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ACCT 201 - Accounting Information for Decision Making I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to decisions of investors, creditors, government regulators, management and others and understand how that information can be used. Emphasis is on comprehending the meaning and value of the balance sheet, income statement.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and grade of C or better in MATH 110 or MATH 130 or MATH 140 or MATH 160 or MATH 185 or MATH 210 or MATH 251 .
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ACCT 202 - Accounting Information for Decision Making II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to investors, creditors, and management in understanding the balance sheet, and income statement and statement of cash flows. In addition, uses of accounting information for managerial decision making includes planning and control activities of managers in business enterprises. Topics include methods for determining the costs of products and services, for assessing product and project profitability and for budgeting and monitoring of costs and profits.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACCT 201 or ACCT 300.
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ACCT 300 - Accounting for Non-Business Students
Survey course in financial and managerial accounting with heavy emphasis on managerial use of accounting information. As Needed May not be taken for credit by business students. Credit may not be counted both for ACCT-201-202 and ACCT 300.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Junior standing.
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ACCT 301 - Intermediate Accounting I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A professional level study of financial accounting theory and practice, designed to prepare students for careers in all areas of accounting. Beginning with a review of the conceptual framework and the accounting cycle, the course provides a detailed examination of the recording and reporting issues encountered by financial accounting professionals.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACCT 202 .
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ACCT 302 - Intermediate Accounting II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Continuation of ACCT 301 .
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in ACCT 301 .
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ACCT 305 - Accounting Computer Applications
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is a study of applications used to support communication, decision-making, and problem-solving in accounting. Emphasis is on word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications used in accounting-focused business problems.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ACCT 301 .
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ACCT 313 - Analysis of Financial Statements
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An in-depth study of current financial reporting practices; analysis and interpretation of corporate financial statements. The course includes an extensive review of financial accounting concepts. Credit may not be granted for both Accounting 313 and Finance 313 .
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACCT 301 or concurrent enrollment in ACCT 301 .
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ACCT 321 - Cost/Management Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Cost management emphasizing contemporary topics through an understanding of the underlying concepts and fundamental techniques involved in cost accounting for manufacturing and service enterprises. Job-order, process cost volume profit analysis, product pricing, budgeting, activity based costing and standard costing are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACCT 202 .
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ACCT 331 - Individual Taxation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introductory course in taxation with emphasis on individuals, including the study of gross income, exclusions, business and non-business deductions, credits, property transactions, accounting periods and methods and deferred compensation.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACCT 202 .
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ACCT 401 - Auditing and Assurance Services
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Introduction to auditing and assurance services. Course covers the auditing environment, the auditing process and the application of auditing concepts to various types of audits, including financial, operational and compliance.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MATH 210 , grade of B or better in ACCT 301 , and grade of C or better in ACCT 302
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ACCT 402 - Financial Statement Auditing
Application of the auditing process to the auditing of financial statements. As Needed
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACCT 401 .
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ACCT 421 - Advanced Cost/Management Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A continuation of ACCT 321 with an emphasis on inventory management, just in time costing, support-service costs, long-term capital investment decisions, performance analysis, pricing and incentive systems and performance measurement.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACCT 321 .
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ACCT 432 - Advanced Topics and Research in Tax
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Advanced course in taxation with coverage of corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, gifts and developing research skills.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACCT 331 .
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ACCT 441 - Advanced Financial Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
Accounting practices and theories for business combinations and partnerships.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in ACCT 301 and grade of C or better in ACCT 302 .
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ACCT 451 - Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
An introduction to accounting and financial reporting of state and local governments and nongovernmental nonprofit organizations. Account structure and accounting for various fund types in governmental entities and restricted and unrestricted funds in nongovernmental nonprofit entities are emphasized in the course.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in ACCT 301 .
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ACCT 461 - Accounting Information Systems
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to information systems with emphasis on concepts of analysis, design and implementation of accounting systems with attention to internal control and the audit trail. Students will be working with a computerized accounting software package.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in ACCT 301 and grade of C or better in ACCT 305 .
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ACCT 471 - Research in International Accounting Theory
An examination of international accounting concepts, standards, conventions, principles and practices with primary emphasis on the study of authoritative pronouncements comprising International Accounting Standards as established by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). As Needed
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in ACCT 301 .
