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3.00 Credits
Cutting edge applications and integration of electronic and hydraulic principles and applications in agricultural and industrial processes and distribution systems. Topics include Ohm’s Law, Pascal’s Law, and principles and theory of fluid dynamics. Prerequisite: AGR 162 or IT 139 . Credit 3.
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This course examines and analyzes the effects of government participation on farmers, ranchers, agribusiness firms and consumers. Topics include the policy making process and the analysis of commodities, conservation, food safety, international trade, rural development programs, and the interrelationship of agriculture and agribusiness. Writing enhanced. Prerequisite: AGR 164 . Credit 3.
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Principles of the internal combustion engine, fuel injection, carburetion, and computerized engine monitoring equipment. Selection, valuation, wear analysis, and maintenance of power units for agricultural and industrial applications including those powered by alternative fuels will be covered. Prerequisite: AGR 162 or IT 139 . Credit 3.
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Involves the study of the characteristics of agricultural leaders, leadership theory, parliamentary procedure, personal development, organizational structure, and entrepreneurship in agriculture. Writing enhanced. Credit 3.
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Physiology of the male and female reproductive tract; hormones governing reproduction; the estrous cycle; mating; gestation; parturition; lactation; artificial insemination; embryo transfer technology; and factors affecting reproductive efficiency of common animal species used for agricultural purposes. Writing enhanced. Prerequisite: AGR 169 and AGR 119 . Credit 3.
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Design and selection of surface or sub-surface irrigation and drainage systems for golf courses, greenhouses, sports fields, crops, landscape applications, and construction sites. Principles of pressurized irrigation systems including crop water requirements, soil moisture, irrigation scheduling, sprinkler irrigation, trickle irrigation, pumps, pipelines, and irrigation wells will be covered. Prerequisite: AGR 162 or IT 139 . Credit 3.
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A study of equine behavior, safety, and training techniques. Laboratory work involves planning record keeping systems, feeding and breeding schedules, tack and equipment, training young stock for work and pleasure, and specialized management practices. Prerequisites: AGR 334 . Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
Global positioning and geographic information system software and equipment will be applied in settings involving precision farming and construction. Prerequisite: AGR 162 or IT 139 . Credit 3.
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This course will familiarize students will existing and potential alternative energy sources and production capacities including wind, solar, bio-mass conversion, hydrogen, ethanol, vegetable oil, and bio-diesel. Impacts on the environment, ecological systems, world food supply, and economy will be studied. Prerequisite: AGR 162 or IT 139 . Credit 3.
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A study of the characteristics of feedstuffs, a review of the essential nutrients and digestion, ration and mixture formulation, feeding methods, and nutritional management of beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and horses. Exercises will consist of practical applications in formulating rations for livestock using conventional techniques and computers. Writing enhanced. Prerequisites: AGR 373 . Credit 3.
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