AGRI 100 - Introduction to Agriculture

PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Presents an overview of agriculture emphasizing the diversity of agricultural careers including crop production, forestry and horticulture, as well as large and small animal production for meat, milk, wool and companionship.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

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

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

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

GRADING POLICY

A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	0-59

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AGRI 100 - Introduction to Agriculture