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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the fundamentals of crop growth and the study of the more important field crops. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of various cultural practices on the plant growth. Crop distribution and breeding will be considered. Cropping systems will be developed and analyzed. Two (2) lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory per week.Prerequisites: BIOL 102.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 102
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course covering the science and husbandry of the equine species. General anatomy, physiologynutrition, genetics, reproduction and behavior will be covered along with basic housing care andmanagement. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the equine industry with special emphasis on basic daily care.Credit, three hours
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3.00 Credits
Ecology, taxonomy, and landscape uses of herbaceous and wood plant materials. Two (2) lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory, and field trips.Credit, three hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of entomology, including taxonomic descriptions of the various orders of insects. The impacts of insects on various crops, livestock, and forest plants will be discussed as well as methods of control currently used in production systems. Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory per week.Credit, three hours.
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3.00 Credits
Equine Management focuses on the management and business practices leading to the profitable equine industry. The course covers risks management and legal issues as related to the equine industry. The course meets three hours per week.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity to pursue independent study and research. May be elected during Junior and Senior years. Prerequisites: Consent of the Instructor. Credit, one to three hours per semester.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth discussion of molecular genetic principles and genomic methods as applied to model and commercially relevant biological organisms. Review of cutting edge technology, literature, and methods applied on a genomic scale; this course will also investigate evolutionary relationships between various organisms and utilization of tools from the genomic era to better elucidate similarities and differences.Credit, three hours.
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3.00 Credits
An evaluation of agricultural production practices to determine the potential for profitable production, maintaining environmental quality, and insuring that food requirements of the population will be met. The biology of food production systems will be explored to determine relationships between inputs, output, and social-environmental impacts. The interface between mechanization, specialized buildings, labor, and biological systems will be evaluated. Three (3) one-hour lectures.Prerequisites: AGRI 206, AGRI 208, AGRI 317.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
AGRI 206 AND AGRI 208 AND AGRI 317
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3.00 Credits
A study of the principle of nutrition, physiology, and reproduction as they relate to the economic production of beef and lamb. Sound management techniques and their integration into a sustainable enterprise will be studied. Breeding and selection as it relates to both registered and commercial herds and flocks will be considered. Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory.Prerequisites: AGRI 206, AGRI 207.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
AGRI 206 AND AGRI 207
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3.00 Credits
The course, through numerous demonstrations, indicates how basic educational principles and techniques may be applied in the teaching of agriculture in the secondary school. The importance of demonstration as a method is given special consideration. Problems of organization, management, and evaluation in department of agriculture in secondary schools are explored.Credit, three hours.
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