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3.00 Credits
(Same as Plant Soil and Agricultural Systems 415) The application in the professional field setting, of principles and philosophies of the education system. Includes application of principles of curricula construction, programming student and community needs. Special approval needed from the department.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as Plant Soil and Agricultural Systems 418) Design of agricultural or educational applications of integrated software. Spreadsheet, database, word processing, graphic and communications software will be applied to the solution of agricultural problems. Individual student projects will be the focus of the applied nature of the class. Prerequisite: AGSY 118. Restricted to junior standing or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to world agriculture, farming systems, world crops, agricultural trade, and food production and processing. Influence of population and climate. Ethical issues surrounding rain forest, global agriculture, finance, world trade, crops and livestock, and the envi-ronment. Appropriate technologies and their social and economic impact on developing countries. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to junior standing or instructor consent.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as PLB 438, PLSS 438, PSAS 438, ZOOL 438) Arabidopsis and Drosophila model organisms, lab-based training in laboratory safety, reagent preparation, phenotype analysis, genetics, DNA and RNA analysis, PCR, cDNA construction, cloning and sequencing of genes. Includes plant and bacterial transformation, and a population level analysis of genetic variation using RAPD markers in grasses and Alu insertion in humans. Two 2-hr labs and one 1-hr lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 305 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Lab fee: $30.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as Plant Soil and Agricultural Systems 461) Computer programming concepts and strategies are applied to agricultural problems and systems. Students will analyze problems, design solutions, develop software and test solutions. Students will be expected to develop software project related to their academic interests. Not for graduate credit. Special approval needed from the department. Laboratory fee: $10.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as Plant Soil and Agricultural Systems 472) A study of the basic principles of the Global Positioning System and how that system, along with currently available and emerging technologies is applied to the intensive management of production agriculture resources. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: AGSY 190. Restricted to junior standing. Lab fee: $5.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as Plant Soil and Agricultural Systems 473) This course introduces students to topics such as power distribution, programmable controllers, sensors and components, ladder control circuits and diagrams, and motor controls. The lab will address automation issues for different industrial processes such as pasteurization. Prerequisite: AGSY 190, 363 or consent of instructor. Lab fee: $20.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as Plant Soil and Agricultural Systems 476) Analysis of safety and health issues important to managers and supervisors in agricultural operations. Topics include agricultural accident data, causes and effects of accidents, hazard identification, strategies for accident pre-vention, response to accidents, and health risks and safeguards. Developments and documentation of accident and illness prevention activities in the workplace. Special approval needed from the department.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as Plant Soil and Agricultural Systems 483) This course provides students with an understanding of the design principles, equipment, procedures and processes utilized in handling, processing and storing agricultural products. Prerequisite: AGSY 190.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as PSAS 495) Applied packaging and food engineering principles used in packaging, storing, preserving, and transporting food and drug products. Topics include packaging functions, graphic design, printing, sterilization, and food safety. Utilization of paper, glass, plastics, laminates, and metals. Applications of machinery and equipment. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: AGSY 190.
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