May 10, 2024  
2021-22 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-22 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Course Offerings


  

 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 1301 - Small Business Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    Practical application of accounting procedures for small businesses. Emphasis on accounting cycle, inventories, internal control and taxes. May not be taken by business majors.
  
  • ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to concepts, principles, processes and uses of accounting information for financial reporting.
  
  • ACCT 2302 - Principles of Management Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to concepts, principles and processes applicable to the collection and reporting of data useful for planning, controlling and decision-making.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 2301 
  
  • ACCT 3301 - Intermediate Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    Study and application of generally accepted accounting principles in the accounting process and statement preparation.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 2302 
  
  • ACCT 3302 - Intermediate Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    Continuation of ACCT 3301 .
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3301 
  
  • ACCT 3333 - Cost Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    Job order, process, standard and direct cost systems with emphasis on management use of cost data.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 2302 
  
  • ACCT 3343 - Federal Income Tax


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to federal income tax legislation as applied to individuals and business.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 2302 
  
  • ACCT 4175 - Special Problems


    Credit(s): 1 to 3

    Individual instruction in accounting.
    Prerequisite Course(s): junior standing and approval of school director
  
  • ACCT 4185 - Internship in Accounting


    Credit(s): 1 to 3

    Internship in an accounting position with faculty member supervision. May not be used to satisfy advanced-level accounting course hours for a major or minor in accounting. Approval of school director and supervising instructor required.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3302  and an accounting GPA of 2.75
  
  • ACCT 4331 - Governmental Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the fundamentals of accounting principles as they apply to governmental and not-for-profit entities.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3301 
  
  • ACCT 4337 - Auditing Principles


    Credit(s): 3

    Financial audit theory and practice for public and non-public companies.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3302  and 3 hours of computer science
  
  • ACCT 4342 - Advanced Financial Accounting I


    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced financial accounting topics.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3302 
  
  • ACCT 4343 - Tax of Business


    Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3343
  
  • ACCT 4353 - Accounting and Information Systems


    Credit(s): 3

    Overall data flow systems emphasizing financial information and computerized systems for accounting.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3302 
  
  • ACCT 4357 - Controls and Internal Auditing


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to internal auditing and risk assessment techniques with an emphasis on internal control evaluation and reporting.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3301 
  
  • ACCT 4365 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction of ethical reasoning, integrity, objectivity, independence, core values and professional issues in accounting. Application of concepts and theories to cases.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 3301 , senior standing

Agribusiness

  
  • ACOM 3130 - Digital Imaging in Agriculture Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    In this course, students will learn the principles and practices of agricultural media design, including design and production of printed publications and graphics, computer-assisted design, and production of media pieces related to agricultural communications.
    Co-requisite Course(s): ACOM 3230
  
  • AGBS 2361 - Agricultural Economics


    Credit(s): 3

    Course covers production economics, agricultural prices, money, banking, credit, land economics and public finance. In courses with both lecture and laboratory, students must take both concurrently and the same grade will be assigned in both.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 6 semester hours of agriculture
  
  • AGBS 3344 - Agricultural Finance


    Credit(s): 3

    Analysis of capital requirements for farming and ranching; determination of credit needs; lending sources and requirements; risks, costs and legal aspects of credit. In courses with both lecture and laboratory, students must take both concurrently and the same grade will be assigned in both.
  
  • AGBS 3349 - Marketing of Agricultural Products


    Credit(s): 3

    Marketing system as it applies to the farmer and methods of reducing costs and improving efficiency of agricultural marketing. Farmer’s cooperatives emphasized. In courses with both lecture and laboratory, students must take both concurrently and the same grade will be assigned in both.
  
  • AGBS 4051 - Farm Management Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Application of business principles to farming, organization and management of farms, farm records and farm accounts. In courses with both lecture and laboratory, students must take both concurrently and the same grade will be assigned in both.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 12 semester hours of agriculture
  
  • AGBS 4342 - Natural Resources Economics


    Credit(s): 3

    Economic, institutional and physical factors involved in the utilization and control of natural resources as they are related to agriculture. In courses with both lecture and laboratory, students must take both concurrently and the same grade will be assigned in both.
  
