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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will examine the movement of food from seed to table, from a local to global perspective. The student will explore the interconnectedness of food systems and our relationships to them, as well as the ethical and political implications of our current food system. The student will consider the impact our food choices have on the environment, economy, and local communities. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the basic accounting principles, business methods, financial measures, and indicators commonly found in an agricultural operation. Students are introduced to recordkeeping requirements and methods, use of a balance sheet and income statement, enterprise budgeting, cash flow budgeting, partial budgeting, and forms of farm business organization. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce the student to economic principles, business methods, and science applied to agricultural organization and operation. The measurement of business size, rate and efficiency of production is emphasized. (4 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course in agricultural ethics is designed to provide the student the opportunity to evaluate ethical issues pertaining to agriculture, natural resources, and food systems in the U.S. and abroad. The student will engage in debate, group discussion, written evaluation, and team collaboration. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student an advanced study of economic principles, trends, and production alternatives as they pertain to agricultural economics.? The student will recommend a plan for production alternatives. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student?with?the basic?concepts and terminology used in agricultural law and the legal system?and to apply them to real-life situations. The student?will explore sources of legal information and will be able to evaluate how legal principles may affect them, their families, farms, or businesses. The course is a survey of legal decisions that impact agriculture, including farm?preservation, water rights, pollution abatement standards, workers' rights, externalities, pesticide/insecticide regulation, product inspection, legislation development, mineral rights, and employer liability. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the opportunity for the student to evaluate decision-making activities as they pertain to competitive marketing environments, functionality, and behavioral trends specific to agriculture. The student will assess trade, policies, barriers, and agreements that impact agricultural trade, and will develop a marketing project for presentation. Prerequisite: Completion of AGEC 3100. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the use of various software packages and services that are likely to be used in an agricultural setting. The student?will be?introduced to basic and advanced capabilities of software packages and applications with specific emphasis on cloud-based office productivity applications. The student will examine the positive and negative impacts technology has had on the agricultural industry and the implications of those impacts on the future of agriculture. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines various forms of controlled environment agriculture including hydroponics, indoor vertical farming, and greenhouse production. The student will study the basics of intensive, high-value crop production in a fully automated shipping container farm and climate-controlled greenhouse through lectures, hands-on activities, and guest speakers. (2 lect., 2 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines alternative methods of growing food in various settings, from large cities to arctic environments. The student will study?permaculture principles, hydroponics, aquaponics, and urban farming through lecture presentations, guest speakers, and occasional field trips. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available