Course Descriptions

ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting

1. Recognize the meaning and function of accounting, its importance, and basic US accounting rules and the body most responsible for their development.
2. Use the accounting cycle, including analyzing and recording transactions and preparing basic financial statements in accordance with accrual accounting principles.
3. Account for buying and selling merchandise, including using LIFO, FIFO, and weighted average to assign values to cost of goods sold and ending inventory.
4. Recognize the purpose, advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of internal controls. Prepare a bank reconciliation.
5. Account for uncollectible accounts receivable using the allowance method.
6. Account for notes receivable, including interest accruals.
7. Account for notes payable, including interest accruals. Recognize acceptable accounting for basic payroll and other short-term liabilities.
8. Recognize the cost of a plant asset and use accepted method(s) to depreciate a plant asset. Account for the disposal of a plant asset. Recognize acceptable accounting for other non-current assets.
9. Calculate the present value of bonds at issuance and account for borrowing by issuing bonds.
10. Account for issuing common and preferred stock, treasury stock transactions, and for dividends.
11. Prepare a multi-step income statement and a classified balance sheet. Given cash pieces, prepare a statement of cash flows.
12. Analyze a set of financial statements for profitability and liquidity.
13. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using professional, business English.

• Accounting equation
• Financial statements and analysis
• Accrual accounting
• Cash reconciliation and control
• Accounting cycle
• Long-term asset acquisition, disposal, and depreciation
• Inventory methods
• Transaction analysis
• Equity transactions
• Long-term liabilities
• Investments

ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting

1. Discuss the difference between financial and managerial accounting and identify the characteristics, process, organization, and the profession of managerial accounting.
2. Define and discuss the concepts, procedures, and characteristics of a manufacturing process with a job order cost system.
3. Distinguish between the process cost system and the job-order cost system and describe and illustrate a process cost accounting system.
4. Describe the nature and objectives of budgeting, including procedures and various reports.
5. Describe and illustrate methods used for evaluation of capital investment proposals, capital rationing and planning, and controlling capital investment expenditures.
6. Describe and explain the nature and types of decentralization.
7. Define and discuss responsibility accounting for investment centers and transfer pricing.
8. Describe and illustrate inventory control, quantitative techniques for estimating costs, and the learning effect in estimating costs.
9. Define and explain the managerial use of expected value concept, variance analysis using expected value, and maximum concepts of decision-making policies.
10. Define and illustrate the usefulness of financial statement analysis, types of analysis, basic analytical procedures, solving analysis, profitability analysis, and selection of analytical procedures.
11. Describe the nature of concepts of working capital, analysis of cash, and cash flow from operations.
12. Identify and illustrate the characteristics of other selected topics.
13. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Fixed costs
• Contribution margin
• Variable costs
• Break-even analysis
• Process cost
• Job order cost
• Variable costing
• Activity based costing
• Net present value
• Time value of money
• Budgets
• Cost-profit-volume analysis
• Cost drivers
• Production costing

 
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ACCT 106 - Payroll Accounting

1. Understand and apply the Fair Labor Standards Act, Social Security, Federal Income Tax Withholding, Unemployment tax, and other laws and acts that affect payroll.
2. Calculate gross pay, regular pay, overtime pay, and overtime premium pay.
3. Calculate the following withholdings from gross pay: FICA, Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax, County Income Tax, and other deductions.
4. Calculate employer taxes and other employee benefits (paid by the employer): FICA, FUTA, SUTA, workers’ compensation, and other benefits paid by employer.
5. Record payroll data using the double-entry accounting method of recording, classifying, summarizing, and reporting transactions.
6. Prepare appropriate payroll tax forms: withholding tax (Federal and State), unemployment tax, (Federal and State), payroll register, employee’s earnings record, other appropriate forms or schedules.

• Federal Labor Standards Act and other payroll laws and regulation
• Calculation of gross wage
• Calculation of social security and medicare
• Calculation of federal income tax using bracket and percentage methods
• Earning income tax credit
• Unemployment compensation taxes
• Analyzing and journalizing payroll transactions
• Completion of 940 and 941 tax returns
• Manual and automated payroll accounting project

 
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ACCT 118 - Financial Concepts for Accounting

1. Calculate invoice amounts, trade, cash and chain discounts rates, terms of payment, partial payments and shipping charges, as well as markups based on sales or cost, markdowns and sales tax rates.
2. Calculate cost of goods, gross profit and ending inventories using methods including LIFO, FIFO and average value. The student will also estimate inventory values and calculate inventory turnover ratios.
3. Create depreciation schedules using various methods of depreciation.
4. Calculate simple interest, principal, interest rate, time, and maturity value for a loan or a note, as well as calculate proceeds on bank discounts.
5. Calculate finance charges and determine effective interest rates.
6. Calculate the APR and interest costs for various types of credit offerings, as well as compound interest amounts.
7. Compute present and future values of ordinary annuities and develop loan amortization tables.
8. Evaluate financial statements and compute various financial ratios.
9. Calculate payrolls reflecting Federal, State and local taxes, as well as charges for various employee benefits.

• Inventory methods
• Interest rate calculations and applications
• Depreciation methods
• Financial ratios
• Pricing
• Payroll
• Present/Future Value

 
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ACCT 122 - Accounting Systems Applications

1. Use accounting software to set up a company’s General Ledger Chart of Accounts and needed subsidiary ledgers including but not limited to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, and Payroll.
2. Use accounting software to perform the complete accounting cycle to analyze, to record in the most appropriate module, to adjust, to report and to perform periodic closing of financial information.
3. Analyze data and reports generated by accounting software.
4. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations. Input numeric data using proper keying techniques.
5. Think critically and independently analyze to solve accounting problems.

• Complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses
• Job costing
• Depreciation of fixed assets
• Familiar with a computerized accounting system in the windows environment.

 
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ACCT 201 - Intermediate Accounting I

1. Examine and apply ethical concepts and guidelines to the accounting profession.
2. Define and describe the objectives of financial reporting and statements, the conceptual framework and generally accepted accounting principles, including revenue and expense recognition and income measurement and reporting.
3. Define, discuss and apply the accrual and cash bases of accounting.
4. Interpret, calculate, and prepare journal entries using time value of money concepts for accounting-related situations.
5. Define and discuss the elements of management and internal control of cash including journal entries, valuation and balance sheet presentation.
6. Define the various types of receivables, calculate valuation for balance sheet presentation using allowance or direct write-off methods, and journalize related entries.
7. Calculate and journalize the sale and assignment of receivables and the valuation and discounting of notes receivable.
8. Describe the nature of inventories; calculate and journalize inventory cost valuations using FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average, and specific identification methods for periodic or perpetual records. Calculate estimates of inventory using the various forms of the retail method and the gross profit method, and calculate and journalize entries needed to present inventory using the lower of cost or market convention.
9. Discuss the nature of plant assets; define and calculate the cost of plant assets including those self-constructed; determine when to capitalize expenditures; and calculate and journalize entries needed for acquisition, depreciation, and disposal of plant assets.
10. Define depreciation, calculate it using standard methods, discuss factors in estimation life of a plant asset, and discuss the effect on management decisions and cash flow.
11. Define, calculate, and journalize entries needed for the depletion of natural assets.
12. Define, calculate, and prepare journal entries for the acquisition and amortization of various intangible assets.
13. Define, calculate and prepare journal entries for current and contingent liabilities.
14. Define, differentiate and prepare journal entries for basic correction of errors.
15. Define cash and cash equivalents in relation to the statement of cash flows. Prepare a statement of cash flows using both direct and indirect methods.
16. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Accounting Ethics
• Accounting Management Controls
• Financial Statements
• Long-term Asset Acquisition, Disposal, and Depreciation
• Accrual Accounting
• Correction of previous entries
• Cash Based Accounting
• Analysis of accounting Information
• Inventory Methods

 
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ACCT 202 - Intermediate Accounting II

1. Recognize and apply terminology used throughout the course.
2. Calculate and prepare journal entries for:
   1. Long-term investments in stock under the cost, equity, and market value methods.
   2. Acquisition of long-term investments in bonds, including amortization of discount and premium using the interest or straight-line methods.
   3. Conversion of convertible securities.
   4. Other long-term investments, including long-term receivables and special-purpose funds.
   5. Long-term debt and term or serial bonds, either on or between interest dates, to include amortization of bond premium of discount using the interest or straight-line methods.
   6. The early extinguishment of bonds.
   7. The issuance of convertible bonds and their conversion, bonds with stock warrants attached, and zero-coupon bonds.
   8. Subscription, issuance, and default of capital stock.
   9. Stock splits and stock dividends.
   10. The issuance of stock warrants.
   11. The conversion of convertible bonds and preferred stock to common stock.
3. Discuss structure and equity definitions of the corporation, including the components and characteristics of stockholders’ equity.
4. Discuss characteristics of preferred stock (convertible, callable and redeemable) and calculate dividends for cumulative, noncumulative, participating, nonparticipating preferred stock in cash or nonmonetary assets.
5. Detail the items affecting retained earnings.
6. Discuss non compensatory and compensatory stock options plans.
7. Define treasury stock, discuss its relationship to stated or legal capital and prepare journal entries for it using either the par or cost methods.
8. Create and detail the statement of retained earnings and the stockholders’ equity section of the balance sheet.
9. Calculate earnings per share for simple and complex capital structures, including presentation of primary and fully diluted earnings per share.
10. Define and discuss the nature of interperiod and intraperiod tax allocation and prepare necessary journal entries.
11. Define, differentiate, and prepare journal entries for three basic types of accounting changes. These include a change in principle, a change in estimate, and a change in reporting entity.
12. Analyze, evaluate, and create financial statements from incomplete accounting records.
13. Analyze and evaluate financial statements using various measurements and ratios for liquidity, solvency, return on investment and other factors.
14. Apply, calculate, and perform the accounting for construction-type contracts under the percentage-of-completion and completed-contract methods.
15. Account for pension funds and pension plans.
16. Analyze and account for different types of lease transactions.
17. Analyze financial reporting disclosure requirements.

OPTIONAL:

18. Research an accounting topic of current interest and write a report on the findings

• Accounting ethics
• Financial statements
• Accrual accounting
• Cash based accounting
• Accounting management controls
• Long-term asset acquisition, disposal, and depreciation
• Inventory methods
• Correction of previous entries
• Analysis of accounting information

 
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ACCT 203 - Cost Accounting I

1. Discuss the difference between financial and cost accounting and list the professional associations and agencies that govern cost accounting.
2. Define and discuss the basic concepts and classifications that provide the foundation for a thorough understanding of cost accounting.
3. Prepare financial statements for a manufacturer.
4. Discuss the cost of materials, labor, and factory overhead and apply the methods by which these costs are controlled.
5. Discuss and apply the accumulation and classification of routine cost data via a set of procedures of a system, including both periodic cost accumulation systems and perpetual cost accumulation systems.
6. Utilize a job-order cost system including journal entries which also takes into account spoiled goods, defective goods, scrap material, and waste material.
7. Discuss the nature and characteristics of a basic process cost accounting system.
8. Prepare journal entries needed for a basic process cost accounting system and a cost of production report.
9. Employ the techniques for handling beginning work-in-process inventories, spoiled goods, defective goods, scrap, and waste materials under a process cost system.
10. Utilize the techniques involved in accounting for joint products and by-products.
11. Discuss the concepts of standard costing for materials and labor and utilize variance analysis.
12. Discuss and apply the standard costing procedures for budgets and factory overhead, setting the standards, and different methods of variance analysis.
13. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.
14. Apply costing concepts to Cost-Volume-Profit analysis.

