Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

AFLS 1012/AFLS 10102: Careers in Agriculture

Common Course Number
AFLS 10102
Lecture Hours 2 Credits 2
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.

AFLS 1201/AFLS 12001: Rice Production

Common Course Number
AFLS 12001
Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1
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.

AFLS 1211/AFLS 12101: Oilseed Production

Common Course Number
AFLS 12101
Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1
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.

AFLS 1221/AFLS 12201: Wheat & Feed Grain Production

Common Course Number
AFLS 12201
Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1
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.

AFLS 1231/AFLS 12301: Integrated Pest Management

Common Course Number
AFLS 12301
Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1
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.

AFLS 2000/AFLS 10000: Horticulture Lab

Common Course Number
AFLS 10000
Credits 0

Laboratory exercises and site visits will provide the student with hands-on experience and practical application of the skills and techniques learned in the classroom.

AFLS 2003/AFLS 10103: Principles of Horticulture

Common Course Number
AFLS 10103
Lecture/Lab Hours
3
Credits 3

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/AFLS 10000) laboratory. It is suggested that the student complete Botany prior to attempting this class.

AFLS 2101/AFLS 11031: Crop Science Lab

Common Course Number
AFLS 11031
Lab Hours 1 Credits 1

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

AFLS 2103/AFLS 11043: Crop Science

Common Course Number
AFLS 11043
Lecture/Lab Hours
3
Credits 3
Principles of crop production and their application to the growth and development of major agronomic crop species.

AFLS 2203/AGRI 12003: Small Engines/Power Units

Common Course Number
AGRI 12003
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
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.

AGRI 123/AFLS 12033: Soil & Water Engineering

Common Course Number
AFLS 12033
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
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.

AGRI 223/AFLS 12043: General Horticulture

Common Course Number
AFLS 12043
Lecture/Lab Hours
3
Credits 3
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.

AGRI 261/AGRI 26101: Ag Policy

Common Course Number
AGRI 26101
Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1
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.

AGRI 271/AGRI 27101: Ag Cooperatives

Common Course Number
AGRI 27101
Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1
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.

AGRI 281/AGRI 28101: Ag Marketing

Common Course Number
AGRI 28101
Lecture Hours 1 Credits 1
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.