Agriculture (AG)

AG 1101. Basic Animal Science Laboratory.

This course introduces students to basic animal science laboratory content. Students will be required to handle livestock and complete occupational health and safety program requirements. This is an introductory laboratory designed to provide students with demonstrations and applied examples related to the study of domestic livestock and poultry animals. This laboratory includes genetics, management/handling, nutrition, and reproduction aspects. This course is not recommended for students who are not majoring in a science discipline.

AG 1110. Careers in Agriculture.

This course is an introduction to careers available in the broad field of agriculture including an overview of personal and career qualifications needed for workplace success.

AG 1301. Basic Animal Science.

This course is an introductory course designed to provide students with knowledge about the importance and structure of the livestock and poultry industries in the United States. This course includes study of domestic livestock and poultry animals with emphases on breeding, husbandry, genetics, management, nutrition, and reproduction. Basic anatomy and physiology of livestock and poultry will also be covered. This course is not recommended for students who are not majoring in a science discipline.

AG 2101. Crop Science Laboratory.

This course introduces the students to laboratory related topics in crop production. Laboratory exercises include basic activities related to crop physiology and structures, fertility, insect and microbial pests, basic soil principles and management, and introductory crop breeding and genetics.

AG 2275. Agricultural Safety.

This course covers the fundamentals of hazards, methods of injury prevention, safety education, regulations and advancing safety and health in the agriculture industry. This course will identify potential industrial hazards and means to mitigate these hazards and develop a culture of safety within an organization.

AG 2301. Crop Science.

This course introduces students to structural morphology and physiology of crop plants, their genetics and breeding, domestication, production methods, and general soil conditions. It also covers the study of crop production, harvest practices, storage, and use of cereal and feed grains, fiber crops, forages, modern cropping and other related crops requiring special technology.

AG 2313. Agronomic Crops.

A study of the production, harvest practices, storage, and use of cereal and feed grains, fiber crops, forages, and other related crops requiring special technology.

AG 2318. Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock and Poultry.

This course provides a fundamental knowledge of major anatomical and physiological features of the skeletal, muscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, urinary, respiratory, and nervous systems of various livestock species. Gross and microanatomy of livestock and poultry will also be covered. Prerequisite: AG 1301 with a grade of a "C" or better.

AG 2345. Horse Management.

A course designed as a broad but thorough coverage of most areas of horse husbandry and production, including anatomy, physiology, breeding, feeding, training, and health care. Laboratory sessions are designed to acquaint the student with modern methods of breeding, training, and care of the horse.

AG 2373. Introduction to Agricultural Engineering.

An introductory course designed to acquaint students with a wide range of concepts, principles and applied technologies in agricultural engineering. A problem solving course.

AG 2374. Metal Fabrication and Welding Technology for Agriculture.

This course covers the principles and practices of applied metallurgy and welding. Emphasis is given to the management of the technologies and techniques associated with oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC). Prerequisite: AG 2373 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 2379. General Horticulture.

A survey of the general field of horticulture including general areas of employment.

AG 2383. Introduction to Agricultural Economics.

The role of agriculture in the general economy; the study of basic economic concepts with their application to the agricultural firm; the structure and operation of the marketing system; the functional and institutional aspects of agricultural finance; international trade; and government farm programs.

AG 2390. Computer Applications in Agriculture.

Introduction to computers and computer technology; operation and application of the computer in production agriculture and agricultural business, services and industries. Includes characteristics of computer hardware and software, accessing and using the computer in agriculture.

AG 2391. Livestock Behavior and Welfare.

This course provides foundational knowledge on how livestock behave. It also provides the knowledge of how to handle livestock humanely. Livestock stress and physiological response to human interaction will also be discussed. Prerequisite: AG 1445 and [BIO 1330 and BIO 1130] all with grades of "C" or better.

AG 3121. Holistic Range Management Laboratory.

This course provides students with hands on field experience in range management. It will include site visits to ranches that practice conventional, adaptive, mob or holistic grazing. Students will be able to conduct range assessments of plant diversity, soil health and animal condition. May include Saturday travel. Prerequisite: AG 1301 with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: AG 3321 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 3300. Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Sciences.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of scientific inquiry in agriculture. Topics include quantitative and qualitative research methods, data management, data analysis, data interpretation, and data dissemination, with emphasis on their applications in agriculture. Prerequisite: A minimum 3.0 Overall GPA.

AG 3301. Principles of Livestock Genetics.

This course focuses on the fundamental principles of genetics and their application to animals. The physical basis of Mendelian inheritance, expression and interaction of genes, gene frequency, linkage, sex linkage, inbreeding, line breeding, and crossbreeding as applied to selection indices for livestock are examined. (WI) Prerequisite: AG 2318 and BIO 1130 and BIO 1330 all with grades of "C" or better.

AG 3302. Herbaceous Plant Materials.

This course will include the identification, selection, use, and management of annuals, perennials, herbs, and ornamental grasses in the landscape. Each student will learn irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and other cultural needs of such plants. The laboratory will complement lecture.

