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; and profitable management practices as they apply to commercial animal production.
Components: Lecture
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.
Components: Lecture
AGSCI 1240 3 credits The Plant-Soil Environment
This class introduces students to the basic principles of plant science as they relate to Crop and Soil Science and Ornamental Horticulture. Topics include plant identification, classification and structure, the influence of genotypic, environmental and plant-soil interrelationships on vital plant developmental processes and the impact of cultural practices, pests and diseases on the growth and development of important agronomic and horticultural species.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
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.
Components: Lecture
AGSCI 1320 3 credits Introduction to Ornamental Horticulture
An introduction to the basic principles of horticultural biology including plant classification and structure, and the influence of plant genotype, environmental factors, horticultural practices, and pests on the growth and development of horticulturally important plants.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
AGSCI 2000 3 credits Meat and Animal Evaluation
The evaluation of beef, dairy-beef, sheep and swine market animals for carcass merit; and utilizing performance records in the evaluation and selection of breeding animals.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
AGSCI 2020 3 credits Introduction to Dairy Science
Selection, feeding and care of dairy cattle.
Components: Lecture
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
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.
Components: Lecture
AGSCI 2230 4 credits Soils
Origin, nature and environment for plants; productivity as influenced by soil, cropping system and management.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
AGSCI 2280 3 credits Woody Landscape Plants
The identification, propogation and use of woody ornamental plants important to Midwestern landscapes including deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and ground covers.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of the instructor
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1000 and either CHEMSTRY 1050 or 1140
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CHEMSTRY 1050 or 1140
AGSCI 3020 3 credits Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
The anatomy and physiology of farm animals.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: 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.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: BIOLOGY 1350 or 1450 or 1150
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1000
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.
Components: Lecture
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.
Components: Lecture
AGSCI 3200 3 credits Pest Identification and Management
The basic principles of weed, insect, and disease pest identification and integrated pest management (IPM) in agricultural and urban environments involving biological, cultural and chemical control of pests as it relates to production decisions, environmental impacts and management of pest resistance.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 3220 4 credits Plant Development and Biotechnology
Students will use the methods of science as employed through plant cell culture and biotechnology to explore the development of plant tissues and organs in vitro. Topics include plant anatomy and growth regulators, development of axillary and adventitious shoots, direct and indirect somatic embryogenesis, the use of biotechnology for plant improvement and biometric statistical analysis and data interpretation. Students will be expected to review and critique published scientific articles as well as statistically analyze data and write interpretive papers based on results gained from experiments conducted in the laboratory. This is an intensive writing course.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350
GE: Natural Science
AGSCI 3230 3 credits Turfgrass Management
The basic principles and practices involved in the establishment and maintenance of turfgrass species.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of the instructor
AGSCI 3240 2 credits Herbaceous Plants
Identification, use, management and propagation of herbaceous annual, biennial and perennial plants species important in Midwest landscapes will be discussed.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of the instructor
AGSCI 3260 3 credits Seed and Grain Crops
Principles and practices used in the production and evaluation of seed for sale and commercial market grain crops.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 2280 or consent of instructor
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of the instructor
AGSCI 3310 1 credit Soils, Crops and Ornamental Horticulture Seminar
Review of current literature.
Components: Seminar
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 3320 3 credits Landscape Management
The theories and practices that support horticultural principles as applied to the management of plants and landscapes will be discussed. Topics include landscape design and grounds management, pruning, irrigation and nutrient management, integrated pest management as well as marketing landscape services, estimating, pricing and preparing job bids.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P or C: AGSCI 2280 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 3330 3 credits Soil Morphology and Classification
Morphology and classification of soils, interpreting and using soil survey information, describing and mapping soil properties.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 2230
AGSCI 3340 3 credits Nutrient Management in Agriculture
Agriculture as it affects and is affected by the quality of our environment.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CHEMSTRY 1050, CHEMSTRY 1140, CHEMSTRY 1650 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 3350 3 credits Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
In-depth exploration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils in relation to productivity and management. Discussion of the use, composition and production of soil amendments including lime, fertilizers and manure. Laboratory techniques for soil testing and interpretation of soil test results.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 2230 and either CHEMSTRY 1050 or 1140
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 3370 1 - 3 credits Undergraduate Research in Ornamental Horticulture
Students conduct research projects with faculty in Ornamental Horticulture or Plant Biotechnology.
Components: Independent Study
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 3380 1 - 3 credits Special Problems in Soil Science
Individual study in specialized areas of soils.
Components: Independent Study
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 2230
AGSCI 3390 1 - 3 credits Special Problems in Crop Science
Crop experimentation or research interpretation in breeding, physiology, crop production or crop chemicals.
Components: Independent Study
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240
AGSCI 3400 1 - 3 credits Special Topics in Ornamental Horticulture
Discussion of contemporary topics relevant to the field of Ornamental Horticulture.
Components: Independent Study
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 3600 3 credits Ration Formulation/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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 3000
AGSCI 4030 4 credits Beef Management
Management principles of beef production including selection, feeding, marketing, reproduction and promotion.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 3000 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 4040 4 credits Swine Management
The management principles and practices of the pork industry which include selection, feeding, breeding, reproduction, 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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 3000 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 4050 3 credits Sheep and Wool Management
The principles and problems involved in sheep and wool production.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 3000 or consent of instructor
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 2020 and AGSCI 3000 or consent of instructor
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.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 3000
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.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 3000
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: BIOLOGY 1350 or 1450 or 1150
AGSCI 4130 3 credits Mammalian Endocrinology
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.
Components: Lecture
Cross Offering: BIOLOGY 4130
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.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: BIOLOGY 1350 or 1450 or 1150
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.
Components: Seminar
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: senior or junior level standing or consent of the instructor
AGSCI 4200 1 - 3 credits Individual Study in Animal Science
Individual study of the literature and research in specialized areas of the animal sciences.
Components: Independent Study
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.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 4250 3 credits Weed Science
Identification of weeds; chemical, biological and cultural methods of control; influence on production.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or consent of instructor
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or BIOLOGY 1350 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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or AGSCI 1000 or consent of instructor
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: BIOLOGY 1350 or AGSCI 1240 or consent of instructor
AGSCI 4350 3 credits Soil and Water Conservation
The application of physical, chemical and biological principles to soil and water conservation.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 2230
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.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 1240 or consent of instructor
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 2230
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.
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGSCI 3350 or consent of instructor
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.
Components: Lecture