Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

166 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
3005. FARM BUSINESS RECORDS. 3 cr. Fundamental principles
for assimilation, organization, and analyses of farm records as
applied to decision-making processes. Utilization of computers
in farm records and accounting will be stressed. (Formerly AGEC
305) Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in AGRB 1001, 2001,
and 2003.
3007. ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL MARKETING. 3 cr. Fundamental
concepts of forward pricing. Introduction to forward contracting,
the futures market, and options on agricultural futures. Emphasis
is placed on forward pricing as a tool to reduce price risk.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in AGRB 1001, 2001, and
2003.
3010. AGRICULTURAL FINANCE. 3 cr. Principles of agricultural
finance emphasizing costs and returns from capital and credit,
various types and sources of credit, development, characteristics
and role of agricultural lending institutions. (Formerly AGEC 310)
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in AGRB 3005.
3011. AGRICULTURAL PRICE ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING. 3
cr. Basic treatment of agricultural price analysis tools. Emphasis
is placed on computer software and problem recognition. Course
lectures concentrate on local commodities. (Formerly AGEC 311)
3012. RURAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL. 3 cr. This course
covers the basic techniques and principles of estimating fair
market value and production value of rural estate committed
to agricultural production. Data needs, methodologies, report
writing, and appraisal ethics are covered in detail and related to
rural land. Prerequisite: AGRB 3005 & 3010.
3044. AGRIBUSINESS PRACTICUM. 3 cr. Design, plan, and execute
an approved agribusiness enterprise. May be used for elective
credit only. May be repeated. (Formerly AGRI 344) Prerequisites:
Junior standing.
4021. ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS. 3 cr. Principles and methods
for critically analyzing environmental issues from an economic
and policy perspective. Review of current environmental issues
with emphasis on agriculture related topics. (Formerly AGEC 421)
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in AGRB 3010.
4023. FARM AND AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Managerial
techniques applied to farm and agribusiness organizations,
which include input-output relationships, enterprise combinations,
and budget analysis. Emphasis will be placed upon typical
decision-making problems encountered by farm and agribusiness
managers. (Formerly AGEC 423) Prerequisite: Minimum grade of
“C” in AGRB 3010.
4061. AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND TRADE. 3 cr. Effects of public
policies on the food and agriculture sector, policy formation
process, various domestic farm programs, and discussion on new
farm bill. U.S. trade policies and factors affecting trade in farm
products will be discussed. (Formerly AGEC 4061) Prerequisite:
Minimum grade of “C” in AGRB 3007 and 3010.
AGRONOMY
(AGRO)
For Undergraduates Only
2001. SOILS. 4 cr. Principles of soil science and the properties of soils
as related to plant growth. Three hours lecture and two hours
laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 1011, CHEM 1001 or 1007.
3001. RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. 4 cr.
Designing and laying out conservation practices necessary
to reduce erosion. Emphasis will be placed upon surveying,
mapping, drainage, terracing, water impoundment and safe
water movement. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: MATH 1011.
3008. ADVANCE FARM CROPS. 4 cr. Varieties, species, genetics, breeding,
cultural practices and uses of fiber and grain crops. Three hours lecture
and two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: AGRI 1001 or 1003.
3009. FORAGE CROPS AND PASTURE MANAGEMENT. 4
cr. Adaptation, production, establishment, utilization and
management of forage crops and pastures. Three hours lecture
and two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: AGRI 1001 or 1003.
4011. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS. 4 cr. Herbicides, fungicides,
insecticides and growth regulators and their uses. Three hours lecture
and two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 1001 or 1007.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4004. SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES. 3 cr. The nature, distribution,
use, and conservation of important soil groups; the efficient use,
control, and storage of water in humid and arid regions; water
pollution and its control.
4013. SOIL FERTILITY AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES. 4 cr. The
chemical and mineralogical properties of soils from the theoretical
and technical viewpoints. Three hours lecture and two hours
laboratory. Prerequisites: AGRO 2001; CHEM 1001, 1005, or
1007.
4014. SOIL CLASSIFICATION. 4 cr. The origin, profile development,
composition, and classification of soils. Three hours lecture and
two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: AGRO 2001.
AIR FORCE AEROSPACE STUDIES
(AFAS)
1001. THE AIR FORCE TODAY I. 1 cr. This course focuses on the
basic characteristics of the air doctrine; U.S. Air Force mission
and organization; functions of the U.S. strategic offensive and
defensive, general purpose and support forces; officership;
followership, military customs and courtesies, and an assessment
of communicative skills.
1002. THE AIR FORCE TODAY II. 1 cr. A focus on U.S. Air Force
installations and professions; introduction to flight; geographical
awareness; U. S. defense policy; military balance; terrorism; and
a study of the other branches of the Armed Services.
1011. AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB. 0 cr. Study and practice of Air
Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military
commands. Grades of CR (credit) or NC (no credit) will be
awarded. Must be taken in conjunction with AFAS 1001.
ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE
(AHSC)
For Undergraduates Only
1002. ORIENTATION TO ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS. 3 cr. An
on-line introduction to allied health and rehabilitation professions
focusing upon roles, career paths, and collaborative training.
2000. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. 2-3 cr. Origin of words and principles
of their construction. Definitions of medical terms, diseases,
syndromes and application of terms in clinical practice are
stressed. Overview of anatomy and physiology and application to
each system is reviewed. (Formerly AHSC 330)
ANTHROPOLOGY
(ANTS or ANTG)
Required for a minor: Anthropology 1011, 2001,
3007, 4030 or Linguistics 4051 and 6 additional hours in
Anthropology—Total of 18 semester hours.
For Undergraduates Only
1011. HUMAN ORIGINS AND EVOLUTION. 3 cr. The study of the
origin of and biogenetic heritage of humans; a survey of modern
human racia variation; an introduction to archeological and
prehistoric techniques of investigation regarding the changing
physical form of humans. (Same as GEOG 1011.)
1020. PREHISTORIC ARCHEOLOGY OF THE BIBLE. 3 cr. An
introduction to prehistoric archeology of the Middle East and
nearby areas that figure prominently in the Judeo-Christian Old
Testament. Temporal scope includes the Paleolithic, Mesolithic,
Neolithic, and the Chalcolithic Periods.