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ACCT 480 - Internship in Accounting
Credit(s): 1-9
Lecture Hours: 1-9
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised accounting work experience in business establishments, institutions, or other organizations matched to the student’s curriculum. (May not be used to meet upper-division accounting elective requirements.) May be repeated for up to a total of 9 hours internship credit. A maximum of 6 hours may be used to fulfill degree requirements. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required; at least junior standing.
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ACCT 490 - Independent Study in Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the accounting faculty. Students are required to write research reports and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of department chairperson and accounting faculty.
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ACCT 491 - Research in Accounting Theory
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of accounting concepts, standards, conventions, principles and practices with primary emphasis on the study of authoritative pronouncements comprising generally accepted accounting principles.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in ACCT 301 .
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AAST 101 - The African American Experience
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A thematic introduction to African American Studies and the African American Studies minor, the course will address aspects of African American history, culture, and thought, with special emphasis on civil rights and social justice movements.
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AAST 301 - African American Leadership
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An in-depth study of significant African American leaders- -men and women–in a wide range of fields. It focuses on leadership in the civil rights and political arenas as well as pressure groups, protest movements, and African American nationalist organizations.
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AGEC 110 - Introduction to Agricultural Business
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An introduction to the field of agricultural business and some of the basic tools and concepts of decision-making. Concepts are illustrated in terms of selected current social and economic issues in the industry of production agriculture, agricultural business and the computer application of those concepts.
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AGEC 119 - Introduction to Agricultural Business Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Provides a laboratory experience for training students in the basic concepts of agribusiness and agricultural economics. Introduction and application of mathematical applications of economics toward basic agribusiness problems. Students will also be exposed to Microsoft Excel. May include field trips to agribusinesses. One two-hour lab.
Corequisite(s): AGEC 110
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AGEC 120 - Agriculture and Climate Change
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
An introductory course on the impacts of climate change on agriculture, food security, and food systems. Topics include basic understanding of the science of climate and climate change, evaluating and measuring economic impacts of climate change on agriculture, policy issues in climate change and agriculture, and climate-smart agriculture.
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AGEC 250 - Introduction to Agricultural Sales
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Principles of selling food, agricultural, and other industrial/institutional products in wholesale and retail outlets. Topics include developing business-to-business selling techniques, farmers market, technical product distribution, wholesale and retail financing. Cooperative advertising, group selling, specification selling, personal selling and technical business plans.
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AGEC 271 - Farm Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Principles and procedures of farm management. Farm records, accounts, budgets and their uses. Farm tax law. Financing farm acquisition and expansion.
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AGEC 301 - Special Problems [topic title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Independent study projects for students exhibiting special interest in applied areas of agricultural economics. Topics may be chosen from, but are not restricted to, production, marketing, management, policy, finance and resource economics. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
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AGEC 302 - Special Problems [topic title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
Independent study projects for students exhibiting special interest in applied areas of agricultural economics. Topics may be chosen from, but are not restricted to, production, marketing, management, policy, finance and resource economics. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
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AGEC 311 - Spreadsheet Analysis in Agribusiness
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Use of computer spreadsheets to analyze complex and unique problems facing the agricultural firm. Specific emphasis on financial, statistical, and logical spreadsheet functions will be addressed. Topics include linear programming, optimization techniques, risk analysis, simulation, and data organization and communication.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 or AGET 110 .
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AGEC 312 - Value Chain Management in Food and Agribusiness
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Strategic links in agriculture value chains to enhance competitiveness and efficiency within the marketplace. Logistics and supply chain management as key components in agri-food value chains. Best practices in value chain management to support innovation in products and services. Understanding global issues and current trends in agricultural value chain managements.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 and Junior standing.
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AGEC 313 - Special Topics in Agribusiness [Topic title]
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Classes in one or more of the following areas: (a) interdisciplinary approaches to agribusiness issues and (b) specialized topics suitable for in-depth study. May be repeated for credit (with different topic). This course may be taught in conjunction with a travel study. Not regularly offered.
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AGEC 315 - Scientific Writing and Communication for Agricultural Business
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Introduction to scientific writing, research methods and practices, and presentations to diverse audiences in various environments within the context of agricultural business. Reading reports and analyzing presentation materials for style, content, and organization. Graphical arrangement of data and results, structural development of reports and analyses, and integration of analyses into multiple formats to meet broader project goals.