AG 3304. Propagation of Horticultural Plants.

Principles and practices of propagating ornamental plants, vegetables, and fruits by sexual and asexual methods including germination of seed, layerage, graftage, division, cuttage, bulbs, corms, and other vegetative plant structures. Study of physical, physiological and environmental factors affecting propagation of ornamental plants.

AG 3305. Woody Plant Materials for Outdoor Landscapes.

Study of woody plant material including fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, and ground covers and their identification, nomenclature, and use in the planting and development of home landscapes.

AG 3306. Flowers and Plants for Interior Design.

Study of flowers, cut flowers, foliage and blooming pot plants to enhance the interior design of homes and businesses including their identification, cultural requirements, uses, diagnoses and corrective measures of disorders. Basic principles of flower arrangement and the preparation of floral and plant decoration as used in interior design. (WI).

AG 3308. Organic Gardening.

This course introduces the principles and practices of basic gardening using organic methods. Topics include an overview of soil preparation, warm and cool season crops, propagation of plants, and weed, insect, and disease identification and management.

AG 3310. Agriculture Power and Machinery Technology.

This course covers the principles of 2 stroke and 4-stroke cycle engines, ignition, and combustion types including injection systems. Components including power and power transmissions and hydraulic systems will also be addressed. Prerequisites: AG 2373 with a grade of "C" or better and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] with grades of "D" or better.

AG 3314. Animal Health and Disease Control.

This course is designed to introduce immunology and provide a basic understanding of veterinary principles as applied to prevention and treatment of domestic livestock diseases. Common diseases of livestock are considered, with emphasis on immune function, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Prerequisite: AG 2318 and BIO 1330 and BIO 1130 all with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 3317. Ranch and Farm Management.

This course introduces tools and techniques which are basic to the study of farm and ranch organization and decision making, the wise allocation of factors of production, the keeping of records, and income tax management. Prerequisites: AG 2383 and AG 2390 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] all with grades of "D" or better.

AG 3318. Agricultural Business Management.

This course introduces institutions and functions of agribusiness. The institutional structure of agribusiness such as feed, farm machinery and equipment, farm chemicals, financial institutions and private and public agri-services will be delineated. Various agribusiness functions such as organizational behavior and financial, market and human resource management will be discussed. Prerequisite: AG 2383 and AG 2390 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] all with grades of "D" or better.

AG 3319. International Food and Fiber Systems.

This course presents the food and fiber system from an international perspective. Analysis of food production and consumption patterns under different world economic systems, causes of surpluses and shortages throughout the world; the role of trade in solving food and agricultural problems. Global outlook and situation for food and fiber. (MULT).

AG 3321. Holistic Range Management.

This course discusses the practical problems in managing native pastures and rangelands. Attention to determining the holistic range condition, measuring forage availability and assessing soil health will be discussed. Specifically, how to regenerate over grazed pastures and determine ecological successional stages, as well as ecological and physiological response of range vegetation to grazing. Other topics covered will include methods of handling livestock on the range, range reseeding, brush control, and poisonous plants. Prerequisite: AG 1301 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 3325. Animal Nutrition.

This course addresses the principles of animal nutrition with emphasis on digestion, absorption, metabolism, and function of nutrients. Also covered are the estimation of the feed source nutritive value, the animal nutritional requirements and the impact on animal growth and function. Prerequisite: AG 1301 and BIO 1330 and CHEM 1341 all with grades of "C" or better.

AG 3329. Economic Entomology.

A study of the most common insects of field crops, fruits, and vegetables; life history, methods of attack, damage, and means of preventing and controlling. Collection and mounts of insects will be made.

AG 3330. Applied Wildlife Nutrition.

Basic and fundamental principles of nutrition for ruminant and non-ruminant wildlife with emphasis in North American and African wildlife. Attention will be given to digestive physiology and anatomy, feed sources, forage resources, and nutrient requirements. Prerequisite: AG 1301 and BIO 1330 with grades of "C" or better.

AG 3331. Reproduction in Farm Animals.

This course is an examination of the anatomy and physiology of reproductive systems of livestock of economic importance. Attention is given to reproductive failure and disease. The laboratory includes pregnancy testing, semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination techniques, and evaluation of breeding records. Prerequisites: AG 2318 and [AG 3301 or BIO 2450] all with grades of "C" or better.

AG 3341. Leadership Development in Agricultural Sciences.

This course focuses on the foundations of leadership concepts and theories useful in agricultural careers of science, government agency, non-profits and business. Emphasis is placed on the development of individual leadership skills, group situations, and strategies necessary for effective leadership.”.

AG 3345. Livestock Selection and Evaluation.

This course is a detailed consideration of the factors involved in the selection and evaluation of beef cattle, sheep, swine, rabbits, goats, and chickens. Emphasis will be placed on the care, grooming and exhibition of livestock projects. Prerequisite: AG 1301 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 3346. Equine Management.

