Stephen F. Austin State University

Department of Agriculture

Areas of Study & Degrees

Faculty

Objectives

The Department of Agriculture seeks to provide a dynamic, intellectual community primarily for the purpose of fostering academic learning and professional growth for its students. A focus on effective teaching, research and service provides opportunities to:

Modern facilities such as the SFA Mast Arboretum, Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Ruby Mize Azalea Garden, Walter Todd Agricultural Research Center, Swine Laboratory, Poultry Research Center and Feed Mill, Broiler Research Center, Equine Laboratory, and SFA Soil, Plant, Water and Forage Analysis Laboratory provide opportunities for hands-on instruction.

Definition of Majors

Agribusiness

The area of agribusiness involves the manufacture and distribution of agricultural supplies; production operations on the farm; and the storage, processing and distribution of farm commodities. The study of agribusiness focuses on integrating technical knowledge with economic theory for decision making about the use of scarce productive resources to produce food and fiber for distribution to society.

Agricultural Development

Agricultural development is a course of study designed to prepare the student for a career in teaching, extension or with agricultural service agencies whose purpose is to disseminate information related to the industry of agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on communication skills and effective teaching strategies.

Agricultural Machinery

Agricultural Machinery is a course of study designed to prepare the student for a career in the management of agricultural systems including the design and marketing of agricultural machinery, agricultural structures and agricultural environments.

Animal Science

The field of animal science provides exciting and challenging opportunities for graduates desiring to pursue careers in animal production, animal health or health services, feed formulation and manufacturing, processing/further processing, and the marketing of animals and animal products. Specialty areas include beef cattle science, poultry science, swine production, equine science, and pre-veterinary medicine.

Horticulture

Horticulture is the science, business and art of growing and marketing fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants. Horticulture includes site planning and preparation, seed and vegetative propagation, plant growth and development, harvest, distribution, marketing, utilization and human issues associated with a wide diversity of crops for nutrition, beauty and utility. An emphasis in turfgrass is available as a part of the major in horticulture.

Poultry Science

Poultry Science is a course of study designed to prepare the student for a challenging career in the poultry industry. The curriculum includes all aspects of live production, waste management, computer technology, nutrition and product processing. Upon completion of the course requirements, a student will be prepared for entry-level management positions within the industry.

Definition of Minors (18-21 Hours)

Students desiring a minor in any of the above majors are required to complete 18 to 21 hours in agriculture with at least 12 hours having the course prefix of the minor area. Six hours must be advanced.

Course Requirements for Majors

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements (44-48 hours)
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from: ENG 131, 132 or ENG 133 or 230
      2. Six to eight hours from: BCM 247; COM 111, 170; or FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273
    2. Mathematics (3-5 hours)
      1. Three to five hours from: MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (Lab Required) (6-8 hours)
      1. Eight hours from: BIO 131 or 133 and ENV 110; CHEM 133 or 134; PHY 101 and 102 for Agricultural Machinery majors
    4. Humanities & Visual & Performing Arts (6 hours)
      1. Three hours from: ART 280, 281, 282; or MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; or DAN 140, 341
      2. Three hours from: ENG 200, 230, 300; PHIL 153, 223; HIS 151,152
    5. Social & Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from: HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from: PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from: AEC 261; ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 132; PSY 133; SOC 137, 139
  2. Major course requirements are listed under course requirements for each major. Twenty-one hours must be advanced with 12 advanced being completed at Stephen F. Austin State University.
  3. Enough additional hours to total 120. This total shall include a minimum of 42 hours of residence credit of which 36 must be advanced.
  4. Students must meet minimum standards related to student success initiatives mandated in legislation. Maintenance of a C average in course work completed at SFA and course work completed at SFA in the major and minor fields considered separately.

