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Academic Program Model
Academic Program Model
Livestock Production (CRT.LVST)
The specialized Livestock Production certificate is designed to prepare students for employment positions in a variety of livestock areas. These jobs include herdsman positions, A.I. technicians, livestock managers and home farm operators. The SOE internship provides added experience in livestock management and production.
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
MAT-115
General Education Pathway
MAT-115
General Education Pathway
Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab
Course Outline
OR
MAT-116
General Education Math
MAT-116
General Education Math
Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used.
Course Outline
*
OR
AGR-040
Agricultural Mathematics
AGR-040
Agricultural Mathematics
Applications of mathematics as it applies to the operation of grain and livestock farms, agriculture business and agriculture mechanization.
Course Outline
+
2.5
AGR-052
Principles of Crop Production
AGR-052
Principles of Crop Production
Designed to develop needed skills involved in production of the major field crops in central Illinois and Indiana. Plant growth, crop choice, tillage, planting and sowing for maximum yields are emphasized.
Course Outline
+
3.0
AGR-060
Animal Husbandry
AGR-060
Animal Husbandry
Prepares students with a basic understanding of livestock care, production and management from selection through breeding and marketing of beef and dairy cattle, swine and sheep. Emphasis is placed on confinement plans and new trends.
Course Outline
+
3.0
AGR-050
Soils
AGR-050
Soils
Planned learning activities and experiences designed to cover soil development, functions of soil minerals, soil types, and their class. A major study of soil types in Illinois and Indiana and their conservation practices are included.
Course Outline
+
OR
AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science
AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science
Application of the basics in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects in soils. Soils of Illinois and Indiana are emphasized along with concepts of fertility, conservation, and field descriptions.
Course Outline
*
+++
3.5
AGR-122
Farm Management
AGR-122
Farm Management
Economics principles applied directly to the organization and operation of midwest farms are discussed. Management effectiveness in cropping and livestock systems and resource utilization for maximum profit are stressed.
Course Outline
*
+
2.5
AGR-061
Livestock Evaluation
AGR-061
Livestock Evaluation
Detailed study of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and horse selection. This laboratory oriented course allows students to appraise livestock, viewing positive and negative selection points, and pays particular attention to judging.
Course Outline
+
3.0
Semester Totals
17.5
Second Semester
AGR-111
Intro to Agriculture Software
AGR-111
Intro to Agriculture Software
Use of computers in farm and agri-business management with emphasis on commercially available software for accounting, budgeting, record keeping and market analysis.
Course Outline
+++
2.0
AGR-049
OSHA/Ag Mach Safety
AGR-049
OSHA/Ag Mach Safety
Provides an intensified study into agricultural machinery safety. Focuses on why agriculture machinery accidents happen, how they can be prevented, and how to create a safe working environment. Visual aids are utilized to display effect.
Course Outline
+++
1.0
AGR-123
Marketing of Ag Products
AGR-123
Marketing of Ag Products
An introductory course covering farm marketing strategies, futures markets, cash markets for livestock and grain, and general problems in pricing major agricultural commodities.
Course Outline
+++
2.5
AGR-063
Animal Nutrition
AGR-063
Animal Nutrition
Covers fundamental principles of livestock nutrition with an understanding of the mono-gastric and ruminant digestive system, essential nutrients, feed ingredients and additives, and balancing of rations. Private and commercial feed sales implications are included.
Course Outline
+++
2.5
AGR-124
Farm Credit and Finance
AGR-124
Farm Credit and Finance
An introduction to financing statements, capital and credit needs of farmers, sources of credit, and problems of borrowers and lenders.
Course Outline
+++
2.0
AGR-064
Beef/Dairy Production Skills
AGR-064
Beef/Dairy Production Skills
Prepares students with the necessary skills required in modern cattle production, the different methods and tools used to perform these skills and a close inspection of handling facilities.
Course Outline
+++
1.5
AGR-070
Swine Production Skills
AGR-070
Swine Production Skills
Prepares students with the necessary skills required in modern swine production, the different methods and tools used to perform these skills, understanding herd health, and looking at and making swine environmental decisions.
Course Outline
+++
1.5
AGR-065
A.I. Management-Cattle
AGR-065
A.I. Management-Cattle
Provides a basic understanding of reproductive physiology and trains individuals to artificially inseminate beef or dairy cattle. Explains and gives hands-on experience in actual insemination producers.
Course Outline
+++
OR
AGR-071
Swine Reproduction and A.I.
AGR-071
Swine Reproduction and A.I.
Trains individuals to understand reproductive physiology, semen collection and artificial insemination.
Course Outline
+++
1.0
AGR-041
Supervised Occupational Exp I
AGR-041
Supervised Occupational Exp I
On the job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum that degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Course Outline
3.5
Semester Totals
17.5
Summer Term
AGR-120
Agriculture Economics
AGR-120
Agriculture Economics
An introduction to basic economic concepts of the agricultural sector with emphasis on costs, revenue, price determination, supply and demand, and farm policy.
Course Outline
++++
3.0
Elective
Elective
No Description Available
2.0
Semester Totals
5.0
Total Program Hours
40.0
Suggested Electives
AGR-066
Meat Science
AGR-066
Meat Science
Provides a basic understanding of meat classification and grading. Emphasis is placed on the live evaluation of beef, pork, and lamb. Following harvest the carcasses will be evaluated for consumer acceptability.
Course Outline
+++
2.0
AGR-053
Integrated Pest Management
AGR-053
Integrated Pest Management
Designed to develop a working knowledge of agricultural chemicals as they are related to herbicides and insecticides. Students should have a working knowledge of calibration and maintenance of agricultural chemical equipment. Identification of major weed species in this area and their control is emphasized.
Course Outline
++++
3.0
AGR-121
Farm Business Records
AGR-121
Farm Business Records
An introduction into basic farm record keeping. Prepares students to compile records associated with specific farm enterprises. Record analysis is emphasized for farm efficiency measures.
Course Outline
+++
2.5
AGR-090
Principles of Agri Mechanics
AGR-090
Principles of Agri Mechanics
Covers the fundamentals of basic preventive maintenance for tractors and familiarizes the student with setting and adjusting sprayers, tillage equipment, planters, and combines.
Course Outline
+
2.5
AGR-042
Supervised Ocupational Exp II
AGR-042
Supervised Ocupational Exp II
On the job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum that degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Course Outline
++++
2.5
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