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Michael Gaspar
Residential Faculty - Sustainable Agriculture
Applied Sciences and Technology
Office: TC 50 - Room: TC 421
520-203-2329 (mobile)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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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 | ||||
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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 |
26101 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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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 lab 28177. |
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Book Information | ||||||
28177 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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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 lecture 26101. |
AGS265 | Sustainable Crop Production | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28752 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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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 lab 28753. |
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28753 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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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 lecture 28752. |
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 |
32656 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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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 lab 32657. |
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32657 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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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 lecture 32656. |
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 |
33838 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In-Person
Lab
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01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
Fall Flex Start 2025
AGS217 | Introduction to Hydroponics and Greenhouse Management | 4 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24062 |
Dobson Campus Online Course |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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09/02/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 18 of 24 |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24062 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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24163 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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09/02/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Tu |
1:00 PM – 4:10 PM |
Open 11 of 12 |
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 lecture 24062. |
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33057 |
Dobson Campus Land Lab |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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09/03/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
We |
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Open 7 of 12 |
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 lecture 24062. |
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 |
33049 |
Dobson Campus Online Course |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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09/02/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 16 of 24 |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 33049 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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33051 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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09/04/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Th |
1:00 PM – 4:10 PM |
Open 10 of 12 |
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 lecture 33049. |
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33050 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Mo |
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Open 6 of 12 |
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 lecture 33049. |
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