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AGEC 325 - Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Participants, issues and the policy process. Historical development and current characteristics of commodity, credit, food, trade, environmental and natural resource policy. Relationship between domestic and international agricultural and environmental policy.
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AGEC 335 - International Agricultural Trade
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring-odd, Summer
Theory and practice in international trade in agricultural and food products. Trade policy, trade agreements, trade law, tariffs, customs practices, exchange rates and their impact on trade in U.S. and world agriculture.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 or ECON 202
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AGEC 350 - International Agricultural Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Theory and practice of marketing agricultural commodities for international markets. Specific emphasis will be placed on the domestic and trade policies of the major agriculture producing countries, as well as the economic impact of preferential trade partnerships on the agricultural and general economy. Factors impacting the mobility of agricultural products, labor, and inputs will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 .
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AGEC 364 - Agricultural Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The American marketing system. Alternative market function of the marketing system. Commodity futures problems. Current marketing problems and possibilities for improvement.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 or ECON 202 .
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AGEC 370 - Agricultural Price Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall-even, Spring, Summer
Factors influencing the level of food and agricultural prices, including trends and seasonal variation. Supply, demand and price determination within various institutional environments of agricultural commodity markets. The roles provided by government intervention, marketing agreements, and cooperatives in agricultural markets. Ability to interpret graphical and statistical analysis of commodity market data.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202
Corequisite(s): AGEC 311
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AGEC 371 - Advanced Farm and Ranch Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development of problem solving and risk management skills needed on the modern farm or ranch operation. Use of spreadsheets to perform production planning and analysis of farm and ranch problems with linear programming, simulations, and other tools. Analysis of the acquisition of resources and the use of information systems in managing the individual farm or ranch business. A complete farm plan will be developed and presented by class participants.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 271 .
Corequisite(s): AGEC 372 .
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AGEC 372 - Advanced Farm and Ranch Management Lab
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Application of principles learned in Advanced Farm and Ranch Management (AGEC 371 ). This lab is designed to give students practical experience in developing simulation and linear program optimal solutions for farm management decision analysis.
Corequisite(s): AGEC 371 .
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AGEC 375 - Environmental and Agricultural Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Survey of law and its application to agricultural and natural resource management. Property, contracts, torts, drainage and water rights. Environmental law, land tenure, employment, forms of business organization, estate planning, regulatory law and other selected topics.
Crosslisted With: NRM 375
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AGEC 380 - Livestock Economics
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Resource allocation, enterprise analysis, and business management of livestock production. Applying production economic theory to managerial and marketing problems. Analyze the financial feasibility of various livestock enterprises. Explore risk mitigation tools such as futures, options, and insurance products. Explore the profitability of livestock enterprises based on production performance.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110
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AGEC 385 - Agribusiness Market Planning
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, as needed
Preparation of an executive summary and presentation of an agribusiness marketing plan. The product can be used for competition at the local and national levels of the National Agri-Marketing Association. The agribusiness marketing plan involves a rigorous examination of a product, its market, the competition, the plan for market development and a financial analysis of the plan’s profitability. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit.
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AGEC 386 - Advanced Agribusiness Market Planning
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, as needed
Preparation of an agribusiness marketing plan and actual presentation in competition at the local and national levels of the National Agri-Marketing Association. Includes trips to Memphis and the National Convention. The presentation includes many hours of rehearsal and refinement and preparation for answering questions of Judges. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit.
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AGEC 390 - Rural Economic Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
This course examines the use of economic principles and analytical concepts to help understand the theory and process of economic development in rural areas. By integrating historical and current information, the course will explore the driving forces behind public sector and private sector initiatives to induce, manage and forecast rural development. Practical problems such as poverty, population growth, urbanization, education and environmental concerns will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 .
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AGEC 395 - Farm Real Estate Appraisal
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Methods of valuing and appraising farm real estate, farm real property law and gathering appraisal data. Income capitalization, sales comparison or market value, inventory or cost approaches to farm valuation. Valuation of buildings, insurance, tax, farm loan and condemnation appraisals and estate planning.
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AGEC 401 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural economics. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Crosslisted With: AGEC 601
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AGEC 402 - Research Participation
When Offered: Spring, Summer
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural economics. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGEC 602)
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AGEC 405 - Veterinary Small Business Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Emphasis on the management and operation of veterinary businesses in a changing business and regulatory landscape. All aspects of financial, managerial, marketing, and human resource management issues will be explored as they relate to veterinary related businesses and non-profit entities.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 .