• Managerial versus financial accounting
• Job order and process costing
• Periodic and perpetual cost accumulation
• Journal entries for cost accounting systems
• Joint and by-products
• Variance analysis
• Basic cost concepts and classifications in cost accounting systems
• Financial statement preparation for manufacturer

 
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ACCT 205 - Income Tax

1. Utilize a tax vocabulary in order to discuss general concepts of U.S. income tax law for various taxable entities and to carefully read forms and instructions.
2. Define the general tax formula or structure and place concepts as they are covered in the course within that framework.
3. Discuss components of gross income, identifying whether these are excluded or included for federal income tax purposes.
4. Discuss adjustments to gross income and calculate adjusted gross income (AGI).
5. Discuss the standard deduction or itemized deductions and the deduction for exemptions to arrive at taxable income.
6. Determine federal income tax less appropriate credits to arrive at tax due or to be refunded.
7. Complete a tax return for an individual using the appropriate form 1040 and necessary schedules.
8. Describe acceptable accounting methods for income tax purposes.
9. Prepare a schedule C and/or schedule F (including depreciation schedules) with an accompanying schedule SE using the appropriate tax method.
10. Discuss the rules for deducting IRAs and other retirement plans.
11. Define a capital asset, contrast accounting vs. tax methods, explain the tax treatment of such assets, prepare a schedule D, and describe the tax treatment of sale of business assets including the filing of form 4797.
12. Discuss the requirements of a tax preparer and explain the rules of tax compliance and the role and procedures of the IRS.
13. Identify various tax planning techniques such as deferral or acceleration of income.
14. Communicate effectively using correct standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Capital gains and losses
• Gross income - inclusions and exclusion
• Losses and bad debts
• Business and investment expenses
• Depreciation
• Determination of tax
• Taxable income
• Tax forms for individuals
• Standard deduction
• Tax forms for sole proprietorship
• Itemized deductions

 
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ACCT 207 - Accounting for Government and Nonprofit Entities

1. Demonstrate understanding and perform the basic recording and presentation of accounting data into the various governmental and nonprofit funds such as:
   1. General fund (or operating fund)
   2. Special revenue fund
   3. Special assessment fund
   4. Debt service fund
   5. Capital projects fund
   6. Trust and agency fund
   7. Internal service fund (intragovernmental service fund)
   8. Enterprise fund
   9. General fixed assets account group
   10. General bonded debt account group
   11. Specific purpose fund
   12. endowment fund
   13. Loan fund
   14. Various special funds
2. Describe the interrelationships between the various funds and perform necessary journal entries when more than one fund is used.
3. Define and contrast the modified accrual and accrual bases of accounting.
4. Define and contrast GASB and FASB guidelines.
5. Contrast legal statutes and generally accepted accounting principles.
6. Describe internal control and discuss procedures commonly used in fund accounting.
7. Define and describe the encumbrance system, discuss its relationship to purchase orders and perform needed journal entries.
8. Prepare budgets required for the various funds.
9. Perform closing procedures.
10. Prepare financial statements, including consolidations.
11. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Definition of a fund
• Governmental funds
• Governmental non-fund accounts
• Proprietary funds and fiduciary funds
• Relationship of FASB and GASP
• Relationship of the various funds and their accounting
• Cash, accrual and modified accrual accounting
• Closing procedures
• Financial statement preparation

 
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ACCT 208 - Advanced Income Tax

1. Define and explain the different accounting periods and methods allowed for businesses under current tax laws.
2. Review income tax concepts covered for proprietorships including bad debts, depreciation, inventories, capital gains and losses, nonrecognition provisions, installment sales, and estimated tax payments, and apply those to partnership and corporation returns.
3. Describe the procedures required of employers with regard to estimated taxes, withholding of employee taxes, and payroll taxes.
4. Discuss the basic concepts related to partnership returns, including bias, calculation and distribution of net income and prepare form 1065 with appropriate schedules.
5. Discuss the basic concepts related to a corporation return, including determination of basis of stock acquired and assets contributed; special tax treatment of capital gains, dividends received, organization costs, and charitable contributions; and prepare form 1120 with appropriate schedules.
6. Explain the difference between regular corporations and S corporations; compute income and income tax for S corporations and prepare returns required for S corporations.
7. Complete tax forms which may include schedule K-1; forms 1065, 1065D, 1065K, 1120, 1120D, 1120S, 1120W, 1120X, 4255, 4797, 6251 and/or other current forms.
8. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Complete tax forms which may include schedule K-1; forms 1065, 1065D, 1065K, 1120, 1120D, 1120S, 1120W, 1120X, 4255, 4797, 6251 and/or other current forms
• Bad debt and depreciation tax accounting
• Asset basis
• Special tax treatments for corporations

 
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ACCT 209 - Auditing

1. Discuss generally accepted auditing standards and the Code of Professional Conduct and explain their purposes within auditing.
2. Control the audit through planning, supervision, and quality control.
3. Apply the concepts of internal control contained within Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS 55).
4. Describe the necessary internal controls for each transactional cycle.
5. Prepare substantive test audit programs in order to collect sufficient evidential matter on which to base an opinion.
6. Give an opinion after examining all evidential matter.
7. Perform audit-sampling techniques, which will include nonstatistical as well as statistical, and identify the limitations of both.
8. Prepare the necessary correspondence and reports throughout the audit process.
9. Discuss and apply the principles of auditing Electronic Data Processing (EDP) systems.
10. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Audit code of conduct
• Generally accepted auditing principles
• Internal control
• Substantive auditing tests
• Audit opinions
• Audit of electronic data processing systems
• Sample techniques
• Audit correspondence

 
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ACCT 210 - Forensic Accounting

1. Discuss the responsibility of accountants to recognize and investigate fraud within an organization.
2. Develop the tools to both detect and prevent possible fraudulent behavior by using financial data.
3. Understand what types of fraud are most common, and use their knowledge of criminal behavior conduct interviews with employees of companies and other people involved in the possible fraud.
4. Explain some of the legal aspects pertaining to identification and prosecution of fraud.
5. Apply various techniques to explore substantive analytical procedures and to assess the risk of financial statement fraud.
6. Use various interview and principles techniques in detecting evidence of fraud.
7. Identify theft, the insider threat locating digital evidence, working with the data and presenting investigative findings.
8. Review examples of cyber-crimes, research relevant current events.
9. Identify best practices when conducting an investigation.
10. Describe how to use ethical-decision making to meet the challenges of the professional and business environment.
11. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Nature of Fraud
• Inquiry Methods and Frauds Reports
• Overview to Fighting Fraud
• Financial Statement Fraud
• Preventing Fraud
• Revenue - and Inventory Frauds
• Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud
• Inadequate Disclosure Fraud
• Data-Driven Fraud Detection
• Consumer Fraud
• Investigating Theft Acts and Concealment
• Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Tax Fraud
• Conversion Investigation Methods
• Fraud in E-Commerce

 
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ACCT 212 - Business Finance

1. Discuss the nature and role of finance in our economy.
2. Analyze financial statements to determine the relative strengths and weaknesses of a company.
3. Compare debt and equity capital and how they are used in financing assets.
4. Evaluate risk and its impact on financial decision-making.
5. Evaluate the effects of short and long-term borrowing.
6. Evaluate business strategies and understand the value they add.
7. Prepare business forecasts.
8. Analyze the quality of accounting in financial reports.
9. Analyze business risk from financial statements.
10. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing, by completion of papers, projects, and/or presentations.

• Financial statement analysis
• Debt versus equity capital
• Risk evaluation
• Short and long term borrowing
• Business forecasts

 
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ACCT 223 - Enrolled Agent Review

1. Understand the preliminary work and tax payer data to prepare tax returns.
2. Define and describe income and assets for individual preparation.
3. Calculate deductions and apply tax credits on individual returns.
4. Advise the individual taxpayer.
5. Understand specialized returns for individuals.
6. Describe the various types of business.
7. Calculate business financial information.
8. Prepare specialized returns for businesses.
9. Understand the practices and procedures of an enrolled agent.
10. Describe the requirements for enrolled agents.
11. Understand the implications of representing a client before the IRS.
12. Describe the completion of the filing process.
13. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Accounting Ethics
• Individual Taxation
• Business Taxation
• Representation, Practices and Procedures

 
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ACCT 225 - Integrated Accounting Systems

1. Properly record transactions for entry into the computer using appropriate references.
2. Trace a transaction from the point of entry in the system to the general ledger account it affects.
3. Prepare adjusting and/or correcting entries as needed to bring accounts up to date or correct the ledger.
4. Use an accounting software package to perform the complete accounting cycle, including using subsidiary ledgers, which integrate with the general ledger.
5. Use an accounting software package to produce financial and managerial reports and explain the usefulness of each report.
6. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by completion of papers, projects and/or presentations.

• Familiarity with computerized accounting cycle
• Journalize and post accounting transactions
• Adjusting entries
• Calculate depreciation
• Closing entries
• Basic understanding of compilation statements
• Financial statement preparation
• Financial statement analysis

 
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ACCT 273 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Vita) Service

1. Apply knowledge gained from successful completion of ACCT 105: Income Tax course by preparing and electronically filing federal tax returns.
2. Discuss tax return with taxpayer to ensure the taxpayer understands what is being submitted to the IRS on his/her behalf.
3. Understand the operation of a professional office.
4. Develop appropriate level of professionalism with peers, supervisor and public.
5. Utilize tax software package to produce and file accurate federal income and state income tax returns.
6. Perform IRS requirement of the Quality Review function of the tax office to correct errors prior to e-filing.
7. Learn to correct IRS rejected returns.
8. Communicate effectively using correct Standard English, both orally and in writing by participating in debriefing sessions and completing assigned papers.
9. Correctly complete the appropriate state income tax return.

• Identify appropriate federal tax forms
• Determination of tax
• Tax filing status
• State income tax returns
• Gross income: inclusions and exclusions
• Payment options for balances due
• Determination of taxable income
• Use of standard vs. itemized deductions
• Professionalism
• Common tax credits (EIC, education, dependent care, etc.)
• Tax Research Problem

 
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ACCT 280 - CO-OP/Internship

1. Discuss and demonstrate the interrelatedness of school and work.

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ACCT 281 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and demonstrate the interrelatedness of school and work.

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ACCT 282 - Special Topics

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ACCT 283 - Special Topics

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ACCT 284 - Special Topics

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ACCT 285 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and demonstrate the interrelatedness of school and work.

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ACCT 286 - Special Topics

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ACCT 287 - Special Topics

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ACCT 288 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and demonstrate the interrelatedness of school and work.

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ACCT 289 - Special Topics

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ACCT 290 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and demonstrate the interrelatedness of school and work.

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ACCT 291 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and demonstrate the interrelatedness of school and work.

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ACCT 292 - Special Topics

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ACCT 293 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and demonstrate the interrelatedness of school and work.

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ACCT 294 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and demonstrate the interrelatedness of school and work.

