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| First Semester | | Hours |
| GEN | Agricultural MathematicsAGR-040
Agricultural MathematicsApplications of mathematics as it applies to the operation of grain and livestock farms, agriculture business and agriculture mechanization.
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| GEN | General Education PathwayMAT-115
General Education PathwaySurvey 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.
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| GEN | MAT-116 | General Education MathMAT-116
General Education MathSurvey 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 | 3.0 |
| CORE | Prin/Field Crop ScienceAGR-204
Prin/Field Crop ScienceDesigned to develop a working and scientific knowledge of modern crop production as a germination, growth, reproduction, tillage and weed control of agricultural field crops. Emphasis is also placed on fertility, diseases and insects.
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| CORE | AGR-052 | Principles of Crop ProductionAGR-052
Principles of Crop ProductionDesigned 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 |
| CORE | AGR-060 | Animal HusbandryAGR-060
Animal HusbandryPrepares 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 |
| CORE | Intro/Soil ScienceAGR-205
Intro/Soil ScienceApplication 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.
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| CORE | AGR-050 | SoilsAGR-050
SoilsPlanned 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 | 3.5 |
| CORE | AGR-131 | Agriculture Business FinancingAGR-131
Agriculture Business FinancingCovers the use, sources, and methods of obtaining credit as it applies to farming and the farm supply business.
Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | AGR-134 | Business Analysis/RecordsAGR-134
Business Analysis/RecordsAn analytical approach to financial statements and records of agricultural business, implications and decisions made on the basis of these records.
Course Outline | 2.0 |
| Semester Totals |
16.5 |
| Second Semester | |
| CORE | AGR-049 | OSHA/Ag Mach SafetyAGR-049
OSHA/Ag Mach SafetyProvides an intensified study into agricultural machinery safety. Focuses on why agricultural 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 |
| CORE | AGR-111 | Intro to Agriculture SoftwareAGR-111
Intro to Agriculture SoftwareUse 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 |
| CORE | AGR-123 | Marketing of Ag ProductsAGR-123
Marketing of Ag ProductsAn 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 |
| CORE | AGR-132 | Retailing/Agri SuppliesAGR-132
Retailing/Agri SuppliesCovers the practical application of retailing as it affects farm business supplies by divisions merchandising, sales, promotion, personnel control and operation.
Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | AGR-133 | Agriculture SalesmanshipAGR-133
Agriculture SalesmanshipCovers the basic principles underlying the sales process in agricultural farm supply and practical application and development of sales techniques. Basic to the course is an understanding of the salesperson's obligation to self, his or her company, and his or her customer.
Course Outline | 2.5 |
| CORE | AGR-041 | Supervised Occupational Exp IAGR-041
Supervised Occupational Exp IOn-the-job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum the degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Course Outline | 3.5 |
| Semester Totals |
13.5 |