This course provides an in-depth study of domestic equine care, handling, and facility management. Topics include equine nutrition, health maintenance, reproduction, behavior, and training principles. Students will gain practical experience in stable operations, herd management, and industry best practices through laboratory instruction. Prerequisite: AG 1301 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 3350. Intermediate Microeconomics and Agricultural Application.

This course focuses on intermediate-level microeconomics and its application in agriculture. The course covers topics such as consumer and producer theories, game theory, labor and capital markets, uncertainty, externalities, and public goods. Prerequisite: AG 2383 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] both with grades of "D" or better.

AG 3351. Agricultural Marketing and Sales.

A study of the food marketing system and farm input sales; includes the functional systems approach that integrates the agricultural input industries into a discussion of food marketing; takes a micro approach to the development of marketing management skills needed in agribusiness; and provides a critical outlook on issues ranging from inputs to final food products. (WI) Prerequisite: AG 2383 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] both with grades of "D" or better.

AG 3352. Quantitative Methods in Agricultural Economics.

Principles involved in collection, tabulating and analyzing agricultural data. Topics include sampling procedures, questionnaire development, descriptive analysis of data, correlation, prediction and forecasting and tests of significance. Simple computer programs will be stressed for class exercises during the course. Prerequisite: MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471 any with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 3353. Agricultural Structures and Environment.

This course introduces principles and practices associated with structural components, selection, materials of construction, heat and moisture control, and the environmental issues of waste management systems; a problem solving course. Prerequisites: AG 2373 with grade of "C" or better and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] with grades of "D" or better.

AG 3355. International Agricultural Trade.

This course focuses on economic forces associated with trade in food and agricultural products between the United States and other countries. The course covers gains from trade, agricultural trade policies (of exporters and importers), exchange rates, and multilateral trade negotiations. The course also explains how economic principles and analytical techniques are applied to international trade and multi-national markets of agricultural products. Prerequisite: AG 2383 and ECO 2315 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2328 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] all with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 3367. Livestock Ultrasonography.

This course provides students with the current developments and utilization of ultrasound technology in the livestock industry. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the functionality of an ultrasound machine and the use of ultrasonography in live animal carcass evaluation as well as reproductive techniques including pregnancy determination, fetal sexing, and fetal aging. Prerequisite: AG 1301 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 3375. Management of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment.

This course addresses the optimization of the equipment phases of agricultural production and processing. Emphasis will be placed on management and decision making principles concerned with the efficient selection, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of machinery and equipment. Prerequisites: AG 2373 with grade of "C" or better and CHEM 1341 and CHEM 1141 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] all with grades of "D" or better.

AG 3381. Beef Cattle Production.

This course provides students with practical application in the principles of breeding, feeding, and management of commercial and purebred cattle. Students receive first-hand experience and knowledge of breeding techniques, animal handling, genetic selection, nutrition application, marketing, and technology. Prerequisite: AG 3325 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 3382. Meat and Muscle Biology.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundational principles of meat science, focusing on muscle structure, biochemistry, meat quality, processing, composition, and economics. Students will understand factors influencing producers, processors, and consumers. The course will discuss carcass anatomy, primal cuts, and retail cuts and will assess various elements that determine the value of meat animals and their corresponding cuts. Furthermore, the curriculum will provide insight into United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grading standards for beef, pork, and lamb. Prerequisite: AG 1301 and BIO 1130 and BIO 1330 and CHEM 1141, and CHEM 1341 all with grades of "C" or better.

AG 3391. Livestock Behavior and Welfare.

This course provides foundational knowledge on how livestock behave. It also provides knowledge on how to handle livestock humanely. Livestock stress and physiological response to human interaction will also be discussed. Prerequisite: AG 1301 and BIO 1330 with grades of "C" or better.

AG 3426. Soil Pedology, Physics and Chemistry.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of soil science to acquaint the student with the origins, biology, physical and chemical properties of the soil. Prerequisites: [AG 2301 and AG 2101 or AG 2379] and AG 1301 with grades of "C" or better and CHEM 1141 and CHEM 1341 and BIO 1330 all with grades of "D" or better.

AG 3427. Soil Fertility, Health and Regenerative Practices.

This course provides students with knowledge of soil regeneration, fertility relationships, the principles of soil health and the management of soils in the environment. Special emphasis is given to the role of soil in regenerative agricultural systems, ecological cycles, nutrient cycles, and natural resource systems. (WI) Prerequisite: AG 3426 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 3429. Integrated Pest Management.

This course introduces students to the importance of pest management in the agricultural environment. The course primarily focuses on insect pests and includes regenerative and conventional practices. Students will learn how insects are monitored, life histories used for management, phenology, and relationships to crops, along with control methods with emphasis on pollinator crops and natural enemies. Students will also create an insect collection and learn insect identification. Prerequisite: [AG 2301 or AG 2379 or AG 1301] with a grade of "C or better" and BIO 1130 and BIO 1330 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4113. Summer Programs in Agricultural Education.

