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MATH 1150 - Calculus for Business & Economics
Credit Hours: 4
Students will investigate concepts and techniques of calculus including limit, continuity, differentiation, and integration. They will apply techniques of calculus to problems in Business and Economics. Applications include marginal cost, revenue, profit, supply and demand functions, continuous compounding and optimization problems. This course cannot be taken as a Mathematics elective by Mathematics and Computer Science students.
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Accounting |
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ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the underlying theory and application of financial accounting.
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ACCT 2102 - Principles of Accounting II
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the underlying theory and application of managerial accounting concepts.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2101
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ACCT 3103 - Intermediate Accounting I
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn accounting theory and practice. The course presents a need for the development of accounting concepts and principles. Also, given is a presentation of current developments in the methodology for the accumulation of data necessary for the preparation of various working papers and financial statements. Applicable generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are discussed fully.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2102
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ACCT 3113 - Intermediate Accounting II
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn accounting theory and practice for long-term liabilities; stockholders equity; investments; revenue recognition; accounting for income taxes, pensions and post-retirement benefits, and leases. Also, the course encompasses instruction on accounting analyses and accounting disclosures.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3103
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ACCT 3123 - Managerial Accounting
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn how managers use accounting data to carry out the essential functions in an organization. Students also learn what kind of information is needed, where this information can be obtained and how this information can be used by managers as they carry out their planning, controlling and decision making responsibilities.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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ACCT 3133 - Individual Income tax
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the applicable laws of taxation and will apply those laws to prepare and analyze tax returns and tax problems. Students also learn the methods of tax research and the application of computers in the preparation of tax returns. PREREQUISITE(S): ACCT 2101 AND ACCT 2102
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2101 & 2102
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ACCT 4113 - Government Not-For-Profit
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the theories and practices applicable in accounting for both governmental and not-for-profit entities. Students also learn the classification and use of the various funds, budgeting, fiscal procedures, reports and financial statements peculiar to these entities.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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ACCT 4123 - Cost Accounting
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the specialized field of accounting that records, measures and reports information about how much things cost. Students also learn how accounting cost data are accumulated and used by management for planning and control.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2102
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ACCT 4133 - Advanced Accounting
Credit Hours: 3
Students apply accounting theory to special problems related to partnerships and corporations. This includes the formulation, dissolution and liquidation of partnerships. Other topics include the treatment of installment sales, consolidated financial statement preparation and problems, home and branch office accounting and an introduction to estates and trusts.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3103 , ACCT 3113
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ACCT 4143 - Audit
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn to integrate theory and concepts with auditing methodology and practice. Emphasis is placed on the professional responsibilities of independent auditors, including the role of auditing in business, government, society and the international arena. Additionally, the course will provide a comprehensive and an integrated coverage of the latest developments in the environment, the standards and the methodology of auditing.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3103 , ACCT 3113
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ACCT 4153 - Accounting Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain knowledge of the basic assumptions, definitions, principles and concepts (and how they have been derived which) underlie accounting rule- making by a legislative body and the reporting of accounting and financial information. Extensive discussion continues as to what these basic assumptions, definitions, principles, and concepts should be. Topics discussed include accounting history, directions of accounting research, the standard setting process, accounting regulation and approaches to accounting education.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3103 , ACCT 3113
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ACCT 4163 - Accounting Information Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire knowledge about the capturing, the storing, the processing, and the communicating of accounting information. Students learn how accounting information systems meet an organization’s statutory requirements with reliable accounting information provided to those who need the information
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3103 , ACCT 3113
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ACCT 4173 - International Accounting
Credit Hours: 3
This course will cover the various international accounting theories and practices in order to provide students with necessary skills in analyzing and interpreting consolidated financial statements of multinational and transitional corporations.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2102
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Agricultural Economics |
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AGEC 1801 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics
Credit Hours: 2
Students are introduced to the application of economic principles of production, supply and demand to problems of agriculture and related industries. Students apply these principles to economizing scenarios faced by farmers, agribusiness and public administrators. Students also apply these principles to decision making in agricultural policy, farm management, foreign trade, marketing and national resources relative to rural and regional economic growth.
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AGEC 2801 - Intro to AG Economics
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide beginning students in agriculture with a systematic introduction to the theoretical concepts,principles, and issues in economics as they relate to the food & fiber industry. Emphasis is given to the application of economic principles in the production and consumption of food and fiber products.
