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3.00 Credits
Scope, importance, and relationship of agribusiness to the general economics as well as practical applications of agribusiness, and an introduction to the theories of agricultural economics. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab.
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3.00 Credits
A basic study of the anatomy and physiology of farm animals. The fundamentals of feeding, genetics, marketing, animal health, and meat production will be discussed, as well as the scope of the animal industry in today's society. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the anatomy and physiology of cultivated plants used in agriculture. The factors affecting plant growth such as insects, weeds, diseases, and fertility will also be included. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab.
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3.00 Credits
A general study of the field of agricultural engineering. Areas of study include farm buildings and related structures, fundamentals of electricity, farm power and machinery, and the principles of soil and water conservation. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab.
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4.00 Credits
Students will work at a business concerned with horticulture for the semester and will be expected to perform the duties involved with the day to day activities of that business. Students will complete a minimum of 240 hours at their assigned location. (Prerequisite: permission of the instructor required.)
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2.00 Credits
Students will work at a business concerned with horticulture for the semester and will be expected to perform the duties involved with the day to day activities of that business. Students will complete a minimum of 120 hours at their assigned location. (Prerequisite: permission of the instructor required.)
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3.00 Credits
The management practices involved in the production of swine, beef cattle, and sheep. Topics include crossbreeding, breeding, feeding, dehorning, castration, vaccinating, diseases, internal and external parasite control, marketing and the facilities needed. Students are assigned animals to care for and manage throughout the semester. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to landform, landscape materials, ornamental plants, turfgrass, and planting design. Awareness and sensitivity to the landscape; basic graphic skills and design theory with an emphasis on residential landscape planning and implementation. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab.
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3.00 Credits
Identification of horticultural pests as well as an introduction to pesticides, manufacture regulations, marketing and use of pesticides, structure, mode of action, toxicity, degradation, safety, and environmental impact of commonly used pesticides. Biological, chemical and non-chemical approaches and their effectiveness in controlling pests. (This course is not designed for transfer.) 3 hrs. lecture/lab.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the types and functions of various equipment used in commercial and residential grounds maintenance. Management practices including maintenance and proper usage. (This course is not designed for transfer.) 3 hrs. lecture/lab.
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