SPAN 201 - 2 (Tamara Recinos)

This course is intended to develop skills in the areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking in the Spanish language. Mastery of grammatical structure is greatly emphasized through basic communication functions like description, comparison, narration, reactions and recommendations, expression of  preferences and opinions as well as planning for the future.

AGRI 120 - Crop Production

This course aims to provide information regarding the general principles of crop production and management practices. It will also cover the diverse techniques and practices that exist in crop production, insights of crop domestication, growth, and development, plant classification, nutrition, health, propagation techniques and production systems. 

 

Spanish 201C - Intermediate Spanish Challenge

This SPAN 201C – Challenge consists of a proficiency examination that is intended to measure how well you can use Spanish to communicate in real-life situations. The components cover a range of different settings, contexts, topics and procedures that are used in the day-to-day communication in a natural Spanish environment.

AGRI 120L - Crop Production Lab

This laboratory course is structured to incorporate experiments representative of materials being covered in AGRI 120. It offers an opportunity for students to experience the technical concepts taught in class because it acts as a hands-on supplement to class lectures. It is especially useful for those people who learn via psychomotor or tactile activities. This laboratory course is geared towards enhancing students’ skills in the field. 

AGRI 210 - Internship

The Agribusiness Internship Program is designed to promote apprenticeship related to Agriculture and its related sciences, through the opportunity to earn credit and field experiences. The real world environment of apprenticeship will allow students to apply skills acquired and developed through the AAGRIB Program and help jump start their careers.

AGRI 220 - Agroprocessing

This course introduces students to the scope and importance of agro-processing activities to the local, regional and national economy. It also addresses the food processing industry, the nature of food and why people consume it, characteristics of raw food materials, basic food chemistry, food security and food safety issues, food laws and regulations and the processing and preservation of food materials.

AGRI 220L - Agroprocessing Lab

This laboratory course is structured to incorporate experiments representative of materials being covered in AGRI 220. It offers an opportunity for students to experience the technical concepts taught in class because it acts as a hands-on supplement to class lectures. It is especially useful for those people who learn via psychomotor or tactile activities. This laboratory course is geared towards enhancing students’ skills in the field. 

AGRI 221 - Agriculture Engineering

An introductory course that covers the basic principles of physics and its practical application to agriculture. The course includes: principles of energy, power production and transmission, tillage machinery operation, servicing and calibration, harvesting and post-harvesting equipment.  It also touches on the planning and design of farm infrastructure as well as soil and water conservation processes and structures.

AGRI 222 - Agriculture Research Project

This course is a requirement for graduation. It focuses on an independent project undertaken by students to enhance their skills in project development, implementation and analysis.