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Michael Gaspar

Residential Faculty - Sustainable Agriculture

Applied Sciences and Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology

Office: TC 50 - Room: TC 421

520-203-2329 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
 By appointment By appointment 

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

AGS164 Plant Growth and Development 4 Credits

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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26101
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
Mo
1:30 PM – 4:10 PM

Class Started

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26101 must also register for .
28177
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
1:30 PM – 4:10 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28177 must also register for .
AGS265 Sustainable Crop Production 3 Credits

Study of the importance of 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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28752
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
10:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Class Started

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28752 must also register for .
28753
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
10:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28753 must also register for .
AGS268 Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment 4 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32656
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
Mo
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM

Class Started

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 32656 must also register for .
32657
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32657 must also register for .
AGS290 Internship 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33838
Dobson Campus

TBA
In-Person
Lab
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Fall Flex Start 2025

AGS217 Introduction to Hydroponics and Greenhouse Management 4 Credits

Introduction to hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture. Includes a history of hydroponics and the greenhouse industry, basic plant physiology and anatomy, study of general cultural practices, plant protection, conventional and organic hydroponic production systems, pollination, and fertilization. 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: None.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AGS164, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24062
Dobson Campus

Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
09/02/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24062 must also register for one of .
24163
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
09/02/2025 – 12/19/2025
Tu
1:00 PM – 4:10 PM

Open

11 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24163 must also register for .
33057
Dobson Campus

Land Lab
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
09/03/2025 – 12/19/2025
We
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Open

7 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33057 must also register for .
AGS268 Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment 4 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33049
Dobson Campus

Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
09/02/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 33049 must also register for one of .
33051
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
09/04/2025 – 12/19/2025
Th
1:00 PM – 4:10 PM

Open

10 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33051 must also register for .
33050
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025
Mo
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Open

6 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33050 must also register for .

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