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.
Associate in Science (AS) Info at a Glance
Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Associate in Science (AS)
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
FW Requirement (AS-PBS-E2020)
Total Credits: 3
Take three credits from the following options.
Students may take any other FW designated course numbered 100 or above to satisfy this requirement.
FQ MATH Requirement (AS-PBS-E2020)
Total Credits: 3
Take any of the courses shown below.
Recommended course: MATH 100 or MATH 103
FG Requirement (AS-PBS)
Total Credits: 6
Six credits are required from two different groups: FGA, FGB, or FGC.
HIST 151 is recommended for group FGA.
Global Multicultural Perspectives (FG-6cr)
Total Credits: 6
Six credits are required. The six credits must come from two different groups.
Select the link below to view the courses for FGA, FGB, and FGC.
Global Multicultural Perspectives
DS Requirement (AS-PBS)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
Recommended Course: SOC 151.
Diversification Social Sciences (DS-3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Social Sciences (DS) 6 cr" to view the list of the courses. Choose one course from the list.
DA/DH/DL Requirement (AS-PBS)
Total Credits: 3
Take three credits from DA or DH or DL to satisfy the requirement.
Recommended Course: HWST 107 (DH)
Diversification Arts (DA)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Arts (DA)" to view the list of courses.
Diversification Humanities (DH-3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Humanities (DH)" to view the list of the courses. Choose one course from the list.
Diversification Literatures (DL-3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Literatures (DL)" to view the list of the courses. Choose one course from the list.
DP+DY Requirement (AS-PBS)
Total Credits: 4
Choose one of the options.
CHEM 151 and CHEM 151L
Total Credits: 4
Take both courses.
CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete both CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L.
GEO 101 and GEO 101L
Total Credits: 4
Take both courses.
Concentration Requirements (At least 24 credits)
BOT 101+101L or BOT 130+130L or AG 110+110L
Total Credits: 4
Choose one of the options.
BOT 101 and BOT 101L
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete both BOT 101 and BOT 101L.
BOT 130 and BOT 130L
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete both BOT 130 and BOT 130L.
AG 110 and AG 110L
Total Credits: 4
Complete both courses.
AG 112 or AG 251
Total Credits: 4
NOTE
*When AG 112 or AG 251 is used to count as a concentration requirement, the course cannot also count as an elective.
AG 200 and AG 200L
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete both AG 200 and AG 200L.
Electives (At Least 6 Credits)
AG 112 or AG 251
Total Credits: 4
NOTE
*When AG 112 or AG 251 is used to count as a concentration requirement, the course cannot also count as an elective.
AG 170, AG 170L
Total Credits: 4
Intro to Commercial Aquaphonics + Lab
Additional Requirements
ICS 101 (or higher) or BUS 101
Total Credits: 3
Choose 1 of the following or higher ICS course.
ENT 125, BUSN 164
Total Credits: 3
ENT 125 Starting a Business
OR
BUSN 164 Career Success (3)
OR
any other 3 credit business course (ACC, BLAW, BUS, BUSN, MGT, MKT)