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 AGRICULTURE-COMPREHENSIVE (AGC)


AGC-102   Computers in Agriculture, 2 cr.
This course includes basic knowledge of computer hardware and operation.  Software applications include word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint presentations, internet, and email.
(Formerly AB-118A)
                                                                                                        

AGC-104   Applied Computers in Agriculture, 2 cr. 
A computer class designed to teach Spreadsheet, Database, and Desktop Publishing Skills.  Continuation of AGC-106.
(Formerly AG-229A)                                                                      

AGC-106   Intro to Computers, 1 cr.
Introduction to computers and their application to agriculture.  The course includes computer literacy and operation, word processing and an introduction to spreadsheets.
(Formerly AB-112A)                                                                                                        

AGC-109   Advanced Computer Spreadsheets, 2 cr. 
Spreadsheet applications for agriculture, using software such as Microsoft Excel.  Included are lessons on spreadsheet operation and spreadsheet development.
(Formerly AB-132A)                                                                        

AGC-111   Basic First Aid/Life Support, 1 cr.
Teaches American Red Cross basic first aid and American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
(Formerly AG-114A)

AGC-200   Career Seminar, 1 cr.
Student observes an agribusiness operation without pay.
(Formerly AG-227A - Empl Exp Observ-Agribusiness)

AGC-210   Employment Seminar, 1 cr. 
Preparation of the farm management student for entry into the non-family farm job market.
(Formerly AG-221C - Employ Seeking Skills)                                                                                                         

AGC-215   Career Seminar, 2 cr.
Course covers types of insurance, family and business budgeting, and farm organizations. 
(Formerly AG-226C)

AGC-316   Field Studies-Agribusiness, 1 cr. 
Course is designed to take students on field trips to colleges, industries and agricultural businesses.
(Formerly AB-137C)                                                                         

AGC-317   Agricultural Field Studies, 1 cr.
Studies the application of crop production and animal science production practices through field studies trips.  Study trips will involve research farms, industry field days, extension field days and area farms. 
(Formerly AG-131C)                                                                 

AGC-850   Employ Exp I-Agribusiness, 3 cr.
A full-time, on-the-job, hands-on work experience in the area of agribusiness.  
(Formerly AG-155A)                                                  

AGC-851   Employment Exp II-Agribusiness, 5 cr.
Continuation of AGC850. 
(Formerly AG-125A)                                                                   

AGC-852   Employment Exp III-Agribusiness, 5 cr.
Continuation of AGC851. 
(Formerly AG-215A)                                                                          

AGC-853   Employment Exp IV-Agribusiness, 2 cr.
Continuation of AGC852. 
(Formerly AG-228A)
                                                                          

AGC-854   Employment Exp I-Ag Production Tech, 3 cr.
The first of four on-the-job training experiences in the farm management curriculum.  Students gain hands-on experiences to back up technologies studied in the classroom.
(Formerly AG-103A) 

AGC-855   Employment Exp II- Ag Production Tech, 3 cr.
Continuation of AGC854. 
(Formerly AG-123A)                                                                           

AGC-856   Employment Exp III- Ag Production Tech, 3 cr.
Continuation of AGC855. 
(Formerly AG-213A)

AGC-857   Employment Exp IV- Ag Production Tech, 3 cr.
Continuation of AGC856.  
(Formerly AG-223A) 

AGC-928   Independent Study - Agriculture, 1 cr.
Independent study or a special project in agriculture.
(Formerly AG-150A)                                                                         

   

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