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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours Introductory course in the application of microcomputers in the agricultural environment. Students will be encouraged to develop a management system in some aspect of the care of horses or other animals associated with the program. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
4 hours A basic study of the classifi cation and distribution of farm crops. Students will be required to evaluate and interpret information as it pertains to the study of the importance of good varieties and good seed, crop improvement, seed bed preparation, soils, soil erosion and conservation techniques, commercial fertilizers, crop rotation, crop tillage, harvesting, meadow and pasture management, pesticides, weeds and grasses, and irrigation systems. Decisionmaking and reasoning skills will be used in the proper application of agronomy principles. (SCANS 6, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(3-3) 4 hours A study of the principal insects and pests of crops and livestock, including life history, methods of attack, damage and control. Students will be required to evaluate and interpret information as it pertains to integrated pest management, and biological controls. Collection and mounting of insects is required. Decision-making and reasoning skills will be used in the proper application of agronomy principles. (SCANS 1, 6, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(3-3) 4 hours This course familiarizes the student with the fields of horticulture and the place of horticulture in American agriculture. Students will be required to evaluate and interpret information as it pertains to the study of the structure, growth and development of horticulture plants. Reasoning skills will be used in decisions concerning control of environment and plant growth with considerations of biological competition and progressive improvement of crops. Principles of propagation, greenhouse production of horticultural crops, pruning, pest control and landscaping are included. (SCANS 6, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(3-3) 4 hours An introduction to the importance of the livestock industry in the United States, with emphasis in the state of Texas. Students will be required to read and comprehend extensive terminology including the study of the types and breeds of livestock and the market classes as well as grades of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and horses. Decisionmaking and reasoning skills will be used in determining principles involving heredity and breeding for improvement, judging, care and management. (SCANS 1, 6, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours A study of the basic concepts and theory of the present economic system through a process of interpretation of written information. Includes an analysis and mathematical calculations of profit margin of farm and ranch enterprises as well as commercial industry, their organization and management, the structure and operation of the marketing system, and political economic setting. Functional and institutional aspects of agricultural finance and state and federal farm programs are covered. (SCANS 1, 3, 6, 7) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours An introduction of the basic factors for selection and evaluation of cattle, sheep and swine with a special emphasis on the breeding and performance of horses. (SCANS 1, 6, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours A continuation of AGRI 2321 with a special emphasis on the performance and management of horses. (SCANS 1, 6, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours This course is a study of the physical characteristics of man. Students will interpret data related to modern man, fossil man, and higher primates. Students organize and process data related to physical characteristics of modern man and analyze principles underlying the relationships between modern man and prehistoric man. (SCANS 6, 9) Prerequisite: GEOL 1403 or consent of the department chair.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours Students will study human culture in the historical perspective. Students also organize and process data related to the development of culture as well as comparing principles and relationships of present cultures. (SCANS 6, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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