| AGBUS 100 Freshman Agricultural Orientation |
(0.5:1:0)
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| Fee: $25.00 |
| Provides an orientation in making decisions concerning careers in the broad field of Agri-business. This career search will involve a self-assessment of talents, interests, abilities, needs and resources in order to better identify possible career alternatives. |
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| AGBUS 102L Agricultural Accounting Lab |
(0:0:2)
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| AGBUS 180 Agricultural Accounting |
(3:3:1)
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| Introductory course in accounting with an Agribusiness perspective, using double entry concept. Composition of balance sheets, income statements, journals and payroll; Computer accounting applications. |
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| AGBUS 200 Agricultural Spanish |
(3:3:0)
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| This course has been designed to provide students with the ability to communicate with Spanish speakers on a basic level,with emphasis on farm and ag-related issues. No previous Spanish experience is required. |
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| AGBUS 210 Agricultural Economics |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and math background. |
| A systematic introduction to basic economic concepts and issues as they relate to the agribusiness sector in the U. S. economy. |
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| AGBUS 232 Agricultural Sales and Merchandising |
(3:2:2)
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| The retail sales and merchandising of agricultural products. (Fills human relations requirement for Landscape Horticulture Management and Floral Design Majors.) |
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| AGBUS 238 Agribusiness Leadership |
(3:3:0)
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| Fee: $25.00 |
| Provides opportunities to develop leadership and increase occupational competency. |
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| AGBUS 280 Sophomore Agricultural Orientation |
(0.5:1:0)
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| Fee: $25.00 |
| A study of successful business and living practices. The study of occupational opportunities and the process of becoming involved within those occupations. Preparation for internships. |
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| AGBUS 347 Agricultural Marketing |
(3:3:1)
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| Fee: $10.00 |
| Fundamental marketing principles applied to agricultural marketing. |
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| AGBUS 398 Occupational Internship |
(1:0:0)
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| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. |
| The internship is a four to twelve week occupational experience in the agricultural industry after the Freshman year or Sophomore year. |
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| AGBUS 410 Agricultural Policy and Trade |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. |
| An advanced course in the study of policy formulation, government actions, societal and environmental issues, and programs that influence the agricultural sectors of production, marketing, and finances. |
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| AGBUS 420 Agribusiness Operations Analysis |
(3:3:2)
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| Fee: $20.00 |
| Prerequisite: Senior standing, a statistics course, or consent of instructor. |
| Principles and procedures in the analysis and research of agricultural business operations. |
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| AGBUS 430 Agricultural Price Analysis |
(3:3:2)
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| Prerequisite: Senior standing, a statistics course, or consent of instructor. |
| Application of statistical tools for price analysis. Emphasis on price making process for specific agricultural commodities |
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| AGBUS 450 Agricultural Business Management |
(3:3:0)
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| Application of approved practices, concepts, principles and tools of management in an agricultural business. |
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| AGBUS 498R Occupational Internship |
(2:0:0)
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| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. |
| Four to twelve week occupational experience in an agricultural related industry. The internship is structured and supervised to insure a variety of experiences pertaining to the agricultural industry. |
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| AGRON 115 Feeding the World |
(3:3:0)
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| Insight into world populations, world food production, and an understanding of the need to educate those throughout the world, so that they might have the opportunity to become self-sufficient. |
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| AGRON 122 Introduction to Plant Science |
(4:3:1)
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| Fullfills GE Biological Science requirement. |
| This course covers the basic principles of structure, form and function of plants in both the higher and lower plant kingdoms. |
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| AGRON 220 Introduction to Soils |
(3:3:0)
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| A basic course dealing with the formation of soils as well as the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils. |
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| AGRON 220L Introduction to Soils Lab |
(1:0:2)
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| Hands on experience determining soil texture, structure, color, measuring soil pH, nitrates, and fertilizers. |
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| AGRON 260 Commercial Pesticide Application |
(1:2:0)
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| Preparation to obtain a commercial applicator's license for a wide variety of herbicide, insecticide and fungicide and industry applications. |
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| AGRON 270 Agro-Ecology |
(4:3:2)
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| Fullfills GE Biological Science requirement. |
| Impact of humans on natural ecosystems, as well as the shift from primitive agriculture to modern technological sustainable agriculture and the effects of this change on human social and economic activites. |
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| AGRON 286 Introduction to Precision Agriculture |
(2:2:2)
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| A fundamental field class in precision agriculture, using global satellite positioning, satellite GPS, and GIS mapping, along with agronomic technologies to quantify limiting factors to crop yields |
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| AGRON 297 Agricultural Practicum |
(2:0:0)
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| Development and improvement of selected occupational competencies. |
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| AGRON 300 Junior Agricultural Seminar |
(0.5:1:0)
