Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Details |
ACC121ACC1021 |
Accounting Principles I |
4 |
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This course introduces the study of accounting principles for understanding of the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices. Major topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, internal control principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, plant assets and intangible asset accounting. (4-0)
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AGE205AGE2105 |
Farm and Ranch Management |
3 |
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Students will gain practical experience in applying principles of economics, marketing, and finance to the management of an agricultural operation. Students will create their own sample farm or ranch and emphasis will be placed on utilizing computer technology for budgeting and financial planning. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS1018 (Ag emphasis preferred) with a "C" grade or better or instructor approval. (2-2)
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AGE208AGE2108 |
Agricultural Finance |
3 |
|
An introductory course in principles of finance and their application to agriculture and agri–business, including the time value of money, net present value analysis, interest, credit, lending institutions, financial statements, and financial ratios. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AGE1102 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)
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AGE210AGE2110 |
Agriculture Marketing |
3 |
|
An applied study of the agricultural marketing system and methods of marketing crops and livestock. Emphasis will be placed on hedging with futures and options. (3-0)
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AGY100AGY1100 |
General Crop Production |
4 |
|
Production and adaptation of cultivated crops, with emphasis on crops grown in the western region of the United States. Principles affecting growth, development, production, and use will be covered. (3-2)
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AGY240AGY2140 |
Introduction Soil Science: GT-SC1 |
4 |
|
Focuses on formation, physical properties, chemical properties, and management of soils emphasizing conditions that affect plant growth. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisites: Any CHE Course or instructor approval. (3-2)
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ASC100ASC1100 |
Animal Sciences |
3 |
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Covers the basic fundamentals of livestock production including the principles of nutrition, reproduction, breeding, genetics, health, and physiology of cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and other farm species. Trends and issues in animal science and animal agriculture are also discussed in this course. (3-0)
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ASC225ASC2125 |
Feeds and Feeding |
4 |
|
A study of the basic nutrients, common feeds, and feed additives fed to livestock, anatomy of digestive systems, and basic feeding practices for beef, sheep, swine, horses, and dairy. The lab portion of this class will be devoted to calculating and balancing rations to fulfill nutrient requirements for farm animals for growth, finishing, reproduction and lactation, and work. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASC1100 with a "C" grade or better. (3-2)
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ASC230ASC2130 |
Farm Animal Anatomy & Physiology |
3 |
|
Introduces students to the basic concepts of farm animal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on concepts relating to nutrition, reproduction, Immunology, and growth of the basic farm species. Anatomy and Physiology is taught in the context of applying basic principles to production practices in the industry including reproductive management, livestock nutrition management, and animal health practices. Prerequisites: BIO1111 and ASC1100 with a "C" grade or better OR instructor approval. (3-0)
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ASC250ASC2150 |
Live Animal/Carcass Evaluation |
3 |
|
Explores meat carcass evaluation and the related yield and quality grading system. Emphasizes selection of breeding stock based on performance data. Covers comparative selection, grading, and judging of market and breeding classes of livestock based on knowledge of phenotype, performance, information, and/or carcass merit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASC1100 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)
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ASC288ASC2188 |
Livestock Practicum |
2 |
|
Provides experiential learning with beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, and sheep. (1-2)
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MAT125MAT1400 |
Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 |
4 |
|
Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science, and/or social science majors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT1340 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate test scores. (4-0)
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RAM205RAM2005 |
Range Management |
3 |
|
Presents the historical and current status of the range livestock industry. Management principles for private and public rangelands, range plant identification, and range plant communities are covered. (2-2)
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