Ventura College Catalog 2004-2005 82 - Credit Courses AGRICULTURE AG V03 - PLANT BIOLOGY - 3 Units Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly This course is a study of the practical aspects of plant growth, environmental relationships, physiology, structures, function, reproduction, and evolution. Basic concepts of biology will be illustrated utilizing the identification and study of important economic crops. Independent study projects and field laboratories are required. Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 3. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN AG 8. AG V04 - SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE - 3 Units Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly This course explores the scientific aspects of vegetative management as related to understanding physical, chemical and biological soil proper ties. Current water and irrigation topics including sources, quality, distribution and management to be reviewed. Analysis of plant nutrient needs and technical methods of evaluation and application will be discussed. Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN AG 14. AG V21 - INTRODUCTION TO PEST MANAGEMENT - 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly A survey and orientation for entry-level and for those employed in the industry to current laws, regulations and licensing requirements affecting individuals, businesses and agencies involved in pest management programs. Emphasis on safety, environmental issues, equipment use and preparation for state licensing and certification examinations. Par ticipants to receive worker safety cer tification and will qualify for state examinations. Continuing education credit will be granted to licensed persons upon successful completion of course. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 21. Transfer credit: CSU. AG V22 - INSECTS AND DISEASES OF PLANTS - 3 Units Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly This course includes the symptoms, identification and control of common insects and diseases as applied to agricultural and hor ticultural crops. Natural, cultural, mechanical and chemical controls are studied; and management techniques toward prevention of pest problems. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 22. Transfer credit: CSU. AG V23 - WEED, VERTEBRATE AND NEMATODE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Students will learn to identify and develop management programs for common, noxious and poisonous California weeds. This course will review allergenic plants and various rodent, bird, and fish population problems. Emphasis will be on life habits, environmental concerns, damage, and control practices. Techniques for nematode sampling, recognition, and regulation will be discussed. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 23. Transfer credit: CSU. AG V54 - CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES - 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course includes a consideration of the conservation issues of the renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Included in this list are water, energy sources, air, soil, grasslands, forests, wildlife, agriculture factors and certain minerals. Methods and techniques of the subject are emphasized. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 54. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. AG V60A-Z - TOPICS IN AGRICULTURE - .5-6 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula These courses consider topics not covered in detail by other agriculture offerings. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: determined by transfer institution. AG V60A - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS I - 1 Unit Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49 Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will include basic facility design, economic efficiency measures, decontamination methods, asexual cultivation, and instrument function and validation. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses. Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. AG V60B - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS II - 1 Unit Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49 Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will include hydroponic facility design, physical and chemical pest control, contamination testing, specific instrument calibration, and appropriate governmental regulation compliances measures. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses. Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. AG V60C - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS III - 1 Unit Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49 Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will include meristem, tissue and seed cultivation, multi-test methods for production cer tification, and specific instrument troubleshooting. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses. Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. AG V60D - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS IV - 1 Unit Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49 Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will include good documentation practices as required by USDA, EPA, and FDA regulations, basic methods of plant genetic crossing and ag-bioengineering, and DNA and protein marker ID analysis as applied to agriculture. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses. Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Credit Courses - 83 Ventura College Catalog 2004-2005 AG V60E - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS V - 1 Unit Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49 Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will include basic hydroponic control system design, nutrient feed and waste control systems, reference source analysis, proficiency access, waste water testing as required by governmental agencies, and appropriate instrument function and validation. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses. Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. AG V60F - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS VI - 1 Unit Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49 Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will include basic lab preparatory facility design, sterile tissue culture media preparation, aseptic plant tissue culture, and DNA and protein ID marker analysis as appropriate for industry standards. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses. Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. AG V60G - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS VII - 1 Unit Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49 Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will include basic facility design, economic efficiency measures as evidenced in field studies, observations of industry-utilized decontamination methods, industry examples of asexual cultivation, instrument function and validation as performed in local hydroponicbased industries. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses. Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. AG V60H - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS VIII - 1 Unit Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49 Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will teach the ability to solve problems using single variable analysis, calibrate different instruments to industry specifications, identify appropriate governmental regulations for specific situations, and perform appropriate DNA and protein ID analysis. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses. Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. AG V88 - AGRICULTURE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula. Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not met by present course offerings. Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly AG V89. AG V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN AGRICULTURE - 1-4 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula This course offers specialized study opportunities for students with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment. Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Ag 90. Transfer credit: CSU.