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AGEC 415 - Agricultural Futures and Options
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring-odd
Basic elements and principles of agricultural commodity marketing with emphasis on using futures market contracts and options to limit risk exposure to producers and agribusiness firms. Attention is focused on the study of market price determination, forecasting basis, technical analysis and on actual trading of futures and options through market simulation programs.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 and Junior Standing
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AGEC 420 - Current Issues in Agricultural Business
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Examination and discussion of current issues and events related to domestic and international agricultural business. Preparation of graduates to effectively and professionally discuss agribusiness and its strengths and weaknesses.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior AGEC classification or written permission of the instructor.
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AGEC 440 - Econometrics Applications in Agribusiness
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
The study of agribusiness research methodology using econometric tools. Basic econometric analysis, including simple and multiple regression analysis, hypothesis testing, model selection, and data collection techniques as they are applied to solving agribusiness problems. Emphasis on application and interpretation of data for firm level agricultural decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 311 and either MATH 160 or MATH 210 and Junior Standing
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AGEC 444 - Practicum in Agribusiness
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Field research and/or work experience related to the agribusiness industry. Specific topics include agribusiness management, marketing, and financial management. Students are expected to make presentations to faculty, peers, and agribusiness professionals reflective of their research findings or develop a portfolio of experiential activities for presentation. An emphasis on problem solving and effectively communicating solutions to agricultural stakeholders will be practiced.
Prerequisite(s): instructor’s approval.
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AGEC 445 - Natural Resource Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring-even
Economic, social and political factors involved in conservation and utilization of natural resources. Discussion of investment criteria including benefit-cost analysis, multi-objective planning externalities and welfare economics. Impact of outdoor recreation, aesthetics and other non-market considerations associated with resource development. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 or ECON 202 .
Crosslisted With: AGEC 645
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AGEC 465 - Agricultural Finance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Fall-odd
Analysis of capital requirements and investments of farm and agribusiness firms. Evaluation of credit needs and repayment capacity. Leverage, liquidity and risk management. Sources and uses of credit. Agribusiness financial record keeping and interpretation of financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 and junior standing.
Crosslisted With: AGEC 665
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AGEC 471 - Agribusiness Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Principles and procedures for determining most profitable farm organization and system of operation. Nature of managerial processes. Records and their uses and budgeting procedures. Operations of firms selling farm supplies and merchandising agricultural products. Application of microeconomic theory to the problems of resource allocation, enterprise selection and scale of operation of agricultural firms.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 and junior standing.
Crosslisted With: AGEC 671
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AGEC 475 - Managerial and Entrepreneurial Strategies for Agribusiness
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Emphasis on entrepreneurial activity and business stability are essential for agribusiness survival at the local and international levels. Application of current management techniques to agribusiness problems will be developed with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. Focus on management from a systems approach utilizing all aspects of business and technology. Factors such as adoption of technology, risk analysis, policy changes and general world economic issues will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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AGEC 480 - Agriculture and Applied Project Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course examines project management roles and environments, the project life cycle and various techniques of work planning, risk management and mitigation, project deliverables, project roles and responsibilities, and control and evaluation. Students will gain familiarity with various project management phases including project agreement, project planning, project execution and the various project management activities within each stage.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 271 or AGEC 471 and Junior Standing
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AGEC 485 - Mathematical Economics for Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As needed
Optimization, including mathematical programming, Lagrangean functions and existence of optimal solutions. Static economic models, including input-output analysis, constrained production sets, nonlinear models and general equilibrium models. Dynamic economic models, including balanced growth models, optimal growth models and stability analysis. Course may include some instruction in underlying mathematics for models. Emphasis will be applications in agriculture.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 160 , ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
Crosslisted With: AGEC 685
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AGED 310 - FFA and SAE Program Planning Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course focused on development and management of school-based agricultural education experiential learning programs, including classroom instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience programs (SAEs), management of agriculture laboratory facilities, and National FFA Organization programming. Requires travel to and from university approved cooperating school(s) for field experiences and membership in professional education organization. Course must be taken the fall semester immediately prior to the student teaching experience. Must be taken simultaneously with AGED 430 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), TCED 302 , TCED 305 .
Corequisite(s): AGED 430 .