Agribusiness

  1. University General Education Core: (44-46 hours)
  2. Additional Courses required for major: (7 hours)
    1. Seven hours from: MTH 220 and CHEM 111, 112 or 133
  3. Agriculture Core: (25 hours)
    1. One hour from: AGR 100
    2. Three hours from: HRT 101
    3. Four hours from: AGM 120 (Lab required)
    4. Three hours from: ANS 131 (Lab required)
    5. Four hours from: AGN 331 (Lab required)
    6. Three hours from: ANS 333
    7. One hour from: AGD 400
  4. Select three hours from: AGD 361 or AGD 371
  5. Select three hours from: PLS 317 or AGN 410
  6. Agribusiness Major: (12 hours)
    1. Nine hours from: AEC 344, 349, 442
    2. Three hours from: AEC 451 (Lab required)
  7. Agriculture Electives (12 hours)
    1. Select 12 hours (six advanced) from AGD, ANS, HRT, AGR, AGN, AGM, AEC, PLS
  8. Required Minor in General Business (18 hours)
    1. Three hours from: BLW 335
    2. Select three hours from: ACC 101 or 231
    3. Select three hours from: ECO 231, 232, 311, 331, 480, or ACC 232
    4. Select nine hours advanced from College of Business (No more than six hours in one prefix)
  9. General Electives
    1. Two hours

Grand Total 120 hours

Agricultural Machinery

  1. University General Education Core: (44-46 hours)
  2. Additional Courses required for the major: (8 hours)
    1. Four hours from: CHEM 111 or 112 (Lab required)
  3. Agriculture Core: (25 hours)
    1. One hour from: AGR 100
    2. Three hours from: HRT 101
    3. Four hours from: AGM 120 (Lab required)
    4. Three hours from: PLS 317 (Lab required)
    5. Four hours from: AGN 331 (Lab required)
    6. One hour from: AGD 400
    7. Three hours from: AEC 451
    8. Select 3 hours from: AGN 367, 445, 462; HRT 315
    9. Select 3 hours from: AGD 361 or 371
  4. Agricultural Machinery Major: (30 hours)
    1. Six hours from: AGM 236 and 310 (Labs required)
    2. Three hours from: AGM-HRT 325 (Lab required)
    3. Six hours from: AGM 383 and 410 (Labs required)
    4. Three hours from: PLS 420
    5. Three hours from: AGM 421
    6. Three hours from: AGM 425 (Lab required)
    7. Six hours from: AGM 315 and AGM/HRT 326 (Lab required)
  5. Additional courses required for major (9-12 hours)
    1. ACC 101 or 231; MKT 351; BLW 335; MGT 370; BCM 450; AGR 431 (four hours)
  6. Agriculture Electives
    1. Select three hours from: AGD, ANS, HRT, AGR, AGN, AGM, AEC, PLS
  7. General Electives (0-3 hours)

Grand Total 120 hours

Animal Science

  1. University General Education Core (44-46 hours)
  2. Additional Courses required for major (10 hours)
    1. Four hours from: CHEM 112 (4)
    2. Three hours from: ACC 101 or GBU 147
    3. Three hours from: MTH 220
  3. Agriculture Core (25 hours)
    1. One hour from: AGR 100
    2. Three hours from: HRT 101
    3. Four hours from: AGM 120 (Lab required)
    4. Four hours from: AGN 331 (Lab required)
    5. One hour from: AGD 400
    6. Three hours from: AEC 451 (Lab required)
    7. Select three hours from: AGD 36l or 371
    8. Select three hours from: AGN 367, 448, or 462
    9. Select three hours from: AGM 410; PLS 420 or 465
  4. Animal Science Major (30 hours)
    1. Three hours from: ANS 131 (Lab required)
    2. Three hours from: ANS 333
    3. Three hours from AGR 280
    4. Select three hours from:
      1. Six hours from: ANS 428 and 441 (Lab required)
    5. Select 3 hours from:
      1. Three hours from: ANS 444 (Lab required) or PLS 440
    6. Select 12 hours from: (six hours must be advanced)
      1. ANS 201, 241, 242, 243, 250, 301, 442, 444 (Lab required), 343, 351, 352; PLS 237, 340, 437, (Lab required) 440
  5. Agriculture Electives (6 hours)
    1. AGD, ANS, HRT, AGR, AGN, AGM, AEC, PLS
  6. Elective (0-6 hours)

Grand Total 120 hours

Animal Science With Equine Emphasis

Students majoring in animal science desiring an emphasis in equine science may complete the following sequence of courses.

