Courses - Agriculture: AGRI 101: Introduction to Agriculture 1 cr. A survey course covering all fields of agriculture with emphasis on opportunities and educational requirements. One hour of lecture. AGRI 110: Fundamentals of Animal Husbandry 3 cr. An introductory course dealing with beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses and their role in American agriculture. Three hours of lecture. AGRI 112: Conservation of Forest Resources 2 cr. An introductory study of the resources of forest and range lands including wood, wildlife, recreation, forage, and water. Elementary techniques of multiple use management of forest lands. Two hours of lecture. AGRI 114: Livestock Judging 1 cr. The theory and practice of judging livestock. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Three hours of laboratory. AGRI 121: Farm Crops 2 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 121L. Fundamental principles of crop production. Two hours of lecture. AGRI 121L: Farm Crops Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 121. Supplementary to AGRI 121 by means of student field and laboratory observations and experimentations with seed and plants. Two hours of laboratory. AGRI 148: Elements of Dairying 3 cr. Fundamentals of dairy production and manufacturing. Three hours of lecture. AGRI 150: General Horticulture 3 cr. The propagation and management of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Three hours of lecture. AGRI 151: Horticultural Practices 3 cr. Prerequisite: Credit in AGRI 150 (or comparable course). An in-depth study of the modern techniques and technology practiced in the production of flowers, fruits, ornamentals and vegetables. Three hour class periods, a combination of lecture and laboratory. AGRI 251: Soils 3 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 112. Credit or registration in AGRI 251L. Fundamental principles of soil science and the properties of soils as related to plant growth. Three hours of lecture. AGRI 251L: Soils Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 251. Supplementary to AGRI 251 by means of analysis of soils and study of land descriptions. Two hours of laboratory. AGRI 271: Breeds of Farm Animals 2 cr. Credit or registration in AGRI 271L. The origin and characteristics of the leading breeds of beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses; development, adaptability and distribution; breed types, organizations and publications; comparative judging of representative animals. Two hours of lecture. AGRI 271L: Breeds of Farm Animals Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 271. Supplementary to AGRI 271 by means of field and laboratory study of farm animals. Two hours of laboratory. AGRI 278: Feeds and Feeding 2 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Basic principles of nutrition including chemical composition of feeding stuffs, digestion, metabolism, functions, and values of nutrients. Two hours of lecture. AGRI 278L: Feeds and Feeding Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 278. Computation of balanced rations for farm animals. Two hours of laboratory. << RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE This online catalog is for informational purposes only and is subject to modification. Final authority resides in the printed version of the catalog.