Agriculture (AG) Courses
AG 100 : Orientation to Hawai'i Agriculture Industry
Credits: 1
This course familiarizes students with different agricultural operations/systems in Hawai‘i through lectures, research, student presentations, guest speakers and/or field trips. (Formerly PBT 100)
AG 104 : Food Safety & Post-Harvest Handling
Credits: 1
This course examines food safety requirements for farms and explores and evaluates post-harvest handling of products including vegetables, fruits, meats, and flowers. Students will also identify and evaluate standard wholesale and retail packaging for various farm products and review worker protection standards.
Recommended Prep:
BUS 101, ICS 101
AG 110 : Hawaii Horticulture and Nutrition
Credits: 3
The course provides opportunities for hands-on learning on campus using the shade house and gardens for plant maintenance and propagation. It explores uses of native, introduced and other culturally important plants found in Hawaii. Botanical concepts of plant structure and function are examined in light of horticultural application. Proper nutritional principles are applied to plant uses including food preparation. Field trips and student projects provide additional active learning opportunities. (Formerly HORT 110)
Prerequisites:
AG 110L with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
and
Placement in ENG 100
AG 110L : Hawaii Horticulture and Nutrition Lab
Credits: 1
Companion course to AG 110 Hawaii Horticulture and Nutrition. This course will provide opportunities for hands-on learning on campus using the shade house and gardens for plant maintenance and propagation. It explores uses of native, introduced and other culturally important plants found in Hawaii. Botanical concepts of plant structure and function are examined in light of horticultural application. Proper nutritional principles are applied to plant uses including food preparation. Field trips and student projects provide additional active learning opportunities. (Formerly HORT 110L)
Prerequisites:
AG 110 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
and
Placement in ENG 100
AG 112 : Introduction to Organic Agriculture
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to natural resource sustainability in agriculture. Basic principles of soil science, plant culture, and pest management are explained and organic farming techniques are practiced. The societal, and environmental, reasons for engaging in organic agriculture are explored. The goal of this course is to increase understanding of organic farming and to introduce sustainable agriculture practices that can be applied in Hawai‘i.
Prerequisites:
ENG 22 or ENG 24 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
and
MATH 22 or higher with a grade of CR
AG 122 : Soil Technology
Credits: 3
Studies identification, preparation, and fertilization of soils. Discusses soil formation, soil classification, soil reaction, soil and water relationships, soil protection and irrigation practices. Emphasizes sustainable management systems. (Formerly PBT 122)
Recommended Prep:
ENG 24, MATH 82X
AG 141 : Integrated Pest Management
Credits: 3
This course includes an introduction to the principles involved in the control of plant pests including diseases, insects, mites, nematodes, and weeds. Various methods of controlling pests, including the correct method of selecting and applying pesticides will be covered. Integrated Pest Management will be incorporated into the course. (Formerly PBT 141)
AG 170 : Introduction to Commercial Aquaponics
Credits: 3
Companion course to AG 170L Introduction to Commercial Aquaponics Laboratory. The course will provide students with an understanding of the major biological concepts using an aquaponics system as a model ecosystem. Additionally, the course will provide an overview of standard operating procedures of large scale aquaponics systems in relation to food safety and production. (Formerly AG197)
Co-Requisites:
AG 170L
Recommended Prep:
ENG 22, ENG 24, ENG 24C
AG 170L : Introduction to Commercial Aquaponics Laboratory
Credits: 1
Companion course to AG 170 Applied Aquaponics. The course will provide students with a hands-on application of the major biological concepts using an aquaponics system as a model ecosystem. Additionally, the course will follow standard operating procedures of large scale aquaponics systems in relation to food safety and production. (Formerly AG197L)
