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AGRI 101    The Science of Agriculture    3 Hours

Biological, chemical, and earth science concepts are related to agriculture. Intended for non-majors. Does not count toward agriculture major credit. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code NS

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022

AGRI 108    Rural Sociology    3 Hours

The study of rural social groups and interaction in rural and suburban America as well as in rural areas of the world. The influences of basic concepts of society and culture and the relationship of rural population, class, social institutions, and groups on rural social change. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SB | SB

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

AGRI 175    University Experience – Agriculture    1 Hour

Designed to develop academic skills and library research skills, to foster personal development, and to provide information about campus resources, thus empowering students to have a successful transition to the higher education experience.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024

AGRI 269    Cooperative Education in Agriculture I    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 9 hrs)

Practical out-of-the classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry or governmental agency, emphasizing application of knowledge and skills in specified areas of agriculture. A maximum of 9 hours of cooperative education may apply toward a major in agriculture. Does not count toward agriculture minor credit.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

AGRI 280    Introduction to Environmental Science    3 Hours

An introductory course devoted to the study of environmental issues. A general understanding of application of science to solution of contemporary environmental problems. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS | NS

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022; fall 2022; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

AGRI 291    Introduction to Data Analysis and Interpretation    3 Hours

Application of scientific method in acquiring new knowledge, interpretation of statistical research data; application of statistical concepts. Lecture and Laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 116 (may be taken concurrently) or MA 116C (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 116E (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 115 or MATH 115E or MA 115C)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

AGRI 315    Water in Food Production    3 Hours

A study of the role of water in food production, including availability and distribution, economics, droughts and floods, pollution, waste disposal, sustainability, political rights and regulations, and ethics. Note: A minimum of 12 hours of agriculture or other sciences or combination thereof is required.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

AGRI 323    Wine Fundamentals    3 Hours

Agricultural and historical origins of wine, including important grape varietals and principles of fermentation. Major wine-producing regions and fundamentals of wine marketing are also explored.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

AGRI 355    Biotechnology in Agriculture    3 Hours

Introduction to current biotechnologies used in agriculture including genetic modification of crop plants and animals, genetically modified foods, fermentation biotechnology, pharming and other current topics.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120 and BIOL 121 and (ANSC 140 or AGRO 110)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

AGRI 369    Cooperative Education in Agriculture II    1-4 Hours (repeatable max of 8 hrs)

Practical out-of-the classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry or government agency, emphasizing application of knowledge and skills in specified areas of agriculture. A maximum of 8 hours of cooperative education may apply toward a major in agriculture. Does not count toward agriculture minor credit.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

AGRI 381    Cannabis Culture and Management    3 Hours

An in-depth exploration of the history, current trends, and future of cannabis use, production, and consumption. Topics such as the medical, recreational, and spiritual uses of cannabis, the social and political implications of cannabis use, the legal and regulatory landscape, and the economics of the cannabis industry will be discussed. Practical skills such as growing and processing cannabis, as well as navigation of its complex legal and regulatory environment will be incorporated. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-SC

Prerequisite(s): 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024

AGRI 397    Agriculture Career Planning    1 Hour

Job search preparation, including completion of a resume, cover letter and mock interview. Options for obtaining graduate education and internship experience are also explored. Outside speakers from the agriculture industry are included. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

AGRI 398    Seminar    1 Hour

Current literature from representative journals in the field of agricultural research is reviewed orally by students. Discussion, one hour. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman, Junior or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

AGRI 399    Research Problems in Agriculture    1-3 Hours

Gives students an opportunity to pursue a thorough study of some particular phase of agriculture. Credit to be arranged. Note: 3.0 GPA and Consent of instructor required.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman, Junior or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; fall 2024

AGRI 475    Selected Topics in Agriculture    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Special topics acquaint advanced undergraduate students with scientific developments of current interest in agriculture. Appropriate topic titles are assigned. Lecture and assignments vary with credit. May be repeated with change in content. Note: Consent of instructor required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2023

AGRI 491    Data Analysis and Interpretation    3 Hours

Basic concepts of statistical models and use of samples. Variation, statistical measures, distribution, tests of significance, analysis of variance and elementary experimental design, regression and correlation as related to interpretation and use of scientific data are discussed.

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 115 or MATH 116 or MA 115C or MA 116C or MATH 115E or MATH 116E or MATH 117)

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024

AGRI 493    Sustainable Agriculture    3 Hours

Effect of diminishing resources, environmental pollution, and short-term economics on the sustainability of productive agriculture. Emphasis on managing crops, livestock, and other farm resources in providing an ecological-economical balance in agricultural production. Note: Upper division standing, minimum of 18 hours in agriculture and related areas, including at least 12 hours of plant and animal production, soils, crop protection, crop improvement, economics, or ecology; or permission of instructor.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

AGRI 494    Contemporary Agricultural Issues    3 Hours

An analysis of contemporary agricultural ethical issues as viewed by consumers, advocacy groups and producers. While issues may vary, topics may include: animal welfare, biotechnology, environmental protection, food quality, food policy, land use, and tobacco.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman, Junior or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024