Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Careers Seminar in Sustainable Agriculture

 Title Abbreviation:   INTRO/SUSTAINABLE AG

 Department:    ENVAG

 Course #:    104

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    010308

 EPC:    127

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

A series of presentations and panel discussions with professionals explores sustainable agriculture career options, work profiles, and the knowledge and skills required to be successful. Students identify career interests and resources and develop education and career goals.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand the type of employment possibilities available in sustainable agriculture.
  2. Understand farm to table principles. Understand how different cultures interact with food. Understand food distribution and marketing.
  3. Become a more successful student.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Introduction to sustainable agriculture and society.
  2. Farm to table principles.
  3. Food distribution and marketing.
  4. Student success skills.