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AGEC 2802 - Farm Management
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the basics of management, some unique characteristics of farm and ranch management, the role of managerial effectiveness and the materials and methods used in analyzing management problems in the decision making process. Students also identify and discuss planning, organizing, actualizing, controlling, directing and implementing the most important management functions.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 , ECON 2106 or permission of instructor
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AGEC 2803 - Introduction to Agricultural Sales
Credit Hours: 2
Students are introduced to concepts and theory in agricultural sales. Students use reasoning and sales methodology to master sales approaches, both in pricing and non-pricing competition.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 or permission of instructor
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AGEC 3803 - Farm Management
Credit Hours: 2
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AGEC 3813 - Agricultural Finance and Records
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the fundamental principles of and finance as applied to agriculture, capital and need of farmers and agencies supplying , problems of borrowers and lenders and strengths and weaknesses of the present system; to include a survey of legislation designed to deal with the problems of farmers. Additionally, students learn the fundamental principles of accounting, types and uses of farm records; analysis of farm records with an emphasis on improving efficiency; interpretation of income tax regulations, preparation of farm income tax returns and the effects of income tax alternatives on farm income after taxes.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2106 , ACCT 2103
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AGEC 3833 - Land Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the functions of land in economic life; the effects of social, economic and institutional factors on land and the land resource base; principles of land values, development, property and tenure rights, and population pressures and the demand for land. Students also identify and discuss land resource values and real estate, the use of real estate , the effects of taxes on land ownership and the public’s direction on land use.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 , ECON 2106 or permission of instructor
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AGEC 3843 - Research Methods
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be introduced to selected methods of scientific inquiry which are reliable, relevant and useful in the solution of problems significant to the agricultural economy. Such selected methods include, but are not limited to, parametric and non-parametric techniques, correlation analysis, regression analysis, linear programming, conjoint analysis and quadratic programming.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2106 , ECON 3103 , and junior standing
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AGEC 3853 - Cooperative Education/Internship
Credit Hours: 2
Students are introduced and assigned to a supervised work experience program in a public or private agribusiness or a related agricultural organization. The students’ program is planned and coordinated with the overall purpose of providing structured “hands-on” experiences.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 , or junior standing or permission of instructor.
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AGEC 4813 - Agricultural Price Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Students identify, discuss and apply economic principles and statistical techniques to agricultural prices and analyze agricultural prices and price movement with respect to time, space and form; methods of price forecasting; roles of public and private institutions in price setting.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2105 , ECON 3203 or ECON 3213
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AGEC 4823 - Marketing Agricultural Products
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the functions of marketing and the marketing system, the framework of the marketing problem in food and agriculture, and the unique attributes of grading, shipping, methods of sales, consumer demands and channels through which farm products move from producers to consumers.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 , AGEC 3803 or permission of Instructor
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AGEC 4833 - Agricultural and Food Policy
Credit Hours: 3
Students identify and discuss a brief overview of agricultural policies and problems, both past and present, which affect agriculture. They conduct an evaluation of current support programs and programs to aid low income and disadvantaged families, including the use of economic and business principles to appraise current and potential agriculture and food policies of the future.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2105 , ECON 2106
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AGEC 4843 - Production Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to the theory of production; efficiency in the use of resources, uncertainty in the farm business; evaluation of investment alternatives, location of agricultural production.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2106 , ECON 3103 , ECON 3113
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AGEC 4853 - Natural Resources Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of economics and applications related to natural resources and comparable problems. Students identify and discuss the formulation of basic theoretical concepts in natural resources with emphasis on case studies applicable to land, water, air, fisheries and wildlife, minerals and recreation resources and the role of natural resources in the economic growth of the farm sector.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 , ECON 2105 , ECON 2106
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AGEC 4863 - Forest Resource Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to timber products economics, timber production economics, and products economics as these concepts relate to general forestry principles and the economy. Students understand the importance of timber to Georgia and the U. S. economies. Emphasis on lumber, plywood, and other wood product industries will also be stressed, especially on factors that influence timber production and taxes on timber, lumber, plywood and other wood products. Additionally, timber demand, supply, price, policy and multiple use of timber as they relate to recreation, wildlife, water and watershed management and other uses such as Naval stores will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 or PSCI 1804 ; ECON 2106