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ADMF 101 - Key Principles of Advanced Manufacturing

1. Understand the importance of the manufacturing industry, and introduction tocommon manufacturing concepts through direct interaction with industry(industry visits, guest lectures, and field trips). [g]
2. Conduct assigned tasks in a safe and workmanlike manner while working eitherindependently or in small groups. [c,d]
3. Discuss the need for workplace safety and workplace safety training programs ascovered by the OSHA 10 hour program: [c,f]
   • Introduction to OSHA
   • Walking and Working Surfaces
   • Electrical Safety
   • Hazard Communication
   • PPE
   • Fire Protection and Prevention
   • Machine Guarding
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Fall Protection
4. Discuss quality systems and reference common manufacturing examples [f,i]
   • Calculate the mean, range, and control limits.
   • Develop X Bar and R charts.
5. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data. [e]
6. Discuss basic blueprint reading fundamentals [b,c]
   • Understand and interpret multi-view drawings
   • Understand and interpret assembly drawings
   • Understand and interpret GD&T concepts
7. Discuss basic measurement systems. [f]
   • Perform basic measurement using precision measuring tools
8. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. [f]
9. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking skills. [e]
10. Utilizing and applying software where appropriate to the course. [a]
11. Attain readiness to take OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Certification exam. [h]
12. Attain readiness to take MSSC Safety and Quality Certification exam. [h]
13. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e]
14. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• MSDS
• Confined space
• Lock out/tag out
• Zero energy state
• Hazardous materials
• Storage of flammable materials
• Portable powered tool safety
• Hand tool safety
• Right to know
• Storage of fuel gas and high-pressure gas cylinders
• Quality system elements
• Statistical process control
• Quality audit procedures
• Root cause analysis
• Calculation of critical SPC data
• Construction of SPC charts

 
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ADMF 102 - Technology in Advanced Manufacturing

1. Conduct assigned tasks in a safe and professional manner while working either independently or in small groups. [c, d]
2. Identify basic manufacturing processes and major types of production systems. [e, f]
3. Define common properties of industrial materials, their application, testing and enhancement [f].
4. Describe the design, tooling and production aspects of manufacturing. [e, f]
5. Demonstrate a general knowledge of non-traditional manufacturing processes and automation. [e, f]
6. Explain the basic concepts of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. [b, f]
   • Describe and solve for basic electrical quantities such as voltage, amperage, resistance, and power.
   • Describe the types of basic fluid power systems used in manufacturing.
   • Determine fluid system properties such as pressure, flow, viscosity, and pressure drop.
7. Identify the common types and operation of bearing, coupling, belt, and chain systems. [e]
8. Identify physical principles including: force, torque, simple machines, and mechanical drives. [b, e]
9. Describe the basic concepts of machine control, machine automation, and electrical control. [b, f]
10. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. [f]
11. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data. [f]
12. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking skills. [e]
13. Utilizing and applying software where appropriate to the course. [a]
14. Attain readiness to take MSSC Production and Maintenance Awareness Certification exams. [h]
15. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e]
16. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Methods of material removal
• Mechanical methods of material removal
• Properties of materials
• Measurement in manufacturing
• Change of condition
• Electrical methods of material removal
• Material addition
• Chemical methods of material removal
• Adhesives
• Thermal methods of change of form
• Welding
• Powder Methods of change of form
• Production control
• Electrical systems
• Manufacturing with plastics
• Mechanical systems
• Fluid power systems

 
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ADMF 106 - Supervision and Teams at Work

1. Define the role and responsibilities of a supervisor. [f]
2. Describe the essential concepts of effective leadership skills. [e,f]
3. Explain the various supervisory management styles. [d,f]
4. Explain the importance of the communication process to positive employee relations. [d,f]
5. Describe the planning function as it relates to necessary skills and techniques involved in tactical and strategic planning as well as effective time management. [e,f]
6. Identify and apply the concepts of relationship building and conflict management. [d,e,f]
7. Discuss the supervisory manager’s role in leading change in the manufacturing workplace. [f]
8. Explain the characteristics of effective teams and work groups. [d,e,f]
9. Incorporate appropriate technology to support and enhance oral presentations. [f]
10. Describe the methods of selection, orientation, training, performance appraisals, promotion, and compensation of new and existing employees. [f]
11. Explain equal employment opportunity, diversity and management of legally protected employees. [h]
12. Discuss the role of complaints, grievances, and labor unions in regards to supervisory activities. [e,f]
13. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e]
14. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Supervision
• Communication
• Leading/ Leadership
• Motivation
• Management
• Decision-making
• Planning
• Time Management
• Organizing
• Meeting Management
• Staffing
• Delegation
• Controlling
• Coaching
• Team Building
• Morale
• Performance Appraisal
• Discipline
• Diversity
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Labor Unions
• Counseling

 
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ADMF 109 - Green Manufacturing Operations

1. Define the role manufacturing plays in environmental ecology. 

2. Describe the essential concepts of “green” manufacturing. 

3. Explain how technological change presents risks to the environment. 

4. Explain the importance of industrial ecology on personal, corporate, and community level. 

5. Identify and apply the concepts of product and process design with environmental forethought.

6. Discuss the Product Life Cycle of manufactured goods. 

7. Explain the characteristics of effective corporate strategies with respect to “green” manufacturing. 

8. Define the role of government environmental regulation in the manufacturing workplace. 

9. Explain the concept of waste stream mapping and apply it to common manufacturing activity. 

• Industrial Ecology
• Risk Assessment
• Environmental Compliance
• Green Product Design
• Green Process Design
• Product Life Cycle Assessment
• Energy Efficiency
• Green Process Economics
• Evaluation of Waste Streams
• Resource Recovery and Reuse

 
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ADMF 112 - Mechanical Drives I

1. Understand the hazards of electromechanical equipment and apply safe working practices. [c]
2. Explain the role of various mechanical components within a given system or module. [f]
3. Trace and describe the flow of energy in a given mechatronic system or subsystem. [f]
4. Describe the basic physical properties of mechanical components including; materials, lubrication requirements, and surface properties. [f]
5. Carry out adjustments on mechanical components in a mechatronic system. [e]
6. Read, analyze and utilize the the technical data sheets for the mechanical components and electrical drives within a mechatronic system. [f]
7. Correctly localize, identify and document causes of malfunctions in mechanical components or electrical drives, based upon the technical documentation. [b,e]
8. Correct malfunctions where possible, or correctly identify the expertise required to correct a malfunction. [b,e]
9. Transfer the knowledge learned from one system to another system. [b,e]
10. Effectively use current and emerging computer technologies when applicable. [a]
11. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
12. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
13. Assess readiness to take the SACA C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I Certification exam. [h]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Wires and Cables
• DC Motors
• Pins and Keys
• Chain Drives
• Gear Types
• Bearing Types
• Radial loads
• Axial Loads
• Couplings
• Clutches
• Belt Drives
• Journal Bearings
• Mechanical Springs
• Threads and Screws

 
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ADMF 115 - Materials and Processes for Manufacturing

1. Interpret standard metallurgical and chemical terms. 

2. Identify the mechanical properties of steels and alloys. 

3. Describe the crystalline structure of metals. 

4. Describe the theory of failure and deformation of metals. 

5. Describe the theory of heat treatment of metals. 

6. Develop manufacturing production skills using hand and machine tools. 

7. Develop and utilize mathematical formulas to compute coordinates and solve machining related problems. 

8. Apply basic knowledge of physics-mechanics to machining/tooling problems. 

9. Identify and demonstrate correct use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the industry. 

10. Solve mathematical problems related to machining operations. 

11. Verbally describe and interpret data obtained from engineering drawings. 

12. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. 

13. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data. 

14. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking skills. 

15. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives.

16. Describe how natural systems function, and recognize the impact of human beings on the environment. 

• Properties of metals
• Crystalline structure of metal
• Identification and selection of metal
• Manufacturing metal products
• Heat treatment of metal
• Iron-carbon diagram
• Hardness testing
• Destructive and non-destructive testing
• Precision measurement devices
• Tooling properties and selection
• Machining processes

 
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ADMF 116 - Industrial Robotics I

1. Identify safety hazards and apply safe working practices when working with automated equipment. [a,c]
2. Demonstrate ability to create and set up a robotic work cell. [a, c]
3. Demonstrate an ability to properly start up, operate, and shut down an industrial robot. [a, c]
4. Create and execute robot programs in teach mode and playback mode. [a, c]
5. Demonstrate ability to define tool center points. [a, c]
6. Develop an understanding of various coordinate systems used in robotic programming. [a]
7. Demonstrate ability to backup and restore robot programs. [a, b]
8. Demonstrate an ability to recover robot operation from common faults. [e]
9. Demonstrate an ability to monitor and operate robot inputs & outputs. [a, b]
10. Create and execute MACRO’s. [a]
11. Demonstrate an ability to create programs with subroutine structure. [a]
12. Recognize how multiple robots, PLC’s, and CNC types of equipment integrate with each other. [a, b, c, g]
13. Demonstrate an ability to edit programmed positions. [a, e]
14. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e,]
15. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
16. Assess readiness to take the SACA C-215 Robot System Operations I Certification exam. [h]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Work Envelope
• Coordinate Systems
• Axis Limits
• Singularity
• Robot Controllers
• Frames
• Teach Pendant
• Registers
• Fault Recovery
• I/O signals
• Alarms
• MACROs
• Jog Speed
• Motion Instructions
• Safety Enhancing Devices
• File management
• Tool Center Point
• EOT
• Branching Instructions
• Offset

 
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ADMF 117 - Motoman Robotic Programming

1. Identify safety hazards and apply safe working practices when working with automated equipment. [a,c]
2. Demonstrate ability to create and set up a robotic work cell. [a, c]
3. Demonstrate an ability to properly start up, operate, and shut down an industrial robot. [a, c]
4. Create and execute robot programs in teach mode and playback mode. [a, c]
5. Demonstrate ability to define tool center points. [a, c]
6. Develop an understanding of various coordinate systems used in robotic programming. [a]
7. Demonstrate ability to backup and restore robot programs. [a, b]
8. Demonstrate an ability to recover robot operation from common faults. [e]
9. Demonstrate an ability to monitor and operate robot inputs & outputs. [a,b]
10. Create and execute MACRO’s. [a]
11. Demonstrate an ability to create programs with subroutine structure. [a]
12. Recognize how multiple robots, PLC’s, and CNC types of equipment integrate with each other. [a, b, c ,g]
13. Demonstrate an ability to edit programmed positions. [a, e]
14. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e,]
15. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Work Envelope
• Coordinate Systems
• Axis Limits
• Singularity
• Robot Controllers
• Frames
• Teach Pendant
• Registers
• Fault Recovery
• I/O signals
• Alarms
• MACROs
• Jog Speed
• Motion Instructions
• Safety Enhancing Devices
• File management
• Tool Control Point
• EOAT
• Branching Instructions
• Offset

 
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ADMF 122 - Industrial Electrical II

1. Understand the hazards of electromechanical equipment and apply safe working practices. [c]
2. Describe the basic functions and design of a robotic mechatronic system. [f]
3. Apply basic knowledge of robot physics in a mechatronics system. [b,e]
4. Explain the role of various electrical components within a robotic mechatronic system. [f]
5. Trace and describe the flow of energy and information in a robotic mechatronic system. [f]
6. Describe the basic physical properties of electrical components. [f]
7. Read, analyze and utilize the technical documents such as data sheets, timing diagrams, operational manuals, schematics, etc. for a mechatronic system. [f]
8. Carry out measurements and adjustments on electrical components/circuits in a mechatronic system. [f]
9. Localize, identify, document and correct (where possible) malfunctions in electrical circuits, based upon the technical documentation. [b,e]
10. Transfer the knowledge learned from one system to another system. [b,e]
11. Effectively use current and emerging computer technologies when applicable. [b,e]
12. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
13. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Wires and cables
• Schematic Diagrams
• Schematic Symbols
• Multimeters
• DC Power Supplies
• Potentiometers
• Switches
• Relays
• Indicators
• Fuses
• Circuit Breakers
• Reed Switches
• Photoelectric Sensors
• Inductive
• Sensors Capacitive Sensors