This course provides students field experience in summer agricultural education programming in secondary school settings. Students will receive individualized instruction during supervised visits while they are engaged in their field experience. The course includes program planning and educating diverse student learning populations. Prerequisite: AG 4212 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4185. Independent Study.

This course provides advanced undergraduates with opportunities to study any subject matter of special interest in agricultural Sciences. May be repeated two times. (WI) Prerequisite: Dpeartment approval and a minimum 3.0 Texas State GPA.

AG 4212. Program Building.

This course focuses on program and curriculum development in agricultural education settings. Primary course elements will include determining program and curriculum goals and objectives, implementing the program, and curriculum evaluation. Corequisite: AG 4343 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4300. Greenhouse and Nursery Management.

Planning greenhouses for commercial and home use; plant-nursery layouts. Study of the physical and economic factors affecting the production of plants in the greenhouse and other forcing structures, and in the field; management techniques used in the production and marketing of greenhouse and nursery plants. (WI).

AG 4302. Fruit and Vegetable Crop Production.

Factors influencing small-fruit and tree-fruit and vegetable crop production in the field including root stocks, varieties, soil, planting, transplanting, irrigating, fertilizing, pruning, insects, diseases, nematodes, weeds, chemicals, harvesting, storing, and marketing; greenhouse production of certain vegetables. (WI) Prerequisite: AG 2313 or AG 2379 either with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4304. Landscape Management.

To acquaint students with the practices and techniques used in professional landscape construction and management, and with the scientific and technical basis for such practices.

AG 4305. Landscape Design.

Landscaping combines elements of art and science to create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. This class helps students develop knowledge of design elements and principles. Students learn site and client analysis techniques for critiquing landscapes. Students learn to communicate ideas through the planning and drawing of landscape plans.

AG 4307. Professional Development in Agriculture.

This course requires students to select a topic of current interest appropriate to the major. Critical analysis of the situation including both positive and negative aspects will be encouraged. Findings will be presented in both oral and written form. (Capstone Course).

AG 4310. Agricultural Internship.

This course integrates professional and academic experience through internship with an external employer. The internship is designed to provide actual work experience, observation and analysis in the student’s chosen career field. Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 Overall GPA.

AG 4311. Instructional Methods for Career and Technology Educators.

An analysis of the instructional techniques, strategies and methods appropriate to the effective teaching of career and technology subjects. Teaching special populations and teaching in multicultural environments will be addressed. To be taken the Fall semester before student teaching.

AG 4321. Reproductive Management in Farm Animals.

This course will provide students with fundamental knowledge to develop reproductive management strategies for livestock and poultry. It will consider the physiology of reproduction and the interactions between reproduction, nutrition, and the environment to improve the efficiency of the herd/flock through appropriate and modern management practices. Prerequisite: AG 3331 with a grade of a "C" or better.

AG 4324. AgroEcology and Integrated Agriculture.

This course focuses on integrative and ecological principles of agricultural production. Topics emphasized are sustainable agriculture, complex systems, production diversity, integrated animal-crop systems, resilience and small producers. Prerequisite: AG 3427 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4325. Feeds and Feeding.

This course examines the study of feedstuffs used in livestock enterprises as well as the application of basic nutrients to the needs of different species of livestock. The formulation of rations, methods of feeding, feed control laws, and feeding are also investigated. Prerequisites: AG 3325 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4326. Advanced Animal Science of Ruminants.

This course applies the scientific and technological advances to ruminant production and management. It includes the study of scientific and technological advances with an emphasis on overall management, health care, nutrition, genetics, physiology, and marketing of ruminant animals. Prerequisite: AG 2318 and AG 3325 both with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4328. Advanced Animal Science of Non-ruminants.

This course applies the scientific and technological advances to non-ruminant production and management. It includes the study of scientific and technological advances with an emphasis on overall management, health care, nutrition, genetics, physiology, and marketing of non-ruminant animals. Prerequisite: AG 2318 and AG 3325 both with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4330. Food Technology: Processing Meats.

This course includes the evaluation and grading of carcasses, as well as wholesale and retail cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry. Emphasis will be placed on quality control proceeses and testing finished meat products that have been frozen, cured, fried, pickled, and canned. Prerequisites: AG 3382 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4331. Disaster Preparedness and Management in Agriculture.

This course provides an investigation of past disaster events that have impacted the global and domestic food and agriculture supply. This course also provides the information needed to develop and execute an action response plan for disasters affecting agricultural operations. Both preparation and mitigation of the disaster will be covered. Prerequisite: AG 3341 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4343. Organization and Management for Laboratory Programs.

This course examines instructional programs involving laboratory equipment and facilities. Curriculum, teaching methods, equipment and facility management practices including various aspects of safety, tool management, inventory and security are emphasized along with facilities layout planning. Must be taken in last semester of program. Corequisite: AG 4212 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4355. Precision Applications in Land Management.