  1. University General Education Core: (44-46 hours)
  2. Additional Courses Required: (4 hours)
    1. Four hours from CHEM 112
  3. Agriculture Core (25 hours)
    1. One hour from: AGR 100
    2. Three hours from: HRT 101
    3. Four hours from: AGM 120 (Lab required)
    4. Four hours from: AGN 331 (Lab required)
    5. One hour from: AGD 400
    6. Three hours from: AEC 451
    7. Select three hours from: AGD 361 or 371
    8. Select three hours from: AGN 367, 448, or 462
    9. Select three hours from: AEC 344; AGM 410, (Lab Required); PLS 420 or 465
  4. Animal Science Major: Equine Emphasis (12 hours)
    1. Three hours from: ANS 131 (Lab required)
    2. Three hours from: ANS 333
    3. Six hours from: ANS 428 (Lab required) and 441
  5. Equine Emphasis Select 18 hours from:
    1. ANS 201 (Lab required), 241 (Lab required), 242 (Lab required), 351, 352; 442 (Lab required), 444 (Lab required), or ANS 452; PLS 440;
  6. Agriculture Electives (9 hours)
    1. AGD, ANS, HRT, AGN, AGM, AEC, PLS (six advanced)
  7. General Electives (6-8 hours)

Grand Total 120 hours

Animal Science Pre-Vet

Students wishing to major in animal science and meet the requirements for admission to schools of veterinary medicine must include the following courses in their general education requirements, minors, or electives.

  1. General Education Core (44-46 hours)
  2. Additional Requirements for Animal Science Pre-Vet major (34 hours)
    1. CHE 331, 332, 452, 453 (Labs required)
    2. BIO 133, 309, 341 (Labs required)
    3. PHY 131, 132 (Labs required)
  3. Ag Core (16 hours)
    1. One hour from: AG 100
    2. Three hours from: HRT 101
    3. Four hours from: AGM 120 (Lab required)
    4. Four hours from: AGN 331 (Lab required)
    5. One hour from: AGD 400
    6. Three hours from: AEC 451
  4. Animal Science Major: (21 hours)
    1. Three hours from: ANS 131 (Lab required)
    2. Three hours from: ANS 333
    3. Fifteen hours (six advanced) from:
      1. ANS 241, 242, 243, 250, 301, 342, 343, 420, 428, 441, 444; AGR 475 or 480 with approval of adviser; PLS 237, 252, 337, 340, 437
  5. Agricultural Electives
    1. Three hours from any Ag prefix
  6. General Electives (2 hours)

Grand Total 120 hours

Horticulture

  1. University General Education Core (44-46 hours)
  2. Additional Courses required for major: (11 hours)
    1. Eleven hours from: CHE 112 or 134 and BIO 353 and 424 (3)
  3. Agriculture Core (19 hours)
    1. One hour from: AGR 100
    2. Three hours from: HRT 101
    3. Four hours from: AGM 120 (Lab required)
    4. Four hours from: AGN 331 (Lab required)
    5. One hour from: AGD 400
    6. Three hours from: AEC 451
    7. Select three hours from: AGD 361 or 371
  4. Horticulture Major (27 hours)
    1. HRT 323, 324, 416; AGN 469 plus 15 hours from: (six must be advanced) HRT 210, 212, 213, 239, 247, 315, 321, 322, HRT/AGM 325, HRT/AGM 326, HRT 413, 415, 417, 419; AGM 421; AGN 434, 445
  5. Agriculture Electives (11-13 hours)
    1. Select 11 - 13 hours from AGD, ANS, HRT, AGR, AGN, AGM, AEC, PLS
  6. Electives (6 - 8 hours)

