Agriculture (AG) Courses
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AG 100 Intro to Agricultural Sciences (3) Introduction to diverse disciplines of agricultural sciences, industry, and contemporary issues in agriculture. (Attributes: FGB)
AG 200 Agro-Environmental Science Com (3) This writing intensive and communications course will consist of short lectures to demonstrate types of scientific writing and speaking by comparison of types of writing, presentations by invited speakers to demonstrate different speaking styles, and library and online research to develop a coherent, well-written scientific review consisting of a short, five page paper to be handed in and presented in class using Power Point.
AG 205 Value Ad Prod & Post Harv Hand (3) (lecture/lab) Principles and practices of harvesting, storing and preparing agricultural products prior to adding value for market. Learning how to add value to agricultural commodities.
AG 230 Sustainable Agriculture (3) (other) Evaluation of conventional and alternative farming methods in the U.S., Polynesia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America from a long-term perspective. Analysis of the effects of those practices on environmental quality, agrosystems, and food security. Consideration of conflicting values and resolution. (Attributes: ALEX, FGB, GCC)
AG 263 Composting and Vermicomposting (3) (lecture/lab) Composting and Vermicompoting will tackle current regulations, basic principles and theories, best management practices of organic wastes handling and practical applications of composts and vermicomposts as soil amendments and agricultural input. (Attributes: GCC)
AG 291 Directed Work Experience Pgm (3) (other) Agricultural practice in individual and team projects on independent farms or agricultural employment under supervision and direction during summer vacation or on a part-time basis during regular school period. Permission of instructor required. Only for CAFNRM students and offered only on a CR/NC basis. Credits earned not included in maximum allowed.
AG 303 Plant Protection & Soil Health (3) (lecture/lab) This course will provide basic knowledge on plant diseases, pests, weeds and the criteria to design control strategies. It acquaints students with concepts and principles of soil health and sustainability, soil fertility management, and integrated soil-crop system management.
AG 304 Applied Microbiology (3) An overview of the production aspects of microbiology, including fermentation biology, mushroom cultivation, and biotechnology. Pre: BIOL 171 or instructor consent.
AG 375 Intro To Genetic Analysis (3) An introduction to the principles and methods of genetic studies. The principles are first covered, especially with regard to crop improvement. This is followed by an overview of the structure and function of DNA and RNA, and an introduction to the tools and applications of molecular biology. Pre: BIOL 171
AG 403 Ag Biotechnology for Educators (3) This course is an overview of modern agricultural biotechnology with an emphasis on contemporary case studies. It is geared toward students, teachers, and extension personnel with an interest in this field. Thus, it will include instructional methods and alignment to state DOE standards. A firm grasp of biology and some understanding of genetics is assumed. Pre: BIOL 171 or instructor consent.
AG 405 Agricultural Biotechnology (3) This course will provide basic information about agricultural biotechnology, with examples of its uses. Topics will include overviews of gene and genome analysis, transgenic technology, and bioinformatics, with an emphasis on crop improvement. Pre: at least 1 biology course.
AG 496 Senior Seminar in Agriculture (1) Guided research into current problems. Topics may vary according to interest of students and instructor. CR/NC only.
AG x94 Special Topics in Subject Matter (Arr.) Special topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. Additional requirements may apply depending on subject and topic.
AG x99 Directed Studies (Arr.) Statement of planned reading or research required. Pre: instructor’s consent.