  • AGBS 4351 - Farm Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Application of business principles to farming, organization and management of farms, farm records and farm accounts. In courses with both lecture and laboratory, students must take both concurrently and the same grade will be assigned in both.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 12 semester hours of agriculture

Agriculture

  
  • ACOM 2120 - Digital Photography in Agriculture Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    This course is designed to help students understand the camera and address technical issues with producing photographs in an agricultural environment. Using the application of photography in agricultural communications will be the focus of this class. Students will learn to utilize digital photography to tell agriculture’s stories through photojournalism.
    Co-requisite Course(s): ACOM 2220
  
  • ACOM 2220 - Digital Photography in Agriculture


    Credit(s): 2

    This course is designed to help students understand the camera and address technical issues with producing photographs in an agricultural environment. Using the application of photography in agricultural communications will be the focus of this class. Students will learn to utilize digital photography to tell agriculture’s stories through photojournalism.
    Co-requisite Course(s): ACOM 2120
  
  • ACOM 3131 - Writing and Editing for Agricultural Publications Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    This course is designed to prepare students for careers in agricultural communications by developing writing and editing skills related to agriculture. The course will focus on story-telling elements related to educational campaigns, research of factual evidence, and crisis communications related to agricultural industries.
    Co-requisite Course(s): ACOM 3331
  
  • ACOM 3230 - Digital Imaging in Agriculture


    Credit(s): 2

    In this course, students will learn the principles and practices of agricultural media design, including design and production of printed publications and graphics, computer-assisted design, and production of media pieces related to agricultural communications.
    Co-requisite Course(s): ACOM 3130
  
  • ACOM 3331 - Writing and Editing for Agricultural Publications


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to prepare students for careers in agricultural communications by developing writing and editing skills related to agriculture. The course will focus on story-telling elements related to educational campaigns, research of factual evidence, and crisis communications related to agricultural industries.
    Co-requisite Course(s): ACOM 3131
  
  • ACOM 4340 - Communicating Agriculture to the Public


    Credit(s): 3

    In this course, students will learn to communicate to a variety of audiences within various agricultural communities. A focus will be placed on principles and procedures to write, disseminate and critique written communications related to public relations in order to become a successful agricultural communicator.
  
  • ACOM 4341 - Advocating for Agriculture


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on agriculture issues and how professionals communicate about these issues to the general public. Students will explore agricultural issues and discuss the impact public opinion has on the agricultural industry. This course also will look closely at agriculture portrayals in popular culture and utilizes this framework to analyze agriculture issues and advocacy campaigns in the agricultural and life science industries.
  
  • ACOM 4342 - Development of Agriculture Publications


    Credit(s): 3

    This capstone course focuses on utilizing all of the principles and skills learned in prior agricultural communication courses to develop a full scale agriculture magazine.
  
  • AGRI 1331 - The Agriculture Industry


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to agriculture and its relationship to the sciences, as well as careers and opportunities in agriculture. Course is required for all agriculture majors.
  
  • AGRI 2100 - Sophomore Seminar


    Credit(s): 1

    This course is designed to provide the student with information needed to transition from college to the professional agriculture industry. The course will provide an examination in the career opportunities in agriculture science and how to obtain these careers.
    Repeated: No Prerequisite Course(s): at least sophomore standing
  
  • AGRI 2175 - Special Problems


    Credit(s): 1 to 4

    Individual instruction in laboratory or field problems. May include enterprise projects.
    Repeated: May be repeated. Prerequisite Course(s): 6 hours of agriculture
  
  • AGRI 2180 - Special Topics


    Credit(s): 1 to 4

    Study of specific areas of agriculture approved by the agriculture curriculum committee and by the department chair.
    Repeated: May be repeated.
  
  • AGRI 2315 - Introduction Agriculture Communications


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an exploration in various career options; learning to describe information sources, information channels, and audiences in agricultural communications; how to develop story-telling elements in campaign creation and educational campaigns; novice-level practical communications skills in preparation for professional internships, including writing, print design, photography, electronic/web media, and campaign development; and media relations/public relations in agriculture communications. 
    Repeated: No
  
  • AGRI 2316 - Digital Communications in Agriculture


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to develop the skills for using data applications to organize, create and interpret files in the dissemination of agricultural communication.
  