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| Fee: $25.00 |
| This class will help ensure students they are on track for graduation with a review of student grad reports and internship experiences. |
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| AGRON 310 Tree Fruit and Vegetable Management |
(3:3:2)
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| Shows the importance of fruit and vegetable crops in U.S. agriculture, and their contribution to the national economy and the human diet. |
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| AGRON 321 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition |
(3:2:2)
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| Field identification and measurement of plant nutrient deficiencies, petiole analysis and crop fertilization methods. |
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| AGRON 325 Irrigation and Drainage |
(3:3:2)
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| Principles and application of soil, water and plant relations, agricultural meteorology, and irrigation. |
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| AGRON 330 Grains and Forage Crops |
(4:5:1)
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| A composite study of an important field of agronomy, forage and cereal crops used in the livestock industry. Applied production principles and management requirements will be emphasized for each crop. History and biology of major crops. Introduction of principles involved in cereal chemistry, development and processing. |
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| AGRON 420 Crop Protection |
(4:3:2)
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| Identification; cultural, chemical, and/or biological control; pesticide safety, legal implications and herbicide selectivity for the major weeds, insects and diseases. |
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| AGRON 435 Potato Science |
(3:3:2)
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| Basic understanding and practical application of potato production. Become more knowledgeable of potato management. |
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| AGRON 480 Senior Agricultural Seminar |
(0.5:1:0)
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| Fee: $25.00 |
| This class will help student search for employment or apply for Grad School depending on current needs. |
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| AGRON 486 Precision Agriculture |
(3:3:2)
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| AGSYS 122 Small Engines |
(2:2:2)
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| Fee: $10.00 |
| Selection, adjustment, and care of small engines. Small engine theory and procedures for complete small engine overhaul. |
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| AGSYS 124 Compact Equipment |
(2:1:5)
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| Test and repair procedures for engines, electrical, power trains and hydraulics found on compact equipment. |
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| AGSYS 125 Agicultural Maintenance Welding |
(3:2:2)
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| Fee: $20.00 |
| An overview in the use of electric arc and oxy acetylene welding equipment with an emphasis upon maintenance welding as it pertains to farm and ranch applications. |
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| AGSYS 132 Climate Control |
(2:2:2)
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| Climate control system theory, diagnosis, and repair of agricultural systems. |
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| AGSYS 201 Major Engine Overhaul |
(4:3:6)
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| Fee: $10.00 |
| Engine theory and procedures of complete engine overhaul and rebuilding. Major problem diagnosis and testing. |
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| AGSYS 210 Power Trains |
(4:3:6)
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| Power trains problem diagnosis and repair. |
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| AGSYS 220 Equipment Operations and Maintenance |
(3:3:3)
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| Fee: $10.00 |
| Operation, selection, adjustment and care of tractors, backhoes, swather, combines and other equipment used in agriculture production, and small construction. An overview of preventive maintenance and care of equipment, intake and exhaust systems, fuel systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems, electrical maintenance, tune up,storage, and trouble shooting. |
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| AGSYS 230 Agriculture Electrification-AC |
(2:1:3)
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| Principles, systems and applications of electrical energy in agriculture. |
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| AGSYS 240 Agricultural Structures |
(3:3:3)
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| Principles and methods of planning and constructing structures for housing, service, or storage. |
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| AGSYS 290 Individual Study |
(2:0:0)
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| Independent study, special assignment and/or advanced inquiry in an area of special interest, approved after consultation with instructor in charge. |
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| AGSYS 294 Agricultural Fabrication |
(2:1:3)
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| Fee: $10.00 |
| Creative practical experience in developing, planning and building projects used on farm or ranch enterprises. |
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| AGSYS 299 |
(1:0:0)
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| AGSYS 320 Agricultural Machinery |
(3:2:4)
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| Fee: $10.00 |
| Selection, servicing, maintenance, operation, testing, repair, use and general management of agricultural equipment. |
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| AGSYS 335 Electronic Systems Diagnostic and Repair |
(4:4:2)
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| Basic electricity in farm power electrical circuits, with emphasis in starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems and accessory systems. Advanced electronics used in farm power: fuel injection systems, monitors and controllers. |
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| AGSYS 360 Agricultural Hydraulics |
(4:4:2)
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| A study of the fundamental and advanced principles governing and regulating the transmission and control of fluid power hydraulics. Trouble shooting and system repairs. |
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| AGSYS 465 Machinery Management |
(3:3:1)
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| A study of machinery efficiency, matching machines, and horsepower. Analyzing and estimating costs associated with keeping machines running. |
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| AGSYS 474 Agricultural Machinery Systems Analysis |
(3:3:2)
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| Testing and diagnosis for various pieces of equipment related to agriculture systems pertaining to the production of food. |
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