Integrated Pest Management (AS Degree S0311)
Natural Sciences Division
Degree S0311
The Integrated Pest Management Program is part of the Agricultural Science Program and prepares students to design and implement comprehensive integrated pest management programs for private or public entities. It qualifies students to take the Pest Control Advisor (PCA) exam administered by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Pest Control Advisers provide written recommendations for the application of pesticides. Students learn how to design, install, and manage irrigation systems, set up and implement fertilizer and pest management programs, and properly identify and maintain trees, shrubs, and turf grasses. Students also learn personal management and budgeting skills. Most courses in the program provide hands-on experiences designed to give students a combination of practical skills and technical knowledge. Students who intend to transfer should meet with a counselor to review lower-division requirements of the college or university they plan to attend.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGOR 1 | Horticultural Science | 3 |
| AGOR 24 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| AGOR 29 | Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous | 3 |
| AGOR 30 | Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs | 3 |
| AGOR 39 | Turf Grass Production and Management | 3 |
| AGOR 50 | Soil Science and Management | 3 |
| AGOR 62 | Irrigation Principles and Design | 3 |
| AGOR 63 | Irrigation Systems Management | 3 |
| AGOR 91 | Work Experience in Horticulture | 3 |
| Choose at least six units from the following: | 6 | |
| General Biology | ||
| Plant and Animal Biology | ||
| Ecology and Field Biology | ||
| Biology for Majors | ||
or BIOL 4H | Biology for Majors - Honors | |
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Marine Biology | ||
| Marine Biology Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Genetics | ||
| Plant Structures, Functions, and Diversity | ||
| Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | ||
| Introductory Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
or CHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Choose nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management | ||
| Interior Landscaping | ||
| Landscaping and Nursery Management | ||
| Ornamental Plants for Southwest Climates | ||
| Sports Turf Management | ||
| Urban Arboriculture | ||
| Total Units | 42 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- be technically proficient
- demonstrate professional conduct in the industry
- be able to give a professional quality oral presentation
- be able to formulate and implement a complete Integrated Pest Management program for a specific site
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AGOR 1 | Horticultural Science | 3 |
| AGOR 30 | Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| A/AS ARTS | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| AGOR 50 | Soil Science and Management | 3 |
| AGOR 29 | Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous | 3 |
| AGOR 91 | Work Experience in Horticulture | 2 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 3 |
| Units | 11 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| A/AS AMIST | 3 | |
| AGOR 91 | Work Experience in Horticulture | 1 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| AGOR 62 | Irrigation Principles and Design | 3 |
| AGOR 63 | Irrigation Systems Management | 3 |
| AGOR 24 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| BIOL 2 OR BIOL 20 OR BIOL 21 OR BIOL 3 OR BIOL 4 OR BIOL 8 4 | ||
| BIOL 34 OR BTNY 3 OR CHEM 10 OR CHEM 40 OR CHEM 50 OR CHEM 51 0 | ||
| CHEM 80 OR CHEM 81 0 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| A/AS SELF | 3 | |
| A/AS PE | .5 | |
| Units | 3.5 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AGOR 39 | Turf Grass Production and Management | 3 |
| Certificate: Horticulture Science N0469 9 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| AGOR 15 OR AGOR 2 OR AGOR 32 OR AGOR 35 OR AGOR 40 OR AGOR 75 3 | ||
| BIOL 2 OR BIOL 20 OR BIOL 21 OR BIOL 34 OR BIOL 4 OR BIOL 8 4 | ||
| BTNY 3 OR CHEM 10 OR CHEM 40 OR CHEM 50 OR CHEM 51 OR CHEM 80 0 | ||
| CHEM 81 0 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| A/AS HUM | 3 | |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| A/AS BEH | 3 | |
| Integrated Pest Management, AS S0311 1 | ||
| Completion: AGOR 2 32 electives and additional 2 | ||
| AGOR 64 certificate: Nursery Management N0628 8 | ||
| Completion of additional courses: AGOR 62/63 3 | ||
| Certificate: Sports Turf Management N0639 9 | ||
| Completion of additional courses: AGOR 51/75 5 | ||
| Certificate: Tree Care Maintenance N0641 1 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| AGOR 15 OR AGOR 2 OR AGOR 32 OR AGOR 40 OR AGOR 75 3 | ||
| AGOR 15 OR AGOR 2 OR AGOR 32 OR AGOR 40 OR AGOR 75 3 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 53.5 | |
