Agricultural Business
AGEC 3003. Marketing of Agricultural Products.
Prerequisite: AGEC 2073. A study of the marketing channels, movements of products from producers to consumers. Lecture three hours. Fall.
AGEC 2073. Principles of Agricultural Economics.
Microeconomic principles with emphasis on agricultural production and pricing. Analysis of resource allocation under comparative economic systems. Lecture three hours. Spring.
AGEC 3033. Agricultural Futures and Options.
Prerequisite: AGEC 2073. Introduction to futures markets and agricultural commodity futures trading. Lecture three hours. Spring, alternate years.
AGEC 3043. Farm Management.
Prerequisite: AGEC 2073. A study of the principles of the farm organization and operation. The fundamental principles of economics as applied to agriculture will be reviewed and applied whenever possible. Organization and management of the farm for profitable production will be emphasized. Lecture three hours. Fall.
AGEC 3073. Principles of Real Estate.
The basic concepts of real estate ownership, management, and marketing. An inquiry into the legal requirements and instruments involved in management. Same as FIN 3073. Lecture three hours. Fall.
AGEC 4013. International Business in Agriculture.
An introduction to the essentials of international business in agriculture and the forces that affect it. Topics covered include the nature of international business in agriculture; international organizations and monetary systems; foreign environments; and special management and marketing considerations which must be undertaken in order to perform international business in agriculture. Lecture three hours. Fall.
AGEC 4023. Agribusiness Management.
Prerequisites: AGEC 2073 and ACCT 2003. This class provides students with broad and necessary agribusiness management skills with emphasis on the latest thinking on strategic planning and management. Topics are built around the four functions of management including planning, organizing, controlling, and directing. Lecture three hours. Spring.
AGEC 4033. Real Estate Appraisal.
An investigation of the principles and techniques of real estate appraisal for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Lecture three hours. Spring.
AGEC 4043. Agricultural Finance.
Introduction to concepts and methods in agricultural finance. Spring.
AGEC 4053. Agricultural Policies and Problems.
Prerequisites: ECON 2203, AGEC 2073, or ECON 2103, and senior standing. Study of current economic problems facing the agricultural producer and agri-businessman. Lecture three hours. Fall.
AGEC 4063. Risk Management in Agriculture.
Introduction to the concepts of risk, risk analysis, risk management, and their application to the field of agriculture. Lecture three hours. Spring.
AGEC 4501-4503. Special Problems in Agricultural Business.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A variable-hour course individually designed for students who wish to conduct research in a specific area of agricultural business. One to three hours credit with a maximum of three credit hours toward a degree. AGEC 4501 is repeatable for credit. Fall, spring, summer.
Agricultural Education
AGED 1001. Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics.
Develop understanding and skills in the traditional areas of agricultural mechanics including safety, metal technology, small engines, graphics, tool maintenance, woodworking, concrete and masonry, plumbing, and surveying. Lecture one hour. Spring.
AGED 1002. Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with AGED 1001. Laboratory four hours. Spring.
AGED 2001. Agriculture Power: Electricity and Small Engines. Prerequisites: AGED 1001/1002. This course develops knowledge and skills in the areas of electricity as applied to agriculture, agricultural power systems, and the uses of small engines in all areas of agriculture. Lecture one hour. Fall.
AGED 2002. Agriculture Power: Electricity and Small Engines Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with AGED 2001. Laboratory four hours. Fall.
AGED 2011. Agricultural Structures.
Prerequisites: AGED 1001/1002. Woodworking, types of structures, foundations and concrete, building materials, insulation values, ventilation, heating and cooling, plumbing, and structural material selection. Lecture one hour. Spring.
AGED 2012. Agricultural Structures Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with AGED 2011. Laboratory four hours. Spring.
AGED 2021. Agricultural Metals.
Prerequisites: AGED 1001/1002. Modern welding and techniques, cold metal working, and metal working. Lecture one hour. Fall.
AGED 2022. Agricultural Metals Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with AGED 2021. Laboratory four hours. Fall.
AGED 3003. Leadership and Communication.