  • AGRI 3141 - Soil Science Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Course covers physical, biological and chemical properties, classification and fertilization of soil.
    Prerequisite Course(s): CHEM 1305  or CHEM 1307  or CHEM 1311  
  
  • AGRI 3341 - Soil Science


    Credit(s): 3

    Course covers physical, biological and chemical properties, classification and fertilization of soil.
    Prerequisite Course(s): CHEM 1305  or CHEM 1307  or CHEM 1311 
  
  • AGRI 3361 - Agricultural Development


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides a study of the structure and function of agricultural delivery systems and their impact on the industry of agriculture. Specific emphasis is on the development of agricultural policy, agricultural research, market development, agricultural service agencies, ethics in agriculture, and the adoption and diffusion of new technology.
    Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
    Laboratory field experience required
  
  • AGRI 3371 - Agricultural Leadership


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the various leadership functions and management styles necessary to effectively work within the professional industry of agriculture. Specific emphasis on oral communication, parliamentary procedure and the function of youth organizations and adult volunteer groups as support organizations in the agricultural community.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 12 hours of agriculture
  
  • AGRI 3380 - Alternative Energies


    This course will familiarize students with existing and potential energy sources and production capacities, including wind, solar, hydropower and geothermal sources. Impacts on the environment, ecological systems, world food supply and economy will be reviewed.
    Repeated: No
  
  • AGRI 3381 - Agritourism


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will present the variety and depth of agritourism practices and cover aspects of the economics and organization of agritourism. Topics include agricultural economics, rural development, marketing, rural policy, products and services, and characteristics of agritourists.
    Repeated: No
  
  • AGRI 4044 - Soil Fertility Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Study of soil properties, liming and fertilization in relation to plant growth.
    Prerequisite Course(s): AGRI 3341  
  
  • AGRI 4047 - Forages Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Lab for AGRI 4347 .
  
  • AGRI 4100 - Senior Seminar


    Credit(s): 1

    Provides the student with information needed for transition from the college environment to a professional career in the industry of agriculture. Specifically addresses current trends shaping career opportunities, résumé development, interviewing skills, intern opportunities, research and development activities, professional organizations, personal investing and retirement planning, community development and service opportunities, and critical issues facing agriculture.
  
  • AGRI 4142 - Agricultural Waste Management Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Principles of agricultural waste management, addressing animal and human waste, and management and disposal of agricultural chemicals.
    Prerequisite Course(s): junior standing
  
  • AGRI 4175 - Special Problems


    Credit(s): 1 to 4

    Individual instruction in laboratory or field problems.
    Repeated: May be repeated. Prerequisite Course(s): 12 hours of agriculture
  
  • AGRI 4180 - Topics in Agriculture


    Credit(s): 1 to 3

    Study of specific areas of agriculture approved by the agriculture curriculum committee and by the chair of the department.
  
  • AGRI 4242 - Agricultural Waste Management


    Credit(s): 2

    Principles of agricultural waste management, addressing animal and human waste, as well as management and disposal of agricultural chemicals.
    Prerequisite Course(s): junior standing
  
  • AGRI 4321 - Seminar on Wheels


    This course will analyze how the agriculture industry operates on a day-to-day basis by giving the students an experiential learning opportunity. The course includes a week-long tour, including cattle and equine ranches, dairies, processing facilities, further processing facilities, other universities and/or professional schools.
    Repeated: No
  
  • AGRI 4344 - Soil Fertility


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of soil properties, liming and fertilization in relation to plant growth.
    Concurrently: No Prerequisite Course(s): AGRI 3341   Co-requisite Course(s): AGRI 4044  
  
  • AGRI 4347 - Forages


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of annual and perennial forages, including their management for hay and grazing. Includes characteristics, adaptability, establishment, maintenance, harvesting and quality of the forage.
    Prerequisite Course(s): AGRI 3341 , ENVR 3349  or FORS 3349 . Minimum grade of D. May not be taken concurrently
  
  • AGRI 4348 - Range Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of principles of range management. Characteristics of rangelands and range plants, management of grazing animals and vegetation.
    Same As: (Same as FORS 4348 ). Prerequisite Course(s): junior standing
  
  • AGRI 4352 - Agricultural Law


    Credit(s): 3

    The development of a basic understanding of the legal principles involved in common problems associated with horse ownership and horse production. 
  
  • AGRI 4431 - Agricultural Internship


    Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisite Course(s): 12 hours of agriculture
  
  • AGRI 4432 - Agricultural Internship II


    Credit(s): 4

    Production practices basic to the intern’s major field of interest.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 12 hours of agriculture
  
  • AGRI 4433 - Agricultural Internship III


    Credit(s): 4

    Applied management practices related to the intern’s major field of interest.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 12 hours of agriculture

Agricultural Development

  
  • AGED 3133 - SAE Management Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    The lab will include hands-on activities related to SAE programs as they relate to record keeping, management and supervision. 
    Repeated: No Co-requisite Course(s): AGED 3233
  