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AGED 404 - Student Teaching in Agricultural Education - Placement 1
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching of Agriculture Education in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), all other required courses in the Professional Education core, AGED 310 , AGED 430 , and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): TCED 401 , AGED 405 .
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AGED 405 - Student Teaching in Agricultural Education - Placement 2
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching of Agriculture Education in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), TCED 302 , TCED 305 , AGED 310 , AGED 430 .
Corequisite(s): TCED 401 , AGED 404 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), all other courses in the Professional Education core, AGED 310 , AGED 430 , and Praxis Exams required for licensure.
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AGED 430 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture Subjects
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall
A course focused on instructional methodology, analyzing the principles of learning and teaching, and designing curriculum and instruction for teaching agriculture subjects in formal and non-formal settings. Course will assist pre-service agricultural educators with addressing professional development issues and teacher certification requirements. Requires travel to and from university approved cooperating school(s) for field experiences and membership in professional education organization. Course must be taken the fall semester immediately prior to the student teaching experience. Must be taken simultaneously with AGED 310 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), TCED 302 , TCED 305 .
Corequisite(s): AGED 310 .
Crosslisted With: AGED 630
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AGED 440 - Problems in Improvement of Instruction
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall
A course focused on instructional methodology, analyzing the principles of learning and teaching, and designing curriculum and instruction for teaching agriculture subjects in formal and non-formal settings. Course will assist pre-service agricultural educators with addressing professional development issues and teacher certification requirements. Requires travel to and from university approved cooperating school(s) for field experiences and membership in professional education organization. Course must be taken the fall semester immediately prior to the student teaching experience. Must be taken simultaneously with AGED 310 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), TCED 302 , TCED 305 .
Corequisite(s): AGED 310 .
Crosslisted With: AGED 640
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AGED 450 - Problems in Agribusiness and Natural Resources Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Registration in off-campus occupational experiences, short courses, or inservice programs. These courses will be conducted by the Agricultural Education staff on campus or at selected off-campus centers and will be offered at times convenient to the students.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGED 650)
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AGED 460 - Problems in Agribusiness and Natural Resources Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Registration in off-campus occupational experiences, short courses, or inservice programs. These courses will be conducted by the Agricultural Education staff on campus or at selected off-campus centers and will be offered at times convenient to the students.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGED 660)
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AGED 470 - Problems in Agricultural Education [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A course providing experiential learning opportunities with issues and events related to planning and managing school based agriculture education programming. Students will complete university supervisor approved project(s) including, but not limited to, designing/developing new agricultural education curriculum; attending regional, state, and/or national agricultural education events; successful attainment and completion of state or national agricultural education leadership positions; or other project(s) of appropriate scope and relevance. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours credit.
Crosslisted With: AGED 670
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AGET 110 - Introduction to Agricultural Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Survey of basic engineering principles and terms. Engineering applications in agriculture including topics in soil and water engineering, power and machinery and farm structure building materials and design.
Prerequisite(s): Students must have satisfied entrance requirements in mathematics.
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AGET 119 - Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Provides lab experience on basic principles of agricultural engineering.
Corequisite(s): AGET 110 .
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AGET 210 - Internal Combustion Engines
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall - Even
Design features and performance characteristics of internal combustion engines for agricultural applications. Survey of factors affecting performance of spark ignition and compression ignition engines. Operation, adjustment and repair of single cylinder spark ignition engines emphasized in lab.
Corequisite(s): MATH 140 .
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AGET 220 - Surveying and Soil and Water Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Fundamentals of surveying to include measurements of angles and distances, leveling, topographic surveys and mapping. Application of surveying information to soil and water engineering. Integration of engineering hydrologic and agronomic information in planning facilities for soil and water conservation.
Corequisite(s): MATH 140 .
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AGET 250 - Renewable Energy Technology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Overview of renewable energy systems; including solar, wind, hydro and other renewable sources of power. Operation and design of renewable energy systems. Special emphasis placed on systems which have agricultural application.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 140 or equivalent.
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AGET 301 - Special Problems [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Independent study project in a special area of interest within agricultural engineering technology. Emphasis on application of engineering principles for solution of a problem or design of a project of special interest to the student. Preparation of a written project outline and report of results required.
