Sustainable Agriculture: Certificate of Competence
Description
The Certificate of Competence (CO) in Sustainable Agriculture offers comprehensive courses that will help students develop the skills and acquire knowledge in plant production and agricultural systems through hands-on practices and classroom instructions. It will provide students who are interested in agricultural production with fundamental skills and experiences in tropical crop production.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- 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.
- Interpret 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
The program will provide comprehensive courses in plant science and agriculture. The subjects include plants, soils, pest management and agricultural systems. Students will have an opportunity to pursue CA and AS degree, which build upon this program.
Certificate of Competence (CO) Info at a Glance
Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Certificate of Competence (CO)
Program Requirements
Required Courses
Diversification Requirements
Diversification Requirements 4cr (CO-PBS-E2020)
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete 4 credits from one of the following options.
BOT 130 and BOT 130L
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete both BOT 130 and BOT 130L.
HORT 110 and HORT 110L
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete both HORT 110 and HORT 110L.
AG 200 and AG 200L
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete both AG 200 and AG 200L.
Elective Requirements (3-4 cr)
BIOL 124 and BIOL 124L
Total Credits: 4
Students must complete both BIOL 124 and BIOL 124L.