 
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ADMF 201 - Lean Manufacturing

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the philosophical and historical development of lean concepts and disciplines. [f]
2. Make comparisons of conventional operating concepts and philosophies in both manufacturing and service/supply industries to Lean. [f]
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic terms, disciplines, and concepts of Lean. [f]
4. Demonstrate the ability to define, develop, and illustrate the disciplines of value stream mapping. [e,f]
5. Identify the sources and types of waste-streams in a manufacturing or service/supply industry. [e,f]
6. Define and identify the differences between value-added and non-value activities. [e,f]
7. Identify and explain the major advantages of Lean over conventional operating methods. [e,f]
8. Explain the principles of pull systems. [e,f]
9. Define methodologies required to achieve continuous improvement. [e,f]
10. Define the importance and need for making a commitment to achieve the implementation of Lean disciplines. [e,f]
11. Develop concepts and processes that allow production facilities the ability to remain competitive in global markets. [e,f]
12. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
13. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• 5S (Sort, Set-to-Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies)
• Value-added, Non-Value added activities Kaizen activities (Continuous Improvement) Andon Boards (Visual Controls) Elimination of Muda (Waste)
• Value Stream Mapping (Current and Future State) Heijunka (Level-loading of demand)
• Cycle times, Takt Time (available production time/rate of customer demand) Just-in-Time, Kanban, Pull Systems (Internal & External), Supermarkets Process Flow, Work Cell Design, Facility Layout
• Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Six Sigma (Concept Introduction) Employee Training / Communication
• Critical thinking / problem solving / decision-making skill development and exercises Teamwork and team building skills
• Quality control methodologies Team Project

 
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ADMF 202 - Digital Fundamentals and Siemens Automation Controllers

1. Understand the hazards of electromechanical equipment and apply safe working practices. [c]
2. Explain the role of programmable logic controllers within a given system or module. [f]
3. Trace and describe the flow of information in a given mechatronic system or subsystem with a focus on the control function of PLCs in the system. [f]
4. Describe the basic functions and design of PLCs. [f]
5. Read, analyze and utilize the technical documents such as data sheets, timing diagrams, operation manuals, schematics, and ladder diagrams. [f]
6. Correctly localize, identify and document system malfunctions in or caused by PLC hardware, based upon the technical documentation. [b,e]
7. Transfer the knowledge learned from one system to another system. [b,e]
8. Effectively use current and emerging computer technologies when applicable. [a]
9. Attain readiness to take Level 1 - Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant exam. [g]
10. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e]
11. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Binary digits
• Logic Operations
• Decimal numbering system
• Binary numbering systems
• Hexadecimal numbering systems
• Signed numbers
• Boolean Algebra
• Process control
• Inputs
• Outputs
• Programming languages
• PLC Scan
• Addressing
• Compact PLC’s
• Modular PLC’s
• Analog measurements
• Conversion

 
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ADMF 205 - Sensors in Manufacturing

1. Describe the hazards associated with automated machines and determine appropriate safety methods for working around computer controlled machinery. [c]
2. Define and discuss open loop and closed loop systems. [f]
3. Discuss the types of switches used in manufacturing automation. [b, e, f]
4. Discuss the types of photoelectric sensors used in manufacturing automation. [b, e, f]
5. Discuss the types of transducers used in manufacturing automation. [b, e, f]
6. Describe and classify sensor systems as discrete, analog, and data types. [b, e, f]
7. Develop an understanding of process variables and the appropriate sensor technology used to measure that variable. [b, e, f]
8. Analyze and select appropriate sensing control and safety requirements for automated machinery. [b, c, e, f]
9. Define and discuss the terms sink and source with respect to sensor technology. [b, c, e, f]
10. Analyze and interpret sensor specifications and documentation. [b, e, f]
11. Install, program, and troubleshoot sensor systems. [a, b, e, f]
12. Adjust machines for accuracy and repeatability of sensor operations. [b, e, f]
13. Solve mathematical problems related to sensor operations. [b, e, f]
14. Verbally describe and interpret data obtained from sensor readings. [b, e, f]
15. Assess readiness to take the SACA C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1, C-213 Smart Sensor and Identification Sys. 1 and C-214 Smart Factory Systems 1 Certification exam. [h]

• Switch Technology
• Discrete Data
• Transducer technology
• Analog data
• Sensor technology
• Product identification
• Automated product and process data measurement and analysis
• DC Sink and Source
• Open loop systems and controls
• Sensor programming
• Closed loop systems and controls
• Sensor troubleshooting
• Smart sensor technology

 
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ADMF 206 - Industrial Robotics II

1. Continued study of safety hazards and application of safe work practices when working with automated robotic equipment. [c]
2. Demonstrate the ability to write advanced teach pendant programs. [a, e, f, i]
3. Understand the integration process of robots into a multi robot work cell using various types of computer-controlled equipment including the PLC and HMI. [a, b, c, d, e, f, h, i]
4. Communicate effectively utilizing industry vernacular. [f]
5. Solve technical problems using critical thinking skills. [a, b, e]
6. Effectively troubleshoot error codes and return service to a non-functioning robot. [a. b, e]
7. Demonstrate how to master and calibrate a robot. [b, e]
8. Discuss the various applications of EOAT and the nature of automatic tool changing. [c]
9. Apply basic knowledge of robot physics in an automated robotic work cell. [a, b, c]
10. Prepare to earn industry recognized robotic certifications. [g]
11. Demonstrate the ability to create and interpret technical documents. [f]
12. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
13. Demonstrate an ability to create a simulated work-cell using leading edge software. [a, c, e, f, g]
14. Assess readiness to take the FANUC Certified Robot Operator-1 certification exam.

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Safety Enhancing Devices
• Error Codes
• Math Instructions
• Program Control
• PLC Integration
• Data Registers
• Condition Monitoring
• HMI Integration
• Time Instructions
• Frame Manipulation
• Error Codes
• EOAT
• System Integration
• Calibration
• Offsets
• Troubleshooting
• I/O points

 
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ADMF 211 - Quality Systems in Manufacturing

1. Discuss why identifying and defining a problem is a crucial step in any problem-solving method. [e]
2. Discuss critical thinking, problem analysis, and decision-making techniques used in industry. [e]
3. Utilize tools and tables commonly used in continuous improvement and root cause analysis. [i]
4. Explain the basic concepts and applications of a wide range of statistical quality tools, techniques, decision making, and problem solving tools. [i]
5. Prepare and present data. [i]
6. Analyze data using mean, mode, and standard deviation. [i]
7. Describe the concept of Six Sigma. [i]
8. Describe and demonstrate the fundamentals of SPC. [i]
9. Generate and interpret basic variable and attribute control charts. [i]
10. Create process maps and develop cause and effect strategies. [f,i]
11. Discuss the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and methods of reduction. [f,i]
12. Describe the concept of Return on Investment (ROI) and target opportunities. [f,i]
13. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
14. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Data Formats
• Total Quality Systems
• Organization of Data
• Pareto analysis
• Statistics
• Variable control charts
• Measures of Central Tendency
• Attribute control charts
• Normal distribution
• Basic probability
• Calculation of Process Cost
• Cost of Poor Quality
• Process Mapping
• Six Sigma
• Cause and Effect Diagrams
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• Process capability
• Return on Investment

 
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ADMF 222 - Fluid Power II

1. Understand the hazards of electromechanical equipment and apply safe working practices. [c]
2. Understand what a mechatronic system is, and the inter relationships of components and modules within a complex mechatronic system with a focus on (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic control systems. [b,e]
3. Understand the role of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic control systems in complex mechatronic systems and subsystems. [b,e]
4. Understand troubleshooting, maintenance and safety issues revolving around (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic circuits within a mechatronic system. [b,e]
5. Explain the role of various pneumatic / hydraulic components within a system or module and trace and describe the flow of energy in a given system or module. [f]
6. Describe the basic physical properties of pneumatic/hydraulic components in a system and carry out measurements and adjustments on pneumatic / hydraulic components. [f]
7. Read, analyze and utilize technical documents for the pneumatic/hydraulic control system. [f]
8. Localize, identify, document and correct malfunctions in complex mechatronic systems. [f]
9. Transfer the knowledge learned from one system to other systems. [b,e]
10. Effectively use current and emerging computer technologies when applicable. [a]
11. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Signal Processing
• Function Diagrams
• Displacement Diagrams
• Actuator Stroke
• Actuator Speed
• Circuit Symbols
• Transmission lines
• Pressure
• Flow
• Solenoids
• Directional Control Valves
• Circuit Design
• Pneumatic Actuators
• Air Generation
• Air Distribution
• Sequence Control
• Electro pneumatic Circuits

 
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ADMF 226 - Industrial Robotics III

1. Continued study of advanced safety topics. [c, g]
2. Discuss financial considerations in manufacturing design related to the robotic work cell. [c, d, e, f, g, h, i]
3. Discuss the various applications prevalent in manufacturing in which robots are widely used. [a, g]
4. Learn the fundamentals of project management as it applies to a multi-robot work cell in industry. [c, d, e, f, g, h, i]
5. Learn basic design skills necessary to modify equipment or to set up new equipment. [a,c,d,e,f,g,h,i]
6. Understand how to identify and suggest improvements to increase efficiency. [a,c,d,e,f,g,h,i]
7. Discuss preparation of the work cell for maintenance. [a, c]
8. Engage in and perform standard robotic maintenance. [b, c]
9. Learn how to properly size a robot for a specific application. [c, f]
10. Understand how the vision equipped system works. [a]
11. Prepare to earn advanced industry recognized robotic certifications. [g]
12. Design and or build a project that incorporates all facets of technical knowledge pertaining to robots learned in the previous courses. [a, b, d, f, h]
13. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e,]
14. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
15. Assess readiness to take the SACA C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1 Certification exam. [h]

• Advanced motion and non-motion robotic programming
• Vision systems programming
• Introduction to project management principles based on a robotic work cell
• Robotic maintenance and troubleshooting
• Financial considerations for robotic work cell development
• Communication principles of robotics
• Various industrial robot applications
• Robot sizing per application
• Robotic work cell design and implementation
• Methods of project presentation and persuasion for automated work cell projects

 
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ADMF 279 - Advanced Manufacturing Capstone

1. Demonstrate effective communication techniques, through oral presentations.
2. Develop effective job interviewing and resume writing skills.
3. Develop job attainment skills and resources.
4. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of professional networking.
5. Develop a portfolio designed to showcase student skills and experience in Advanced Manufacturing.

• Formal communication
• Ethical decision making
• Job interviewing
• Resume building
• Diversity in manufacturing

 
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AGRI 100 - Introduction to Agriculture

1. Describe the role of agriculture in US and global societies.
2. Recognize the diversity of agricultural systems in the US and the world.
3. Describe the diversity of jobs and careers in agricultural industries in Indiana and the US.

• The domestication of the world’s important crop and livestock species
• The distribution of the world’s crop and livestock species
• Size and productivity of farms in the US and around the world
• US production systems for major grain crops
• Crop rotation systems
• Tillage systems
• Variety selection
• Harvest and grain storage technology
• US production systems for major livestock animals
• Species and breed selection
• Vertical integration

 
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AGRI 101 - Agricultural Data Management

1. Display basic literacy of computer terminology.
2. List the primary parts in a computer and their function.
3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively via the internet.
4. Demonstrate ability to use email software effectively.
5. Properly save, move and store files.
6. Be a well informed user of presentation software and demonstrate ability to use basic functions.
7. Demonstrate ability to deliver a clear and logically organized brief presentation.
8. Be a wise user of word processing software and demonstrate ability to use common features.
9. Demonstrate ability to set up spreadsheet solutions to complex problems in a logical format allowing others to fully understand your solution.
10. Be a proficient user of spreadsheet software and demonstrate ability to use advanced features.
11. Demonstrate the ability to collect geographic data on the internet.
12. Demonstrate ability to use basic function in agriculture precision ag software.
13. Pursue OSHA 10 certification.