  • AGED 3222 - Youth Organizations in Ag Ed


    Credit(s): 2

    This course will explore aspects of managing youth organizations in agricultural education. Topics will include developing a program of activities, promoting the program through public relations, student leadership training, planning meetings and development of policies.  
    Repeated: No
  
  • AGED 3233 - SAE Management


    Credit(s): 2

    This course is designed to teach students about supervised agricultural experience programs as they relate to secondary agriculture programs. Topics will include types of SAE planning, record keeping and supervising. 
    Repeated: No Co-requisite Course(s): AGED 3133
  
  • AGED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in Agriculture


    Credit(s): 2 to 12

    Class observation, development of lesson plans, and methods of teaching in-school and adult classes.
    Prerequisite Course(s): AGRI 3361 , AGRI 3371  and AGED 4381  
  
  • AGED 4381 - Methods of Teaching Agricultural Sciences in Secondary Schools


    Credit(s): 3

    Instructional methods and techniques that emphasize practical applications of the teaching-learning process. Special emphasis on reading in the content area, student evaluation, classroom management and discipline, and essential curriculum/programmatic elements unique to agricultural science and technology.
    Prerequisite Course(s): nine hours professional education
  
  • AGED 4382 - Cooperative Extension Education


    Credit(s): 3

    The philosophy of cooperative extension and extension’s role within the land grant system will be emphasized. History, organization, program areas and guiding principles of the cooperative extension system will be examined. Cooperative extension’s relationship with the other two branches of the land grant system (teaching and research) will be examined.

Agricultural Engineering Technology

  
  • AGET 1120 - Fundamentals of Agricultural Technology Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Introductory course to acquaint students with a wide range of basic concepts, principles, procedures and applications of engineering and machinery in agriculture. Emphasis on skill areas and fundamental principles of agricultural operations and application.
  
  • AGET 1320 - Fundamentals of Agricultural Technology


    Credit(s): 3

    Introductory course to acquaint students with a wide range of basic concepts, principles, procedures and applications of engineering and machinery in agriculture. Emphasis on skill areas and fundamental principles of agricultural operations and application.
  
  • AGET 2136 - Welding and Metals Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, hot and cold metal work, plumbing, and sheet metal work. 
  
  • AGET 2236 - Welding and Metals


    Credit(s): 2

    Arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, hot and cold metal work, plumbing, and sheet metal work. 
  
  • AGET 3110 - Internal Combustion Engine Lab


    Credit(s): 2

    Study of the theory and operation of single- and multicylinder internal combustion engines. Emphasis directed toward the application, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of internal combustion engines used in agricultural environments. 
  
  • AGET 3115 - Agricultural Electrification Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Course covers electricity master controls, lighting and heating; maintenance of electric motors; safety; and automated equipment. 
  
  • AGET 3125 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Introduction to the use of computer-assisted design software. Acquaints students with basic 2-D design principles utilizing the latest CAD and architectural software in a computer lab setting.
  
  • AGET 3126 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Advanced course on the use of computer-assisted design software. Emphasis on 3-D drawing and customized design. Experience with latest architectural, mechanical and landscape software.
    Prerequisite Course(s): AGET 3225 /HORT 3225  
  
  • AGET 3183 - Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Mechanical design and construction of equipment. Metal fabrication.
  
  • AGET 3210 - Internal Combustion Engines


    Credit(s): 2

    Study of the theory and operation of single- and multicylinder internal combustion engines. Emphasis directed toward the application, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of internal combustion engines used in agricultural environments. 
  
  • AGET 3215 - Agricultural Electrification


    Credit(s): 2

    Course covers electricity master controls, lighting and heating; maintenance of electric motors; safety; and automated equipment. 
  
  • AGET 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD)


    Credit(s): 2

    Introduction to the use of computer-assisted design software. Acquaints students with basic 2-D design principles utilizing the latest CAD and architectural software in a computer lab setting.
    Same As: (Same as HORT 3225 ).
  
  • AGET 3226 - Design Application Software II (CAD)


    Credit(s): 2

    Advanced course on the use of computer-assisted design software. Emphasis on 3-D drawing and customized design. Experience with latest architectural, mechanical and landscape software.
    Same As: (Same as HORT 3226 ). Prerequisite Course(s): AGET 3225 /HORT 3225  
  
  • AGET 3283 - Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure


    Credit(s): 2

    Mechanical design and construction of equipment. Metal fabrication.
  
  • AGET 4110 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Study of the operation, performance and management of agricultural machinery.
  