Grand Total 120 hours

Horticulture with Turfgrass Emphasis

  1. University General Education Core: (44-46 hours)
  2. Additional Courses required: (11 hours)
    1. Eleven hours from CHE 112 or 134, and BIO 353 and 424 (3)
  3. Agriculture Core: (19 hours)
    1. One hour from: AGR 100
    2. Four hours from: AGM 120 (Lab required)
    3. Three hours from: HRT 101
    4. Four hours from: AGN 331 (Lab required)
    5. One hour from: AGD 400
    6. Three hours from: AEC 451
    7. Select three hours from: AGD 361 or 371
  4. Horticulture Major (Turfgrass Emphasis): (27 hours)
    1. AGN 367, 469, 434; AGM 421; HRT 315, 323, 419, 324; FOR 304
  5. Agriculture Electives: (11 - 14 hours)
    1. In consultation with adviser select 11 to 14 hours from: AGD, ANS, HRT, AGR, AGN, AGM, AEC, PLS
  6. General Electives (4-6 hours)

Grand Total 120 hours

Poultry Science

  1. General Education Core (44-46 hours)
  2. Additional courses required for the Major (4 hours)
    1. Four hours from: BIO 121, 123, or 133 (Lab required)
  3. Agriculture Core (22 hours)
    1. One hour from: AGR 100
    2. Three hours from: ANS 131 (Lab required)
    3. Three hours from: HRT 101
    4. Four hours from: AGM 120 (Lab required)
    5. Four hours from: AGN 331 (Lab required)
    6. One hour from: AGD 400
    7. Three hours from: AEC 451
    8. Select three hours from: AGN 367, 448, or 462
  4. Poultry Science Major (24 hours)
    1. ANS 280, 333; PLS 237, 252, 337, 340, 437
    2. Select three hours from: PLS 317, 420, 440, 465; AGR 480; or ANS 444
  5. Electives (20 hours)
    1. Production Option
      1. AGR 431(4), 432(4), 433(4), 475, 480
    2. Business Option
      1. ACC 101; GBU 147; ECO 231, 232; MGT 370, 371; MKT 351, 353; BLW 330, 335
    3. Science Option
      1. BIO, 309, 341; PHY 131, 132; CHE 331, 332, 452, 453
  6. General Electives: (6 hours)

Grand Total 120 hours

Agricultural Development

Refer to the teacher certification requirements in this bulletin (located in the College of Education section) for teaching options. Additional requirements for the degree include:

Agricultural development majors in the non-teaching option will complete the general education core, the agriculture production core and the following additional courses:

General Electives: (6-9 hours)

Agricultural Intership

The internship program in agriculture may be used by qualified majors in agriculture. It is designed to strengthen the major and provide a stronger base of employment. The internship consists of spending one regular semester in a full-time, on-the-job, prescribed training program in an agricultural or related business. Twelve hours credit may be earned for a 15- to 16-week internship in the regular semester and eight hours credit for a 10- to 11-week internship during the summer. A one-summer term internship will be awarded four credit hours. Applicants for this program should initiate inquiry with the adviser regarding their eligibility no later than the beginning of their first junior semester. Application should be made at least one semester prior to internship. The internship may be used for agriculture electives but not for major courses.

Course Credit

All courses listed are three semester hours credit, three hours lecture per week unless otherwise noted. In courses with both lecture and laboratory, students must take both concurrently, and the same grade will be assigned in both. Unless otherwise indicated, each course carries three semester hours credit and three hours lecture per week.

Courses in Agribusness and Economics (AEC)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

261.

Agricultural Economics (AGR 2317) - Production economics, agricultural prices, money, banking, credit, land economics and public finance. Prerequisite: six semester hours of agriculture.

344.

Agricultural Finance - Analysis of capital requirements for farming and ranching; determination of credit needs; lending sources and requirements; risks, costs and legal aspects of credit.

349.

Marketing of Agricultural Products - Marketing system as it applies to the farmer, and methods of reducing costs and of improving efficiency of agricultural marketing. Farmer’s cooperatives emphasized.