This course focuses on engineering practices used in surveying including differential profile leveling and construction surveys. Topics include the use of dumpy levels, transits, total stations, and Global Positioning Systems. This course introduces students to the fundamental components of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), sensors and platforms, UAS operational concepts, the principles of UAS data collection, the legal framework within which UAS should be operated and applied, and data processing software in agricultural settings. Prerequisite: [MATH 1315 or MATH 1317 or MATH 1319] with a grade of "D" or better and AG 2373 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4361. Agriculture Electric and Mechanical Systems.

This course covers electrical fundamentals applied to agricultural production and processing. Topics include circuits, power, energy, wiring design, and motor fundamentals, in addition to selection, installation and operational characteristics. Sensors and control devices including switches, relays, timers, and circuit breakers will also be studied. Prerequisite: AG 2373 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4371T. International Horticulture.

The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the English culture and way of life, as well as England's historic role in Horticulture, past and present. Students will intensely study from the following four horticultural fields: Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Design, Vegetables/Fruit Crops, and Vineyards and Hops. The program includes basic instruction in English history, as well as lectures and field trips.

AG 4371V. Green Revolution & Agricultural Development in Asia.

This course will provide a detailed retrospective of the Green Revolution in Asia, its achievement and limits in terms of agricultural productivity improvement, and its broader impact at social, environmental, and economic levels.

AG 4371Y. Field Experiences in Regenerative Agriculture.

This course focuses on experiential field-based activities and technologies in regenerative agriculture that improve the health and functioning of an ecosystem. Students will gain experience with metrics to assess agroecological health as well as methods, tools and technologies to improve soil biophysical qualities, biodiversity, water and nutrient cycling, and energy balance. Creating resilience to climate change, developing circular economies, and increasing farm profitability are explored. In a field setting, regenerative agriculture techniques with respect to crop production are practiced. Prerequisite: [AG 2313 or AG 2379] and AG 3426 both with grades of "C" or better.

AG 4372. Pasture and Range Plants.

This course focuses on identifying pasture and range plants. The course covers morphology and anatomy of plants related to pasture and rangeland plants. Students will learn to use identification keys, and specifically will learn to identify grasses and forbs, in the field and laboratory. Students will develop a specimen collection and learn herbarium preservation techniques. The associations of rangeland plants to their environment, such as, soil type relationships, grazing utility and palatability will also be covered. Invasive species and non-native species will be included. Prerequisite: [AG 2301 or AG 2379 or AG 1301] and BIO 1330 with grades of "C" or better.

AG 4375. Senior Design in Agricultural Mechanics.

This course deals with application of technical and non-technical skills, and knowledge using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. Students will solve real-world problems related to product and process development in agricultural mechanics. The topics include systematic product development, development of business plans, project management, cost estimation, documentation and presentation, prototyping, fabrication and concurrent development. Prerequisite: AG 2374 and AG 3353 and AG 4361 all with grades of "C" or better.

AG 4379. Agriculture Irrigation Technology.

This course teaches the principles associated with water management practices in maintaining soil productivity and the influence of water management on environmental quality. Emphasis will be placed on the selection and layout of irrigation and drainage systems, waste management systems, and the impact on the environment. Prerequisite: AG 2373 with a grade of "C" or better.

AG 4380. Agricultural Finance.

This course introduces finance and financial problems faced by agribusiness managers. The subject matter includes financial analysis, planning, and control; capital budgeting; capital structure, liquidity, and risk management; and financial markets. Prerequisite: ACC 2361 and AG 2383 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] all with grades of "D" or better.

AG 4381. Agricultural Policy.

Identification and analysis of governmental programs and policies affecting the production and marketing of agricultural products. An economic evaluation of alternative policies and their application for farmers, consumers and agribusinesses will be considered. (WI) Prerequisite: AG 2383 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] both with grades of "D" or better.

AG 4382. Agricultural Price Analysis.

This course focuses on the forces that influence agricultural price movements and behavior, including consumer and producer theory, and market demand and supply with their associated determinants. The course also covers commodity futures and their use by agribusiness firms to reduce price risk. An explanation of simple and multiple regression is introduced to help the student understand empirical estimation of commodity demand and supply relationships, and reduced-form, price-dependent equations that offer insight into price-making forces. Price determination under alternative market structures is also reviewed and expanded. (WI) Prerequisite: AG 3350 and AG 3352 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] all with grades of "D" or better.

AG 4383. Agricultural Resource Economics.

This course introduces economic concepts and institutional factors relating to the use of agricultural resources such as land, air, water, energy, space, etc. Emphasis is on the conservation of resources and the environmental interactions resulting from the use of natural resources for agricultural production. (WI) Prerequisite: AG 2383 and [MATH 1315 or MATH 1319 or MATH 1329 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] both with grades of "D" or better.

AG 4385. Data Science and its Application in Agriculture.

This course is an introduction to data science that analyzes big data with emphasis on its application in agriculture. Students will learn: 1) how to analyze big data and make data-driven predictions through probabilistic modeling and statistical inference; 2) how to identify and utilize appropriate statistical and econometric methodologies to extract meaningful information for decision making in agriculture; and 3) how to use software such as Excel and R to implement statistical and econometric analysis and present results. Prerequisite: AG 2390 and AG 3352 both with grades of "D" or better.

