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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course covering operations in movement of agricultural commodities from producer to consumer, including essential marketing functions of buying, selling, transporting, storing, financing, standardization, pricing, and risk bearing. A study of institutions, market analysis, price analysis, and futures markets is included.
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3.00 Credits
Food science and technology in relation to world and domestic food supply and demand. Fundamentals of food classification, modern processing, and quality control.
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4.00 Credits
Scientific approach to agronomic crops; their importance, value, use characteristics, classification, distribution, climatic and soil requirements, production, storage, improvement and seed technology. Lab Fee: $20.00
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4.00 Credits
Principal insects and pests of crops and livestock, including life history, methods of attack, damage, and control are studied. Integrated pest management and biological controls are stressed. Collections and mounting of insects are required. Lab Fee: $20.00
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the general field of horticulture. Growth, fruiting habits, and propagation practices are stressed. Study of principles of plant propagation, including vegetables, ornamentals, pecans, and fruits. Methods of starting plants by the use of seeds, cuttings, layers, buds, grafts, and bulbs are used. Hydroponic growing techniques and indoor plant growth are also covered. Lab Fee: $20.00
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4.00 Credits
Basic course of study of the various types, breeds, market classes and grades of livestock. Factors influencing efficiency in feeding, marketing, breeding, care and management are considered. Lab Fee: $20.00
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of internal combustion engines: gasoline, diesel, and liquified petroleum. Maintenance and adjustments of the electrical ignition, fuel, lubricating, and cooling systems of agricultural power machinery. Lab Fee: $20.00
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3.00 Credits
Selection, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools; arc, mig, and oxy-acetylene welding; and construction materials and principles. Lab Fee: $20.00
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3.00 Credits
The field of agricultural economics and its relationship to other sciences. The characteristics of our economic system and basic economic concept. Survey of the farm and ranch and institutional aspects of agricultural finance, governmental policies and programs related to agriculture.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles and concepts in selection and evaluation of beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. The ability to present concise and accurate oral and written reasons for selection, grading, and ranking is stressed. Lab Fee: $20.00
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