Transfers ToCSUDescriptionVIET 495 Independent Studies in Vietnamese Units: 1 - 3 Hours: 54 - 162 hours LAB Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies. Vietnamese 579 COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE 2025-2026 Official Catalog VIET 499 Experimental Offering in Vietnamese Units: 0.5 - 4 Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU This is the experimental courses description. 580 Vietnamese 2025-2026 Official Catalog COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE Welding The CRC welding program is designed for students interested in seeking employment or advancing employment in welding fabrication and industrial repairs. Current job statistics show a long-term and growing industry demand for skilled welders with very good pay for those with experience. Welding encompasses study in electrical, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, design, and mechanical engineering. Degrees and Certificates Offered A.S. in General Agriculture A.S. in Welding Technology Welding Code Certificate Welding Fabricator Certificate Welding Technology Certificate Dean Ashu Mishra Department Chair Brian Noel Phone (916) 525-4319 Email mishraa@crc.losrios.edu Associate Degrees A.S. in General Agriculture Agriculture is a vital component of our local, state, and national economies and offers many exciting employment opportunities. In addition to the production of a wide range of valuable agricultural commodities, the Sacramento region is home to numerous multi-national agricultural corporations and statewide governmental agencies. It is also a center for international agricultural trade and commerce. This program is designed for students majoring in Agriculture while also allowing the student to select courses that fit his/her individual needs and desires. As a General Agriculture major, you will: *Study a general agriculture curriculum representing all of the departments of the Cosumnes River College agriculture program including: agriculture business, horticulture, welding, veterinary technology and plant science. *Develop your leadership and communication skills. *Identify the agricultural career you are most interested in and build a course of study to better qualify you for a profession. HIGHLIGHTS *As the only community college agriculture program in the Sacramento region, the CRC General Agriculture program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue a career in agriculture and receive a General Agriculture Associate of Science degree. *The faculty in this program works closely with the five California agricultural degree offering universities to provide a quality program for students interested in agriculture business, management and economics. *The Sacramento region is fortunate to have some of the best high school agriculture programs in California. The faculty in the CRC Ag program works closely with these feeder schools to articulate coursework and facilitate the successful transition of agriculture students from high school to the university. *Internships in agriculture are available for students interested in work experience opportunities. NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS: If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that CRC requires for an Associate's degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the Bachelor's degree. Degree Requirements Course Code Course Title Units 