• GIS
• Computer literacy
• Creating presentations using PowerPoint
• Excel
• Use of precision ag software
• Formatting in word
• How to give presentations
• How to write a resume and cover letter
• Online networking
• Saving, moving and storing files
• Storage devices
• Student PowerPoint presentations
• What is inside a computer
• Wired communications
• Wireless communications
• World Wide Web

 
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AGRI 102 - Agricultural Business and Farm Management

1. Describe farm and agribusiness management techniques and principles.
2. Apply economic principles as they apply to farm and agribusiness management.
3. Explain and interpret financial statements for farm and agribusinesses.

• Discuss the basic principles of management and decision-making as related to both farm and non-farm agribusiness.
• Apply economic principles to case studies in farm and agribusiness.
• Understand the major financial statements: what they report, how to interpret and use the data and how they are connected
• Know the alternatives to meeting needs when resource analysis indicates the labor input in a business needs altered. Includes review of resume, interviewing and other job application skills.
• Identify the best combination of resources to use relative to the enterprises selected for the operation including; crop inputs, livestock inputs, machinery and equipment, and farmstead and buildings.
• Know the alternatives for farm recordkeeping and analysis
• The student will learn to work with others in a management team to combine a limited number of inputs (price, credit policy, advertising dollars, and quantity ordered) within given parameters to experience the outcomes (profits). Emphasis is placed on the practical application of financial statements for analysis.

AGRI 103 - Animal Science

1. Describe the role of livestock in US agriculture.
2. Describe the process of domestication of livestock and the regions where it took place.
3. Identify the livestock species used worldwide and the regions where they are found.
4. Identify the livestock species and breeds grown in the US and Indiana.
5. Describe systems used for livestock production in Indiana.
6. Describe the major anatomical systems found in livestock animals.
7. Describe the fundamentals of reproduction in the major livestock species found in Indiana.
8. Identify the careers available in livestock production in Indiana

• Animal agriculture
• Nutrition
• Anatomy
• Nutrition
• Genetics and reproduction
• Breeding
• Animal husbandry
• Aquaculture
• Biotechnology
• Livestock and the environment
• Products from livestock
• Careers in animal agriculture

 
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AGRI 104 - Food Science

1. Outline procedures to eliminate possible contamination hazards associated with food products and processing. FS 4.2
2. Discuss common food constituents (e.g., proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals) FS 7.4
3. Identify methods of food preservation and give examples of foods preserved by each method. FS 10.5
4. Evaluate changes and trends in the food products and processing industry FS 1.2
5. Discuss the issues of safety and environmental concerns about foods and food processing (e.g., Genetically Modified Organisms, microorganisms, contamination, irradiation) FS 1.4
6. Describe factors in planning and developing a new food product (e.g., regulation, creativity, and economics) FS 7.7

• History of Food Science Industry
• Sensory Evaluation
• Physical & Chemical Changes
• Enzymes
• Food Additives & Substitutes
• Preservation
• Nutrition (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water)
• Fermentation
• Irradiation & Packaging
• Food Biotechnology
• Food Borne Illnesses
• Food Safety
• Regulations
• Organic Foods
• Food Sustainability
• New Food Development & Marketing
• Career Opportunities

 
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AGRI 105 - Plant and Soil Science

1. Explain the relationships between economically important plants and how they fit into modern plant taxonomy.
2. Describe the major anatomical features of monocot and dicot plants.
3. Explain the processes of photosynthesis and respiration in plants.
4. Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction.
5. Describe the techniques used to propagate plants sexually and asexually.
6. Describe how biotechnology is used in agriculture and horticulture.
7. Describe the texture, structure, color and organic matter content in a typical soil.
8. Explain how different soil types affect productivity, drainage and fertility.

• Plant taxonomy
• Plant anatomy
• Plant physiology
• Sexual reproduction
• Asexual propagation
• Plant breeding
• Genetic modification
• Tissue culture
• Soil texture
• Soil profile descriptions
• Soil fertility
• Irrigation

 
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AGRI 106 - Agriculture Mechanization

1. Implement safe work practices in the agricultural mechanics laboratory.
2. Properly use hand tools, power tools, and measuring and marking devices in the Laboratory.
3. Apply the procedures used in basic electrical wiring.
4. Apply concepts used in basic plumbing.
5. Apply and adapt proper application of basic concrete principles.
6. Describe and demonstrate the concepts in basic carpentry skills.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in the proper methods utilized to weld basic joints in all positions.
8. Analyze operation, maintenance, and repair of engines.
9. Apply concepts in emerging technologies related to agriculture power, structure and technology.
10. Examine the scope of career opportunities in and the importance of agriculture to the economy.

• Shop safety procedures
• Hand and Power tool usage
• Basic Electrical wiring
• Plumbing principles
• Concrete principles
• Carpentry
• Welding Techniques
• Small Engines
• New technologies
• Career exploration

 
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AGRI 107 - Advanced Animal Science

1. Understand that organisms are classified, concentrating on a general survey of all living things, then specifically how certain characteristics categorize animals in a taxonomic key.
2. Connect basic concepts of chemistry, biochemistry, and biological functions to understand their relationship to the field of animal agricultural science.
3. Evaluate the major vertebrate animal organ systems to understand the role that the cells and their development play in the function of that system.
4. Apply theory of genetic diversity to understand biotechnological developments and ecological impacts.
5. Examine the scope of career opportunities and the importance of agriculture to the economy.

• Features and characteristics of fish, birds, and mammals
• Hierarchical taxonomy
• Kingdoms of organisms
• Taxonomic key

Molecules and Cells

• Animal, plant, and bacterial cells
• ATP and ADP
• Cell communication
• Cell differentiation
• Cell duplication
• Cell life span
• Cell membranes
• Cell parts
• Cell theory
• Cell types and movement
• Cellular respiration
• Chemical bonds: hydrogen, ionic, and covalent
• DNA
• Energy exchange and conversion
• Enzyme role
• Essential and non-essential nutrients
• Gene expression
• Genomes
• Hydrophilic vs. hydrophobic and polar vs. nonpolar
• Hydroxyl, amino, and carboxyl groups
• Macromolecules
• Monomers, polymers, condensation, and hydrolysis
• Osmosis
• Permeability
• Single and double bonds
• Solutes, solvents, and saturation
• Valence electrons

Development and Function of Animal Organ Systems

• Animal health
• Bone formation
• Breeding systems
• Chemical processes
• Defense mechanism
• Digestive system
• Endocrine system (including hormones)
• Homeostasis
• Immune system
• Muscle function
• Nervous system
• Organ system communication
• Organization
• Organogenesis
• Reproductive system
• Respiratory system
• Sexual maturation
• Technology applications
• Tissue types

Animal Genetics and the Environment

• Autosomes and sex chromosomes
• Ivy Tech Community College 3 AGRI 107
• Academic Affairs
• Biotechnology
• Cloning
• Darwin principles
• DNA replication
• Domestication
• Environmental impacts
• Evolutionary forces
• Genetic diversity
• Genotype and phenotype
• Growth curves and ecosystems
• Hardy-Weinberg Principle
• Human impact
• Inbreeding
• Meiosis and mitosis
• Mendelian theory
• Nutrient cycles
• Protein synthesis
• Relationship between genes and alleles
• Sexual and asexual reproduction
• Types of selection

Careers

• Animal agriculture and animal agribusiness
• Organizational performance
• Organizational structures
• Successful career characteristics

 
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AGRI 108 - Advanced Food Science

1. Apply and adapt chemical background information that relates directly to various foods and their preparation to understand chemical structure, composition, and reactions in the chemistry of food.
   • Conduct research in food science and interpret results to improve food products
   • Determine the chemical and physical properties of food products
   • Identify common food additives (preservatives, buffers, stabilizers, etc.)
2. Connect applied and practical chemistry concepts to the preparation, preservation, and digestion of foods to understand their biological makeup.
   • Preserve foods using various methods and techniques
   • Describe factors in planning and developing new food products
3. Analyze processing additives used on and in foods to determine their overall effects of the additives on the final food product for human consumption.
4. Determine the effects of current governmental regulations on the food, ingredients, and additives that can be used within food preparations and ultimately for human nutrition.
5. Evaluate the changes in the food products and processing industry brought about by industry organizations or regulatory agencies
   • Conduct safe food handling, hygiene, spoilage, and quality control to understand temperature controls, species and structure of microbes, shelf-life, food-poisoning, and the socio-economic impact of the food quality.
   • Describe the effects food-borne pathogens have on food products and humans
   • Explain the role of chemical reactions, enzymes, and microorganisms in food spoilage, food preservation and food-borne disease.
   • Develop personal food selection and food handling habits that will minimize the risk of contracting food-borne or water-borne diseases
6. Draw conclusions about food and food safety.
   • Develop sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP) for a mock food processing company
   • Implement good manufacturing practices (GMP) for a food product or processing company
7. Examine the scope of career opportunities in and the importance of food science to the economy.

• Physical & Chemical Changes
• Food Additives & Substitutes
• Nutrition
• Enzymes
• Preservatives
• Digestion
• Careers
• Regulations
• Food Safety
• Packaging

 
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AGRI 109 - Advanced Plant and Soil Science

1. Understand the concepts of plant taxonomy and how plants are inter-related by their morphology and physiology.
2. Identify major characteristics of the plant classification including vascular system, methods of reproduction, seed dispersal and seed morphology.
3. Explain the major components of plant anatomy and their function.
4. Understand basic requirements of plant culture in natural and man-made environments including natural and agricultural ecosystems as well as greenhouse, hydroponic and aquaponic environments.
5. Differentiate between wild and domesticated plants and understand how plants were domesticated.
6. Explain the concepts of natural selection, traditional plant breeding and genetic modification.
7. Understand the process of soil genesis and explain the concepts of soil taxonomy.
8. Understand the role of mineral soil, artificial soils and nutrient solutions in plant culture.
9. Evaluate soil for usefulness in field and greenhouse production systems.
10. Explain the concepts of hydroponic and aquaponics plant production systems.

• Binomial nomenclature
• Seeds and spores as methods of sexual reproduction
• Seed and fruit morphology as a basis for plant classification

Plant Physiology

• Photosynthesis and respiration
• Meiosis and mitosis
• Water and nutrient transport

Plant Breeding

• Natural selection
• Pollination and selection
• Hybridization
• Seed production
• Genetic modification

Environmental Requirements

• Root function and soil environment
• Leaf anatomy and environmental adaptation
• Seed and fruit specialization to environmental variation

Soil Science

• Soil formation
• Profile development
• Physical properties of soils
• Chemical properties of soils
• Fertility in mineral soils

Soilless Growing Media

• Greenhouse growing mixes
• Hydroponic media
• Fertility in soilless media

Plant and Soil Interactions

• Root/Soil interface
• Root effects on soil pH
• Root effects on soil fungi
• Mycorrhizal associations

 
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AGRI 110 - Introductory Agricultural Business and Economics

1. Identify the role of economics in the management of businesses involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of foods and fibers.
2. Identify economic principles, vocabulary, and approaches to society’s problems.
3. Describe the role of agriculture in a growing economy.
4. Identify the basic economic principles used in production, marketing, and solving business management problems confronting food and agricultural businesses.
5. Analyze price and output determination under different market structures.
6. Apply the concepts of supply, demand, elasticity, cost theory and profit.
7. Explain why society has vested interest in agriculture.
8. Examine the causes and possible solutions for persistent agriculture problems such as low farm income, balancing farm production with the economy’s needs, stabilizing farm income, and the exodus of farmers to non-farm employment.
9. Examine the problems of market failure, considering externalities and public goods.
10. Reason accurately and objectively about economic matters.
11. Describe the importance of economics in everyday life.

