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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3-0) Sp Prerequisites: ECON 2106, ECON 3103, ECON 3113 Students are introduced to the theory of production; efficiency in the use of resources, uncertainty in the farm business; evaluation of investment alternatives, location of agricultural production.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3-0) Sp Prerequisites: AGEC 1801, ECON 2105, ECON 2106 Students learn the fundamentals of economics and applications related to natural resources and comparable problems. Students identify and discuss the formulation of basic theoretical concepts in natural resources with emphasis on case studies applicable to land, water, air, fisheries and wildlife, minerals and recreation resources and the role of natural resources in the economic growth of the farm sector.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3-0) TBS Prerequisites: AGEC 1801 or PSCI 1804; ECON 2106 Students are introduced to timber products economics, timber production economics, and products economics as these concepts relate to general forestry principles and the economy. Students understand the importance of timber to Georgia and the U. S. economies. Emphasis on lumber, plywood, and other wood product industries will also be stressed, especially on factors that influence timber production and taxes on timber, lumber, plywood and other wood products. Additionally, timber demand, supply, price, policy and multiple use of timber as they relate to recreation, wildlife, water and watershed management and other uses such as Naval stores will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3-0) Sp Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor Students are introduced to agricultural economic research methods through the assignment of special research problems related to agricultural credit and finance; agricultural marketing and resource valuation; statistical analysis. Students are supervised on an individual basis by an appropriate faculty member. Students complete an original research manuscript for presentation and discussion.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits (2-0) TBS Prerequisites: AGEC 1801 or AGEC 3803, ECON 2106 Students study the organization, financing and management of various types of cooperatives and purchasing associations. Special emphasis is given to the analysis of principles, practices and problems unique to cooperatives, their structure and performances.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit (1-0) F Prerequisites: Junior Standing and/or Permission of Instructor Periodic discussions of papers presented by senior agricultural economics majors related to current issues affecting agriculture. Individuals well-known for some specific aspect of agriculture economics and/or persons from local, state and federal agencies dealing with agriculture will be invited to speak on a periodic basis.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3-0) TBS Prerequisites: AGEC 1801, ECON 2106 or Permission of Instructor Students are introduced to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and their relationships with the general marketing system. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the market structure and how it operates and the nature of newsprint quotes and real-time interactive price quotes on selected commodities. Additionally, students are introduced to futures and options contracts and contract specifications, and the role of the Futures' Market to include: (1) a price discovery mechanism, (2) a management facilitation mechanism (3) tools to secure operating and/or equity capital, and (4) as a resource for decision making serve farmers and agribusiness firms.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit (1-0) F, Sp Students develop motor skills and learn fundamental techniques required for successful participation in horsemanship events. Completion of this course fulfills one hour of required physical education activity.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit (1-0) F, Sp Students develop motor skills and learn advanced techniques required for successful participation in horsemanship events. Completion of this course fulfills one hour of required physical education activity.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit (1-0) F Students are introduced to laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing the welfare of animals in agricultural research, teaching, and testing. Students are exposed to the importance of understanding animal behavior science (ethology) so that they are able to appreciate fully the symbiotic relationship between animals and humans.
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