AGSCI 1000 3 credits
Introduction to Animal Science
The organization and structure of the nation's livestock and poultry industries; the variety and nature of animal food products; the biological uniqueness of farm animals; profitable management practices as they apply to commercial animal production. F, S

AGSCI 1200 2 credits
Animal Science Management
The performance and management skills necessary to manage productive livestock enterprises. Students will learn techniques necessary in production agriculture. F, S

AGSCI 1260 3 credits
Crop Science
Basic principles of crop production which include classification and identification, morphology, anatomy, physiology, climatology, plant-soil interrelationships, cultural practices, harvesting, cropping systems, and management. F, S

AGSCI 1270 1 credit
Crop, Weed and Pest Identification
Laboratory which covers the identification of crop seeds, market types, crop plants, weed seeds, weed plants, and plant diseases, and insects. S

AGSCI 1320 3 credits
Introduction to Horticulture
An introduction to the basic principles of horticultural biology including plant classification and structure, and the influence of the plant genotype, environmental factors, horticultural practices, and pests on the growth and development of horticulturally important plants. F

AGSCI 2000 3 credits
Meat and Animal Evaluation
The evaluation of beef, dairy-beef sheep, and swine market animals for carcass merit; utilizing performance records in the evaluation and selection of breeding animals. F

AGSCI 2020 3 credits
Introduction to Dairy Science
Selection, feeding, and care of dairy cattle. F

AGSCI 2030 3 credits
Introduction to Food Science
The organization and structure of the nation's food industry. The nature and value of the major food groups, physical and chemical properties of various foods, processing technology, food safety, and quality assurance. F

AGSCI 2050 3 credits
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Problems in evaluating dairy cattle, emphasizing utility as well as show ring requirements. Students will familiarize themselves with alternative evaluation methods. S

AGSCI 2230 3 credits
Soils
Origin, nature, and environment for plants; productivity as influenced by soil, cropping system, and management. F, S

AGSCI 3000 4 credits
Animal Nutrition
Practical application of nutrition principles to livestock feeding; the characteristics of feeds; practice in formulating rations and studies of their relative economy in the management of herds and flocks. P: AGSCI 1000 and either CHEMSTRY 1050 or CHEMSTRY 1140. F

AGSCI 3010 3 credits
Dairy Product Analysis and Processing
The testing of milk and dairy products; elements of the manufacture of various dairy products in relation to quality milk production on the farm. P: CHEMSTRY 1050 or CHEMSTRY 1140. S

AGSCI 3020 3 credits
Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
The anatomy and physiology of farm animals. P: AGSCI 1000.

AGSCI 3030 3 credits
Genetics of Livestock Improvement
Qualitative and quantitative genetics and their application to the breeding and improvement of domestic animals. P: BIOLOGY 1150 or BIOLOGY 1350 or BIOLOGY 1450. F

AGSCI 3040 3 credits
Principles of Meat Science
Structure and composition of skeletal and connective tissue; post mortem changes affecting meat quality and processing characteristics; processing techniques and quality control tests for meat products. P: AGSCI 1000. F

AGSCI 3070 3 credits
Biotechnology in Animal Science
Principles of current methodologies utilized in biotechnology and the specific application to areas of animal science will be presented. S

AGSCI 3120 3 credits
Topics in Animal Health
Discusses farm animal diseases specific for this area along with diseases controlled by governmental regulations. Field trips both on farms and at the university farm will demonstrate post mortems, surgery, physical exams, and other problems of farm animals. Reproduction and mastitis in dairy cows will be covered in lectures and field trips. S

AGSCI 3210 3 credits
Identification of Landscape Plants
Identification and propagation of plant species important in Midwest landscapes including herbaceous annuals, biennials and perennials; woody trees and shrubs; and cool and warm-season grasses. P or C: AGSCI 1320 or BIOLOGY 1350 or concurrent or consent of instructor. F

AGSCI 3220 3 credits
Plant Tissue Culture
An introduction to the basic principles and practices used to establish plant cells, tissues, and organs in vitro and the use of biotechnology in plant improvement. P: BIOLOGY 1350 or AGSCI 1260 or AGSCI 1320 or consent of the instructor. Every other spring. 03, 05.