  • AGET 4121 - Principles of Irrigation Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    This course is designed to quantify the parameters necessary for the design, installation and operation of various types of irrigation systems. Emphasis is on the fundamental principles of irrigation, water application systems and water distribution systems.
    Repeated: No Co-requisite Course(s): AGET 4221
  
  • AGET 4125 - Mobile Hydraulics Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Basic principles of hydraulics, hydrodynamics and hydrostatics; diagnosis and testing; hydraulic valves; and the history of hydraulics.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 6 hours of agriculture
  
  • AGET 4210 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance


    Credit(s): 2

    Study of the operation, performance and management of agricultural machinery.
  
  • AGET 4221 - Principles of Irrigation


    Credit(s): 2

    This course is designed to quantify the necessary parameters for the design, installation and operation of various types of irrigation systems. Emphasis is on the fundamental principles of irrigation, water application systems and water distribution systems.
    Co-requisite Course(s): AGET 4121
  
  • AGET 4225 - Mobile Hydraulics in Agriculture


    Credit(s): 2

    Basic principles of hydraulics, hydrodynamics and hydrostatics; diagnosis and testing; hydraulic valves; and the history of hydraulics.
    Prerequisite Course(s): six hours of agriculture

Animal Science

  
  • ANSC 1150 - Introductory Animal Science Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Introductory laboratory in the modern methods of producing, processing and marketing of animals and animal products.
    When Offered: Spring.
  
  • ANSC 1331 - Introductory Animal Science


    Credit(s): 3

    Introductory course in the modern methods of producing, processing and marketing animals and animal products.
  
  • ANSC 2143 - Beef Cattle Science Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Selection, breeding, feeding, management and health care of beef cattle.
  
  • ANSC 2150 - Artificial Insemination Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Basic reproductive physiology as related to artificial insemination, techniques of insemination, semen handling, heat detection, heat synchronization and breeding records.
  
  • ANSC 2243 - Beef Cattle Science


    Credit(s): 2

    Selection, breeding, feeding, management and health care of beef cattle.
  
  • ANSC 2250 - Artificial Insemination


    Credit(s): 2

    Basic reproductive physiology as related to artificial insemination, techniques of insemination, semen handling, heat detection, heat synchronization and breeding records.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ANSC 1331  or permission of instructor
  
  • ANSC 2350 - Introduction to Veterinary Science


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will familiarize students with management of animals, diseases of animals, pharmacology, immunology and preventive health measures.
  
  • ANSC 2360 - Introductory Livestock Anatomy and Physiology


    Credit(s): 3

    Introductory principles and concepts of anatomy and physiology for domesticated farm animals. Detailed study of organ systems and bodily functions in both avian and mammalian species.
  
  • ANSC 2377 - Basic Horsemanship


    Credit(s): 3

    A beginning-riding course that addresses the fundamental techniques and principles of horsemanship. Students will ride horses each day, learning the basic athletic maneuvers of the equine under saddle. Students are expected to provide an appropriate saddle and blanket. Students will be required to wear an appropriate riding helmet at all times during the lab.
  
  • ANSC 3101 - Livestock Evaluation Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Techniques of evaluation and selection of livestock for various agricultural uses. Subjective appraisal of breeding feeder and market swine as well as beef cattle and sheep.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 6 hours of ANS, including ANSC 1331  
  
  • ANSC 3102 - Livestock Fitting & Showing


    Credit(s): 1

    Techniques of fitting and showing livestock and basic priciples for preparing animals and exhibitors for the show industry.
    Same As: ANS 302
  
  • ANSC 3142 - Swine Production Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Production practices in the management of swine. Breeding, feeding and health care.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ANSC 1331  
  
  • ANSC 3147 - Horse Production Lab


    Credit(s): 1

    Survey of the Western working and pleasure-horse industry. Fundamentals of selection, nutrition, breeding, health and training pleasure horses.
  
  • ANSC 3201 - Livestock Evaluation


    Credit(s): 2

    Techniques of evaluation and selection of livestock for various agricultural uses. Subjective appraisal of breeding feeder and market swine, as well as beef cattle and sheep.
    Prerequisite Course(s): 6 hours of ANS, including ANSC 1331  
  
  • ANSC 3242 - Swine Production


    Credit(s): 2

    Production practices in the management of swine. Breeding, feeding and health care.
    Prerequisite Course(s): ANSC 1331  
  
  • ANSC 3247 - Horse Production


    Credit(s): 2

    Survey of the Western working and pleasure-horse industry. Fundamentals of selection, nutrition, breeding, health and training pleasure horses.
 

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