Agricultural Biology combines the areas of agriculture, technology,
and biological sciences. Protection of food, plants, animals
and humans is emphasized through the management of the environment
and its organisms. Agricultural biologists are involved in programs
of protection that are environmentally compatible and socially
responsible. These programs include the management of populations
of insects, mites, nematodes, plant diseases, weeds, vertebrate
pests and environmentally hazardous materials.
Professional careers with county, state and federal departments
of agriculture, public health services and allied governmental
agencies protecting and promoting agriculture, consumer services
and environmental protection are very challenging and rewarding.
Positions in sales, advisory services and consultants with the
numerous pest management and related commercial organizations,
agricultural production enterprises and international and domestic
public health service, organizations are available.
A new area of emphasis is Environmental Health Sciences. Health
sanitarians play an important role in the administration and
regulatory enforcement of environmental health and public health
laws. Some activities environmental health professionals are
involved in include:
- drinking water sanitation.
- vector control.
- prevention of atmospheric pollution.
- sanitation in production of milk, meat and other foods.
- hazardous and toxic substance control.
- housing and institutional sanitation; solid and liquid waste
management
- review of legislation regarding environmental health.
The marketing of agricultural products presents many opportunities
for individuals with a knowledge of quality standards, the environmental
factors, and organisms affecting food, fiber and health.
Summer employment, cooperative education placement, and internships
are encouraged because they provide both valuable experiences
and income for students.
Opportunities are expanding and are abundant for graduates.
There is an increased demand for qualified graduates because
of growing public awareness in environmental, consumer and public
health issues. Many governmental agencies are recruiting qualified
individuals. In addition to the development of knowledge necessary
for occupational proficiencies, the program emphasizes sources
of information. This enables the graduate to increase professional
competence and to cope with the constantly growing volume of
new information. Thus graduates are prepared for immediate employment
in a wide range of positions and are prepared to enhance their
careers after graduation.
A recent survey of our alumni indicated that careers were plentiful.
A recent graduate can expect a starting salary in the $25- $30,000
range and reach $60 - $70,000 within 10 years.
Required Courses:
Required of all students. A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in
core courses including option courses for the major in order to
receive a degree in the major.
| Orientation to the College of Agriculture |
AG 100 |
(1) |
| Ag and the Modern World |
AG 101 |
(4) |
| Ethical Issues in Agriculture |
AG 401 |
(4) |
| Introduction to Arthropods |
AGB 165/165L |
(4) |
| Agricultural Insect Pests |
AGB 228/228L |
(4) |
| Integrated Pest Management |
AGB 231 |
(3) |
| Pesticide and Hazardous Material Laws |
AGB 301 |
(3) |
| Vertebrate Pest Management |
AGB 323/323L |
(4) |
| Produce Quality and Protection |
AGB 325/325L |
(3) |
| Post Harvest Physiology |
AGB351/351L |
(4) |
| Invertebrate Vector Control |
AGB 342/342L |
(4) |
| Crop Ecology |
AGR 401 |
(4) |
| Environmental Toxicology |
AGB 411 |
(4) |
| Senior Project |
AGB 461 |
(2) |
| Senior Project |
AGB 462 |
(2) |
| Undergraduate Seminar |
AGB 463 |
(2) |
| Regulatory Exclusion & Detection |
AGB 322/322L |
(4) |
| Insect Population Ecology |
AGB 377/377L |
(3) |
| Field Entomology |
AGB 401/401L |
(4) |
| Biological Control |
AGB 403/403L |
(4) |
| Fruit & Vegetable Standards |
AGB 426/426L |
(4) |
| Plant Growth Regulators |
AGB 470/470L |
(3) |
Required of all Students:
| Introduction to Statistics |
STA 120 |
(4) |
| Internship |
AGB 441 |
(3) |
| Plant Structures and Functions |
BOT 124/124L |
(5) |
| Plant Pathology |
BOT 323/323L |
(4) |
| Internship |
AGB 442 |
(3) |
| College Chemistry |
CHM 105 |
(3) |
| College Chemistry Laboratory |
CHM 142L |
(1) |
| Weeds and Weed Control |
AGR 330/330L |
(4) |
| Basic Soil Science |
SS 231/231L |
(4) |
| Immature Insects |
AGB 455/455L |
(3) |
| Directed Electives |
|
(42) |
Students majorning in Agricultural Biology must complete 42
units of directed electives (listed on the reverse side of
the curriculum sheet) by selecting a career empahsis track
in Agricultural Biology of Environmental Health. Students
are encouraged to work closely with their advisors when selecting
these career tracks.
