Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences

An introduction to the career opportunities within the discipline of agriculture. The student will be provided career information through lecture, video and multimedia presentations. Required of all degree programs.

This course will cover rice production from field preparation to harvest. The participants will gain a basic understanding of rice growth and development, cultural practices, weed control, fertilization, disease control, insect control, and grain quality. This course is designed to be beneficial to anyone in an agriculturally related field.

Introduction to the principles and factors of plant growth, structure and development.

This course will cover oilseed production from field preparation to harvest. The participants will gain a basic understanding of oilseed growth and development, cultural practices, weed control, fertilization, disease control, insect control and grain quality. This course is designed to be beneficial to anyone in an agriculturally related field.

This course will cover wheat and feed grain production from field preparation to harvest. The participants will gain a basic understanding of the growth and development, cultural practices, weed control, fertilization, disease control, insect control and grain quality of crops used for human and animal consumption. This course is designed to be beneficial to anyone in an agriculturally related field.

This course will provide an overview of integrated pest management systems utilizing chemicals, agricultural practices and natural predators for pest and disease control in field crop production. This course is designed to be beneficial to anyone in an agriculturally related field.

Classroom and laboratory application of the principles of plant propagation and production, the handling and use of plants in landscaping and horticultural crop production. Practical application and site tours will be provided through the corequisite (AFLS 2000) laboratory.It is suggested that the student complete Botany prior to attempting this class.

Classroom and laboratory application of the principles of plant propagation and production, the handling and use of plants in landscaping and horticultural crop production. Practical application and site tours will be provided through the corequisite (AFLS 2000) laboratory.It is suggested that the student complete Botany prior to attempting this class.

Laboratory application and study to reinforce the principles of growth, development, reproduction, taxonomy and certain diseases of major field crops.

Principles of crop production and their application to the growth and development of major agronomic crop species.

Principles of operation, adjustment, repair, maintenance, and trouble shooting of small air-cooled engines and power units, including various engine systems, service, and maintenance of turf equipment and machinery.

Skills and practices needed in soil and water management in agricultural operations. Emphasis on surveying and the design of systems to prevent erosion and increase productivity.

A survey of the general field of horticulture, including the growth, fruiting habits, propagation, and culture of horticultural plants. Emphasis is placed on the operation and management of greenhouse operations.

This course will provide an overview of the direct impacts on agricultural businesses of the federal farm bill and interpreting governmental agencies. This course is designed to be beneficial to anyone in an agriculturally related field.

This course will provide an overview of the history, development and organizational structure of the various types of agricultural cooperatives.This course is designed to be beneficial to anyone in an agriculturally related field.

This course will provide an overview of the processes, procedures and regulations involved in the marketing of agricultural crops. This course is designed to be beneficial to anyone in an agriculturally related field.