AG 4390. Global Agriculture.

This study abroad course focuses on global agricultural industries and markets, including analysis of production, marketing and trade. The course examines the shape of international agriculture; how culture, history and geography in foreign countries affect the production and management of agricultural products; agricultural policy formation; countries' natural resources and competitive strategies. Course may be repeated when topic varies.

AG 4391. Agro-Climatology.

This course focuses on the study of climate, and climate change impacts on agricultural systems. This will include fundamental elements of the water cycle, changes in surface hydrology, policy related to agricultural water resources and production. Atmospheric CO2, and water vapor influences on climate will be explored, as well as geographic agricultural refugia and crop migration. Prerequisite: GEO 1305 and GEO 1105 and AG 3427 all with grades of "D" or better.

AG 4401. Genetics and Breeding for Crop Selection.

This course covers traditional breeding and selection in crops with an emphasis on genetics. The course includes topics on phenology, phenotype, genotype, heritability and epigenetics. The course includes a lab. Prerequisites: AG 1301 and [[AG 2301 and 2101] or AG 2379] all with grades of "C" or better and BIO 1130 and BIO 1330 and CHEM 1141 and CHEM 1341 all with grades of "D" or better.

AG 4402. Soil and Crop Mycology.

This course addresses the agro-ecological importance of the mycorrhizal community influence on crop health and nutrition as related to regenerative agriculture and utilizing ecosystem processes to promote crop production. The roles of endo- and ectomycorrhiza are discussed in relation to plant pathology, soil aggregation, and mineral dissolution from parent material, and how these organisms assist the soil and crop production ecosystem. The laboratory exercises will include fungi identification, morphology, and root inoculation. Prerequisite: AG 3427 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4403. Crop Physiology.

This course focuses on the study of changes in crop physiology and morphology induced by normal growth conditions, and those caused by adverse growing conditions. Topics will include production impacts of climate change (flood, drought, changing growing degree days, heat and cold), poor nutrition, poor soils, and disease. Prerequisite: AG 3427 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4404. Rhizosphere Ecology.

This course investigates the emerging science on rhizosphere ecology. Specifically, the course discusses rhizophagy, microbial root colonization, root exudates, carbon cycling, allelochemistry and plant-plant signaling) and nutrient transfer to crops in the rhizosphere. Other topics include root growth and elongation responses to the presence and absence of the microbial community. Prerequisite: AG 3427 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4408. Range Synecology.

This course investigates the relationships of range plants to each other. Topics include woody plant encroachment, resilience theory, allelochemistry, kairomone and phytotoxin releases for competitive exclusion. Importantly, the topic of range recovery, ecosystem services, recovery from disturbance, successional stages, climax conditions and how livestock production is impacted will be covered. Prerequisite: AG 3427 with a grade of "D" or better.

AG 4681. Student Teaching in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12.

Students will apply knowledge and skills learned during the teacher preparation program while engaging in clinical practice with experienced Agriculture mentor teachers in school settings with university instruction and supervision. This culmination experience is required for Texas teacher certification. Prerequisite: Minimum 2.75 Overall GPA and instructor approval.

AG 5100. Professional Development.

This course introduces key concepts and practices for teaching college courses. It provides regular in-service training and planned periodic evaluations of instructional responsibilities. It is required for first-year teaching and instructional assistants in the Master's of Science in Integrated Agricultural Sciences. Graded on a credit (CR), no-credit (F) basis.

AG 5101. Research Experience.

This course provides students with an opportunity to explore a focused research topic. Ideally the topic would be an emergent topic within their research area that was unplanned and resulted from their initial investigation. May be repeated twice for credit.

AG 5113. Summer Programs in Agricultural Education.

This course provides students field experience in summer agricultural education programming in secondary school settings. Students will receive individualized instruction during supervised visits while they are engaged in their field experience. The course includes program planning and educating diverse student learning populations. Prerequisite: AG 5212 with a grade of C or better.

AG 5120. Aquaponic Internship.

This course provides students with hands-on production experience in aquaculture. Students will complete 64 hours of internship with an aquaponic facility.

AG 5199B. Thesis.

This course represents a student's continuing thesis enrollment. The student continues to enroll in this course until the thesis is submitted for binding. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no-credit (F) basis.

AG 5212. Program Building.

This course focuses on program and curriculum development in agricultural education settings. Topics include determining program and curriculum goals and objectives, implementing the program, and curriculum evaluation. The course also addresses Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program development and supervision, FFA advisement, and program and class management.

AG 5299B. Thesis.

This course represents a student's continuing thesis enrollment. The student continues to enroll in this course until the thesis is submitted for binding. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no-credit (F) basis.

AG 5300. Applied Statistics and Econometrics for Agriculture.