• The “Economizing Problem”
• Utility maximization
• Economic methods
• Profit maximization
• Market system
• Costs of production
• Law of demand
• Pure competition
• Law of supply
• Pure monopoly
• Market equilibrium
• Monopolistic competition
• Elasticity’s of demand
• Oligopoly
• Elasticity’s of supply
• Technological changes
• Research and development
• Public goods
• Resource markets
• Externalities
• Resource prices
• Economics of agriculture
• Economic role of government
• Agricultural policies
• Market failure

 
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AGRI 111 - Introduction to Crop Production

1. Explain aspects of U.S. agricultural production.
2. Describe major types of cropping systems.
3. Explain how soils influence crop production.
4. Develop a nutrient management system.
5. Explain hybrid and variety development, and influence of GM technology on crop production.
6. Describe field crop physiology, growth and development.
7. Develop tillage and crop management systems.
8. Describe characteristics of agriculture in developing and developed countries.
9. List characteristics of sustainable agriculture systems.

• Describe uses of arable land in the U.S.
• Define five types of cropping systems
• Describe environmental conditions that affect crop distribution
• Describe crops and characteristics of the U.S. farming regions
• Provide exact location of a given tract of land
• Describe soils on a farm
• List suitable uses for specific soils
• Describe limitations and problems of specific soils
• Construct a soil fertility program which includes soil sampling techniques, soil test report interpretation, and construction of a nutrient management program
• Explain development and uses of GM technology
• Determine adapted crops to grow on specific sites
• Locate sources of information on hybrid and variety performance
• Use specific criteria to select an adapted hybrid or variety for planting
• Use management and environmental information to select a tillage and seedbed preparation system adapted to specific conditions
• Describe types of planting and crop management systems
• Describe physiology of CHO fixation and yield formation
• Describe how photosynthesis, transpiration, and respiration affect dry matter production
• Characterize conditions contributing to crop stress

Define sustainable agriculture

Describe characteristics of sustainable agricultural systems

Distinguish developing and developed agricultural systems

Describe problems associated with crop production in developing countries

 
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AGRI 112 - Fundamentals of Horticulture

1. Identify the internal and external structures of plant cells.
2. Identify the internal and external structures of plants and their physical development.
3. Understand basic plant metabolism.
4. Understand the various ways plants reproduce and propagate.
5. Understand the mechanisms of inheritance and genetic technologies.
6. Understand the ecology of plant relationships.
7. Understand plant classification systems.
8. Recognize the basic environmental needs of plants.
9. Recognize signs of plant stress and their causes.
10. Identify the particular stresses of intense cultivation.
11. Understand the environmental impact of horticultural activities.
12. Understand the benefits of using sustainable methods in horticultural practices.
13. Demonstrate basic laboratory and analysis skills of measuring, data collection, data interpretation, and microscope use.
14. Be familiar with horticultural economics.

• Plants in plant classification
• Plant structure and photosynthesis
• Plant structure and function - leaves
• Plant structure and function - stems and roots
• Plant growth and development
• Plant growth and development 2
• Flowers and floral induction
• Pollination and fertilization
• Fruits and fruit development
• Ripening, senescence, abscission and dormancy
• Plant nutrition
• Seeds and seed germination
• Seed germination and seedling establishment
• Vegetative propagation
• Light in horticulture
• Soils and growing media
• Plant water use
• Climates and temperature
• Improvement of horticultural crops
• Plant breeding and biotechnology
• Floriculture
• Plants in the landscape
• Plants in the landscape 2 and cranberry production
• Fruit production
• Vegetable production
• Organic production
• Tropical horticulture

Laboratory Topics

Apple ripening study - monitor changes in fruit color, sugar content, starch content, firmness and ethylene levels during ripening of apple fruit. (Fall only)

Effect of root zone volume on plant growth.

Effect of plant growth regulators on plant growth.

Mum production study - determine the effect of photoperiod, removal of apical dominance and disbudding on mum growth and flowering.

Effect of root zone flooding on plant growth.

Plant nutrition experiment - effect of level of essential elements on plant growth and the effect of omitting essential elements on plant growth.

Vegetative propagation of plants.

Plant water use study.

Effect of light intensity on plant growth.

Examination of plant structures (both gross anatomy and a microscopic level) – flowers, leaves, stems, roots, and meristems.

 
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AGRI 113 - Introduction to Animal Science

1. Define the breadth of animal agriculture.
2. Describe major changes in food products and explain how they relate to the characteristics of current animals.
3. Apply fundamental concepts of nutrition, reproduction and husbandry to animal needs.
4. Identify the classes of nutrients for basic nutrition.
5. Describe the components and functions of animal production facilities, specifically for food animals (90%) and to some degree companion animals (10%).
6. Explain the effects of international trade dynamics on food, grains and fiber and how they relate to U.S. agriculture.
7. Explain the difference between food quality and food safety.
8. Describe the most effective methods to avoid or prevent food-borne health problems.
9. Use mathematics to solve general agriculture problems in both the field and the laboratory.

• Animal agriculture
• Animal nutrition
• Digestive physiology
• Reproductive physiology
• Genetics
• Beef production
• Poultry production
• Swine production
• Dairy production
• Aquaculture production
• Animal health and wellbeing
• Growth and carcass
• Companion animals
• Environment and adaptation of animals
• Food safety

 
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AGRI 114 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems

1. Analyze word problems that require mathematical solutions and manipulation of units.
2. Describe how agricultural power is generated, transferred, and put to use.
3. Apply basic principles of agricultural crop production operations management.
4. Understand the proper application of soil and water management techniques.
5. Analyze typical electrical circuits.
6. Estimate heating requirements for agricultural buildings.
7. Understand and apply the basic principles of assuring grain quality.

• Current state of U.S. agriculture
• Mathematical processes and measurement
• Internal combustion engines
• Hydraulics/fluid power systems
• Equipment efficiency and capacity
• Principles of electricity
• Series and parallel circuits
• Insulation and heat transfer
• Weather
• Soil and water management
• Water quality assessment
• Analysis of agricultural systems
• Moisture management and storage of biological products

Introduction to the Agricultural & Biological Engineering Department Computing System

• Conducted in a networked computer laboratory
• Perform directed web searches for information relevant to upcoming AGRI 114 classes
• Access network printers

Problem Solving

• Conducted in a classroom setting
• “Paper and pencil” assignment performed in class
• Teams solve word problems using techniques such as the unit factor system and present solutions to classmates

Internal Combustion Engines

• Conducted in a laboratory facility equipped with small diesel engines, hand tools, and measuring devices
• Partially disassemble engines to permit measurement of engine bore and stroke
• Reassemble engines
• Conduct “walk around” of various types of engines to illustrate concepts of engine construction and principles of engine operation

Tractor Performance Testing

• Conducted in a laboratory facility equipped with either a stationary engine dynamometer or a shop facility equipped with a portable dynamometer and a tractor
• Perform dynamometer testing to produce horsepower and torque data that can be used by students to plot engine performance over a wide range of engine speeds

Fluid Power Systems

• Conducted in a laboratory facility equipped with multiple hydraulic system trainers
• Instructor uses a trainer to demonstrate principles of cavitation and pressure generation and to illustrate hydraulic circuit assembly and operation
• Students construct various hydraulic circuits and test performance of systems

Series and Parallel (Electrical) Circuits

• Conducted in a laboratory facility that provides work benches, electrical outlets, voltage transformers, electrical conductors, light bulbs, and volt-ohm meters for multiple stations
• Students assemble various electrical circuits and measure characteristics during circuit operation

Air Properties - Psychrometric Chart

• Conducted in a classroom facility with psychrometric charts and practice problems provided to the students

Grain Quality and Conditioning

• Conducted in a laboratory facility equipped with a near infrared (NIR) grain quality analyzer
• Students analyze various properties of corn and soybeans, compare and contrast properties of the two crops, then perform calculations to determine the value of soybeans after they are processed into soybean meal, oil, and hulls

Building Heat Loss

• Conducted in a classroom facility with a sample building heat loss scenario provided to the students along with cost data for various heating fuels
• Costs of heating a typical Indiana structure for a winter day and for a heating season are calculated for a range of heating fuels

Topographic and Soil Survey Map Interpretation

• Conducted in a classroom facility with example topographic maps, interpretation tools, and soil survey books provided to the students
• Students follow a directed approach to analyzing a topographic map, a soil survey book, and various related handouts
• Students delineate a watershed on a topographic map segment

Water Quality Field Trip - Stream Assessment

• Conducted in and around a local stream
• Students follow Hoosier Riverwatch protocols to perform habitat and biological assessments of a stream

Machine System Analysis

• Conducted in a classroom facility with a typical crop production system scenario provided to the students
• Students use machine efficiency and capacity information to determine the optimum mix of equipment to perform a crop production operation

Field Trip

• Location is selected at instructor’s discretion - typically selected to allow students to view facilities and/or processes that reinforce concepts learned in previous weeks of the course

 
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AGRI 115 - Natural Resources Management

1. Explain ecosystem dynamics.
2. Soil conservation management practices.
3. Recognize the management of water as a natural resource.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of managing various ecosystems.
5. Recycling and management of waste in the environment.

• Basic Ecology
• Water Resources
• The Nature of Soils
• Soil Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
• Pesticides: Protecting Our Crops, Our Health, and Our Environment
• Ecosystems of the United States
• Forests and Forestry
• Rangeland and Range Management
• Farmland and Food Production
• Outdoor Recreation
• Urban Land-Use Management
• Wildlife Conservation and Management
• Fishery Conservation and Management
• Biodiversity and Endangered Species Management

 
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AGRI 116 - Survey of Horticulture

1. Differentiate between the major groups of horticultural plants: herbaceous and woody, annual and perennial, temperate and tropical.
2. Identify the common plant species used in horticulture.
3. Describe the basic functions of plant parts and how plants adapt to the environment.
4. Explain modern plant propagation techniques and how they are applied to different plant groups.
5. Describe the fundamentals of plant breeding and how it applies to ornamental plants.
6. Characterize the types of environments involved in horticulture: landscape, greenhouse and indoor environments.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental factors involved in ornamental plant production including soils, water and pests.

• Basic cell biology and physiology
• Plant taxonomy
• Plant ecosystems
• Plant genetics, evolution and breeding
• Basic genetic engineering
• Plant propagation techniques
• Potting and growing mixes
• Greenhouse management
• Landscape design elements
• Installation of plant materials
• Landscape maintenance
• Turf grass management

 
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AGRI 117 - Soil Science

1. Understanding applied chemical, physical, and biological concepts related to soil.
2. Understanding of the origin, classification, and distribution of soils and their relationship to people and food production.
3. Understanding of the fertility management and conservation of soils.
4. Understand the environmental impact of soil use.

