Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

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AGR 103
AGR 105
AGR 110
AGR 118
AGR 120
AGR 142
AGR 150
AGR 155
AGR 156
AGR 157
AGR 162
AGR 165
AGR 167
BREEDING PRACTICES AND TECHNIQUES
(A.I. every other year.) This course will teach the student
the various breeding practices used on large animals. Topics
covered heat detection, synchronization, herd reproductive
health and proper selection of sires. Artificial insemination
(hands-on) will be covered every other year. 3 cred its
AG SAFETY
Provides students with an orientation to to farm and
ag-related business safety. Training in common hazards and
risks, legal and ethical responsibilities, liability, and more.
1 credit
ANIMAL SCIENCE
The history and development of the livestock industry
in South Dakota, as well as selection and man age ment of
breeding stock, animal health, housing requirements and
marketing strategies. 3 credits
SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Topics include water quality, the relationship between soil
and water, identification of water sources, and South Dakota
law affecting water usage. 3 cred its
SEED AND GRAIN TECHNOLOGY
Grading of grain ac cord ing to federal standards, se lec tion of
high-quality seed, proper storage and con di tion ing of seed,
iden ti fi ca tion of crop and weed seeds, op er a tion of grading
equipment. 3 credits
COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE CERTIFICATION
Study, review and administer exam for the certification to
apply commercial pesticides. 1/2 credit
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE PREPARATION
Prepares the student to be eligible to take the CDL exam.
1/2 credit
LARGE ANIMAL SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL
EXPERIENCE (SOE)
Students will be provided the opportunity to gain hands-on
practical experience through internships with establishments
who work with large animals such as veterinarians,
ag-businesses and large herd operations. 5 credits
FARM MANAGEMENT I
An introduction to good management and planning
procedures; or ga niz ing the farming operation as a
busi ness using proven financial procedures and budgetary
projections. 3 credits
DAIRY SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL
EXPERIENCE (SOE)
Students will be have the opportunity to gain handson
practical experience through an internship on a local
commercial dairy operation. Primary areas of focus will be
dairy herdsmanship, milking, feeding, calf care and general
farm duties. 5 credits
CO-OP PRINCIPLES
Identification of the structure and scope of American
co op er a tives, the economic rationale, marketing and
financing concepts, man age ment, and structural dynamics.
3 credits
BUSINESS SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL
EXPERIENCE I (SOE)
Work-based learning. With instructor approval, students are
placed in agri-business jobs which provide the opportunity
to apply knowledge gained in the classroom. 5 credits
BUSINESS SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL
EXPERIENCE II (SOE)
Work-based learning. With instructor approval, students are
placed in agri-business jobs which provide the opportunity
AGR 169
AGR 170
AGR 202
AGR 203
AGR 204
AGR 205
AGR 209
AGR 210
AGR 211
AGR 212
AGR 215
to apply knowledge gained in the classroom. 5 credits
PRODUCTION SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL
EXPERIENCE I (SOE)
To achieve proficiency in general management skills, students
work at an established farm/ranch, usually their homes.
Struc tured as sign ments must be completed. Instructors
will visit the sites several times during this period. AGR
169 (for the Dairy Option only) is normally completed
at the Midwest Dairy Institute (MDI) at Milbank, SD.
5 credits
DAIRY SCIENCE
An introduction to the development of South Dakota’s dairy
industry; topics include selection and management of a dairy
herd, animal health and nutrition, housing requirements
and marketing strategies. 3 credits
LIVESTOCK NUTRITION PROBLEMS
Application of principles discussed in AG 200: eval u a tion
and for mu la tion of suitable rations. Computers are used in
this pro cess. 3 credits
ANIMAL PHLEBOTOMY (SAMPLE COLLECTION)
This course will teach the student the proper procedures
used to collect blood, fecal, urine, respiratory, and necropsy
samples from large animals. Also the student will learn how
to use the various types of equipment used to collect these
samples. 3 credits
ANIMAL HEALTH II
Designed to familiarize students with animal diseases, health
prod ucts and feed additives. 3 credits
TREATMENT OF ANIMAL INJURY
This course will show the student how to properly care for
injuries that might occur to animals. Topics will be signs to
look for, proper cleaning, dressing and care of injuries.
3 credits
BIOLOGICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL
ADMINISTRATION
This course will teach the student the proper injection sites
and procedures used for large animals. Proper handling and
storage of drugs will also be covered. 3 credits
FORAGES AND GRASSES
Production and management of common forages and
grasses; man age ment of tame pastures and rangelands; and
various aspects of grazing practices. 3 credits
ANIMAL ANATOMY/MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This course will familiarize the student with the different
parts of the animal body (cattle, swine, horse, sheep).
Students will look at the skeletal, muscle, respiratory,
digestive and reproductive systems and be able to identify
them. 3 credits
PLANT DISEASE/INSECT IDENTIFICATION AND
CON TROL
Topics include pest/disease management, identification of
pest/dis ease, control practices and the biology of the causal
organisms. 3 cred its
ADVANCED FERTILIZERS, SOILS AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT
This course is designed as a brief review of the soils and
fertilizer courses (with the addition of soil microorganism
study) along with an in depth look at secondary and
micro-nutrients. We will also spend time examining the
value and application of animal waste. In each section we
will examine how to use variable rates based on soil type and
fertilizer source. 3 credits