Covers leadership skills needed by teachers. Topics include group dynamics, conflict resolution, parliamentary procedure, public speaking, and many others. Lecture three hours. Fall.
AGED 4001: Classroom and Group Management in Agricultural Education.
Provides agricultural education candidates with classroom management principles and the application thereof in an inclusive classroom. An additional focus will involve preventing discipline problems and confronting and solving discipline problems. Candidates will address behavioral and disciplinary issues that are encountered during their supervised field experience. Corequisites: AGED 4002 and AGED 4013
AGED 4002. Supervised Field Experience I-Agriculture.
Corequisite: AGED 4013. A planned, supervised, pre-student teaching experience in the classroom or appropriate school setting. Candidates will spend 15 hours observing in the agricultural science classroom and 5 hours observing other situations where agriculture science instructions teach and students learn (livestock shows, career development events, supervision of SAE’s, chapter meetings, etc.) The candidates will also be responsible for teaching lessons in a collaborating school. Spring.
AGED 4003. Methods of Teaching Agricultural Mechanics.
Corequisite: AGED 4023. Planning, directing, and evaluating methods of teaching agricultural mechanics. Lecture three hours. Fall.
AGED 4013. Methods in Agricultural Education.
Corequisite: AGED 4002. Methods and techniques in the quality teaching of agriculture education. Lecture three hours. Spring.
AGED 4023. Program Development.
Corequisite: AGED 4003. Principles and procedures used in developing a well-rounded agricultural education program. Lecture three hours. Fall.
Agriculture
AGRI 4033. Issues in Agriculture.
A capstone course that will focus on many critical issues that affect agriculture. Topics will include environment, genetic engineering, ethics in animal agriculture, food safety and usage, leadership, water and nutrient usage, endangered species as well as emerging issues. Lecture three hours. Fall.
AGRI 4452. Internship in Agriculture I.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and sophomore standing or higher. A cooperative course that allows students to gain university credit for work experience in the agriculture industry. Course requires a structured cooperative agreement with a valid agricultural enterprise. Students must complete AGRI 4551 the semester following enrollment in this course. Pass or fail. As needed.
AGRI 4551. Internship in Agriculture II.
Prerequisites: AGRI 4452, permission of instructor and sophomore standing or higher. A cooperative course that allows students to gain university credit for work experience in the agricultural industry. Students must complete this course the semester following completion of AGRI 4452. Students will be required to prepare a paper and present a presentation on activities completed during AGRI 4452. As needed.
AGRI 6063. Advanced Leadership for Agricultural Professionals.
Concepts and practices in planning and presenting materials to agricultural groups. Includes an in-depth study and application of leadership skills, concepts of community development, and dynamics of technological change. Summer.
AGRI 6083. Professional Development in Agriculture.
Students will select an agriculture facility in Arkansas or another state and study the facility for one semester. They will interview professionals within the facility and spend at least 100 hours job shadowing employee(s). With guidance from a professor of agriculture from SAU, the student will prepare a written report and present his/her final report to the agriculture faculty and other professionals. Spring semester
AGRI 6123. Philosophy of Agricultural Education.
This course focuses on the historical and philosophical developments in education that brought about education in agriculture. As needed.
AGRI 6133. Experiential Learning.
This course focuses on theory and practice in facilitating learning from experience in formal, informal, and non-formal settings. As needed.
AGRI 6143. Adult Education in Agriculture.
This course focuses on the identification of the basic principles which motivate adult learners and the procedures to implement these principles in bringing about changes in adult behavior. As needed.
AGRI 6153. Leadership of Volunteers.
This course focuses on the dynamics in agricultural education and in the life of the community. As needed.
AGRI 6163. Practical Experiences for Career Orientation.
A course designed to provide hands-on experience in teaching a career orientation course. The course emphasizes a variety of hands-on and observation techniques required to carry out a career orientation program. Summer semester.
AGRI 6173. Methods of Organizing and Teaching Career Orientation.
The course will present the 16 USOE career clusters, resources available, and standards required by the State Department of Vocational and Technical Education. Summer semester.
Animal Science
ANSC 1001. Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 1003. Laboratory two hours. Fall.