This course focuses on data analysis, modeling techniques and their applications with statistical inference for agriculture. This course will cover statistical tools applied in agriculture, including probability, sampling, principles of estimation, hypothesis testing, general linear models, multiple regression analysis, qualitative response modeling, and other related tools widely used in agriculture.

AG 5301. Agricultural Development and Policy.

This course focuses on current issues that integrate agricultural policy, resource development, application of welfare criteria and economic analysis, and food and rural development problems of the U.S. and the world. Course topics include integrated agricultural and rural development, food and nutrition security, commodity issues, and trade policy.

AG 5302. Economics of Agricultural Production.

This course focuses on analysis of agricultural production economic concepts and models. Topics will include traditional neo-classical theory of the firm, duality theory, resource allocation, production selection, scale of operation of agricultural firms, and risk and uncertainty associated with agricultural production.

AG 5303. Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis.

This course emphasizes marketing theory and structure, characteristics of demand and supply of farm products, agricultural price research techniques for evaluating marketing behavior, market legislation, and market development. The course will provide an opportunity for students to develop marketable skills in quantitative price and market analysis.

AG 5304. Economics of Sustainable Natural Resource Management.

This course provides economic tools to analyze sustainable natural resources and environmental issues. It enables students to develop integrative expertise in economic analysis utilizing natural and behavioral sciences. The integrative expertise provides students with the ability to more effectively, efficiently, and sustainably manage natural resources for multiple objectives.

AG 5310. Research Methods in Integrated Agricultural Sciences.

This course covers research techniques, literature analysis, the development and implementation of experimental designs, conceptual models and survey instruments.

AG 5311. Instructional Methods for Career and Technology Educators.

This course focuses on instructional techniques, strategies, and methods appropriate to the effective teaching of career and technology subjects including application in the areas of instructional planning, culturally responsive teaching, organizing and evaluating learning activities, lesson preparation, diagnosis of learner differences, and the ethical and legal aspects of teaching. Teaching special populations and teaching in multicultural environments will be addressed.

AG 5320. Integrated Agricultural Production in Aquaponic Systems.

This course focuses on crop and fish production, pest management, water quality, nutrient management, and economics and marketing in aquaponic systems. Topics covered include contrasts and comparisons to soil based, hydroponic cropping and aquaculture (confined fish production without crop interactions).

AG 5323. Composting and Integrated Resource Management.

The course provides experience and theoretical foundation for the basic design, production, management, utilization and marketing of composts, vermicomposts and related products, and non-renewable natural resource issues related to agriculture.

AG 5324. Agroecology and Integrated Agriculture.

This course will focus on integrative and ecological principles of agricultural production. Emphasis will be on sustainable agriculture, complex systems, production diversity, integrated animal-crop systems, resilience and small producers.

AG 5326. Advanced Animal Science of Ruminants.

This course applies the scientific and technological advances to ruminant production and management. It includes the study of scientific and technological advances with an emphasis on overall management, health care, nutrition, genetics, physiology, and marketing of ruminant animals.

AG 5343. Organization & Management for Laboratory Programs.

This course focuses on instructional programs involving laboratory equipment and facilities. Curriculum, teaching methods, equipment, and facility management practices including various aspects of safety, tool management, inventory, and security are emphasized along with facilities layout planning. Additionally, theories in leadership development will be analyzed and the organization of youth groups in secondary schools and cooperative extension will be examined.

AG 5350. Foundations of Ethics and Leadership in Agriculture.

This course prepares students for professional leadership and service in agriculture, with emphasis on applications of ethics and leadership principles. The course will focus on industry ethics and leadership theory in various professional settings in agriculture.

AG 5351. Grant Development and Management.

This course explores competencies of locating external agency funding for agricultural research, teaching and extension. The principles of producing a competitive proposal that includes multi-, cross and inter-disciplinary collaborations are also discussed. The development of the grant proposal, implementation, budget, and evaluation plan will be emphasized.

AG 5352. Program Development and Evaluation.

This course examines philosophies of program development, implementation and evaluation to meet stakeholders' expectations. Emphasis is placed on methodologies that effectively evaluate agricultural programs.

AG 5354. Instructional Design in Agricultural Education.

This course examines instructional design models appropriate from a pedagogical and andragogical viewpoint. Emphasis is placed on theories and models to support the design of print-based, web-based, or multimedia-based instruction. Students will prepare evaluation strategies to assess comprehensive instruction in a high-tech environment.

AG 5355. Methods of Technological Change.

This course explores the dynamics and culture of technological change in agriculture. Topics covered will include ways to implement change, skills for being an innovator and a change agent, how to predict the effects of change, and the integration of other sciences into agricultural sciences.

AG 5360. Advancements in Animal Science.

Survey of the current knowledge and concepts in animal production including economic considerations and current production problems in breeding and feeding livestock.

AG 5361. Food Technology and Meat Science.

This course explores the science and instrumentation of meat science; including food safety, processing and evaluation of wholesale and retail cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry; including fresh, cooked/smoked, grilled, and pickled products. The evaluation of consumer preference and economic returns based on product presentation will be included.

