| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 26.56 |
| Liaison | Noah Hughes |
| Submission Date | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Modesto Junior College
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Noah
Hughes Prof of Earth Sciences Earth Sciences |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree, or certificate program for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
This program will develop job skills and knowledge in environmental science as it relates to agriculture. The student will demonstrate skills in sustainable resource management in agriculture to obtain employment or to transfer to a university.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Includes Soil Science: 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.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Geography is the study of earth and its inhabitants. Geographers examine global patterns to identify interrelationships among the physical environment, culture, politics, economics, and historical events. Geography courses offered at MJC include physical geography which examines earth processes and assesses human impact upon the earth.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
Animal Science: https://www.mjc.edu/instruction/agens/animalscience.php
From PLOs:
Employ the scientific method to solve agriculture problems.
Demonstrate safe work habits.
Identify careers in the Animal Agriculture Industry and describe the
skills needed for those careers.
Describe basic management techniques used by the Animal Science industry
to produce wholesome, safe, environmentally responsible animal
products.
Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors or concentrations for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
Website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data from MJC Dept websites and catalog
Data from MJC Dept websites and catalog
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