Co-Requisites:
AG 170
Recommended Prep:
ENG 22, ENG 24, ENG 24C
AG 200 : Principles of Horticulture
Credits: 3
Introduces plant anatomy and physiology. Discusses plant nutrients, moisture, environmental requirements and plant propagation. Studies culture and production techniques for selected ornamental crops. (formerly PBT 200)
Prerequisites:
AG 200L with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
and
CHEM 151 and 151L or CHEM 161 and 161L or GEO 101 and 101L with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
and
AG 110, AG 112, BIOL 171, BOT 101, or BOT 130 with a grade of C or better
or
Instructor consent
AG 200L : Principles of Horticulture Lab
Credits: 1
Cultivation of selected economic crops using seed to seed model in student gardens or greenhouse. Perform field and laboratory tests involving plant, soil and seeds. (Formerly PBT 200L)
Prerequisites:
AG 200 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
or
Instructor consent
Recommended Prep:
BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BOT 101, BOT 101L, BIOL 171, BIOL 171L
AG 210 : Introduction to Environmental Science
Credits: 3
Analysis of the environment with emphasis on understanding relationships and interactions of physical, biological, technological, and political components using scientific methods of inquiry. Food supply and safety, water quality, pollution control, biodiversity, environmental policy. (Formerly PBT 210)
Recommended Prep:
BOT 130, HORT 110
AG 251 : Sustainable Crop Production
Credits: 4
Introduces production methods for selected crops including propagation planting, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, harvesting, and marketing. Evaluates conventional and alternative methods of production and analyzes effects of these practices. Examines economic and social impacts. (Formerly PBT 251)
Prerequisites:
AG 110 and AG 110L or AG 112 or AG 200 and AG 200L with a grade of C or better
or
Instructor consent
Recommended Prep:
AG 110, AG 110L, AG 112
AG 260 : Tropical Landscape
Credits: 4
Introduces students to the elements of landscape design, planning, and plan implementation. The areas covered include design principles, functional aesthetics, reading and development of landscape plans, and cost estimates. (Formerly PBT 250)
Prerequisites:
AG 100, AG 112, AG 200, or BOT 130 with a grade of C or better
or
Instructor consent
AG 264 : Plant Propagation
Credits: 3
Theoretical and applied aspects of sexual and asexual reproduction of plants. Propagation of selected plants by seed, cuttings, grafting, layering, and micropropagation/tissue culture. (Formerly PBT 264)
Prerequisites:
AG 200 and AG 200L with a grade of C or better
or
Instructor consent
Recommended Prep:
CHEM 151, CHEM 151L
AG 269 : Ornamental Plant Materials
Credits: 3
Identify major ornamental plants used in Hawai'i's landscapes, including trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, flowers, house plants and natives. Properly select ornamental plants for landscape according to their habits and growing requirements. (Formerly PBT 269)
Recommended Prep:
AG 200
AG 271 : Introduction to Crop Improvement
Credits: 3
This course includes the fundamentals of genetic theory. Biotechnological procedures in insect and plant pathogen control and also plant and animal breeding are used as practical applications. (Formerly PBT 275)
Recommended Prep:
AG 200, AG 200L
AG 293V : Sustainable Agriculture Internship
Credits: 1 - 4
The course provides supervised experiential-learning with an employer. The nature of the job or project is variable but will be designed to provide opportunity for workplace experience. Maximum credit for internships may not exceed 4 hours in an agricultural enterprise.
The number of credits earned depends upon the number of hours spent on the job or project during the semester. AG 293V for one credit and requires 60 to 119 hours or work; AG 293V for two credits and requires 120 to 179 hours of work; AG 293V for three credits and requires 180 to 239 hours of work; AG 293V for four credits and requires 240 or more hours of work. Students can take another AG 293V class in a subsequent semester; however, the total number of credits in AG 293V are limited to four credits. (Formerly PBT 290V)
Prerequisites:
Complete at least 2 courses from AG 200-299 with a grade of C or better
or
Instructor consent
Recommended Prep:
AG 200, AG 200L, AG 251, AG 260, AG 264, AG 269, AG 271