AGSCI 3230 3 credits
Turfgrass Management
The basic principles and practices involved in the establishment and maintenance of turfgrass species. P: AGSCI 1260 or AGSCI 1320 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of the instructor. F

AGSCI 3260 2 credits
Grain, Seed and Breeding Techniques
Laboratory in the analysis of seed for sale, commercial market grain grading, seed germination procedures, cross breeding procedures, breeding systems, and field plot techniques. P: AGSCI 1260. S

AGSCI 3270 3 credits
Landscape Design
An exploration of the basic principles and practices of landscape design including the art of landscapes, comprehensive site analysis and base map preparation, design principles, understanding and respect for the plant materials in landscapes, graphic skills and preparation of landscape drawings. P: AGSCI 3210 or concurrent or consent of instructor. S

AGSCI 3300 3 credits
Fruit and Vegetable Production
The basic principles and practices involved in the production and marketing of temperate zone vegetables, tree fruits, and small fruits. P: AGSCI 1260 or AGSCI 1320 or BIOLOGY 1350, or consent of instructor. Every other spring. 04, 06.

AGSCI 3310 1 credit
Soils, Crops, & Ornamental Horticulture Seminar
Review of current literature. P: AGSCI 3350 or consent of instructor. S

AGSCI 3320 3 credits
Landscape Horticulture
The basic principles and practices of landscape horticulture including identification, propagation, cultural requirements, and use of plant species important in Midwest landscapes. P: AGSCI 3210 or concurrent or consent of instructor. F

AGSCI 3330 3 credits
Soil Morphology and Classification
Morphology and classification of soils, interpreting and using soil survey information, describing and mapping soil properties. P: AGSCI 2230. F

AGSCI 3340 3 credits
Nutrient Management in Agriculture
Agriculture as it affects and is affected by the quality of our environment. P: CHEMSTRY 1050, CHEMSTRY 1140, CHEMSTRY 1650 or consent of instructor. S

AGSCI 3350 3 credits
Soil Fertility
Physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils in relation to productivity and management; use of fertilizers, manure, and lime. P: AGSCI 2230. F

AGSCI 3360 3 credits
Greenhouse Operation and Management
The basic principles and practices involved in the production and marketing of commercial greenhouse flower crops, foliage plants, and bedding plants. P: AGSCI 1320 or consent of instructor. S

AGSCI 3370 1-3 credits
Special Problems in Biotechnology
Experiments or research projects in a specialized area of plant biotechnology. P or C: AGSCI 3220 or consent of the instructor. F, S, Su

AGSCI 3380 1-3 credits
Special Problems in Soils
Individual study in specialized areas of soils. P: AGSCI 2230 and consent of instructor.

AGSCI 3390 1-3 credits
Special Problems in Crops
Crop experimentation or research interpretation in breeding, physiology, crop production, or crop chemicals. P: AGSCI 1260 or AGSCI 1320.

AGSCI 3400 1-3 credits
Special Problems in Horticulture
Individual study and research in an area of horticulture. P: AGSCI 1320 or consent of instructor. F, S, Su

AGSCI 3600 3 credits
Formulation/Ration Evaluation
Basics of ration formulation and evaluation. Formulation using different methods with major emphasis on computer programs. Evaluation using case studies of herds with nutritional problems. P: AGSCI 3000. S

AGSCI 4030 4 credits
Beef Management
Management principles of beef production including selection, feeding, marketing, reproduction, and promotion. P: AGSCI 3000 or consent of instructor. F

AGSCI 4040 4 credits
Swine Management
The management of technologies incurred in selecting, feeding, breeding, housing, disease control, and handling are discussed and demonstrated. The student is introduced to the organizational structure, economic realities and production trends current in the industry. P: AGSCI 3000 or consent of instructor. S

AGSCI 4050 3 credits
Sheep and Wool Management
The principles and problems involved in sheep and wool production. P: AGSCI 3000 or consent of instructor. S

AGSCI 4070 4 credits
Dairy Cattle Management
Principles and problems involved in dairy cattle management. Emphasis will be placed on actual involvement in making managerial decisions. P: AGSCI 3000 and AGSCI 2020 or consent of instructor. F

AGSCI 4080 3 credits
Ruminant Nutrition
Anatomy and physiology of the ruminant gastrointestinal tract; the digestion, absorption, metabolism, utilization, and biochemical functions of nutrients as applied to ruminants. P: AGSCI 3000. S

AGSCI 4090 3 credits
Monogastric Nutrition
Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients in monogastrics. Nutrition of protein, energy, fat, minerals, vitamins, and feed additives for swine, horses, and poultry. Practical application and ration balancing for each species studied. P: AGSCI 3000. F

