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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to present the basic principles and concepts in selection and evaluation of beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. The ability to present accurate and concise oral reasons for selecting and placing livestock is reviewed. Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course will acquaint the student with the broad role of animals in society from national, global and historic perspectives. The impact of animals and domestic livestock on economic, social and political policy will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on agricultural and non-agricultural uses, societal and cultural perspectives, consumer influences, animal ethics, animal research, appropriate animal care, livestock quality assurance programs, animal welfare, animal rights and the animal-human bond. Writing enhanced. Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with software applications useful to agriculture and how various technological advances are applied in modern agricultural enterprises. Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course will allow the student to become familiar with the basic concepts necessary to select and evaluate horses from a judge's perspective. Evaluation of conformation, balance, symmetry, cadence, suppleness, and impulsion will be used to understand these concepts. The ability to prepare and present oral reasons to support critical thinking and decision making skills will be reviewed. Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to study the principles of confinement animal production. Significant components of the livestock industry have evolved from traditional production systems to full confinement livestock production. The principles of confinement livestock management will be considered including intensive herd management, precise production schedules, herd health, ventilation systems, biosecurity, waste management and building design. Writing enhanced. Prerequisite: AGR 169 and AGR 119 . Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to cover the principles and techniques involved in the production and management of nursery and greenhouse crops including ornamental trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials. Writing enhanced. Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the major turfgrass species grown in the U.S. and throughout much of the world. Explores differences in management, culture, and varietal selection for athletic, ornamental, and utility turfs. Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
Selection, maintenance and service of agricultural power units including small engines overhaul and preventive maintenance on agricultural tractors. Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the various sectors and institutions servicing agriculture. Focus is on the marketing efforts and added value that each sector provides to farm products. The course emphasizes the structure of each area, and the trends that shape their activities. An introduction to marketing activities with emphasis on agricultural commodities is also provided. Credit 3.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to financial management for agricultural enterprises. Topics include: depreciation, balance sheet, income and expense, production records, income tax principles, enterprise budgeting, partial budgeting, cash flow budgeting, and analysis and interpretation of farm records. Credit 3.
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