| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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AGRI 1020
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Introduction to Farm Management Records
Basic course in farm accounts, inventories, production records, machinery costs, and financial records. Includes depreciation, feed check, monthly inventory, and household expense.
| 4 |
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AGRI 1030
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Introduction to Soil Science
The development, physics, chemistry, biology, and classification of soils with emphasis on the role of soils in the growth of plants.
| 3 |
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AGRI 1040
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Introduction to Soil Science Lab
Lab for AGRI 1030, including soil samples, texture, soil surveys, nutrient deficiency, lime recommendations, cation exchange capacity, texture triangle, and acre furrow slice.
| 1 |
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AGRI 1120
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Food-Agriculture-Natural Resources Systems
Exploration of careers in the agribusiness industry. Covers the various products available for agricultural use and the companies manufacturing these products. Includes numerous field trips to agricultural industries and visits with manufacturers' representatives as outside resources.
| 3 |
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AGRI 1131
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Plant Science
Study and evaluation of cultural practices, varieties, plant growth and development, planting rates, pests, and diseases, fertility and weather influences throughout the growing season.
| 3 |
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AGRI 1132
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Plant Science Lab
Plant growth and development of Monocot and Dicot plants; basic plant anatomy and growth stages; methods of plant reproduction and seed production; basic plant genetics and plant physiology; identification of uses of crops grown in the Midwest.
| 1 |
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AGRI 1150
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Introduction to Entomology
Basic course in entomology and pest management to include: life processes of insects, classification, life cycle, ecology, sampling, populations, and management theory as they relate to man, plants, and animals.
| 3 |
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AGRI 1280
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Crop Chemicals
Use of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and nematocides, identification of pests, types of pesticide materials and selection, handling and use of pesticides, and application equipment.
| 2 |
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AGRI 1290
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International Agriculture and Agribusiness
An overview of agriculture worldwide and its impact on production agriculture in the United States. An examination of production agriculture and agribusiness from a global perspective.
| 3 |
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AGRI 1310
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Agribusiness Management
This course will provide and introduction to agribusiness and food products marketing in the U.S. This course includes a background on the workings of the U.S. food marketing system and how this system affects farm producers, consumers, and middlemen such as processors, wholesalers, retailers, and food services. Students will gain an understanding of how food products move through a food marketing channel to the final point of consumption and how consumer demand, marketing, and information technology as well as political forces have shaped the agricultural food marketing industry over time.
| 3 |
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AGRI 1350
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Tillage, Planting and Spraying Equipment
Study of the fundamentals of setting and maintaining tillage, planting, and spraying equipment. Emphasizes the evaluation of different farming practices and methods used today to assist students in developing management tools leading to increased profitability and better soil and water conservation.
| 1 |
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AGRI 1360
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Tillage, Planting and Spraying Equipment Lab
| 1 |
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AGRI 1400
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Farm and Environmental Safety
Study of agriculture safety including farm and ranch safety, chemical safety, OSHA and Hazardous Occupation Laws, and safe materials handling.
| 2 |
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AGRI 2000
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Integrated Spreadsheet Applications
A course that includes introductory through advanced spreadsheet applications, advanced word processing tools, and integrated software applications for agricultural business situations.
| 3 |
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AGRI 2200
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Advanced Fertilizers
Study of advanced formulations of fertilizers based on soil tests. Review of soils testing and evaluation, nutrient requirements. Includes use of programmable calculators where applicable.
| 2 |
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AGRI 2250
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Grain Harvesting and Handling Systems
Harvesting techniques, new and different methods of crop production, new grain varieties, and methods of storing and drying of crops.
| 3 |
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AGRI 2290
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Agricultural Commodities Marketing
Marketing plans and charting to develop more detailed knowledge of agricultural marketing.
| 3 |
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AGRI 2400
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Forage, Pasture and Grassland Production
Economical management and cultural practices used in hay, haylage, silage, pasture and range production. Theories and practices relating to variety selection, seeding rates, fertilization, establishment, weed control and harvesting of forages.
| 3 |
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AGRI 2410
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Forage, Pasture and Grassland Production Lab
Lab for AGRI 2400, including a hands-on approach to grass and legume morphology. Identification of forage seeds and plants. Adaption, use and special management practices for various forage species.
| 1 |
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AGRI 2450
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Modern Technologies in Agriculture
A study of the principles and concepts involved with site specific management and the evaluation of geographic information systems for crop product practices. The course will focus on hands-on experience with the hardware and software necessary for successful application of the information affecting crop management.
| 3 |
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AGRI 2460
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Resource Efficient Crop Management
Integration of principles of crop and soil science, plant breeding, climatology, integrated pest management, and natural resource management in the development and evaluation of crop management practices. Efficient use of solar radiation, water, nutrients, heat, carbon dioxide and other resources in field crop management will be emphasized.
| 3 |