ANSC 1003. Introduction to Animal Science.
Introduction to the principles of animal sciences, including genetics reproduction, nutrition, and growth, and the management of farm animals and their products. Lecture three hours. Fall.
ANSC 1101. Livestock Fitting and Showing Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 1111. Laboratory two hours. As needed.
ANSC 1111. Livestock Fitting and Showing.
Feeding, training, trimming of feet, grooming, and showing of beef cattle, sheep, hogs, and dairy cattle. Lecture one hour. As needed.
ANSC 2001. Animal Nutrition I Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 2002. Laboratory two hours. Fall.
ANSC 2002. Animal Nutrition I.
Prerequisites: ANSC 1001/1003 and CHEM 1013/1011 or ANSC 1001/1003 and CHEM 1023/1021. Principles of animal nutrition including feed composition, feed digestibility, nutrient requirements and balancing rations. Lecture two hours. Fall.
ANSC 2013. Animal Anatomy and Physiology.
Prerequisites: ANSC 2002/2001. An introductory study of anatomy and physiology of the various systems, organs, and tissue of farm animals. Lecture three hours. Spring.
ANSC 2101. Dairy Cattle Judging Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 2111. Laboratory two hours. As needed.
ANSC 2111. Dairy Cattle Judging.
A study of the dairy cattle breeds, breed type, and judging and selection. Lecture one hour. As needed.
ANSC 2121. Livestock Judging Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 2131. Laboratory two hours. As needed.
ANSC 2131. Livestock Judging.
Prerequisites: ANSC 1003/1001. A study of breed type, judging, and selection of beef cattle, swine, sheep, and goats, including oral and written discussion. Lecture one hour. As needed.
ANSC 3003. Animal Anatomy and Physiology.
Prerequisites: ANSC 1003/1001 and CHEM 1013/1011 or ANSC 1003/1001 and CHEM 1023/1021. An introductory study of anatomy and physiology of the various systems, organs, and tissue of farm animals. Lecture three hours. Spring.
ANSC 3013. Animal Diseases and Health.
Prerequisites: ANSC 1003/1001, ANSC 2001/2002 and CHEM 1013/1011 or ANSC 1003/1001, ANSC 2001/2002 and CHEM 1113/1111. A study of disease and health of animals used in animal production systems including epidemiology of both bacterial and viral diseases and vaccination strategies. Lecture three hours. Fall.
ANSC 3023. Animal Nutrition II.
Prerequisites: ANSC 2002/2001 and CHEM 1113/1111 or ANSC 2002/2001 and CHEM 1123/1121. A study of intake, digestion, and metabolism of farm animals. Lecture three hours. Spring.
ANSC 3041. Animal Reproductive Physiology Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 3042. Laboratory two hours. Spring.
ANSC 3042. Animal Reproductive Physiology.
Prerequisites: ANSC 2002/2001 and ANSC 2013. Comparative physiology of reproduction and endocrinology of farm animals, the principles of artificial insemination, and factors affecting conception in natural and artificial breeding. Lecture two hours. Spring.
ANSC 3053. Animal Breeding.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3033/3031. To understand the principles of animal breeding and genetics and their application in the improvement of animals. Lecture two hours. Spring.
ANSC 3101. Ruminant Animal Production Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 3103. Laboratory two hours. Spring.
ANSC 3103. Ruminant Animal Production.
Prerequisites: ANSC 2002/2001 and ANSC 2013. Study of nutrition, genetic, reproduction and management of sheep, goats, beef cattle, and dairy cattle. Lecture three hours. Spring.
ANSC 3111. Non-Ruminant Animal Production Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 3113. Laboratory two hours, Fall.
ANSC 3113. Non-Ruminant Animal Production.
Prerequisites: ANSC 2002/2001 and ANSC 2013. Study of nutrition, genetic, reproduction and management of horses, swine, and poultry. Lecture three hours. Fall.
ANSC 4003. Advanced Animal Physiology.
Prerequisites: ANSC 2013, ANSC 3013 and ANSC 3023. Advance study of physiology in farm animals with emphasis on growth, lactation, endocrinology, and nutrition. Lecture three hours. As needed.
