Soil Science - Modesto Junior College

Soil Science from Modesto Junior College is a Campus Associate Agribusiness degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. In this program the student will develop skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in fields of soil and water management. These fields may include conservation, analysis, survey and farm management, as well as related fields such as range management, hydrology, irrigation, drainage, fertilization, and rural and urban planning. This program will also prepare the student for transfer to a university. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance. EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES In addition to demonstrating the abilities listed as General Education Student Learning Outcomes, students who complete the Associate?s Degree in Soil Science will be able to: 1. Employ the scientific method to solve problems in the laboratory and in the natural environment. 2. Practice safe work habits in an employment setting, including handling and storage of hazardous materials and operation of basic tools and equipment. 3. Demonstrate sufficient mastery of forestry and land management skills for technical employment in the natural resource management. 4. Apply the principles of ecology, soil science, silviculture, cartography, and facilities maintenance and development to sustainable resources management problems. 5. Develop environmental ethics as an operational philosophy for resource management, public education of natural resources, and wildlife management. View more details on Modesto Junior College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Agribusiness courses.