General)


AGGE 145—PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE 1 Unit

Also offered as SPCOM 145.

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure. Preparing for and participating in meetings as a member, officer, and chairperson. Rank and use of motions.

  • Two maximum completions.
  • Lecture/Other.
  • Transfer: CSU  

AGGE 146—AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY 3 Units

Also offered as INDIS 146.

The sociology of agriculture presented through an examination of relationships between societies and their environments, economics, and agriculture. Emphasis on the analysis of agriculture’s use of technology and the corresponding impact on the environment, economy and society.

  • Field trips may be required. Lecture.
  • Materials fee may be required.
  • Transfer: CSU, UC
  • General Education: (MJC-GE: B) (CSU-GE: D7)  

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AGGE 306—SUBURBAN AGRICULTURE AND LIVING, 2 Units

Designed for small farm owners, potential small farm owners, or those interested in agriculture on a smaller scale but open to all students. Emphasis on ecologically and economically sound methods as applied to larger than garden-sized units. Topics include: economics, land appraisal and purchase, food preservation, and development of a farm plan.

  • Field trips required.
  • Two maximum completions.
  • Lecture.  

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AGGE 307—AQUACULTURE: HUSBANDRY OF AQUATIC PLANTS AND ANIMALS 1 Unit

Raising aquatic plants and animals as sources of food. Includes an overview of the United States and world aquaculture industries, biology of organisms (emphasis on fish); various production systems; management of fish, invertebrates, the plant aquatic; and the legal aspects of developing a fish farm. Integrating aquaculture into existing farm programs.

  • Field trips required.
  • Two maximum completions.
  • Lecture.

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AGGE 320—EVALUATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS 1 Unit

Evaluation skills in selecting animal, plant, mechanical, and business products.

  • Four maximum completions.
  • Field trips required.
  • Lecture.
  • Materials fee required.
  • (A-F Only)

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