Leeward CC Newsletter
Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture
Counselor Corner: A Message from Amy Amper
Priority Application and Payment Deadline for Fall 2015 Graduation is October 16, 2015.
Have you taken the following classes? If so you may meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement or Certificate of Competence for Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture
Certificate of Achievement
34–37 Credits
Updated for 2014-2015
Requirements
HIST 151, World History I or other FG courses (3 credits)
SOC 151Introduction to the Sociology of Food (suggested) or other DS courses (3 credits)
HWST 107 Hawai‘i: Center of the Pacific (DH) (suggested) and/or other DA/DH/DL courses
(3 credits)
MGT 135 Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Hawai‘i or (3 credits) Starting a New Business (3 credits) or MGT 125 or BUSN 164 Career Success (3 credits)
BOT 130 Plants in Hawaiian Environment (4 credits) or HORT 110 Hawai‘i Horticulture & Nutrition (4 credits)
AG 112 Introduction to Organic Agriculture (4 credits) or PBT 200+200L Introduction to Plant Science + Lab (4 credits)
PBT 100 Orientation to Hawai‘i's Agriculture Industry (1 credit)
PBT 122 Soil Technology (3 credits)
PBT 141 Integrated Pest Management (3 credits)
PBT 264 Introduction to Horticulture and Plant Propagation (3 credits)
PBT 290V PBT Internship (1-3 credits)
PBT Electives (select from the following list) (3-4 credits)
PBT 250 Tropical Landscaping (3)
PBT 269 Ornamental Plant Materials (3)
PBT 275 Introduction to Crop Improvement (4)
Certificate of Competence
14 Credits
Updated for 2014-2015
Requirements
BOT 130 Plants in Hawaiian Environment (4 credits) or HORT 110 Hawai‘i Horticulture & Nutrition (4 credits) or AG 112 Intro. to Organic Agriculture (4 credits) or PBT 200+200L Intro. to Plant Science + Lab (4 credits)
PBT 100 Orientation to Hawai‘i's Agriculture Industry (1 credit)
PBT 122 Soil Technology (3 credits)
PBT 141Integrated Pest Management (3 credits)
SOC 151Intro to Sociology of Food, or other DS course (3 credits)
SMART goals
Goals
One of the key skills in achieving success in college and beyond is learning how to set goals. Studies have shown that students who have set educational and career goals for themselves are more likely to complete their college education. When you set a goal you set your mind in motion to find ways to make your goal a reality.
You Can Make it One Step at a Time!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=8cCiqbSJ9fg
Get S.M.A.R.T.
If you know what you are aiming at, you can focus on hitting the target. Setting a goal works
the same way. The most helpful goals are SMART (Specific, Measureable, Action-Packed, Realistic & Time-Bound). This goal-setting tool will help you focus on a goal and help you reach it. Take one of your education or career goals and make it a SMART goal:
Specific
What do you want to do?
Not Specific: I want to get an education.
Specific: I want to earn an Associate Degree in Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture
Measurable
How will you measure your goal progress?
Not Measurable: I will take some classes.
Measureable: I will enroll and complete 12 credits each semester.
Action-packed
How will you make this happen?
Not Action-packed: I will attend class.
Action-Packed: I will schedule my time so I can attend 12 hours of class each week and allow myself at least 24 more hours to study (for every 1 credit hour, approximately 2-3 hours outside of class studying).
Realistic
Is your goal doable?
Unrealistic: I will reach this goal in a year or so.
Realistic: I will complete 24 credits each school year.
Time-bound
Can you set a time frame?
No time: I will earn an Associate Degree
Time: I will earn an Associate Degree in Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture in ____ semesters
What is YOUR SMART Goal?
My Goal
Specific:__________________________________________
Measureable: _____________________________________
Action-Packed:_____________________________________
Realistic:__________________________________________
Time-Bound:_______________________________________
Source: CaliforniaCareerCafe
Student Success Support Team
Amy Amper
Program Counselor
Academic Counseling, Class Registration
Email: amyamper@hawaii.edu
Location: GT 113
Phone: (808) 455-0221
Melodee Himuro
Academic Specialist
Campus Resources, Academic Skills
Email: mhimuro@hawaii.edu
Location: GT 114
Phone: (808) 455-0393