• Plant Nutrients
• Soil Classification
• Soil Colloids/Ion Exchange
• Soil Color
• Soil Erosion
• Soil Fertility
• Soil Formation
• Soil Organisms and Organic Matter
• Soil P and K Testing
• Soil pH and Liming
• Soil Physical Properties
• Soil Profile
• Soil Sampling
• Soil Survey Reports
• Soil Texture
• Soil Water
• Tillage

 
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AGRI 119 - Sustainable & Alternative Energy

1. Differentiate renewable fuels and renewable, non-renewable, sustainable, and exhaustible energy.
2. Identify natural sources of kinetic, thermal, and light energy.
3. Evaluate the impact of alternative energy sources on the environment.
4. Explain the “green” movement.
5. Identify advantages and disadvantages to alternative energy sources.
6. Evaluate the impact of alternative energy sources on the environment.
7. Identify and describe various forms of energy.
8. Explain how converting to green energy would affect the agriculture industry and affect costs to producers and consumers.
9. Students apply concepts of renewable resources and evaluate various aspects of solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy as an alternative energy resource, biomass systems as alternative energy resources.
10. Students research emerging renewable energy resource technologies.

• Renewable Fuels
• Solar Energy
• Photovoltaic Systems
• Anaerobic Digesters
• Wind Energy
• Biomass Systems
• Biofuel Production
• Geothermal Energy
• Emerging Energy Sources
• Careers in Alternative & Renewable Energy

 
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AGRI 121 - Agriculture Leadership I

1. Combine skills learned in Language Arts and apply it to agriculture business meetings.
2. Develop strategies for planning events and activities.
3. Develop good agriculture community and group meeting skills.

• Parliamentary Procedure and group decision making

 
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AGRI 123 - Agriculture Leadership III

1. Combine skills learned in all other courses and apply it to agriculture.
2. Develop strategies for production of agriculture related materials.
3. Develop presentation and written competencies.

• Public speaking, rational planning, group discussion leading, written publications

 
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AGRI 124 - Agriculture Leadership IV

1. Display skills of planning an event.
2. Develop strategies for production of agriculture related material.
3. Develop presentation, marketing and speaking competencies.

• Public speaking, rational planning, group discussion leading, event planning.

 
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AGRI 125 - Agriculture Leadership II

1. Combine skills learned in Computer Science and Language Arts and apply it to agriculture.
2. Develop strategies for public interviews and news stories.
3. Develop presentation and speaking competencies.

• Public speaking, interview planning, and group discussion leading

 
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AGRI 127 - Grain Systems

1. Describe the different types of grain drying systems.
2. Recognize the different components utilized to transport and transfer grain.
3. Determine how system layout affects capacity and speed of operation.
4. Review system specifications and layouts to determine production functionality in grain transfer and processing systems.

• Drying
• Handling
• System Components
• Preventative Maintenance
• Aeration
• System Design & Layout
• Storage
• Controls & Automation

 
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AGRI 128 - Agricultural Safety

1. Describe and interpret the fundamentals of safety and health as applied to production agriculture.
2. Demonstrate and promote appropriate safety and health standards to advance production agriculture.
3. Create a safety minded culture while servicing, maintaining, and operating equipment in order to meet regulations and prevent hazards.
4. Analyze factors that minimize lost income due to agricultural accidents.
5. Utilize and maintain personal, general, and specific safety equipment related to agriculture.
6. Research and demonstrate appropriate use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

• PPE
• Fire Safety
• Ventilation
• Hazardous Materials
• Electrical Safety
• Ladders/Scaffolding
• Rigging
• Confined Space
• First Aid
• CPR
• Forklift
• Lockout/Tagout
• Chemical Storage
• Chain Saws
• Load Securement

 
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AGRI 129 - Alternative Growing Methods

1. Analyze the basic construction and use of various soilless growing systems.
2. Recognize terminology used in alternative growing methods systems.
3. Design and create soilless growing systems (to take home if desired).
4. Troubleshoot issues that arise in soilless growing systems.
5. Construct and operate various soilless growing systems.
6. Describe the types of plants and foods (and plant requirements) that can be grown in soilless systems.

• Construction of systems & requirements for each
• Seed selection & starting
• Environmental conditions & control
• Vertical farming
• Hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, fogponics, etc.
• Packaging/prepping food products
• Pest control
• Nutrients & lighting
• Management techniques
• Data collection
• Plant & Food ID
• Harvesting techniques
• Entrepreneurship/business opportunities
• Certification for 100% Organic production

 
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AGRI 130 - Introduction to Vegetable Production

1. Describe current vegetable production systems and where those systems are utilized.
2. Analyze markets for vegetables with an emphasis on Indiana.
3. Explain the principles of growing in soil versus water.
4. Investigate how soil type affects vegetable plant production.
5. Analyze the differences in management when growing in open fields and high tunnels.
6. Analyze the differences in management when growing in aquaponic and hydroponic systems
7. Investigate which species and cultivars are best adapted to different growing systems.
8. Describe harvest methods for vegetables in different growing systems.
9. Explain best practices in handling produce to minimize spoilage and the spread of food-borne pathogens.
10. Examine and prepare students for GAPS and Serve Safe certification.
11. Explain the pros and cons of large and small scale vegetable production.

• Describe Indiana’s role in vegetable production
• Define five types of vegetable production systems
• Explain the current marketing options for vegetables in Indiana
• Explain how large scale and small scale vegetable production systems differ
• Investigate the role of soil drainage and irrigation on vegetable production
• Investigate methods of soil amendment to improve drainage and nutrient holding capacity
• Describe how high tunnels affect length of growing season
• Explain how crop rotation affects vegetable production
• Describe the components of an aquaponics growing system
• Describe the components of a hydroponic growing system
• Investigate the effect of pH and water hardness on aquaculture and aquaponic systems
• Describe how postharvest handling of produce affects disease transmission
• Develop a basic business plan for small scale vegetable production

 
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AGRI 131 - Introduction to Hydroponics

1. Describe the components of a hydroponic growing system.
2. Evaluate different hydroponic systems including horizontal vs vertical systems, continuous flow vs spray or fog systems.
3. Investigate the differences between hydroponic systems grown under natural and artificial light.
4. Analyze the basic concepts of nutrient availability and uptake.
5. Describe sources of plant nutrients suitable for hydroponic systems.
6. Explain how to monitor and maintain nutrient levels in solution.
7. Evaluate plant species that are adaptable to hydroponic growing systems.
8. Investigate methods planting and supporting plants in a hydroponic system.
9. Examine career opportunities in hydroponics.

• Describe the function of hydroponic growing system components
• Size pumps, lines, filters and grow beds for a system
• Design a small hydroponic growing system for a greenhouse
• Design a small hydroponic growing system using artificial light
• Explain how natural light differs from artificial light from different sources
• Explain how oxygen is supplied to roots in continuous flow vs spray or fog systems
• Describe the methods used to measure water hardness, electrical conductivity, pH, and nutrient content
• Describe the vegetable, microgreen and herb species are best adapted to hydroponic systems
• Visit hydroponic growing facilities

 
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AGRI 132 - Introduction to Aquaculture

1. Describe the components of a recirculating aquaculture system.
2. Evaluate a system’s production capacity.
3. Display ability to maintain a recirculating aquaculture system.
4. Evaluate the pros and cons of applicable aquatic species.
5. Investigate fish and crustacean production methodology.
6. Explain what waste management means in a recirculating aquaculture system.
7. Investigate methods of disease management in a recirculating aquaculture system.
8. Explain proper feed conversion ratios.
9. Examine a fish breeding program.
10. Determine career opportunities in aquaculture.

• Function of tank, filter, pumps, and clarifiers in a recirculating aquaculture system
• Structure or room for an aquaculture system
• Aquatic species for an aquatic production system
• Proper disposal of waste water
• Basic concepts of feed value and feed conversion
• Design, build and maintain a small recirculating aquaculture system
• Importance of oxygen supply and demand in a recirculating aquaculture system
• Best practices in diagnosing and controlling viruses and diseases in recirculating aquaculture systems

 
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AGRI 133 - Introduction to Aquaponics

1. Describe the components of an aquaponic growing system.
2. Evaluate growing capacity for a given area.
3. Outline the pros and cons of natural light versus artificial light in an aquaponic system.
4. Describe and evaluate media and floating raft beds in an aquaponic system.
5. Evaluate vegetable and microgreen production using aquaponics.
6. Explain the principles of nitrification and how they impact fish health.
7. Investigate methods of solid waste removal in an aquaponic system.
8. Explain the basic concepts of water chemistry.
9. Evaluate suitability of different aquatic organisms in an aquaponic system.
10. Examine career opportunities in aquaponics.

• Function of grow beds, tanks, filters and pumps in an aquaponic system
• Size pumps, lines, filters and grow beds for a system
• Design a small aquaponic growing system for a greenhouse
• Design a small aquaponic growing system using artificial light
• Natural light versus artificial light from different sources
• How oxygen is supplied to roots in media and floating raft beds
• Design differences between ebb and flow systems and continual flow systems
• Suitability of different vegetables for aquaponic systems
• Suitability of microgreens and herbs for aquaponic systems
• How water is filtered for healthy fish growth
• Water quality parameters for a healthy fish environment

 
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AGRI 135 - Pollination and Pollinators

1. Discuss the value of commercial crops that require pollination by animals or insects.
2. Identify various alternative pollinators and native pollinators and their life cycles and habitat requirements.
3. Evaluate loss and remediation of pollinator habitat.
4. Review pollinator syndromes and species associated with each syndrome.
5. Examine basic honey bee life cycle/biology and honeybee management.
6. Describe governmental regulations, program and activities surrounding pollinator protection, establishment and enhancement.
7. Analyze pesticide use and its effects on pollinators in an agriculture or commercial horticulture, landscape setting.
8. Identify best management practices (BMP’s) for pollinator protection and health.

• Food crops that require insect or animal pollination
• Native Pollinators
• Alternative Pollinators
• Honey Bee Life Cycle
• Honeybee Management
• Pollinator Habitat
• Regulations, government programs related to pollinators
• Pesticide use & effects on pollinators
• Pollinator Syndromes

 
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AGRI 141 - Evaluation of Midwestern Soils

1. Describe the processes involved in soil formation.
2. Describe the parent materials that make up soils.
3. Determine the physical characteristics of soil horizons based on field observations.
4. Evaluate soils for their limitations based on erosion, drainage and flooding.
5. Evaluate soils for their suitability for agricultural production and use as road fill, septic absorption fields and sewage lagoons.

• Soil formation
• Soil parent materials
• Soil physical properties
• Soil horizon designations
• Soil morphology
• Soil judging contest rules

 
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AGRI 142 - Evaluation of Eastern Soils

1. Describe the processes involved in soil formation.
2. Describe the parent materials that make up soils.
3. Determine the physical characteristics of soil horizons based on field observations.
4. Evaluate soils for their limitations based on erosion, drainage and flooding.
5. Evaluate soils for their suitability for agricultural production and use as road fill, septic absorption fields and sewage lagoons.

• Soil formation
• Soil parent materials
• Soil physical properties
• Soil horizon designations
• Soil morphology
• Soil judging contest rules

 
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AGRI 143 - Evaluation of Southern Soils

1. Describe the processes involved in soil formation.
2. Describe the parent materials that make up soils.
3. Determine the physical characteristics of soil horizons based on field observations.
4. Evaluate soils for their limitations based on erosion, drainage and flooding.
5. Evaluate soils for their suitability for agricultural production and use as road fill, septic absorption fields and sewage lagoons.