ANSC 4101. Beef Production Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 4102. Laboratory two hours. Spring.
ANSC 4102. Beef Production.
Prerequisites: ANSC 3013, ANSC 3023, ANSC 3033 and ANSC 3042/3041 or instructor’s permission. A capstone course designed to integrate concepts of genetics, nutrition, and reproduction with management of beef cattle. Lecture two hours. Spring.
ANSC 4111. Dairy Production Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 4112. Laboratory two hours. As needed.
ANSC 4112. Dairy Production.
Prerequisites: ANSC 3013, ANSC 3023, ANSC 3033 and ANSC 3042/3041 or instructor’s permission. A capstone course designed to integrate concepts of genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and lactation with management of dairy cattle. Lecture two hours. As needed.
ANSC 4121. Swine Production Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 4122. Laboratory two hours. As needed.
ANSC 4122. Swine Production.
Prerequisites: ANSC 3013, ANSC 3023, ANSC 3033 and ANSC 3042/3041 or instructor’s permission. A capstone course designed to integrate concepts of genetics, nutrition, and reproduction with management of swine. Lecture two hours. As needed.
ANSC 4131. Poultry Production Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 4132. Laboratory two hours. As needed.
ANSC 4132. Poultry Production.
Prerequisites: ANSC 3023, ANSC 3033, and ANSC 3042/3041 or instructor’s permission. A capstone course designed to integrate concepts of genetics, nutrition, and reproduction with management of swine. Lecture two hours. As needed.
ANSC 4141. Horse Production Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with ANSC 4142. Laboratory two hours. Fall.
ANSC 4142. Horse Production.
Prerequisites: ANSC 3023, ANSC 3033, and ANSC 3042/3041 or instructor’s permission. A capstone course designed to integrate concepts of genetics, nutrition, and reproduction with management of equine. Lecture two hours. Fall.
ANSC 4501-4503. Special Problems in Animal Science.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. A variable hour course individually designed for students who wish to conduct research in a specific area of Animal Science. One to three credit hours with a maximum of three credit hours towards degree. ANSC 4501 is repeatable for credit. Fall, spring, summer.
PLSC 1003. Introduction to Plant Science.
Introduction to the principles of plant sciences, including genetics, physiology, nutritional requirements, growth, and the management of agronomic and horticultural crops and their products. Lecture three hours. Fall.
Agricultural Business
AGBS 6003. Agricultural Markets/Prices.
Prerequisite: ECON 2103. Provides an overview of microeconomic theory and relevant applications used in the business decision-making process. As needed.
AGBS 6013. International Trade of Agricultural Products.
This course examines trade theories such as Ricardian Comparative Advantage and the Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem, as well as open and protectionist trade policies and their welfare implications. Global integration is discussed in detail using case studies to apply the theories and test their applicability. As needed.
AGBS 6023. Agricultural Policies.
This course exposes students to economic analysis and welfare implications of domestic and international policies affecting agriculture, agri-business, and rural economics. Policy alternatives aimed at solving economic and environmental problems of the food and agricultural sector are identified and evaluated. As needed.
AGBS 6033. Management of Agriculture Production.
Prerequisites: AGEC 3043 or equivalent; ACCT 2103 or equivalent. This course applies managerial concepts, procedures and techniques, as well as economic theory to successful operations of farms and ranches. Students develop enhanced skills to combine and manage land, labor, and capital resources for an optimal return as well as techniques of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions of management as they relate to the farms and ranches. As needed.
Plant Science
PLSC 2001. Principles of Horticulture Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 2002. Laboratory three hours. Spring. Summer, as needed.
PLSC 2002. Principles of Horticulture.
Prerequisites: PLSC 1003 and sophomore standing. A study of the basic principles underlying the propagation, production, and handling of horticultural crops. Lecture two hours. Spring. Summer, as needed.
PLSC 2011. Soils Science Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 2012. Laboratory two hours. Fall.
PLSC 2012. Soils Science.
Prerequisites: PLSC 1003 and CHEM 1013/1011 or CHEM 1023/1021. Origin, classification, productiveness, and physical properties of soils. Lecture two hours. Fall.
