Survey of the livestock and poultry industries, including the application of scientific principles, marketing and selection in modern livestock practices. Two lecture; two lab.
Selection of animals by types, production and pedigree. Includes practice in judging and selection of livestock. Prerequisite: AGR 104 or instructor permission. Three lecture.
A review and discussion of livestock production in relation to other phases of agriculture affecting livestock distribution, adaptability, products produced and the important factors in successful livestock production. Three lecture.
A study of the diagnosis, identification and control of animal diseases. Three lecture.
Identification, habitat relationships, value, distribution and ecological relationships of native and introduced forest and range plants. Course will include: forage, undesirable and poisonous range plants both native and introduced, and the techniques for these plant’s establishment and/or control. Three lecture.
The study of the structure, function, and plant composition of forest and range ecosystems. The description of timber, water, and forage resource dynamics. Analysis of succeeding processes which occur in these ecosystems following disturbance. Discussion of ecological cycles, man’s dependence on these cycles and prospects for the future. Three lecture.
Introduction to the selection, care, propagating and culture of house plants. Three lecture.
Fundamental properties of soils and soil derivation, evaluation, classification and biological properties in relation to plant growth.
Three lecture.Basic study of principles of plant growth and their relationship to soil, pest control, watering frequency, light requirements and other factors.
Three lecture.Fundamentals of horseshoeing. Anatomy and physiology of the horse as it deals with proper shoeing of horses. Two lecture; two lab.
Continuation of AGR 130 with emphasis on practical and corrective shoeing. Skill is developed in normal shoeing and correcting faulty gaits in horses. Prerequisite: AGR 130 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Provides a variety of basic information about turfgrass science: types of turfgrasses, applications and soil/nutrient relations.
Two lecture.Provides basic information about turfgrass site preparation, turfgrass selection and turfgrass maintenance. Two lecture.
Provides basic information regarding landscape design, site preparation, landscape materials and planting procedures. Two lecture.
Identification of cultural care and proper landscape use of ornamental plants. One lecture; two lab.
Irrigation systems classification, plumbing, design installation and drainage installation systems. Students will demonstrate a design layout for irrigation and drainage. Two lecture.
A survey of the horse industry with -emphasis on types, classes and breeds of horses; judging, selecting and use of light horses; and the principles and practices of feeding, worming, breeding, handling and management of horses for business and pleasure. Three lecture.
A study of the nutrients and requirements of farm livestock including the physiology of digestion, balancing of rations and animal nutrition.
Three lecture.Application of genetics to improve farm animals including breeding systems, selection and inheritance problems in large farm animals. Three lecture.
Introduction to the ecological principles dealing with the husbandry of rangelands and range resources. Topics include ecological characteristics of rangeland, grazing and its relation to plant physiology, grazing systems, factors influencing grazing capacity, methods of range evaluation, multiple use interrelationships and range plants. Three lecture.
A study of economic concepts and management techniques as they apply to agriculture. Three lecture.
Utilizes knowledge and skills developed in other turf management courses. Student and instructor develop specific learning objectives which match duties on the job to planned practices in the field. Learning objectives are also approved by the Dean of Sciences and Math. Four lab.
Continuation of AGR 150. Covers management, training of the horse and development of riding skills. Prerequisite: AGR 150 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Continuation of AGR 251. Advanced training of horse and rider with the goal of preparing the student for a position in the horse industry. Student should have access to a green and an advanced riding horse. Prerequisites: AGR 150 and 251 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Trail riding experience and practical knowledge of care, use and conditioning of a horse. Prerequisite: AGR 251 or instructor permission. One lecture; two lab.
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