Agroecology / Environmental Science
Agroecology is a track under Environmental Science. It is the science of applying ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable agro ecosystems.
Associate of Science in Agroecology
PROGRAM MISSION
Agroecology is a track under Environmental Science. It is the science of applying ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable agro ecosystems. This discipline brings together the elements of agricultural sciences, ecology, and environmental thought and is influenced by the experiences of people who manage land and water to produce food and other products. This unique program will incorporate traditional knowledge into all aspects of the curriculum. Students should consider this option to prepare for a wide range of careers with varying specializations, including animal studies, pre-veterinary medicine, horticulture, soils and environment, resource economics, and sustainable agriculture.
PROGRAM GOALS
1. Methods of integrating 2 or more crops that benefit each other
2. Using unique methods of irrigating crops that minimize use of water while improving crop production
3. Of major importance is creating production systems that increase crop production while at the same time improving the environment and minimizing climate change.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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PSLO 1: Student will be able to recognize and describe relationships between structure, function and processesat all biological and chemical levels.
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PSLO 2: Students will be able to solve agricultural problems, apply appropriate scientific methodologies and quantitatively interpret results through oral and written communication.
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PSLO 3: Students will apply foundational knowledge in the agricultural sciences to evaluate phenomena related to environmental issues caused by human activity.
PSLO 4: Students will use and integrate agricultural themes into the Dine Way of Life; articulating their relationship and importance in developing a sustainable farming/ranching system on the Navajo Nation.
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PSLO 5: Students will demonstrate ethical integrity, professionalism and a commitment to learning
| General Education Core | Credits |
| Communications | |
| ENG 101: Freshman English I | 6 |
| ENG 102: Freshman English II | 6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Students must choose two courses from: | |
| Art History (ARH) | 6 |
| English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 297 | 6 |
| Fine Arts (FA) | 6 |
| Humanities (HUM) | 6 |
| Theater (THR) 101, 102 | 6 |
| Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major. | |
| MTH 110: College Algebra | 3-4 |
| MTH 114: College Mathematics | 3-4 |
| MTH 106: Survey on College Mathematics | 3-4 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Students must choose one History (HST) 101, 102, 135, 136 course and one other course from: | |
| Anthropology (ANT) | 6 |
| Sociology (SOC) | 6 |
| Social Work (SWO) | 6 |
| Social Science (SSC) | 6 |
| Political Science (POS) | 6 |
| Economics (ECO) | 6 |
| Psychology (PSY) | 6 |
| Laboratory Science Students must choose one Life Science and one Physical Science course both with labs from: | |
| Life Science: BIO | 8 |
| Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS | 8 |
| Physical Education and Health Education | |
| PEH 122 | 2-3 |
| PEH 113-148 | 2-3 |
| Health Education (HEE) | 2-3 |
| HEE 110, 111, 112 | 2-3 |
| Navajo Studies One Navajo Language Course Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211) | |
| NIS 111: Foundations of Navajo Culture and | 2-3 |
| NIS 221: Navajo History to Present 9-10 | 2-3 |
| Required Core Total Students transferring may need to take additional courses to meet core requirements. | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | Credits |
| BIO 182 General Biology II | 8 |
| Choice of one pair from: (Pre-professional students are advised to take) | |
| CHM 151 General Chemistry I CHM 152 General Chemistry II | 8-9 |
| or | |
| GLG 101 Indigenous Physical Geology GLG 102 Historical Geology | 8-9 |
| or | |
| PHY 110 Algebra-based Physics I PHY 111 Algebra-based Physics II | 8-9 |
| or | |
| The following three (3) courses are required. | |
| ENV 110 Introduction to Soils/Lab | 4 |
| ENV 123 Introduction to Physical Hydrology | 3 |
| ENV 225 Principles of Agroecology | 4 |
| Program Credits | 27-28 |
| Degree Earned | Credits |
| General Education | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | 27-28 |
| Total Credits Earned: | 68-71 |
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title | |
| 03.0104 Environmental Science. |
Agroecology/Environmental Science (A.A.)
This discipline brings together the elements of agricultural sciences, ecology, and environmental thought and is influenced by the experiences of people who manage land and water to produce food and other products. This unique program will incorporate traditional knowledge into all aspects of the curriculum. Students should consider this option to prepare for a wide range of careers with varying specializations, including animal studies, pre-veterinary medicine, horticulture, soils and environment, resource economics, and sustainable agriculture.
IMPORTANT: To fulfill the General Education Science Core, students are required to take BIO 181 and ENV 101.
| General Education Core | Credits |
| Communications | |
| ENG 101: Freshman English I | 6 |
| ENG 102: Freshman English II | 6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Students must choose two courses from: | |
| Art History (ARH) | 6 |
| English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 297 | 6 |
| Fine Arts (FA) | 6 |
| Humanities (HUM) | 6 |
| Theater (THR) 101, 102 | 6 |
| Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major. | |
| MTH 110: College Algebra | 3-4 |
| MTH 114: College Mathematics | 3-4 |
| MTH 106: Survey on College Mathematics | 3-4 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Students must choose one History (HST) 101, 102, 135, 136 course and one other course from: | |
| Anthropology (ANT) | 6 |
| Sociology (SOC) | 6 |
| Social Work (SWO) | 6 |
| Social Science (SSC) | 6 |
| Political Science (POS) | 6 |
| Economics (ECO) | 6 |
| Psychology (PSY) | 6 |
| Laboratory Science Students must choose one Life Science and one Physical Science course both with labs from: | |
| Life Science: BIO | 8 |
| Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS | 8 |
| Physical Education and Health Education | |
| PEH 122 | 2-3 |
| PEH 113-148 | 2-3 |
| Health Education (HEE) | 2-3 |
| HEE 110, 111, 112 | 2-3 |
| Navajo Studies One Navajo Language Course Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211) | |
| NIS 111: Foundations of Navajo Culture and | 2-3 |
| NIS 221: Navajo History to Present 9-10 | 2-3 |
| Required Core Total Students transferring may need to take additional courses to meet core requirements. | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | Credits |
| BIO 182 General Biology II | 8 |
| Choice of one pair from: (Pre-professional students are advised to take) | |
| CHM 151 General Chemistry I CHM 152 General Chemistry II | 8-9 |
| or | |
| GLG 101 Indigenous Physical Geology GLG 102 Historical Geology | 8-9 |
| or | |
| PHY 110 Algebra-based Physics I PHY 111 Algebra-based Physics II | 8-9 |
| or | |
| The following three (3) courses are required. | |
| ENV 110 Introduction to Soils/Lab | 4 |
| ENV 123 Introduction to Physical Hydrology | 3 |
| ENV 225 Principles of Agroecology | 4 |
| Program Credits | 27-28 |
| Degree Earned | Credits |
| General Education | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | 27-28 |
| Total Credits Earned: | 68-71 |
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title | |
| 03.0104 Environmental Science. |
DEAN'S OFFICE
James Tutt
Dean of School of STEM
1 Circle Drive, Route 12
Tsaile, Arizona 86556
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jmtutt@dinecollege.edu
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Administrative Assistant
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Call: 928.724.6936
Mail to:
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DEAN'S OFFICE
Acting Dean, School of STEM
Tuba City Campus
Phone: (928) 283-5113 ext. 07520
Research Labs: 7538, 7539
Email: stabassum@dinecollege.edu
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Tsaile Campus
Phone: 928-724-6731
Email: syazzie@dinecollege.edu