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AGEC 4864 - Special Problems in Agricultural Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to agricultural economic research methods through the assignment of special research problems related to agricultural and finance; agricultural marketing and resource valuation; statistical analysis. Students are supervised on an individual basis by an appropriate faculty member. Students complete an original research manuscript for presentation and discussion.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of instructor
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AGEC 4873 - Agricultural Cooperative Structures
Credit Hours: 2
Students study the organization, financing and management of various types of cooperatives and purchasing associations. Special emphasis is given to the analysis of principles, practices and problems unique to cooperatives, their structure and performances.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 or AGEC 3803, ECON 2106
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AGEC 4881 - Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Periodic discussions of papers presented by senior agricultural economics majors related to current issues affecting agriculture. Individuals well-known for some specific aspect of agriculture economics and/or persons from local, state and federal agencies dealing with agriculture will be invited to speak on a periodic basis.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and/or Permission of Instructor
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AGEC 4883 - Commodity Futures and Options Markets
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and their relationships with the general marketing system. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the market structure and how it operates and the nature of newsprint quotes and real-time interactive price quotes on selected commodities. Additionally, students are introduced to futures and options contracts and contract specifications, and the role of the Futures’ Market to include: (1) a price discovery mechanism, (2) a management facilitation mechanism (3) tools to secure operating and/or equity capital, and (4) as a resource for decision making serve farmers and agribusiness firms.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 1801 , ECON 2106 or Permission of Instructor
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AGED 2802 - Cooperative Extension Work
Credit Hours: 2
Students understand the history, philosophy, organization, legal foundations, programs and methods of the Cooperative Extension Service. Students are exposed to the role of Cooperative Extension Service as part of the Land-Grant College system.
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AGED 2821 - Youth Leadership Development
Credit Hours: 1
Students are trained to be leaders and role models within youth organizations. Students develop the ability to organize, plan and supervise programs of activity for culturally diverse youth organizations attendance at leadership conferences and participation in community service are required. This course may be repeated once for .
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AGED 3813 - Cooperative Education
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Work experience planned and coordinated with cooperating agencies and industries. The intern practicum is far more than just a job. It is a valuable part of your training and education. The intern practicum is designed as on-the-job experience for individuals who are ranked an upcoming junior or an upcoming senior in college.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Level Classification Prior to Placement or Promotion of Instructor
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AGED 3823 - Curriculum Development & Program Planning
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers for the job and responsibility of developing programs in career, technical and agricultural education and related occupations based upon needs of individuals and groups, goals and long range objectives and the utilization of local and state organizations and agencies.
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AGED 4821 - Assessment Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Students will conduct research in a content area relating to secondary education. Students will participate in teacher certification exam enrichment activities.
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AGED 4883 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to develop competencies in organizing, planning specific units of instruction, developing teaching techniques, and teaching in-school and out-of-school people. There will be supervision of practice and evaluation of instruction. Directed observation in local schools is required. Students will teach four micro lessons in a public school.
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AGED 4895 - Directed Teaching
Credit Hours: 12
This course is designed for pre-service teachers to develop competencies in organizing, conducting and evaluating high school youth and adult classes in accordance with sound educational principles of teaching; and to help them gain experience and develop self-confidence in classroom management.
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AGED 3843 - Forestry For Teachers
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and skills needed in tree identification, understanding forest adaptation and composition, silvicultural systems, mensuration, forest protection, the effects of management practices on economic returns and ecological systems, and forest management for recreational uses.
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AENT 1801 - Intro to Agricultural Eng. Tech.
Credit Hours: 1
Students are introduced to a wide range of applications of mathematics,sciences, and engineering principles to problems in agriculture- biological systems. Students are exposed to the Agricultural–Biological Engineering professions, the ASABE, and the Engineering Codes of Ethics.
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AENT 1802 - Introduction to Computer Applications
Credit Hours: 3
The use of computers as problem-solving tools pervades all scientific career disciplines. Students use computers effectively in their academic and professional careers by gaining experiences with a wide variety of computer applications including: spreadsheets, databases, Internet applications, and special, discipline-oriented software. Assigned projects involving computer applications in real-world problem scenarios will allow students to develop problem- solving abilities using computers.
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AENT 1813 - Engineering Graphics
Credit Hours: 3
Students understand the fundamentals of mechanical drafting and learn to communicate graphically using diverse graphic media. Students learn to employ drafting instruments and techniques required to produce professional drawings, maps and graphs. Experience with state-of-the-art computer-aided graphics technology is provided.
