Sustainable Agriculture: Associate in Science

Description

The Associate in Science (AS) in Sustainable Agriculture will prepare students for various careers in agriculture through hands-on practice and classroom instruction. Students will gain fundamental skills, knowledge and experiences in sustainable crop production, pest management, business principles, food systems, agriculture and the environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

• Use appropriate scientific and agricultural terminology to communicate in different settings and with different audiences.
• Identify and analyze the biotic and abiotic factors that affect agricultural production and explain how to manage these factors at the local, state, national, and global level.
• Apply principles and practices from plant and soil sciences, and tropical agriculture to improve production and profitability.
• Apply scientific methods and information technology to explain how to manage agronomic and agribusiness challenges and opportunities.
• Analyze contemporary issues involving food, agriculture and the environment.

Contact Information

Program Coordinator: Daniela Elliott

Location: BS 205

Phone: (808) 455-0398

Email: ddutra@hawaii.edu

Program Counselor: Amy Amper

Location: GT 113B

Phone: (808) 455-0235

Email: amyamper@hawaii.edu

Notes

When AG 112 or AG 251 is used to count as a concentration requirement, it cannot also count as an elective.

The program is organized in an order that the student builds a foundation (CO = 12-13 credits; CA at least 25 credits; AS = minimum 60 credits) as progressing through a recommended group of courses. Courses with required knowledge have prerequisites, and the counselors will have the program information to guide the student into the proper course sequence. Students who have earned 58 credits are required to earn at least 2 more credits from either the concentration or electives sections.