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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
AGE 299. Independent Study Agriculture Science Equine (1-6). Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.
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3.00 Credits
AGS 101. Microcomputers in Agriculture (3). Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, accounting and presentations in the agriculture industry. Two lecture. Three lab.
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3.00 Credits
AGS 102. Agribusiness Management (3). Introduction to the latest functions of agribusiness including history, starting and running a business, small business plans, input and output sectors, daily financial operations, and basic economic principles. Emphasizes principles of agricultural economics, and economic activity and analysis. Three lecture.
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4.00 Credits
AGS 103. Plant Biology (4). An introduction to the growth, development, reproduction, and structure of vascular plants. Fundamental activities of plants including photosynthesis and respiration. Emphasis on agricultural and horticultural crops of Arizona. This course is cross-listed with BIO 103. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency. Three lecture. Three lab.
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3.00 Credits
AGS 105. Soils (3). Comprehensive overview of the types of soils commonly found in North America with special emphasis on Southwestern soils. Course investigates the origin, formation, physical and chemical properties of soils and emphasizes soil testing, fertilization, and modifications to soils commonly found in landscapes, gardens and turf. Three lecture.
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3.00 Credits
AGS 107. Entomology (3). Fundamental approaches in the control of greenhouse pests. Categories of pests, management practices, herbicide use, alternative pest control techniques, safety, and integrated pest management. Three lecture.
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3.00 Credits
AGS 112. Three-Dimensional Computerized Landscape Design (3). Design of landscapes for the home and business using 3-D computer imaging for the beginner or advanced student. Includes principles of design, color, plant materials, hardscape features, and irrigation. Two lecture. Three lab.
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3.00 Credits
AGS 115. Agricultural Mechanics I (3). Develop basic principles and operative skills in electricity, and welding/cutting applications which are part of agricultural mechanics operations in the areas of Agriscience and Technology. Two lecture. Three lab.
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4.00 Credits
AGS 120. Introduction to the Animal Industry (4). Classification of agricultural animals, the reproductive process, behavior, basic genetics, growth and development, basic nutrition, welfare and consumer concerns. Emphasis on beef, sheep, swine, poultry, horses and fish. Alternative animals including rabbits, llamas, ostrich, baitfish, and honeybees. Three lecture. Three lab.
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3.00 Credits
AGS 121. Agricultural Marketing Technology (3). Introduction to marketing in agriculture as well as the concepts of the modern agriculture industry. Includes how to select and develop a marketing plan, the agriculture industry in free enterprise, marketing for profit, motivating consumers and the process of communicating. Three lecture.
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