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.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)