AGRICULTURE - AGRI

AGRI 100   Agricultural Accounting
3 credits
Study and practice of fundamental accounting concepts and procedures as they relate to farm ownership and operation. The course includes the nature of accounts and techniques of recording, summarizing and classifying the accounting data as well as the accounting cycle; sales and cash receipts, purchases, expenditures, inventory,
depreciation and periodic summaries.

AGRI 101   Agricultural Economics
4 credits
An introduction to the field of agricultural economics as it relates to production, consumption, marketing, prices, supply and demand, records, and finance.

AGRI 114   Introduction to Horticulture
4 credits
The student will learn the culture of many horticultural plants. Turf management, floriculture, greenhouse management and landscaping are included in this study.

AGRI 115   Floral Design I
Prerequisite: AGRI 114 or permission of instructor     3 credits
This course familiarizes students with basic design principles as well as the tools, equipment and plant materials commonly used in floral work. Students construct elementary arrangements such as round, triangular, oblong and asymmetrical table pieces, as well as corsages and boutonnieres.

AGRI 116   Floral Design II
Prerequisite: AGRI 115      3 credits
This course is a continuation of Floral Design I, emphasizing the creation of more intricate pieces such as wedding bouquets, large table pieces, contemporary
designs and specialty items.

AGRI 117   Landscape Maintenance.
Prerequisites: AGRI 114 and AGRI 208 or permission of instructor      4 credits
This course explains, through lecture and laboratory exercises, the cultural considerations and manipulations necessary to successfully establish and maintain vigorous, attractive landscape plantings. Topics include transplanting, pest control, fertility, pruning and environmental disorders.

AGRI 118   Landscape Design
Prerequisite: AGRI 114 or permission of instructor     4 credits
This course familiarizes students with basic design principles, site analysis, needs assessment, drawing and lettering techniques, as well as tools and equipment used
in design work. Students learn the design process through individual residential design projects. 

AGRI 119   Greenhouse Management
Prerequisites: AGRI 114 or permission of instructor     4 credits
This course introduces the student to greenhouses and related equipment used to manipulate the environment to best economical advantage in the production of
greenhouse crops: flower, vegetable and foliage plants. Included are topics on greenhouse location and construction, heating, cooling, soils and fertility, lighting,
crop scheduling, disease and insect control and environmental considerations. Some attention is given to business and the retailing of crops grown.

AGRI 121   Plant Propagation I
4 credits
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic principles of plant propagation. Included will be instruction in the use of propagation material and
equipment. Specific training will be provided in the laboratory for propagation by seeds, modified stems and soft wood cuttings.

AGRI 122   Plant Propagation II
Prerequisite: AGRI 121      4 credits
Specific instruction will be provided in propagation of hardwood cuttings, softwood cuttings, leaf/stem cuttings, grafting, budding and tissue culture.

AGRI 123   Plant Materials I
4 credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the identification, use and care of woody ornamental plants.

AGRI 124   Plant Materials II
4 credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the identification, use and care of herbaceous plant materials. 

AGRI 126   Livestock Nutrition
4 credits
A study of fundamental principles of nutrition in animals.

AGRI 140   Beef Cattle Management
4 credits
Basic scientific principles of nutrition, genetics, physiology, and marketing in the production of beef cattle.

AGRI 142   Swine Management
4 credits
Basic scientific principles of nutrition, genetics, physiology, and marketing in the production of swine.

AGRI 145   Livestock Health
4 credits
The current theory of diseases, treatment and prevention of diseases in farm animals.

AGRI 146   Advanced Farm Power
4 credits
A study of the power requirements in agriculture with primary emphasis upon the operation of large field equipment.

AGRI 151   Agricultural Finance and Credit
3 credits
The analysis of farm money programs. Where, how, and when of agriculture credit.

AGRI 171   Survey of Agriculture
1 credit
A survey of the occupations as related to the field of agricultural production.

AGRI 173   Principles of Agricultural Marketing I
3 credits
The study of marketing as it relates to agriculture and its products.

AGRI 174   Principles of Agricultural Marketing II
3 credits
A study of the Futures Market as it relates to the marketing of agricultural products.

AGRI 199   Seminar
1-9 credits
Discussion of particular problems related to chosen program and areas of special interest.

AGRI 200   Agricultural Field Experience
1-13 credits
Agricultural field experience is a paid work activity which relates to an individual student’s occupational objectives, and which can be taken in lieu of elective courses in
his/her program. The experience will be coordinated by an agricultural faculty member who will assist the student in planning the experience, visit the site of the experience
for a conference with the student and his/her supervisor at least once during the quarter and assign the course grade to the student after appropriate consultation with the
employer/supervisor.

AGRI 201   Agronomy - Grain Crops
4 credits
General principles of grain crop production will be discussed. Factors such as environmental concerns, economic constraints, weather, soils, soil fertility, varietal differences, cultural practices, and pests will be discussed in reference to the production of corn, soybeans, and wheat in the state of Ohio.

AGRI 205   Introduction to Animal Science
4 credits
An introductory course in the selection, breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of beef, sheep and swine.

AGRI 207   Forage Crops
4 credits
A study of the characteristics and production requirements of forage plants for hay, pasture, silage, and clover.

AGRI 208   Agronomy - Soils
4 credits
An introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and how these properties relate to soil use and productivity.

AGRI 210   Agricultural Law
4 credits
The legal problems associated with agricultural production in relation to property ownership, liability, taxes, contracts, and employment.

AGRI 228   Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Prerequisite: AGRI 208, or permission of instructor      4 credits
The course will cover the basics of plant nutrient requirements and the ability of soils to supply those nutrients. Specifics of agricultural fertilizers, lime, soil amendments, and soil and plant analysis will be included in class discussions.