• Soil formation
• Soil parent materials
• Soil physical properties
• Soil horizon designations
• Soil morphology
• Soil judging contest rules

 
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AGRI 144 - Evaluation of Western Soils

1. Describe the processes involved in soil formation.
2. Describe the parent materials that make up soils.
3. Determine the physical characteristics of soil horizons based on field observations.
4. Evaluate soils for their limitations based on erosion, drainage and flooding.
5. Evaluate soils for their suitability for agricultural production and use as road fill, septic absorption fields and sewage lagoons.

• Soil formation
• Soil parent materials
• Soil physical properties
• Soil horizon designations
• Soil morphology
• Soil judging contest rules

 
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AGRI 145 - Sustainable Agriculture

1. Describe the benefits of sustainable agriculture.
2. Recognize the diversity of agricultural systems in the United States and the world.
3. Describe the diversity of sustainability and how humans can improve and sustain our resources.
4. Discuss current trends in sustainable agriculture and gardening.
5. Research and define soil nutrient management.

• Sustainable agriculture
• Organic Fertilizers/Pesticides
• The three main aspects of sustainable agriculture
• History of sustainable agriculture
• The four R’s of Soil Nutrient Management
• Current trends in sustainable agriculture
• Why soil nutrition is important
• Current trends in gardening
• Promoting soil health
• Urban gardening
• Use of cover crops
• Use of less tillage

 
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AGRI 151 - Meat Evaluation I

1. Develop a working knowledge of carcass grading.
2. Visually appraise carcass traits.
3. Calculate yield and quality grade for meat animals.
4. Incorporate carcass characteristics in meat animal marketing and pricing.

• Beef cattle yield grade
• Beef cattle quality grade
• Beef cattle pricing
• Swine Fat-Free-Lean Index grading
• Swine pricing
• Sheep yield grade
• Sheep quality grade
• Sheep pricing

 
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AGRI 152 - Meat Evaluation II

1. Develop a working knowledge of carcass grading.
2. Describe bone, fat, and muscle growth patterns.
3. Incorporate carcass characteristics in meat animal marketing and pricing.
4. Explain the influence of genetics on carcass traits.

• Bone growth patterns
• Fat growth patterns
• Muscle growth patterns
• Genetic influence
• Marketing grids and preconditioning

 
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AGRI 153 - Livestock Selection I

1. Display skills of judging beef, swine, and sheep.
2. Develop market livestock evaluation skills.
3. Develop oral reasons and speaking competencies.
4. Develop skills of applying performance and genetic information to selection and breeding beef, swine, and sheep.

• Common breeds of beef cattle, swine, and sheep
• Selection priorities
• Common Terms

 
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AGRI 154 - Livestock Selection II

1. Critically evaluate and determine a rank of livestock based on visual appraisal, production data, and expected progeny differences.
2. Develop sound reasoning skills to evaluate a situation or task by utilizing logical thinking.
3. Develop a comprehensive, detailed oral presentation to defend the decisions made.

• Visual evaluation
• Progeny Difference
• Oral reasoning

 
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AGRI 163 - Wine Production & Appreciation

1. Explore winemaking basics.
2. Summarize the steps to make a variety of home-made wines.
3. Describe the difference between types of wines.
4. Pair wines with different foods.
5. Describe the difference in wine weights.
6. Discover the five taste characteristics of wine and summarize each.
7. Describe the winemaking process from vine to bottle.
8. Develop an appreciation for the history and purpose of wine making.
9. Understand health issues related to wine consumption.
10. Gain knowledge and appreciation for aging of wine and the purpose.

• Purpose of Studying Wine
• Winemaking Basics
• Techniques of tasting
• Bottling of wine
• White Wines
• Red Wines
• Champagne/Sparkling Wines
• Port, Sherry, Fortified Wines
• Pairing Wine with Food
• Becoming a Wise Wine Consumer.
• Wines of the World
• Safety Concerns

TEXT:

• “Wine: Become a Wine Connoisseur-Learn The World of Wine Tasting, Pairing, and Selecting.” By: James Waldorf. Free Kindle Edition
• “From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes & Making Your Own Wine.” 5th Edition. By: Jeff Cox

 
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AGRI 164 - Landscape Design I

1. Describe the elements of a practical landscape design given the function and location of the site.
2. Identify the trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, groundcovers and turf that best meet the needs of the landscape design.
3. Identify the hard-scape elements that are required for a landscape design.
4. Identify the site requirements such as grading, mounding and irrigation that are required for a landscape design.
5. Demonstrate the skills necessary to draw manually and electronically a comprehensive landscape design based on site and utilization criteria.

• Using evergreen and deciduous trees in landscape designs
• Using shrubs in landscape designs
• Using perennials, annuals, groundcovers and turf in landscape design
• Hard-scape materials and their use in landscape designs
• Landscape construction techniques

 
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AGRI 165 - Turf Science

1. Identify major turf grass species and describe their advantages in turf applications.
2. Identify the pests of lawns, athletic fields and golf courses and explain their control.
3. Describe the soil and site conditions that promote healthy turf.
4. Explain the major techniques involved in establishing turf.
5. Explain the basic characteristics of irrigation systems and their use in turf maintenance.
6. Demonstrate skills necessary to install and maintain turf in the landscape.

• Warm and cool season grass identification
• Weed, insect and fungal pathogen identification
• Turf grass fertility
• Irrigation design
• Mower selection
• Athletic field and golf course turf management

 
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AGRI 175 - Introduction to Greenhouse Management

1. Identify different types of greenhouse structures and relate why that system is utilized.
2. Demonstrate basic greenhouse operational/management procedures (day to day events)
3. Develop management strategies for different types of greenhouses
4. Perform identification, care, and maintenance for a specific set of plants/food grown in an enclosed structure
5. Classify different types of growing systems that can be used in greenhouses

• Greenhouse structures, design, materials used
• Plant ID (greenhouse plants & food grown)
• Growing systems (hydroponic, aquaponic, soil, etc.)
• Germination
• Automation
• Planting, harvesting, care/maintenance
• Systems - Lighting, cooling, heating, irrigation, fertilizer
• Entrepreneurship opportunities
• Supplies & equipment
• Suppliers & manufacturers

 
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AGRI 176 - Urban Food & Agriculture

1. Describe the types of urban food and agriculture production utilized in society.
2. Research the history and need for urban food production in the United States.
3. Analyze the importance of space conservation in urban environments.
4. Recognize key terminology, methods, regulations, and marketing strategies utilized in urban farming.
5. Create an urban farm business plan.

• History of urban farming
• Irrigation Techniques
• Need for urban farming
• Growing system options
• Designing an urban food farm/Ag Business
• Marketing/Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability & the importance
• AgriTourism & Farm to Table
• Certification with 100% Organic Production
• National Food Security Issues
• Plant & soil health
• Funding Opportunities
• Composting
• Environmental Aspects
• Pest & weed management
• Zoning/Regulations

 
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AGRI 192 - International Agricultural Field Experience

1. Describe the production agriculture outside the U.S.
2. Explain the movement of agricultural products between countries.
3. Explain governmental policy as it relates to the production and trade of agricultural products
4. Develop cross-cultural awareness, enhance their ability to communicate, and interact in culturally diverse environments.

• International field experience
• World agriculture
• Grain and livestock production worldwide
• Farming systems
• International trade
• Agricultural products
• National benefits
• Assistance and training programs
• Technological change

 
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AGRI 193 - United States Agricultural Field Experience

1. Describe production agriculture within the U.S.
2. Explain the movement of agricultural products between states
3. Explain government policy as it relates to the production and trade of agricultural products
4. Develop cross-cultural awareness, enhance their ability to communicate, and interact in culturally diverse environments.
5. An international field experience will be a primary component of the course. Expenses incurred for travel, lodging, and meals will be the responsibility of the student.
6. Describe the current status of world agriculture.
7. Recognize and describe the rationale for studying world agriculture.
8. Describe the current grain and livestock production worldwide.
9. Define the nature and extent of farming systems.
10. Determine the purpose of international trade.
11. List and describe the kinds and types of agricultural products traded.
12. Identify the national benefits of world agricultural trade.
13. Define the types of assistance and training programs utilized in world agriculture.
14. Identify the reasons for technological change in agriculture.

• Current status of U.S. agriculture
• Current grain production
• Livestock production
• Farming systems
• U.S. Trade
• Agricultural products
• National benefits
• Assistance and training programs
• Technological change

 
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AGRI 201 - Communicating Across Cultures

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the myriad complexities of social, historical, economic, and cultural relations that influences an individual’s learning experiences and quality of life in the US and World.
2. Describe beliefs, values, and assumptions about culture, differences and cultural identity and how cultural conditioning influences their perception of others.
3. Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding within multicultural interactions and settings.
4. View their interactions with others from different cultures, nationalities and ethnicities with an openness to embracing and accepting these differences as equally valuable as their own.
5. Display effective intercultural written and oral communication skills.
6. Develop and apply critical thinking skills, intellectual engagement and motivation.
7. Respect and value backgrounds and upbringing of others from around the world.
8. Recognize that agriculture is practiced and defined differently across cultures, both in the U.S. and the world.

• Diversity consciousness
• Basics and importance of culture
• Communicating in a diverse world
• Intercultural Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Dealing with Bias

 
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AGRI 202 - Animal Production Facilities

1. Describe major components and functions of animal production facilities; energy conservation, design, structure, ventilation.

2. Understand basics of common livestock production equipment.

3. Be able to describe and define humane treatment, animal well-being, and animal welfare.

4. Understand regulations, permitting of CAFOs’ and CFO’s.

5. Describe waste management strategies, mortality disposal and composting in animal production facilities.

6. Understand the concepts of pest management as applied to animal production facilities.

7. Explain alternative animal production facilities and strategies including rotational grazing, organic, extensive livestock production methods.

• Animal agriculture                             Beef production facilities
• Poultry production facilities               Swine production facilities
• Horse production facilities                Sheep and Goat production facilities    
• Dairy production facilities                 Aquaculture production facilities
• Exotic animal production facilities    Ethical treatment in animal production 
• Animal well-being                             Environment and adaptation of animals
• Ventilation and Energy                     Waste management, disposal of mortality
• Regulations, Permitting                    Alternative Animal Production facilities and grazing systems
• CAFO’s, CFO’s                                Animal Production facilities pest management and control

 
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B…………….80-89

C…………….70-79

D……………60-69

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AGRI 203 - Livestock Selection and Evaluation

1. Critically evaluate and determine a rank of livestock based on visual appraisal, production data, and expected progeny differences.
2. Develop sound reasoning skills to evaluate a situation or task by utilizing logical thinking.
3. Develop a comprehensive, detailed oral presentation to defend the decisions made.

• Growth and Development of Body Tissues
• Breeding Stock Selection
• Live Animal Evaluation
• Evaluation of Animal Performance Data
• Feeder Livestock Selection
• Wholesale and Retail Cuts of Meat

 
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AGRI 204 - Agriculture Salesmanship

1. Identify different career opportunities in Ag sales.
2. Demonstrate principles used in making a sale to potential customers.
3. Create personal work habits desired for a career objective.
4. Building a customer base.
5. How to build a positive relationship with customers.
6. How to identify a customer’s needs and wants.
7. Proper record keeping for company and relation to customers.
8. Develop an understanding of problem solving skills.
9. Closing a sales call.

• Personal goal setting
• Analyzing customers wants vs. needs
• Call planning
• Situation analysis and opportunities
• Customer prospects
• Psychology of sale
• Closure
• Secure the success
• Budgeting
• Expense reporting
• Post call reporting
• Developing sales aids

 
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