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AENT 2803 - Wood and Metal Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop skills and techniques used in carpentry and metal working. Students apply design and construction theory using computer simulations, hand and power woodworking tools, arc welders, cutting torches, sheet metal and soldering tools.
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AENT 2812 - Farm Power and Machinery Technology
Credit Hours: 2
Students operate, care for, repair and select farm machinery (tractors and small engines) and electrical circuits. Students learn to identify alternative energy sources.
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AENT 2823 - Soil and Water Conservation
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of hydrology as applied to rainfall-runoff processes. Students apply these fundamentals to understanding various methods and systems for mitigating soil erosion and for conserving water. Students investigate and discuss current issues and topics such as best management practices, precision agriculture and sustainable agriculture.
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AENT 2833 - Surveying
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of land surveying methods and computations and become familiar with surveying instruments from the simple level to the computerized total station. Students complete field and laboratory exercises in horizontal and vertical measurements, traversing, triangulation, spatial data analysis, and mapping.
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AENT 3803 - Buildings and Related Structures
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn to select buildings, structures and equipment which contribute to the highest possible net profits. Students learn how to plan for flexibility necessary to avoid losses resulting from obsolescence.
Prerequisite(s): AENT 2803
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AENT 3813 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Credit Hours: 3
Students apply thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to the design of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Students understand the principles of operation and the selection of equipment.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS. 1111, PHYS. 1112
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AENT 3823 - Electricity/Electronics Application to Agriculture
Credit Hours: 3
Students understand the use of electrical power using various units of equipment and systems for heating, cooling, lighting, labor-saving devices and controls. Students gain practical experience in electrical wiring design and with selecting, using and controlling electrically operated equipment in farming operations.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113
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AENT 3832 - Instrumentation
Credit Hours: 2
Students learn how to measure physical and environmental variables important in the production and processing of food, feed and fiber. Through hands-on experience with sensors and other measurement instrumentation, students capture and analyze data critical to planning and design.
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AENT 3843 - Introduction to Materials
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop an understanding of the characteristics, composition, identification and structure of materials used in engineering, manufacturing and farm buildings. Students plan, make design considerations and do cost estimation for agricultural structures.
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AENT 3853 - Power for Agriculture
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the fundamentals of design, operation, performance and maintenance of tractors and their internal combustion power units as used on farms. Students experience the selection, service and repair of farm tractors.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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AENT 3862 - Cooperative Education
Credit Hours: 2
Students are involved in work experiences coordinated with cooperating agencies and industries. Students will submit a written report of their activities and give an oral presentation to other students and faculty upon returning to campus.
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AENT 4803 - Handling and Processing of Agricultural Products
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop an understanding of principles and techniques used in handling and processing agricultural products. Students solve practical problems involving the cleaning, sorting, drying and handling of agricultural products.
Prerequisite(s): AENT 3823 or Senior standing
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AENT 4813 - Soil, Water, and Natural Resource Conservation
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to the principles of the hydrologic cycle. These concepts are then used to guide students through a study of the erosive forces of water and wind and the design of conservation practices to control them. Students learn to analyze planning and management alternatives for irrigation and drainage systems as well as assess the quality and quantity of water for agricultural uses.
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AENT 4823 - Electric Motors and Control
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the characteristics and applications of basic electric machinery; AC and DC generators, AC and DC motors, transformers, and feedback control. Students gain hands-on experiences in basic control circuits, and in the application of programmable controllers for industrial controls.
Prerequisite(s): AENT 3823
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AENT 4833 - Machinery for Agriculture
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the operation principles of agricultural machines used in tillage, planting, pest control and harvesting. Students demonstrate safe operations, the maintenance, calibration, and skills in adjusting of agricultural machinery.
Prerequisite(s): AENT 3853
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AENT 4843 - Reinforced Concrete
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn to plan and determine when reinforced concrete members should be used in construction. Students learn to select and specify concrete and reinforcing materials, type of mixture and physical properties of concrete. Students apply this knowledge to the study of many types of structural members including: concrete slabs, beams, columns, footings and walls.
Prerequisite(s): AENT 3843
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AENT 4853 - Water Resources Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Students understand the fundamentals of a broad range of water supply and water quality problems, including pumps and pumping, water storage, waste treatment, point and non-point source pollution as they impact both surface and ground water systems.
