A comprehensive study of the heavy duty trucks braking systems. This course is designed to address the safe, effective diagnostic, repair and maintenance procedures for today’s medium and heavy duty vehicles. Service procedures include braking fundamentals, air brake foundation systems and air brake circuits, hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems, anti-lock, vehicle stability and […]

This course is designed for students in the agricultural science degree program. It provides an overview of important concepts in biology and chemistry. Chemistry topics include atomic structure, energy, and acid and base chemistry.  Biology concepts include cellular structure and energy production, biotechnology, evolution, and ecology.  These concepts will be expanded and applied in later […]

This course offers meaningful industry experience within the agricultural and/or agri-business arena. Specific internship site, industry supervisor and learning outcomes must be jointly agreed upon between the student, the faculty member and the site supervisor. A portfolio of the internship will be created and submitted to the faculty member upon completion of the course.

This course will introduce students to the concepts and organization of the agri-food financing systems, including: financial structures, lenders and borrowers, ownership and legal terminology. Topics will include an overview of financial analysis, cost of production, risk, leverage and feasibility, financial statements and capital costs.

The classification of different species of livestock based on breeding, feeding, and management techniques and how they apply to overall animal health and behavior are studied. Historical and current trends of the livestock industry both domestically and internationally are examined. The usage of animal science tools in the agriculture field and how they can be […]

This course introduces students to applicable state and federal agricultural policy as well as Generally Accepted Agricultural Managment Practices (GAAMP) for both livestock and crop production. Students will become familiar where to locate and how to interpret and apply agricultural policies and best practices.

This course will provide students with a working knowledge of precision management systems intended for food production. Course content will cover mechanical and electronic advancements toward automation, how computers are used in food production, variable rate technology, product application, sensors, global positioning systems, yield monitors & other data collection systems. This course includes both classroom […]

Applied coursework in commercial and private application of pesticides. Topics include pesticide law, product labels, equipment and calibration, safe storage and handling, formulations, and necessary calculations. Applicator certification expected upon course completion through standardized exam.

This course covers identification, biology, and management of agricultural pests including weeds, insects, and diseases. Course content will emphasize prevention, avoidance, monitoring, and control strategies of specific pests, while examining the ecological and economic considerations of integrated pest management within crop production systems.

This course teaches principles of crop production and soil resource management. It relates soils, crop growth, physiology, and genetics to cultural demands and environmental factors. Lab investigates the identification of plant structures, crop seeds, and important pests. Also explores crop variety selection and traits, deficiency symptoms, crop scouting, basic nutrient calculations, and applications within sustainable […]