PLSC 2021. Elements of Forestry Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 2022. Laboratory three hours. Fall.
PLSC 2022. Elements of Forestry.
Prerequisite: PLSC 1003. General survey of the field of forestry. General knowledge and yield, products and utilization, and preservation. Lecture two hours. Fall.
PLSC 3011. Forage Production and Management Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 3012. Laboratory two hours. Spring.
PLSC 3012. Forage Production and Management.
Prerequisites: PLSC 2012/2011 and ANSC 2002/2001. A study of forage used in animal production with emphasis on adaptability, propagation, nutrient management, grazing management and utilization. Lecture two hours. Spring.
PLSC 3031. Greenhouse Management Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 3032. Laboratory two hours. Fall, alternate years.
PLSC 3032. Greenhouse Management. Prerequisites: PLSC 2001/2002 and BIOL 2081/2083. Modern greenhouse construction, climate control, and management of commercial and home greenhouses. Identification, propagation, and study of major greenhouse plants. Lecture two hours. Fall, alternate years.
PLSC 3041. Advanced Soils Science Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 3042. Laboratory two hours. Fall, alternate years.
PLSC 3042. Advanced Soils Science.
Prerequisites: PLSC 2012/2011. A study of the chemical, biological, and physical properties of the soil as they influence the uptake and utilization of essential nutrients of plants. A look at the microorganisms and their biochemical processes in the soil. Lecture two hours. Fall, alternate years.
PLSC 3071. Entomology Lab.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 3073. Laboratory three hours. Same as BIOL 3071. Fall.
PLSC 3073. Entomology.
A study of the principle orders of insects with consideration of life cycles, economic importance, and methods of control. Same as BIOL 3073. Lecture three hours. Fall.
PLSC 3081. Plant Physiology Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 3083. Laboratory two hours. Same as BIOL 3081. Spring, alternate years.
PLSC 3083. Plant Physiology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2081/2083 and CHEM 1113/1111 or BIOL 2081/2083 and CHEM 1123/1121. A study of the basic physiological processes of plant growth and metabolism. Same as BIOL 3083. Lecture three hours. Spring, alternate years.
PLSC 4001. Weed Science Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 4002. Laboratory two hours. Spring, alternate years.
PLSC 4002. Weed Science.
Prerequisites: PLSC 2002/2001 and CHEM 1113/1111 or PLSC 2002/2001 and CHEM 1123/1121. A study of weeds as an economic pest occurring in both agronomic and non-agronomic situations including weed identification, ecology, growth and distribution, competition, and control. Lecture two hours. Spring, alternate years.
PLSC 4011. Turf Management Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 4012. Laboratory two hours. Fall, alternate years.
PLSC 4012. Turf Management.
Prerequisites: PLSC 1003 and PLSC 2012/2011. A study of turfgrass growth, adaptation, and management in various managed turf areas. Lecture two hours. Fall, alternate years.
PLSC 4021. Introduction to Plant Pathology Laboratory.
Must be taken concurrently with PLSC 4022. Laboratory two hours. Fall, alternate years.
PLSC 4022. Introduction to Plant Pathology.
Prerequisites: PLSC 2002/2001. An introduction to the basic concepts of plant diseases, their impact on agriculture, and their control focusing on the four major areas of plant pathology: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes. Lecture two hours. Fall, alternate years.
PLSC 4033. Agronomic Production.
Prerequisites: PLSC 2002/2001. Study of the production and management of economically important agronomic crops. Lecture three hours. Spring, alternate years.
PLSC 4043. Plant Breeding.
Provide a broad overview of the science of plant breeding including new developments in molecular biology. This course will focus on the genetic improvement of crops by hybridization and selection as well as special breeding methods and techniques applicable to naturally self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and asexually reproduced plants.
PLSC 4501-4503. Special Problems in Plant Science. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. A variable hour course individually designed for students who wish to conduct research in a specific area of Plant Science. One to three credit hours with a maximum of three credit hours towards degree. PLSC 4501 is repeatable for credit. Fall, spring, summer.