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AGET 302 - Special Problems [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Independent study project in a special area of interest within agricultural engineering technology. Emphasis on application of engineering principles for solution of a problem or design of a project of special interest to the student. Preparation of a written project outline and report of results required.
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AGET 320 - Advanced Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring
Concepts of computer aided design and drafting for agricultural purposes, including three-dimensional design and mechanical drawings. One three hour lab.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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AGET 350 - Agricultural Power and Machinery Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Functional analysis of agricultural machines and power units. Selection of machines. Machinery system performance. Approaches and procedures for making machinery management decisions.
Prerequisite(s): AGET 110 ; any university-wide general education for math course.
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AGET 352 - Introduction to Land Surveying Principles
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Introduction to fundamental principles, instruments, and techniques of surveying and surveying data collection. Emphasis will be placed on surveying calculations, as well as care of equipment and methods for data collection. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab. May not receive credit for both AGET 352 and ENGR 350.
Prerequisite(s): AGET 220 or MATH 170 , MATH 210 , or MATH 251 , or instructor approval.
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AGET 354 - Advanced Land Surveying and Geomatics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Principles of the Global Positioning Systems (GPS), mapping surveys, mapping, astronomical observations, control surveys and geodetic reductions, state plane coordinates, boundary surveys, surveys of public lands, construction surveys, horizontal curves, vertical curves, volumes, photogrammetry and an overview of geographic information systems.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 350
Crosslisted With: CIEG 354
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AGET 370 - Agricultural Mechanics Shop
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Organizing and planning agricultural shops. Tools, equipment and fabrication methodologies for wood, metals and other common materials.
Prerequisite(s): Agricultural Science-Professional Education major, Agriculture Engineering Technology major, or permission of the instructor.
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AGET 382 - Precision Agriculture Technologies
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring
Concepts of precision agriculture and the applications of these technologies to production agriculture. Major topics include: electronic sensors and controllers, variable rate technology, global positioning systems, geographic information systems, yield mapping, and interpretation of data collected with these systems. Field trips outside of class time will be required.
Prerequisite(s): AGRI 270 or GEOG 270 .
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AGET 401 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural engineering technology. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and minimum GPA of 2. 75.
Crosslisted With: AGET 601
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AGET 402 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural engineering technology. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and minimum GPA of 2. 75.
Crosslisted With: AGET 602
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AGET 420 - Irrigation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Comprehensive overview of irrigation design practices including: applications, materials selection, systems, and layout. Emphasis on systems of irrigation for crops, landscape and turf applications.
Prerequisite(s): AGET 110 , any university-wide general education for math course.
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AGET 450 - Agricultural Structures
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Even
Functional planning of agricultural structures and utilities. Materials of construction and construction methods. Environmental control.
Prerequisite(s): AGET 110 ; any university-wide general education for math course.
Crosslisted With: AGET 650
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AGET 454 - Land Surveying with GPS
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Land surveying techniques and methodologies using survey-grade Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Topics include: the GPS signal, biases and solutions, GPS receivers and GPS surveying methods (static, differential GPS (DGPS), kinematic, pseudokinematic, rapid static, on-the-fly and real-time kinematic (RTK)), coordinates, planning a GPS-based survey, observing (equipment, reconnaissance, monumentation, logistics) and postprocessing. Techniques for proper utilization of RTK and DGPS.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 350 .
Crosslisted With: CIEG 454
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AGET 456 - Boundary Control and Legal Principles
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Role of the surveyor in boundary establishment, creating GLO boundaries, creating nonsectionalized boundaries, locating easements and reversions, resurveying and retracing sectionalized lands, locating sequential conveyances, locating simultaneously created boundaries and locating combination descriptions and conveyances. Fundamentals associated with the ownership, transfer and description of real property; federal and state nonsectionalized land surveys; and riparian and littoral boundaries. Surveyor ethics, liability and professionalism.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 350 .
Crosslisted With: CIEG 456
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AGET 458 - Subdivision Site Planning and Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Physical elements of designing land subdivisions including: sustainability and site design, site analysis, site grading (soil properties, slope stability, erosion and sediment control), designing for people, street and parking lot design, infrastructure (cul-de-sac design, parking lot design, streets, etc. ), landscape restoration (wetlands, streams, vegetative cover, erosion damage, brownfield redevelopment, etc. ), site layout, vegetation in the site plan, project management issues, historic landscapes and preserving the land and landscape and culture.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 350 .
