Course Descriptions

Agriculture Business - AGBUS
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • AGBUS-015
  • Computer Application to Agriculture
  • Credit(s) 3

AG BUS 015 is an introduction to computer use in the workplace with emphasis on precision agriculture situation. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing information through the internet and world wide web, telecommunications, and other software appropriate to precision agriculture.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Transfers to:
CSU
  • AGBUS-024
  • Agricultural Accounting
  • Credit(s) 3

AGBUS 024 is the study of the principles of agricultural systems and types of records, their use and how to compute and use measures of earnings and cost of production to improve agribusiness efficiency. Farm income tax, Social Security, and employee payroll records also included. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Transfers to:
CSU
  • AGBUS-040
  • Introductory Agricultural Economics
  • Credit(s) 3

AGBUS 040 is an introductory study of agricultural economics including the place of agriculture and farming in the economic system; basic economic concepts, and problems of agriculture; pricing and marketing problems, factors of production; and state and federal farm programs affecting the farmer's economic position.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU