16 courses with the subject AB, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AB 1100Intro to Agribusiness3
This course provides students with an overview and basic understanding of global and U.S. agricultural sector and key components and functions of the agribusiness industry. This includes principles relating to the production, processing, distribution, and utilization of agricultural commodities, finished foods, fibers, and agricultural inputs. The course includes basic concepts relating to the effective management of agribusiness enterprises. 3 Credits
The purpose of the course is to provide a basic understanding of microeconomic principles relating to the production, processing, distribution and utilization of agricultural commodities. The course includes basic concepts relating to the management of agribusiness enterprises and agricultural resources allocation.
AB-1216 Ag Marketing OR AB-1225-Ag Economics OR BA-2017 Principles of Marketing OR BA-2210 Microeconomics 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
AB 2126Agricultural Marketing3
The course provides students with a comprehensive view of the marketing of agricultural commodities, foods, fibers, and agricultural supplies. Concepts relating to preparation for careers in agri-marketing are emphasized. Basic principles of advertising and retailing are included.
AB-1216 Ag Marketing OR AB-2125 Ag Economics OR BA-2017 Principles of Marketing OR BA-2210 Microeconomics 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
AB 3000Selected Topics3
Special projects designed to meet individual needs of students in specialized fields within agribusiness. Coursework will be arranged with a department faculty member and approval of the department chairperson.
Permission of the Department Chairperson 3 Hours 3 Credits
AB 3113Farm Management3
A study of the efficient management and operation of the farm for profit. Farm planning, record keeping, budgeting, finances, partnership agreements, pricing, marketing and other physical, economic and social factors affecting the farm business are considered.
AB 1225 - Agricultural Economics OR BA-2210 - Microeconomics OR BA-2008 Macroeconomics 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
AB 3115National Agri-Marketing
A team training experience structured to develop creativity, communication and presentation abilities as well as interpersonal skills. Students work throughout the year preparing a marketing plan, conducting market research and developing financial projections, then present their work during the National Agri-Marketing Association Conference in April. A GPA of 2.2 must be maintained. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
AB 1225 - Agricultural Economics 1 to 4 hours Participation 1 credit per year
AB 3116National Agri-Marketing
A team training experience structured to develop creativity, communication and presentation abilities as well as interpersonal skills. Students work throughout the year preparing a marketing plan, conducting market research and developing financial projections, then present their work during the National Agri-Marketing Association Conference in April. A GPA of 2.2 must be maintained. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
AB 3115 - National Agri-Marketing 1 to 4 hours Participation 1 credit per year
AB 3117National Agri-Marketing
A team training experience structured to develop creativity, communication and presentation abilities as well as interpersonal skills. Students work throughout the year preparing a marketing plan, conducting market research and developing financial projections, then present their work during the National Agri-Marketing Association Conference in April. A GPA of 2.2 must be maintained. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. 1 to 4 hours Participation 1 credit per year
This course is an intermediate microeconomics course that builds on the principles and concepts presented in AB 1225 Agricultural Economics. This course will provide students a thorough understanding of the economic principles that determine prices in agricultural markets. The course is designed to provide knowledge of markets and the entities and factors that impact market equilibrium outcomes. Application of microeconomic theory will allow students to formulate informed decisions in the context of being market participants as decision makers in production and demand markets. The course will emphasize the estimation and measurement of economic relationships using data and appropriate analytical tools. The provision of an appropriate mix of economic principles and empirical estimation tools provide the opportunity for future decision makers to formulate microeconomic theoretical based expectations and accurately measure market outcomes as realized over time.
AB-1225 Ag Economics OR BA-2210 Microeconomics 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
AB 3243Agribusiness Management3
Management skills are developed through coursework and association with professionals in marketing, distribution, sales, production and international business. Emphasis is placed on developing decision-making abilities, communication skills, and intrapersonal competence.
AB 1225 - Agricultural Economics , AB 2126 - Agricultural Marketing , and Junior or Senior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
AB 3300Current Issues in Agriculture and Food3
Special projects designed to meet the individual needs of students in specialized fields within agribusiness. Coursework will be arranged with a department faculty member and the approval of the department chairperson.
Permission of the Department Chairperson 3 Hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
AB 4005Management of Agricultural Technology3
New technologies in agriculture have had a significant impact on production. These technologies range from new equipment incorporating information technology that improves efficiency in planting and harvesting, to biotechnology innovations in crops and livestock, and commercialization of production techniques such as hydroponics. The ultimate decision to commercialize or adopt any new technology is one of economics: will it make more money than it costs to adopt and employ. No course currently offered provides students with the tools needed to fully evaluate the economic impact and valuation of new technologies in agriculture. 3 Hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
This course will cover the theoretical concepts underlying international trade in food and agricultural products as well as recent trends in agricultural trade. The course will cover topics such as exchange rates, trade agreements including UCMCA, regional Integration, domestic trade policies, operations of international and regional institutions such as the WTO, IMF, World Bank and regional development banks. This will include the use and implications of tariffs and non-tariff barriers such as phyto-sanitary measures and trade disputes involving food and agriculture products as well as the interrelationship of trade policies with other national policy decisions including national security and diplomacy. 3 Hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
Develops a basic understanding of the role of government in the development of domestic farm policy, policies affecting food and consumers, also international trade in food and agricultural products. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues, which include: the structure of agriculture, nutrition policies, food safety, resource preservation and utilization, and price support programs.
AB-1225 Agricultural Economics, AB-2126 Agricultural Marketing and Junior or Senior status. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion 3 Credits
AB 4220Spanish for Agriculture
This course provides an introduction to basic Spanish conversational skills and agriculture terminology. Emphasis will be placed on communicating with native Spanish speakers in an agriculture related work environment. Tolls will be provided to students to help them learn and pronounce agricultural terms in Spanish.
This capstone course provides Agribusiness major students with the opportunity to synthesize their technical agricultural science knowledge with their business and analytical skills to prepare an individual final project. Students may choose from a research paper, marketing summary, or complete business plan for their prospective agribusiness. Students will demonstrate mastery of written and verbal communication in this course. Special attention with be placed on conveying technical or specialized knowledge to a general audience. The reqs are: Senior Standing, Agribusiness Major or Minor
