| AGR 164 |
Animal Nutrition and Health |
Details |
3 |
| Fundamental principles of animal nutrition and maintenance of health for animals with monogastric and ruminant digestive systems. Study of essential nutrients, feed ingredients and additives, balancing rations and economic considerations in feeding. In-depth analysis is given to nutritional content of crops commonly produced and fed to livestock. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| AGR 165 |
Beef Management - Breed to Wean |
Details |
2 |
| Designed to focus upon those principles of beef production which emphasize the skills and knowledge needed to manage the beef cow herd. Topics include selection of breeding stock, artificial insemination, reproductive physiology, beef cow nutrition, herd health programs, forage management, wean to finish, management and marketing. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| AGR 167 |
Applied Beef Production Skills |
Details |
2 |
| Students will be assisting with duties related to cows and calves at the University of Illinois Orr Beef Research Center. Possible duties might include vaccinating, moving and handling breeding cows, preparing for parturition and calving cows, processing newborns, and caring for young calves. Students could also assist with other research activities with cows and newborn calves. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| AGR 169 |
Artificial Insemination - Cattle |
Details |
1 |
| Study of the physiology of the reproductive tract of cattle and the use of insemination equipment for breeding of cattle; includes procedures that make artificial insemination practical. 0.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| AGR 175 |
Computer Applications in Agribusiness |
Details |
3 |
| Introduction to the applications of the microcomputer to agribusiness: word processing, spreadsheets, data base management, presentation software, and use of the Internet. Satisfies JWCC computer competency requirement. (Same as CSC 106) |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| AGR 186 |
Agriculture Business Management |
Details |
3 |
| Emphasizes the development of a business plan for the farm or agriculture-related business. The decision-making process, budgeting (enterprise, partial, business, and cash-flow), setting priorities, production efficiency and related topics are important components of the course. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| Various |
Approved Electives (Beef Specialist Certificate) (2-4) |
Details |
2-4 |
| Approved electives for the Beef Specialist Certificate. |
| AGR 152 |
Natural Resource Management |
Details |
3 |
| Basic course emphasizing the importance and practical aspects of planning a conservation program for the agriculture producer. The student will study and develop a conservation plan for his or her own farm or a farm provided by the instructor. In-depth study of conservation practices and their economic considerations will provide the student with a better understanding of the need to plan the use, treatment and protection of soil, water, air, woodlands, wildlife, and energy use. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| AGR 184 |
Agriculture Commodity Marketing |
Details |
2 |
| A basic and practical approach to the understanding and use of futures and options will be covered. Topics of discussion will include the Chicago Board of Trade’s (CBOT) history and transition, trade terminology, the definition and function of futures and options contracts, price, origination, and cash contracts. The goal of the course is to explain marketing tools and how to use them to avert price risk on a farming operation. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| AGR 189 |
Agricultural Finance and Records |
Details |
3 |
| The study of record keeping systems and accounting principles. Types of accounting systems, budgeting depreciation, and amortization schedules will be discussed. Additional topics include the importance of the proper use of credit in the agriculture business; the use of equity and debt capital as a management tool; the application of short, intermediate, and long-term credit; alternative sources of credit; lender's credit analysis and loan servicing; and debt management. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| AGR 270 |
Agricultural Mechanization Skills |
Details |
3 |
| An introduction to the mechanical maintenance and operational problems on the farm and the agribusiness operation. This course emphasizes the study of general mechanics and farm machinery operation in agriculture. Time will be devoted to basic farm/Ag industry safety policies and procedures, operation and basic repair procedures for farm equipment and building utility systems. Fundamental study is given to electrical wiring systems for buildings, plumbing repair, welding skills and basic carpentry knowledge. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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