A total of 68 quarter units of General Education courses are
required for all majors in the College of Agriculture. A new
GE program will be adopted beginning fall 2001 with full implementation
targeted for fall 2002. Unless specific courses are stated
below, see the list of approved coursees under General Education
Requirments, Areas A through E, in this catalog.
Area A:
| 1. |
Select one course |
4 |
| 2. |
Select one course |
4 |
| 3. |
Select one course |
4 |
Area
B:
| 1. |
Select one course |
|
4 |
| 2. |
College Chemistry |
CHM 121 |
3 |
| 3. |
College Chemistry Laboratory |
CHM 121L |
1 |
| 4. |
Basic Biology |
BIO 115/115L |
5 |
| 5. |
Select one course |
|
4 |
Area C:
| 1. |
Select one course |
4 |
| 2. |
Select one course |
4 |
| 3. |
Select one course |
4 |
| 4. |
Select one course |
4 |
Area D:
| 1. |
United States History |
HST 202 |
4 |
| 2. |
Introduction to American Government |
PLS 201 |
4 |
| 3. |
Select one course |
|
4 |
| 4. |
Select one course |
|
4 |
| 5. |
Select one course |
|
4 |
Area E:
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Area 1
| A. Freshman
Eng I |
ENG 104 |
(4) |
| B. Advocacy
and Argument |
COM 204 |
(4) |
| C. Freshman
Composition |
ENG 105 |
(4) |
| or Report Writing |
COM 216 |
(4) |
Area 2
| A. College Algebra |
MAT 105 |
(4) |
| or Trigonometry |
MAT 106 |
(4) |
| B. College Chemistry |
CHM 104 |
(3) |
| College Chemistry Laboratory |
CHM 141L |
(1) |
| C. Basic Biology |
BIO 115/115L |
(5) |
| D. Select one course |
|
(4) |
Area 3
| A. Select one course |
|
(4) |
| B. Select one course |
|
(4) |
| C. Select one course |
|
(4) |
| D. Management Accounting |
ABM 324/324L |
(4) |
| E. Select one course |
|
(4) |
| F. Select one course |
|
(4) |
| G. General Psychology |
PSY 201 |
(4) |
Area 4
| United States History |
HST 202 |
(4) |
| Intro to American Government |
PLS 201 |
(4) |
Area 5
The Pest Management minor combines
key courses in order to prepare students for the many careers
which partially encompass areas of pest control. This minor is
ideally suited for those majoring in Agricultural Business Management,
Agronomy, Animal Science, Fruit Industries, International Agricultural,
Ornamental Horticulture and Park Administration.
Required Courses:
| Intro to Arthropods |
AGB 165/165L |
(4) |
| Agricultural Insect Pests |
AGB 228/228L |
(4) |
| Integrated Pest Mgmt |
AGB 231 |
(3) |
| Pesticide and Hazmat Laws |
AGB 301 |
(3) |
Select three courses
from list below:
| Vertebrate Pest Management |
AGB 323/323L |
(4) |
| Invertebrate Vector Control |
AGB 342/342L |
(4) |
| Biological Control |
AGB 403/403L |
(4) |
| Weeds and Weed Control |
AGR 330/330L |
(4) |
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The Agricultural Biology minor is especially
suited for individuals majoring in Biology or many areas of agriculture
and are interested in working in careers with the county, state
or federal departments of agriculture dealing with consumer and
environmental protection.