442.

Natural Resource Economics - Economic, institutional and physical factors involved in the utilization and control of natural resources as they are related to agriculture.

451.

Farm Management - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Application of business principles to farming, organization and management of farms, farm records and farm accounts. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of agriculture.

Courses in Agricultural Development (AGD)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

361.

Agricultural Development - Study of the structure and function of agricultural delivery systems and their impact on the industry of agriculture. Specific emphasis on the development of agricultural policy, agricultural research, market development, agricultural service agencies, ethics in agriculture, and the adoption and diffusion of new technology. Laboratory field experience required. Prerequisite: 12 hours of agriculture.

371.

Agriculture Leadership - Study of the various leadership functions and management styles necessary to work effectively within the professional industry of agriculture. Specific emphasis on oral communication, parliamentary procedure, and the function of youth organizations and adult volunteer groups as support organizations in the agricultural community. Prerequisite: 12 hours of agriculture.

400.

Senior Seminar - One hour lecture. Provides the student with information needed for transition from the college environment to a professional career in the industry of agriculture. Specifically addresses current trends shaping career opportunities, résumé development, interviewing skills, intern opportunities, research and development activities, professional organizations, personal investing and retirement planning, community development and service opportunities, and critical issues facing agriculture.

481.

Methods of Teaching Agricultural Sciences in the Secondary School - Instructional methods and techniques that emphasize practical applications of the teaching-learning process. Special emphasis on reading in the content area, student evaluation, classroom management and discipline, and essential curriculum/programmatic elements unique to agricultural science and technology. Prerequisite: 9 hours Professional Education.

482.

Cooperative Extension Education - The philosophy of cooperative extension and extension’s role within the Land Grant system will be emphasized. History, organization, program areas and guiding principles of the Cooperative Extension System will be examined. Cooperative extension’s relationship with the other two branches of the Land Grant system (teaching and research will be examined.)

491.

Student Teaching - Nine semester hours. Class observation, development of lesson plans, and methods of teaching in-school and adult classes. Prerequisites: AGD 361, 371 and 481.

Courses in Agricultural Machinery (AGM)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

120.

Fundamentals of Agricultural Technology - Four semester hours, three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Introductory course to acquaint students with a wide range of basic concepts, principles, procedures and applications of engineering and machinery in agriculture. Emphasis on skill areas and fundamental principles of agricultural operations and application. Lab fee $5.

236.

Welding and Metals - One hour lecture, four hours lab per week. Arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, hot and cold metal work, plumbing and sheet metal work. Lab fee $20.

310.

Internal Combustion Engines - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Study of the theory and operation of single- and multi-cylinder internal combustion engines. Emphasis directed toward the application, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of internal combustion engines used in agricultural environments. Lab fee $5.

315.

Agricultural Electrification - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Electricity master controls, lighting and heating; maintenance of electric motors; safety; and automated equipment. Lab fee $5.

325.

Design Application Software I (CAD) - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Introduction to the use of computer assisted design (CAD) software. Acquaints students with basic 2-D design principles, utilizing the latest CAD and architectural software in a computer lab setting. Prerequisites: CSC 121 or 101; AGM 120, or consent of instructor. Lab fee $10. (Same as HRT 325).

326.

Design Application Software II (CAD) - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Advanced course on the use of computer assisted design (CAD) software. Emphasis on three-dimensional drawing and customized design. Experience with latest architectural, mechanical and landscape software. Prerequisites: AGM/HRT 325. Lab fee $10. (Same as HRT 326).

383.

Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure - One hour lecture, four hours lab per week. Mechanical design and construction of equipment. Metal fabrication. Prerequisite: AGR 236. Lab fee $20.

410.

Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Study of the operation, performance and management of agricultural machinery. Prerequisite: AEC 261. Lab fee $5.

421.

Principles of Irrigation - Designed to quantify the parameters necessary for the design, installation and operation of various types of irrigation systems. Emphasis on the fundamental principles of irrigation, water application systems and water distribution systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

425.

