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AGRICULTURE
Course Descriptions
NOTE: All core courses for majors: Students majoring in all concentrations/areas in agriculture
SOSC) offered in the department with a grade of C or better for such grades to count towards their
major curriculum requirements for graduation.
AGRI 140 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE - 2 semester hours
F
A survey course designed to introduce students to the agricultural industry and to aid them in exploring
the many different careers in agriculture.
AGRI 295 CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL STUDIES
(AND GLOBAL SEMINAR PROGRAM) - 3 semester hours
F, Sp
This course is designed to introduce global issues on food security and its relationship to sustainable
development. It is a multidisciplinary course to explore interrelationships between food, population,
examines the psychological implications of food security and sustainable development issues and their
psychological impact.
AGRI 341 RESEARCH METHODS IN AGRICULTURE - 3 semester hours
F
This course aims to train students in fundamental principles and practices related to research in agricultural
and Reporting would also be discussed.
Prerequisite: Completion of core agriculture courses, STAT 210 Elementary Statistics
AGRI 400 INTERNSHIP - 3 semester hours
F, Sp, Su
Assignment of students to an Agricultural Science or related agency in their junior year for practical onthe-job
experience. This assignment involves career counseling, ethics in the work place, cooperating
with others, and following the instructions of supervisors.
AGRI 401 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 3 semester hours
F, Sp
An opportunity for students to work independently on Agricultural Science related issues and problems
under the guidance of a single professor.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing, Academic Advisor’s approval
AGRICULTURE BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
AGEC 140 INTRODUCTION TO AGRIBUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
3 semester hours F, Sp
An introductory course for all agricultural majors that will focus on the importance of business to the food
and agricultural sector. The course will explore the mechanics of developing a business plan, applying
AGEC 142 PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS I - 3 semester hours
F
The fundamental principles of economics as applied to the agriculture economy. The syllabus will
highlight the agricultural development of the U.S.A. The syllabus will also develop the concept of
economics as a social science, as well as the fundamental principles explaining the behavior of major
oligopoly. Students will be introduced to the application of economic principles to international trade,
environmental management and agricultural policy.