Required Courses:
| Plant Identification |
AGB 224/224L |
(4) |
| Integrated Pest Management |
AGB 231 |
(4) |
| Pesticide and Hazmat Laws |
AGB 301 |
(3) |
| Exclusion/detection of pests |
AGB 322/322L |
(4) |
| Vertebrate Pest Management |
AGB 323/323L |
(4) |
| Produce Quality and Protection |
AGB 325/325L |
(3) |
Select four units from the
courses below:
| Agricultural Insect Pests |
AGB 228/228L |
(4) |
| Weeds and Weed Control |
AGR 330/330L |
(4) |
| Crop Diseases |
AGR 421/421L |
(4) |
| Fruit and Vegetable Standards |
AGB 426/426L |
(4) |
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The Environmental Health Specialist
Minor is an Interdisciplinary program which may be pursued by
majors in any field. Its purpose is to prepare students for careers
in Environmental Health by meeting the standards for the state
internship program. State employed specialists enforce and administer
laws governing water, food, and air contamination, noise, land
use planning, occupational health hazards, and animal vectors
of disease. The minor is particularly suitable for students majoring
in Biology. A full description of the minor is in the; University
Programs; section of this catalog.
All courses offered in Agricultural
Biology may be taken on a CR/NC basis except for students who
are majors or minors. AGB 165 may not be taken on a CR/NC basis.
Arthropods and certain relatives affecting
food, plants, animals, man and his buildings. Emphasizing insects,
mites, ticks, spiders, snails, and slugs; their morphological
and phylogenetic relationships; habits and habitats; important
characteristics affecting the well-being of mankind. 3 lectures,
1 three-hour laboratory. Corequisite: AGB 165/165L.
Individual or group investigation, research,
studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited
to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
Identification of ornamental, orchard, and
crop plants by contrast of odors, leaf shapes, and arrangements;
fruit and flower types, growth habits; coloration of plant parts,
and environmental variations. Consideration of scientific, common,
and family name; general propagation and most serious pests. 3
lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 124/124L.
Corequisites: ABG 224/224L.
Recognition and distribution of important insects
and mites attacking agricultural crops such as the major field,
cereal, and truck crops, and citrus, avocados, deciduous fruit,
small fruit, berries, grapes and nut trees. Host preference and
identification of damage to plant parts. Seasonal history, habits
and problems relating to pest management programs. 3 lectures,
1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: AGB 165/165L or equivalent.
Corequisites: AGB 228/228L.
Concepts of pest management in agricultural,
industrial, urban and structural situations. Pesticide categorization,
toxicology, safety and formulation. Mechanical, physical, cultural
and biological control in pest management systems. 3 lectures.
Group study of a selected topic, the title
to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units, with
a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor. Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, activity, or
a combination. Corequisites: AGB 299/299L/299A individually or
in combination.
An analysis of insects and their relationship
to man which ranges from everyday life to the development of civilization.
A survey of insects and their relatives as to their importance
in disease, health, everyday life and as pests of structures,
fabric, stored products and crops; beneficial aspects. Analysis
of need for pesticides and their side effects on man and the environment.
4 lectures/analysis.
Federal and California Laws and Regulations
affecting individuals, corporations, and agencies providing for
the public health, safety and welfare; and protecting the environment
including our natural resources. Emphasis on hazardous materials,
ground water protection, pesticides, and pest control laws and
regulations. Pesticide safety included. Function and structure
of pertinent federal, state and county agencies and their enforcement
practices as they relate to agribusiness, public health and pest
control operations, including case studies, 3 one-hour lectures.
The symbiotic relationship and resulting conflicts
between man and wildlife in urban, residential, recreational and
industrial environments. Biology, ecology and management principles
of animal pests (commensal rodents, birds and other small vertebrate
animals) transmitting disease, damaging structures and landscaping,
and influencing land stability. Analysis of damage leading to
written recommendations. 3 lecture/analysis.
Programs of regulatory exclusion and detection
of injurious pests including: survey, detection, eradication and
quarantine. Purpose and application of United States and California
plant quarantine laws and regulations, including biological, economic,
and administrative aspects. Identification, habits, seasonal history
and hosts of potential pests and diseases. 3 lectures, 1 three-hour
laboratory. Prerequisite: AGB 165/165L. Corequisites: AGB 322/322L.
Diagnosis, analysis and management of vertebrate
pest damage in plant and animal production settings. Identification,
biology, and ecology of vertebrate pests (small animals and birds
to large predators). Evaluation of damage, control measures, non-target
wildlife hazards and computer modeling. Program development and
laws and regulations. 3 lecture/analysis, 1 three-hour laboratory.
Corequisites: AGB 323/323L.
The marketing of quality fruits and vegetables
from growers to consumers. Identification, cause and analysis
of defect factors resulting from insects, mites, nematodes, birds,
mammals, plant diseases and nonparasitic disorders on marketing
of fruits and vegetables. Written analytical reports required.