Mobile Hydraulics in Agriculture - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Basic principles of hydraulics, hydrodynamics and hydrostatics; diagnosis and testing; hydraulic valves; and the history of hydraulics. Prerequisite: six hours of agriculture. Lab fee $5.

Courses in Agronmony - Plant and Soil Science (AGN)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

110.

Crop Science - Basis principles of plant growth as they relate to the production of major horticulture and agronomic crops. Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week.

331.

Soil Science - Four semester hours, three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Physical, biological and chemical properties, classification and fertilization of soil. Prerequisite: CHE 111 or 133. Lab fee $5.

367.

Weed Science - Study of control of weedy plant species in row crops, pastures, fruit and vegetable crops, turf and around the home. Includes applicator calibration. Prerequisite: CHE 112.

434.

Soil Fertility - Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Soil properties, liming and fertilization in relation to plant growth. Pre-requisite: AGN 331.

445.

Plant Breeding - Improvement of crops through hybridization and selection with special emphasis on methods of breeding self-pollinated, cross-pollinated and vegetatively propagated plants. Pre-requisite: BIO 341 or consent of the instructor.

448.

Range Management - Principles of range management. Characteristics of rangelands and range plants, management of grazing animals, and vegetation. Prerequisite: junior standing (Same as FOR 448).

462.

Forages - Study of annual and perennial forages including their management for hay and grazing. Includes characteristics, adaptability, establishment, maintenance, harvesting and quality of the forage.

469.

Plant Protection - Biological, chemical, cultural, and physical control of insects, diseases and weeds, including the concepts of integrated pest management. Prerequisites: BIO 353 plus 12 hours of agriculture or biology.

Courses in Animal Science (ANS)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

131.

Introductory Animal Science (AGRI 1319) - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Introductory course in the modern methods of producing, processing, and marketing animals and animal products.

201.

Basic Horsemanship - A beginning-riding course that addresses the fundamental techniques and principles of horsemanship. Students will ride horses each day, learning the basic athletic maneuvers of the equine under saddle. Students are expected to provide an appropriate saddle and blanket. Students will be required to wear an appropriate riding helmet at all times during the lab.

241.

Horse Production - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Survey of the western working and pleasure horse industry. Fundamentals of selection, nutrition, breeding, health and training pleasure horses.

242.

Equitation - Six hours lab per week. In-depth study of the finer points of riding involving athletic maneuvers of the horse essential to all performance horse events. Case studies in the behavior, communication and psychology between rider and the modern performance horse. Techniques for evaluation of pleasure and performance horse competition. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: ANS 201

243.

Beef Cattle Science - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Selection, breeding, feeding, management and health care of beef cattle.

250.

Artificial Insemination - One hour lecture, four hours lab per week. Basic reproductive physiology as related to artificial insemination, techniques of insemination, semen handling, heat detection, heat synchronization and breeding records. Prerequisite: ANS 131 or permission of instructor.

301.

Livestock Evaluation - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Techniques of evaluation and selection of livestock for various agricultural uses. Subjective appraisal of breeding feeder and market swine, as well as beef cattle and sheep. Prerequisites: six hours of ANS including ANS 131.

333.

Animal Nutrition - Nature, function and metabolism of nutrients in animal production. Prerequisites: AGR 131; CHE 112 or 134; and junior standing.

342.

Swine Production - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Production practices in the management of swine. Breeding, feeding and health care. Prerequisite: AGR 131.

343.

Dairy Science - Introduction to the basic principles and modern practices of dairy production and dairy products technology. Latest advances in record keeping, selection, breeding, feeding, location, facilities and milk marketing. Prerequisite: ANS 131.

351.

Training Performance Horses - Western - Riding and training the western performance horse to compete in western riding, roping, cutting, and working cow/horse events.

352.

Training Performance Horses - English - Riding and training the English performance horse to compete in hunt seat horsemanship, stadium jumping, cross country jumping and dressage events.

428.