AG 5362. Advanced Animal Science: Minerals and Vitamins in Animal Nutrition.

This course is an advanced study of the utilization and requirements of minerals and vitamins in farm and ranch animals. It emphasizes ruminant and non-ruminant mineral and vitamin metabolism and utilization. The utilization of specific minerals and vitamins by different species will be used to explain and predict subsequent performance.

AG 5363. Animal Molecular Genetics.

This course examines the theory and practice of molecular genetics of livestock. Topics covered include genetic concepts and theory, as well as applications of these concepts in animal agriculture, including Mendelian genetics, genomic revolution, cloning, epigenetics, and transgenics. There is an emphasis on the techniques and underlying biological principles in genetics, as they apply to animal agriculture.

AG 5364. Biology of Reproduction in Farm Animals.

This course will focus on animal agriculture reproduction and examine the molecular principles of reproduction. Topics will include molecular reproductive endocrinology, advanced physiology and current research in animal reproduction science.

AG 5365. The Role of Animal Science in Society: An Integrated Approach.

This course provides students with a broad understanding of the role animals have in society, the influences of animal production on economic development, changes in policy and social viewpoints of animal production, and the development of domesticated animals.

AG 5370. Special Problems in Technical Agriculture.

Special problems will be selected to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated (once) for additional credit when the problem differs.

AG 5372. Agricultural Electricity and Mechanical Systems.

This course focuses on developing an understanding of electrical terms, safety procedures, and cost considerations related to electricity. The course also includes applying electrical wiring, controls, and motors through testing, selection, and wiring of electrical devices.

AG 5390. Foundation Studies in Agriculture.

This course is a leveling course to provide prerequisite knowledge necessary for graduate-level coursework in Agriculture. Course content varies depending on academic preparation. This course does not earn graduate degree credit. Repeatable up to 9 hours with different emphasis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

AG 5391. Agro-Climatology.

This course focuses on the study of climate, and climate change impacts on agricultural systems. This will include fundamental elements of the water cycle, changes in surface hydrology, policy related to agricultural water resources and production. Atmospheric CO2, and water vapor influences on climate will be explored, as well as geographic agricultural refugia and crop migration.

AG 5398. Professional Paper.

This course is required for non-thesis students to prepare a professional paper of publishable quality. Graded on a credit (CR), no-credit (F) basis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

AG 5399A. Thesis.

This course represents a student's initial thesis enrollment. No thesis credit is awarded until the student has completed the thesis in Integrated Agricultural Sciences. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no-credit (F) basis.

AG 5399B. Thesis.

This course represents a student's continuing thesis enrollment. The student continues to enroll in this course until the thesis is submitted for binding. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no-credit (F) basis.

AG 5402. Soil and Crop Mycology.

This course addresses the agro-ecological importance of the mycorrhizal community's influence on crop health and nutrition as related to regenerative agriculture and utilizing ecosystem processes to promote crop production. Students will review the current literature and research on the the roles of endo- and ectomycorrhiza. They will develop a project that investigates plant pathology, soil aggregation, and mineral dissolution from parent material, affects on soil organisms and fungi.

AG 5403. Crop Physiology.

This course focuses on the study of changes in crop physiology and morphology induced by normal growth conditions, and those caused by adverse growing conditions. Students will review literature regrading production impacts of climate change (flood, drought, changing growing degree days, heat and cold), poor nutrition, poor soils, and disease.

AG 5404. Rhizosphere Ecology.

This course investigates the emerging science on rhizosphere ecology. Specifically, the course discusses rhizophagy, microbial root colonization, root exudates, carbon cycling, allelochemistry and plant-plant signaling) and nutrient transfer to crops in the rhizosphere. Other topics include root growth and elongation responses to the presence and absence of the microbial community.

AG 5408. Range Synecology.

This course investigates the relationships of range plants to each other. Topics include woody plant encroachment, resilience theory, allelochemistry, kairomone and phytotoxin releases for competitive exclusion. Importantly, the topic of range recovery, ecosystem services, recovery from disturbance, successional stages, climax conditions and how livestock production is impacted will be covered.

AG 5426. Soil Health and Development.

This course focuses on the fundamental topics of soil health and development. These fundamentals include pedogenesis, mineral composition, tillage practices, soil ecosystem and sustainability, soil biology and soil physics.

AG 5463. Animal Molecular Genetics.

This course examines the theory and practice of molecular genetics of livestock. Topics covered include genetic concepts and theory, as well as applications of these concepts in animal agriculture; e.g., Mendelian genetics, genomic revolution, cloning, epigenetics and transgenics. The course emphasizes techniques and underlying biological principles in genetics.

AG 5599B. Thesis.

This course represents a student's continuing thesis enrollment. The student continues to enroll in this course until the thesis is submitted for binding. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no-credit (F) basis.

AG 5999B. Thesis.

This course represents a student's continuing thesis enrollment. The student continues to enroll in this course until the thesis is submitted for binding. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no-credit (F) basis.