Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Agronomy and Row Crop Operations

Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Agronomy and Row Crop Operations - Certificate

West Burlington campus and online

Program Information

Agriculture, Modern Food Production and the Environment: Agronomy and Row Crop Operations - Certificate

This is the suggested pathway for students interested in a career in agronomy or related field.

The Agriculture, Modern Food Production, and the Environment diploma is awarded after successful completion of the first two semesters.

The Agriculture, Modern Food Production, and the Environment AAS is awarded after successful completion of the entire program.

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Curriculum Information

Curriculum Sequence
Fall Semester	Course Title	Credit
AGB-336	AGRICULTURAL SELLING	3
AGC-216	CAREER SEMINAR	2
AGB-330	FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	3
AGA-181	INTRODUCTION TO CROP SCIENCE	3
AGB-235	INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE MARKETS	3
AGS-113	SURVEY OF THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY	3
	TOTAL	17

Course Descriptions

AGB-336 - AGRICULTURAL SELLING
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
Presents basic concepts and economics principles related to markets for agricultural inputs and products. Reviews current marketing problems faced by farms and agribusinesses, farm and retail price behavior, structure of markets, food marketing channels, food quality and food safety, and the role of agriculture in the general economy. Analyzes the implications of consumer preferences at the farm level. Introduces hedging, futures, and other risk management tools.
AGC-216 - CAREER SEMINAR
Lecture: 2		Credit: 2
This course is designed to help students explore and discover the many opportunities that are available in the profession of agriculture and related industries both nationally and internationally.
AGB-330 - FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
Applies business and economic principles of decision making and problem solving in the management of a farm business. Covers cash flow, partial, enterprise, and whole farm budgeting. Reviews information systems for farm accounting, analysis, and control. Examines obtaining and managing land, capital, and labor resources. Provides alternatives for farm business organization and risk management.
AGA-181 - INTRODUCTION TO CROP SCIENCE
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
Basic structure and function of plants, origin and classification, growth and development. Fundamentals of photosynthesis, plant water use, plant nutrition and genetics that regulate plant growth, development and responses to the environment.
AGB-235 - INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE MARKETS
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
Presents basic concepts and economics principles related to markets for agricultural inputs and products. Reviews current marketing problems faced by farms and agribusinesses, farm and retail price behavior, structure of markets, food marketing channels, food quality and food safety, and the role of agriculture in the general economy. Analyzes the implications of consumer preferences at the farm level. Introduces hedging, futures, and other risk management tools.
AGS-113 - SURVEY OF THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Lecture: 2	Lab: 2	Credit: 3
Introduces students to the various species and breeds of domestic animals and to create an understanding of the principles of food animal production, product marketing, and issues confronting the animal industry.