Animal Reproductive Physiology - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Concepts and applications of reproduction in farm animals. Endocrinology, anatomy and physiology, spermatogenesis, oogenesis, fertilization, gestation, parturition, and behavior are studied with practical application toward increasing animal production. Prerequisites: ANS 131 and junior standing.

441.

Principles of Animal Breeding - Selection and systems of breeding livestock. Traits of economic importance. Genetic and statistical principles as they apply to farm animal selections. Prerequisites: BIO 320 or 341 and 12 semester hours of animal science or consent of instructor.

442.

Equine Production and Management - Two hours lecture, one hour lab per week. Provides the senior-level student with the scientific application of biological and biotechnological principles of horse production and management. Emphasis on reproduction, nutrition, genetics, disease, health and exercise physiology that is unique to the horse.

444.

Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Feedstuffs, feed formulation, feed processing and livestock feeding. Prerequisite: ANS 333. Lab fee $5.

452.

Equine Law Studies - The development of a basic understanding of the legal principles involved in common problems associated with horse ownership and horse production.

Courses in Poultry Science (PLS)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

237.

Introductory Poultry Science (AGR 1327) - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Introduction to the scope and the importance of the poultry industry. Introduction to the basics of poultry science and modern methods of producing, processing, and marketing of poultry and poultry products. Lab fee $5.

252.

Poultry Selection and Evaluation - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week (three credit hours). Techniques of evaluation and selection of poultry and poultry products. Subjective evaluation of breeders, broilers, commercial layers and market products.

317.

Applied Agriculture Data Applications - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Introduction to the use of computerized applications that deal directly with agriculture and allied industries. Examples include feed mill operations, hatchery complexes, environmental control systems, office applications, as well as Web design and its impact on the agriculture industry. Prerequisite: six hours of agriculture.

337.

Broiler Production - Study of production practices for the commercial broiler production industry with specific in-depth study in broiler houses and equipment, grow-out phases and disease control for typical broiler operations.

340.

Advanced Poultry Science - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. In-depth study of avian anatomy and physiology, incubation, poultry diseases, and poultry genetics and breeding. Lab fee $5. Prerequisite: ANS 237.

420.

Agricultural Waste Management - Principles of agricultural waste management, addressing animal and human waste as well as management and disposal of agricultural chemicals. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

437.

Applied Poultry Production - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Advanced study of poultry nutrition, and organization and management of commercial poultry production and processing operations. Use of computers in designing, planning and managing a modern commercial poultry operation. Lab fee $5. Prerequisite: ANS 237.

440.

Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding - Focuses on nutrition and feeding of non-ruminant animals. Address the interactions between nutrition and carcass product quality, immunology and environments in monogastric animals.

465.

Agriculture Products Processing - Study of the technological processes involved in the preparation, processing and packaging of agricultural products, including: livestock, poultry, fish, fruits, nuts, vegetables and dairy. Study of consumer trends, governmental regulations and research efforts affecting agricultural products processing. May require an overnight field trip. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Courses in Horticulture (HRT)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

101.

Horticulture and Society - Develop a greater appreciation for the art and science of horticulture and its influence and impact on human health and welfare. Basic knowledge and skills for life-long enjoyment of horticulture.

210.

Ornamental Horticulture - Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. An overview of the ornamental horticulture industry including landscaping, nursery management, retail sales, floriculture and other types of enterprises. Emphasis is placed on the propagation, production, and use of bedding, tropical foliage and indoor plants. Lab fee $5.

212.

Fruit and Vegetable Production - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Factors influencing the successful growing, harvesting, storing and marketing of fruit and vegetable crops. Special focus on low-input farming systems, irrigation efficiency, pest management, and alternative crops and technology. Lab fee $5.

213.

Annuals and Perennials - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Principles and practices of herbaceous landscape color plants including annuals, perennials, tropicals and bulbs. Emphasis is placed on identification, production, use and maintenance of year-round bedding plants in East Texas.

239.

Basic Landscape Design - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. History and basic principles, formal and informal designs, and community planning and zoning. Lab fee $5. Prerequisites: AGM 120 or some drawing experience.