AGSCI 4110 4 credits
Farm Animal Reproduction
Covers basic anatomy, physiology, and endocrinology for reproduction in cattle, swine, sheep, horses, and poultry. Basic concepts and principles will be integrated with reproduction management including proper utilization of artificial insemination, estrous synchronization, and ova transplant. P: BIOLOGY 1150 or BIOLOGY 1350 or BIOLOGY 1450. S

AGSCI 4130 3 credits
Mammalian Endocrinology
(Cross-offered under BIOLOGY 4130)
The structural and functional classification of hormones, principles of hormone action, and the regulation of body functions by the endocrine system with emphasis on homeostasis. P: BIOLOGY 1450 and CHEMSTRY 1240 or AGSCI 4110. Every other odd spring.

AGSCI 4150 3 credits
Biology of Lactation
Basic anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, and biochemistry of the mammary gland; factors affecting milk yield and composition; diseases and abnormalities of the mammary gland; and principles and mechanics of milking machines. P: BIOLOGY 1150 or BIOLOGY 1350 or BIOLOGY 1450. S

AGSCI 4190 2 credits
Seminar in Animal Science and Biotechnology
Preparation and presentation of oral and written reports on timely topics involving commercial animal production and/or advancements in biotechnology as they may apply to animal science. P: senior or junior level standing or consent of the instructor. S

AGSCI 4200 1-3 credits
Individual Study in Animal Science
Individual study of the literature and research in specialized areas of the animal sciences.

AGSCI 4240 3 credits
Plant Breeding Principles
The basic methods and principles involved in field and horticultural crop improvement with emphasis on plant reproduction and pollination methods, selection schemes, and gene action considerations. Major crop species will be emphasized. P: AGSCI 1260 or BIOLOGY 1350. S

AGSCI 4250 3 credits
Weed Science
Identification of weeds; chemical, biological and cultural methods of control; influence on production. P: AGSCI 1260 or AGSCI 1320 or consent of instructor. F

AGSCI 4260 3 credits
Interior Plants
This course discusses the basics of interior plant culture including the important foliage and flowering plant species used in interior plantscapes, common propagation and production techniques, plant quality evaluation plus design, installation and maintenance of plants in interior settings. P: AGSCI 1320 or consent of instructor.

AGSCI 4320 3 credits
Forage Crops
Plants that provide feed for domestic animals, particularly emphasizing the methods of production and management of grass and legume crops and the harvesting and processing of quality hay, pasturage, and silage. P: AGSCI 1260 or BIOLOGY 1150 or BIOLOGY 1350. F

AGSCI 4340 3 credits
Plant Physiology
Fundamentals of plant physiology including plant cellular constituents and their biosynthesis, photosynthesis, respiration, plant water relations, mineral nutrition, and assimilation of inorganic nutrients, transport processes in plant cells and tissues, physiological effects of plant hormones, and the physiological aspects of vegetative growth and plant reproduction. P: BIOLOGY 1350 or AGSCI 1260 or AGSCI 1320 or consent of instructor. S

AGSCI 4350 3 credits
Soil and Water Conservation
The application of physical, chemical, and biological principles to soil and water conservation. P: AGSCI 2230. F

AGSCI 4360 3 credits
Crop Pesticides and Growth Regulators
The properties and usage of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, sterilants, nematocides, surfactants, desiccants, growth regulators, and seed treatments. Environmental pollution and legal aspects are considered. P: AGSCI 1260. Occasionally

AGSCI 4370 3 credits
Soil Physics
Physical properties, moisture relations, and methods of physical analysis of soil with respect to soil structure, soil water, soil air, and soil temperature. P: AGSCI 2230 and consent of instructor. Occasionally

AGSCI 4380 3 credits
Fertilizers
Nature, composition, and manufacture of fertilizers and their use in various soils under different cultural practices. P: AGSCI 2230 and consent of instructor. S

AGSCI 4390 3 credits
Soil Analysis
Methods of analysis and the use of special equipment in determining soil reaction, available and total nutrients, and other constituents of the soil. P: AGSCI 3350 or consent of instructor. Occasionally

AGSCI 4950 3 credits
Resolving Agricultural Issues
This course is designed to be a culminating learning experience. The course is interdisciplinary in nature. Each student will be required to use knowledge learned in prior courses across the curriculum and to research additional information to determine possible solutions to real issues and problems in agriculture. The course will require students to determine solutions together as a team. F