Jose Miguel Gaspar
Full Time Faculty - Agriculture
Classes Taught
Spring 2023
| AGL296WA | Cooperative Education | 1 Credits | ||||
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Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28232 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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01/14/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Class Started |
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| AGL298AC | Special Projects | 3 Credits | ||||
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Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
31141 |
Dobson Campus Online Course |
Independent Study
Lab
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | 4 Credits | ||||
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Principles of growth in relation to seed germination, emergence, growth and reproduction processes of plants and the environmental influences on plant growth processes. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
31168 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
We |
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31168 must also register for lecture 28247. |
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| AGS165AB | Spring Sustainable Crop Production | 3 Credits | ||||
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Study of the importance of Spring-planted crops for food, feed, and fiber. Cultural practices for raising the major crops in the State of Arizona, including planting, environmental modifications, harvesting, handling and quality control with an emphasis on sustainability. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AGS164 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29863 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Mo |
9:00 AM - 10:40 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). Lab Notes: Students registering for class 29863 must also register for lab 29864. |
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29864 |
Dobson Campus Land Lab |
Hybrid
Lab
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01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
We |
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29864 must also register for lecture 29863. |
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| AGS268 | Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment | 4 Credits | ||||
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Identification and management of pests of the garden, farm and landscape in the arid west. Special emphasis is given to safe handling of pesticides. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29807 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM - 11:20 AM |
Closed |
| AGS290 | Internship | 3 Credits | ||||
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Supervised field training for Urban Horticulture students with local industry businesses. Prerequisites: Student shall be in final semester before graduation and permission of Department or Division. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28231 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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01/14/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Class Started |
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Spring Flex Start 2023
| AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | 4 Credits | ||||
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Principles of growth in relation to seed germination, emergence, growth and reproduction processes of plants and the environmental influences on plant growth processes. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28247 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/23/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Mo |
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Class Started |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28247 must also register for lab 31168. |
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Summer 2023
| AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | 4 Credits | ||||
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Principles of growth in relation to seed germination, emergence, growth and reproduction processes of plants and the environmental influences on plant growth processes. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16468 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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06/05/2023 - 07/27/2023 |
Mo |
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Open 9 of 18 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16468 must also register for lab 16469. |
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16469 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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06/05/2023 - 07/27/2023 |
We |
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Open 9 of 18 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16469 must also register for lecture 16468. |
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Fall 2023
| AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | 4 Credits | ||||
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Principles of growth in relation to seed germination, emergence, growth and reproduction processes of plants and the environmental influences on plant growth processes. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19640 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Mo |
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Open 14 of 20 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19640 must also register for lab 19641. |
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19642 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Tu |
9:00 AM - 11:40 AM |
Open 17 of 18 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19642 must also register for lab 19643. |
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19641 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
We |
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Open 14 of 20 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19641 must also register for lecture 19640. |
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19643 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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08/24/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Th |
9:00 AM - 11:40 AM |
Open 19 of 20 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19643 must also register for lecture 19642. |
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| AGS217 | Introduction to Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture. Includes a history of hydroponics and basic plant physiology and anatomy. Study of general cultural practices, plant protection, conventional and organic hydroponic production systems. pollination, fertilization and bee management. Provides an overview of plant nutrition and disorders, irrigation systems and nutrients transplant production. Covers greenhouse site selection, structures and control systems, fruit harvest; food handling, safety and marketing and economics of a hydroponic business. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AGS164, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19986 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Tu |
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Open 15 of 20 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19986 must also register for lab 20152. |
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20152 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/24/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Th |
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Open 15 of 20 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 20152 must also register for lecture 19986. |
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| AGS262 | Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting | 3 Credits | ||||
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Design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of sprinklers, drip, and flood systems. Use of time clocks, pumps, filters, backflow devices, and other equipment to deliver water to the landscape. Types of water and their use in the landscape. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19650 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Mo |
4:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
Open 14 of 20 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19650 must also register for lab 19651. |
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19651 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
We |
4:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
Open 14 of 20 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19651 must also register for lecture 19650. |
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