AGRI 20 - Introduction to Plant Science

    Recent Professors
    George Sellu, Joshua Beniston, Merilark Padgett
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AGRI 20
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    In this introductory plant science course, students will explore the structure, physiology, tissue and organ systems, growth, propagation, metabolic processes, plant hormones, mineral nutrition, biological competitors, mendelian genetics, crop improvement techniques, post-harvest practices as they relate to production of food, fiber, and ornamental plants. In addition, students will be exposed to basic laboratory techniques including microscopy and sterile techniques. Laboratory required.
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:00pm–3:50pm, Fri 9:00am–11:50am, Tue 1:00pm–3:50pm, Wed 9:00am–11:50am