247.

Landscape Installation - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Application of design principles including interpretation of plans, costs and bidding, site preparation, construction materials, planting, and maintenance.

315.

Turfgrass Science I - Principles of turfgrass production and selection; establishment and maintenance of turfgrass for residential and commercial landscape applications.

321.

Greenhouse Management - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Principles of greenhouse management. Prerequisite: HRT/AGN 110. Lab fee $5.

322.

Floriculture - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Principles and practical applications of commercial production of pot plants, cut flower crops, flower arrangements, post-harvest handling and marketing techniques. Lab fee $20.

323.

Environmental Horticulture Physiology - Three hours lecture. Fundamental concepts underlying the science of horticultural crop production and management, including abiotic and biotic environmental factors relative to their effects on plant physiology.

324.

Landscape Plant Materials I - One hour lecture, four hours lab. Emphasis on the plants most commonly used in East Texas landscapes. Requires the identification of 175 small trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers and herbaceous perennials. Prerequisites: six hours of agriculture or consent of instructor. Lab fee $5.

325.

Design Application Software I (CAD) - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Introduction to the use of computer assisted design (CAD) software. Acquaints students with basic 2-D design principles, utilizing the latest CAD and architectural software in a computer lab setting. Prerequisites: CSC 121 or 101; AGM 120, or consent of instructor. Lab fee $10. (Same as AGM 325).

326.

Design Application Software II (CAD) - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Advanced course on the use of computer assisted design (CAD) software. Emphasis on three-dimensional drawing and customized design. Experience with latest architectural, mechanical and landscape software. Lab fee $10. Prerequisite: AGM-HRT 325 or HMS 414. (Same as AGM 326).

413.

Nursery Management - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Study of the principles and practices involved in commercial production, marketing and management of nursery crops. Prerequisite: Six hours of agriculture or equivalent. Lab fee $5.

416.

Plant Propagation - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Physiological relationships involved in plant propagation-environmental factors as they relate to plant growth structures and nursery conditions. Prerequisite: six hours of agriculture or consent of instructor. Lab fees $5.

417.

Advanced Landscape Design - Practical design applications for landscape situations using various plant materials, cost estimation, contracting, construction and maintenance. Prerequisites: HRT 239 and/or HRT-AGM 325. Lab fee $5.

419.

Turfgrass Management II - Focuses on the skills needed by golf course, park, and athletic field managers to develop cost-effective management practices for facilities under intensive use. Emphasis is placed on site-specific needs including substrate modification, irrigation and drainage, fertilization, and pest management.

Courses in General Agriculture (AGR)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

100.

The Agriculture Industry (AGRI 1131) - One semester hour credit, one-hour lecture per week. Introduction to agriculture and its relationship to the sciences, as well as careers and opportunities in agriculture. Required for all agriculture majors.

275.

Special Problems - One to four semester hours. Individual instruction in laboratory or field problems. May include enterprise projects. Prerequisites: six hours of agriculture. May be repeated.

280.

Special Topics - One to four semester hours. Study of specific areas of agriculture approved by the agriculture curriculum committee and by the department chair. May be repeated.

431.

Agricultural Internship - Four semester hours, 40 hours per week for five weeks of work experience using equipment and materials of production in the intern’s major field. Prerequisite: 12 hours of agriculture.

432.

Agricultural Internship II - Four semester hours, 40 hours per week for five weeks. Production practices basic to the intern’s major field of interest. Prerequisite: 12 hours of agriculture. Fall, spring.

433.

Agricultural Internship III - Four semester hours, 40 hours per week for five weeks of applied management practices related to the intern’s major field of interest. Prerequisite: 12 hours of agriculture. Fall, spring.

475.

Special Problems - One to four semester hours. Individual instruction in laboratory or field problems. Prerequisite: 12 hours of agriculture. May be repeated.

480.

Topics in Agriculture - One to four semester hours. Study of specific areas of agriculture approved by the agriculture curriculum committee and by the chair of the department.