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AENT 4863 - Power Transmission
Credit Hours: 3
Students understand the methods of transmitting power. In particular, students will focus on the fundamentals, operation, and safety of hydraulic systems used in farm power units. Students demonstrate the ability to design, select, operate, and maintain power transmission systems.
Prerequisite(s): AENT 3853
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AENT 4873 - Structures and Environments
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn important aspects in the selection, planning, and use of modern buildings and structures as determined by the environmental requirements of plant and animal growth, storage of biological products, machinery storage, human occupancy, and economic considerations. Practical problem solving guides the students’ study of heat and cooling loads, space utilization, ventilation requirements and energy conservation in building planning and use.
Prerequisite(s): AENT 2803
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AENT 4881 - Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Students interact with visiting agricultural engineering professionals and learn more about present aspects of their professional experience. Students develop a professional résumé and prepare for job interviews. This interactive dialogue stimulates and facilitates the students’ entry into the professional world.
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AENT 4903 - Special Topics and Projects in Agricultural Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Students undertake a special semester project or course of study, approved by the instructor, in any agricultural engineering technology emphasis area that is of interest to the student (power and machinery, soil and water, processing, structure and environments) and may entail course work, laboratory work, field work, computer applications or literature investigations. Examples of special topics may include: special course work tailored to meet the individual interests of the student, assisting with faculty research involving either field or lab activities or the completion of a design project.
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AGRI 1801 - Agricultural Orientation
Credit Hours: 1
Students participate in online discussions on the various disciplines of agriculture as related to academic preparation, organization of state and federal agencies and employment possibilities in agriculture.
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AGRI 1802 - Horse Ride I
Credit Hours: 1
Students develop motor skills and learn fundamental techniques required for successful participation in horsemanship events. Completion of this course fulfills one hour of required physical education activity.
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AGRI 1803 - Horse Ride II
Credit Hours: 1
Students develop motor skills and learn advanced techniques required for successful participation in horsemanship events. Completion of this course fulfills one hour of required physical education activity.
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Animal Science |
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ANSC 1801 - Social Interaction and Behavior of Animals
Credit Hours: 1
Students are introduced to laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing the welfare of animals in agricultural research, teaching, and testing. Students are exposed to the importance of understanding animal behavior science (ethology) so that they are able to appreciate fully the symbiotic relationship between animals and humans.
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ANSC 1811 - Introduction to Animal Agriculture
Credit Hours: 1
Students are exposed to the significance of animals as sources of food, fiber and other animal products. Opportunities widely available in the field of animal science are made known.
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ANSC 2803 - General Animal Science
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain knowledge and practical experiences in the scientific principles associated with genetics and breeding, nutrition and feeding, processing and the utilization of animal products, animal sanitation and disease control, and the proper care and use of farm and companion animals.
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ANSC 2813 - Biotechnology in Animal Science
Credit Hours: 3
Students are exposed to recent molecular biology techniques in the field of animal science such as genetic engineering, embryo transfer techniques, cloning, sex control, and recombinant DNA technology.
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ANSC 3803 - Incubation and Brooding
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the major aspects of poultry management systems including incubation of eggs and the brooding of chicks.
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ANSC 3813 - Meat Science
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire knowledge of the structure, chemistry, and nutrient composition of animal tissues. Quality factors in meat foods, meat storage, preservation, canning and packaging are understood.
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ANSC 3823 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire knowledge of the basic anatomic and physiologic systems of domestic animals including the various body systems that permit livestock to survive and interact with their environment.
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ANSC 3833 - Swine Production
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the importance and characteristics of the U. S. swine industry. Special emphasis is placed upon selection, breeding and feeding processes, as well as knowledge of the facility and equipment needs. Students acquire knowledge of the marketing and management expertise required for a profitable swine enterprise. During laboratory periods, students acquire management skills associated with swine production.
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ANSC 3843 - Livestock Judging
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain a thorough knowledge of the comparative judging of swine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep and horses as well as defend their ratings in written and oral presentations. Students identify and characterize various breeds of livestock.
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ANSC 3853 - Beef Cattle Production
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire a full understanding of breed characteristics of the modern beef cattle. Special emphasis is placed upon the selection, breeding, nutrition and feeding, equipment needs, marketing and management required for a profitable beef cattle enterprise.
