Agriculture Business

Winter 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$240
Supplies and Equipment$15

Program Description

The Agriculture Business program is designed to train students for entry-level employment in the agricultural chemical and fertilizer industry as well as grain and farming operations. Program graduates are qualified for advancement into sales, service, field representative and branch management positions.

The following is a typical student schedule, individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability.  Courses may only be offered in the quarter indicated.  It is recommended that students work closely with the program advisor when planning classes.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
  1. Understand and apply the principles of plant biology to crop production.
  2. Understand and apply the principles of soil science to soil fertility and management.
  3. Diagnose causes of plant problems (i.e. insect, disease, and abiotic problems) and suggest appropriate remedies.
  4. Understand and apply the principles of weed science to weed management.
  5. Understand and apply the principles of business management, accounting, human relations, and economics to agribusiness management.
  6. Prepare and take the exams to obtain their pesticide licenses or CCA credentials.

Career Opportunities

Farming, agrichemical applicator, field representative, sales, farm service/supply companies, and government agencies.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  SCC - Newport Center, Spokane Community College

First Quarter

AGHRT116Green Industry Business Management 25
AGHRT184AgHort Occupational Preparation 11
CIS  110Introduction to Computer Applications 35
MMGT 101Principles of Management 5
16

Second Quarter

AGHRT101Basic Crop Science 25
AGHRT185AgHort Occupational Preparation 11
BUS  103Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators 5
ENVS 210Environmental Soil Science 25
16

Third Quarter

AGHRT104Principles of Pest Management 25
BUS  104Business Mathematics 25
ENVS 110Plant Biology 25
15

Fourth Quarter

AGHRT102Pesticides and Fertilizer Application Equipment 22
ECON 100Fundamentals of Economics 55
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
12

Fifth Quarter

AGHRT219Soil Management and Fertility 25
BUS  280Human Relations in Business 25
WATER109Introduction to Water Resources 5
15

Sixth Quarter

ACCT 151College Accounting I 5
AGHRT225Weed Biology and Control 5
AGHRT230Plant Problem Diagnosis 25
AGHRT232Pest Management Project 22
17
91 credits are required for the AAS
1AGHRT 185 and 184 are related education requirements.
2Related education requirement.
3Keyboard skills are required. Related education requirement.
4This course may be substituted with ACCT& 201.
5ECON may be substituted with a higher level ECON course.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.