Crosslisted With: CIEG 458
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AGET 460 - Waste Management Technology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Systems for utilization or disposal of waste. Waste characteristics and treatment methods. Pollution control.
Prerequisite(s): Any university-wide general education for math course.
Crosslisted With: AGET 660
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AGET 470 - Applied Pneumatics and Hydraulics in Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Fundamentals of power systems that use fluid or gases and how they generate, transmit, and control power. Emphasis on the use of these types of systems in agricultural practices.
Prerequisite(s): AGET 110 ; any university-wide general education for math course; and PHYS 212 .
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AGET 480 - Supervised Field Experience
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised study and experiential learning experience within operations for a business or agency with an emphasis on an aspect of agricultural engineering technology or related industry. Prior approval of arrangements with cooperating employer is necessary. Joint evaluation by on-the-job and academic supervisors.
Prerequisite(s): instructors’ approval.
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AGET 482 - Principles of GIS and GPS for Agricultural and Natural Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Principles and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies with emphasis on the use of GIS for collecting, storing and analyzing spatial data associated with agricultural and natural resource-based enterprises. Development of a GIS-based map provides a capstone project for applying GPS and GIS knowledge. Students receiving graduate credit will complete an exhaustive literature review on a GIS or GPS topic in addition to undergraduate requirements.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the instructor and AGRI 270 or GEOG 270 or GEOG 310 .
Crosslisted With: AGET 682
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AGET 492 - Theoretical and Applied Computations in Geomatics
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
A comprehensive treatise of theoretical and applied computations associated with land surveying and geomatics. Topics include: mathematics (algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, probability and statistics), instrument calibration (refraction, optics, temperature and heat), field data analysis, plane survey calculations, geodesy and survey astronomy, cadastral and boundary law, business law, economics, finance, surveying planning procedures, land planning and development, photo/image data analysis, mapping, specialty surveying areas (boundary, construction, and public lands), computer operations and programming, Geographic Information Systems and business management practices. A capstone course for student seeking professional licensure in land surveying and geomatics.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 350 , AGET 354 /CIEG 354 , AGET 454 /CIEG 454 , AGET 456 /CIEG 456 .
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AGRI 107 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Odd
An introduction to the topic of unmanned aerial systems and their role in society. Topics include history, basic aerodynamics, aviation weather, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, operations, and future considerations. Simulated and hands-on flight experience will be provided.
Crosslisted With: Same as NRM 107.
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AGRI 120 - Science & Technology of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course will provide an overview of career opportunities in agriculture and natural resources management; an identification of key principles of, and interrelationships between, agriculture and natural resources; and current science and technology applications within agriculture and natural resources management.
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AGRI 180 - Topics in Agriculture [Topic title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Study of special topics, lab, or field experiences at an introductory level. Topics include, but are not restricted to: Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Science, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Natural Resources Management, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. This course may be repeated for credit with adviser’s approval. Pass/Fail
The course is graded pass/fail.
Crosslisted With: NRM 180
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AGRI 207 - Unmanned Aircraft Remote Pilot Certification
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring, Even
Course prepares student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations Part 107 aeronautical knowledge test. An overview of FAA Federal Aircraft Regulations (FARs) with particular emphasis on the Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107). In addition to preparation for the aeronautical knowledge test, students will develop specific knowledge and skills related to unmanned flight. Simulated and hands-on flight experience will be provided.
Crosslisted With: Same AS NRM 207.
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AGRI 230 - Travel Studies in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Travel course to study topics in Agriculture and Natural Resources either domestic or international. Requires travel to another region or country and presentation of oral and written reports. May be repeated one time for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: NRM 230
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AGRI 240 - History of American Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course is a study of the main currents and developments in American agriculture from colonial times to present. Special emphasis will be on individuals, events, and legislation.
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AGRI 250 - Issues in Alternative Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A study of alternative agriculture; including biofuels, organic agriculture, biotechnology, value-added agriculture and agri-tourism as they relate to the agriculture complex. Special emphasis will be given to the scientific and economic impacts to society. Students will be given a broad understanding of the relationships between agriculture and natural resource use.
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AGRI 270 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the principles, techniques, and software associated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and remote sensing. Data collection, basic spatial analysis and interpretation, and multi-disciplinary applications are emphasized. Course material is taught through lecture presentations and a series of interactive projects.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 270
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