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ANSC 3863 - Dairy Cattle Production
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire a basic understanding of approved management systems of dairy cattle, lactation physiology, and the care and handling of milk on the farm. Feeding, judging and selection of dairy cattle skills are enhanced.
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ANSC 3873 - Basic Animal Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
Students apply their knowledge of chemistry and physiology in determining the nutrient requirements for the maintenance, growth, reproduction, work, and lactation needs of livestock and companion animals.
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ANSC 3883 - Applied Animal Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of the chemical composition of feed stuffs, and how to blend feed ingredients into balanced rations for farm livestock and companion animals.
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ANSC 3891 - Cooperative Education in Animal Science
Credit Hours: 1
Students work under the supervision of individual research scientists and agricultural and/or federal agents and within private organizations to acquire real-life experiences in the field of animal science.
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ANSC 3913 - Poultry Management
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire knowledge of the principles and practices of poultry management and breeding with special emphasis on poultry physiology, nutrition, environment, health, and economics.
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ANSC 4803 - Poultry Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
Students apply principles of poultry nutrition to avian species. Biochemical aspects of individual nutrients and their supply in terms of feed stuffs and practical poultry diets will be understood.
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ANSC 4813 - Animal Breeding
Credit Hours: 3
Students advance their knowledge of animal genetics and statistics using inheritance parameters to select and develop animals for improved performance and disease resistance.
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ANSC 4822 - Senior Research
Credit Hours: 2
Students learn systematic and scientific ways of developing theories, designing research protocols, conducting research, compiling results and preparing written scientific reports.
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ANSC 4833 - Reproductive and Cell Physiology
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems, the mechanisms controlling reproduction and the application of biotechnology in animal reproduction.
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ANSC 4841 - Animal Science Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Students organize presentations of scientific data using the latest technology available, and demonstrate effective professional and interactive discussions with their peers and faculty.
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ANSC 4853 - Animal Products Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Students demonstrate the proper methods of processing animals or their products for human food. Students develop value-added milk or meat products, and demonstrate the techniques of food preservation and quality control procedures.
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STAT 3000 - Statistical Methods I
Credit Hours: 3
This is a foundational course in statistics and data management. The course provides knowledge on key concepts of statistics. Students will apply statistics to topics in scientific systems. Students will be capable of efficiently using an assortment of algorithms and database tools for the management and retrieval of information. Students will identify a range of approaches employed to model the behavior of systems. They will become familiar with computer tools to analyze the system and will gain an understanding of the principles behind statistics and analysis methods. These concepts are taught with heavy emphasis on statistical computing software(R, SAS, or EXCEL) using real world datasets
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STAT 3113 - Applied Regression Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be introduced to the concepts and methods of linear regression analysis (both simple regression and multiple regression) and other related techniques. In this course hands-on-data analysis will be emphasized and students will frequently use the computer to analyze data. Topics include simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, model diagnostics and selection, nonlinear regression, and logistic regression.
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STAT 4010 - Applied Experimental Design
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the general principles of designing experiments. Topics will include review of basic statistical methods, statistical inferences for two populations , analysis of variance(ANOVA), analysis of covariance(ANCOVA), multiple comparisons of treatment means, randomized block designs, Latin square designs, and factorial designs.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3001,3113
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STAT 4011 - Applied Time Series Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Students in this course will learn and apply statistical methods for the analysis of data that have been observed over time. Students will learn mathematical properties of time series, as well as the requirements, descriptive techniques, models, advanced methods and software that are necessary such that the student can independently run an applied time series analysis.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3001, 3113
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STAT 4101 - Applied Non-Parametric Statistics
Credit Hours: 3
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ARTH 1000 - Art Appreciation
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn to identify the major characteristics of the world of art and cultures and explore creative thinking techniques. Students examine the political and social conditions that influenced architecture, painting, and sculpture from ancient times to the 21st century.
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ARTH 1112 - Basic Design I
Credit Hours: 2
Students develop the theoretical foundation and the skills of design and color theory as they relate to the production of art and graphic communication.
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ARTH 1123 - Basic Design II
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop creative techniques and strategies and develop the skills needed for composing inventive artwork pertinent to typography design and layout. Students develop the essential skills needed to communicate appropriate perspective towards graphic design and advertising.
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ARTH 2000 - Art History
Credit Hours: 3
Student use analytical and observational skills to explore the nature, vocabulary, media and history of art. Student examine artists and cultures from the Renaissance to the Modern World.
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