College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College

application and understanding of current issues associated
with food products and food ingredients. Discussions will
focus on controversial subjects involving food products, food
additives, food safety and preservation techniques based on
scientific principles and popular belief. Lectures, discussions,
demonstrations 3 hours per week.
AFLS 1103 Introduction to Agricultural Economics
3 hr. lec.
An introduction to agricultural economics, including the role of
agricultural business in the economic system. Basic economic
concepts such as price determination, profit maximization and the
appropriate use of resources are emphasized. Economic principles
and their application to production and marketing decisions in
agricultural firms such as cooperatives are demonstrated through
class tours of local agricultural marketing institutions.
AFLS 1113 Introduction to Agricultural Business
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
The course describes the methods and tools necessary for startup,
facility needs, legal and tax responsibilities, record keeping and
analysis, marketing and pricing, personnel management, and
ethical issues in agricultural business.
AFLS 1201 Rice Production
3 hr. lec., 1 credit
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 1203 Introduction to Plant Science
3 hr. lec., 3 credits
Introduction to the principles and factors of plant growth,
structure and development.
AFLS 1211 Oilseed Production
1 hr. lec., 1 credit
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 Wheat & Feed Grain Production
1 hr. lec., 1 credit
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 Integrated Pest Management
1 hr. lec., 1 credit
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 Horticulture Lab
Corequisite: AFLS 2003. 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 Principles of Horticulture
3 hr. lec./lab, 3 credits
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.
AFLS 2101 Crop Science Lab
Corequiste: AFLS 2103. Laboratory application and study to
reinforce the principles of growth, development, reproduction,
taxonomy and certain diseases of major field crops.
AFLS 2103 Crop Science
3 hr. lec./lab, 3 credits
Prerequisite: AFLS 1203. Co-requisite: AFLS 2101. Principles
of crop production and their application to the growth and
development of major agronomic crop species.
AFLS 2203 Small Engines/Power Units
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
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.
AFLS 2303 Turfgrass Management
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
The course covers aspects of turf management including lawn
care, turf production, golf course turf management, sports
turf management, as well as equipment, maintenance, and
irrigation techniques for the production and maintenance of
turf grasses.
AGRI 116 Occupational Work Exp
6 hrs. lab, 6 credits
Students will be assigned to intern/work with various cooperating
agricultural businesses & industries to build reality-based skill
and knowledge sets. Students may be required to provide
documentation of experience and learning through written
and/or verbal media.
AGRI 123 Soil & Water Engineering
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
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 General Horticulture (GHM)
3 hrs. lec./lab, 3 credits
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 Ag Policy
1 hr. lec., 1 credit
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.