2 lectures-analysis, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT
323/323L. Corequisites: AGB 325/325L.
Arthropod pests existing as nuisances in dwellings
and other structures; door-yard pests, and pests attacking man
and domestic animals. Emphasis on biology, recognition, habitat,
ecology, distribution and disease transmission; techniques and
materials used for control. 2 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory.
Prerequisite: AGB 165/165L or equivalent. Corequisites: AGB 333/333L.
Care, management, and manipulation of bees.
Practical application of principles for effective establishment
and maintenance of apiaries. Pollination and value of bees to
agriculture. Recognition and control of bee diseases. Laws and
regulations pertaining to beekeeping. 2 lectures, 1 three-hour
laboratory. Corequisites: AGB 336/336L.
Major invertebrate pests attacking structures,
wood, and stored products; recognition of stages and damage; life
histories and means of control; related laws and regulations.
3 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: AGB 165 or
equivalent. Corequisites: AGB 342/342L.
The study of pest populations in crop ecosystems
in relation to chemical, biological, cultural, physical, and integrated
control practices. Relationships among host, pest population,
related biotic agents, soil, climate and management practices.
2 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory. Corequisites: AGB 377/377L.
Individual or group investigation, research,
studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited
to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
Collection, classification and study of insects
and other arthropods from ecological zones, animals, crop plants,
or other habitat situations. 2 lectures, 2 three-hour laboratories.
Prerequisite: AGB 165 or a course in general entomology and consent
of instructor. Corequisites: AGB 401/401L.
Natural and induced control of insect, mite,
and weed pests using agents other than toxicants; collection,
production and liberation of control agents; habits and identification
of major groups of parasites and predators; recent developments
in pest inhibition, 3 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite:
AGB 165/165L and advanced standing and consent of instructor.
Corequisites: AGB 403/403L.
Practical application of inspection techniques
in the fields of vertebrate, insect, disease and weed pest management;
pesticide use enforcement; nursery and seed regulation; plant
quarantine and pest detection; and fruit and egg quality control.
Development of: public relations programs, legal cases (collection,
preparation and presentation of evidence); and program analysis.
2 lectures/week. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of
instructor.
Summation of entomology courses through field
observation and analysis of pest levels leading to written recommendations
for control. Weekly field trips to agricultural areas required
with written reports on trips. 2 lecture/analysis, 1 three-hour
laboratory. Prerequisite: AGB 165/165L and AGB 228, AGB 231, senior
standing and consent of instructor. Corequisites: AGB 424/424L.
Analysis and interpretation of quality provisions
of the Agricultural Code relating to fruits, nuts, vegetables,
eggs and honey. Analysis of minimum standards for marketing, including
maturity, containers, marketing and size requirements. Written
reports required. 3 lecture/analysis, 1 three-hour laboratory.
Prerequisite: AGB 325/325L. Corequisites: AGB 426/426L.
On the job experience with public and private
agencies for advanced students. Professional type experience new
to the student so that a valuable contribution toward career development
results. Written and oral reports necessary. Approval before enrolling
required. Each course can be repeated for a total of 12 units.
The identification of immature arthropods through
analysis and interpretation of dichotomous keys. Emphasis on those
orders of insects with complete metamorphosis. 1 lecture/analysis,
2 three-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: AGB 165/165L and consent
of instructor. Corequisites: AGB 455/455L.
Selection and completion of a project under
faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates
must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are
presented in a formal report. Minimum 120 hours total time.
Critical reviews of contemporary research in
the field of Agricultural Biology. The student will analyze, criticize
and advocate by ductive and deductive methods, that inferences
in contemporary literature are based on fact or a logical, unambiguous
extension of fact. Oral reports of literature and senior projects
are required.
The natural and synthetic substances used to
control the growth of economic plants and their products. Emphasizes
chemical characteristics, physiological plant responses, uses,
and modes of application. Related laws and regulations. 2 lectures,
1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 323/323L. Corequisites:
AGB 470/470L.
Group study of a selected topic, the title
to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units, with
a maximum of 4 units per quarter.Prerequisite:permission of instructor.
Instruction is by lecture, laboratory,activity, or a combination.
Corequisites: AGB 499/499L/499A individually or in combination.
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