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Course Criteria
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28.00 Credits
Practical experience in a selected agricultural enterprise, under the direct supervision of owner, manager, or supervisor. Internship will be evaluated by faculty member. Written reports of work experience activities are required. Completion of at least 28 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00 required. Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
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3.00 Credits
Agri-business principles and practices in the production and management of beef, and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. Practical emphasis on opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce the production costs through selection, reproduction, nutrition, and farm management. Must be second year student in Agricultural Technology. (5H,10L,3 Credits).
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2.00 Credits
Principles and practices in the recruitment, selection, and compensation of employees. Emphasis on employer/employee relationships, including incentive programs. Impacts of safety and environmental concerns on the health and well-being of agricultural employees. Must be second year student in Agricultural Technology. Pre: 0134. (1H,2L,2 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
Functions of agribusiness enterprises within the U.S. economic framework. Economic systems, cooperatives, essential elements of business organization, management tools for decision-making, creating financial statements, business planning, development and analysis of budgets, investing in a business, and time value of money. Pre: 0134. (2H,3L,3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
Principles of law involved in the operation of farm and agribusinesses, emphasizing contracts, land ownership problems, legal liability, leases, tax and inheritance laws. Special topics in areas of land ownership, estates, depreciation and gift taxes of primary importance to the farm and agribusiness firm. Even years. II. Pre: 0134. (2H,2L,3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the agricultural marketing system with emphasis on factors determining farm level prices. Basic supply and demand concepts including the impact of international trade and public policy. Management of market risk through the use of futures markets and vertical coordination. Even years. (2H,2L,3 Credits). I.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of marketing through the agribusiness industry including the strategic management of products, distribution, promotion, and pricing to improve business performance. Entrepreneurship is explored as a career alternative including methods for acquiring necessary start-up capital. Solving business problems utilizing finance and marketing tools. Pre: 0424. (2H,2L,3 Credits).
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2.00 Credits
Fundamentals of professional selling in the agricultural environment. Preparing and making sales presentations for an agricultural product. Safety and environmental concerns associated with the purchase and/or use of an agricultural product or service. Must be second year student in Agricultural Technology. Pre: 0234, 0274. (1H,2L,2 Credits).
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2.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of the principles and activities involved in successfully promoting and merchandising livestock. A livestock auction will be held at the conclusion of the course to provide experiences in advertising, salesmanship, facility development, sale management, and budgeting. Pre: Second year student. I. (2H,2 Credits). 0304: MEATS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS EVALUATION AND PROCESSING Principles and applications of the evaluation and utilization of animal products of beef, pork, lamb, poultry and dairy origin with emphasis on the conversion of live animals to retail cuts and processed meats and milk into dairy products. II. (6L,2 Credits).
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2.00 Credits
Fundamental principles of animal genetics applied to the genetic improvement of meat animals, dairy cattle, and horses. Emphasis on trait inheritance, performance testing, selection of replacements, and breeding systems. Must be second year student in Agricultural Technology. Pre: 0114. (2H,2 Credits). I.
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