30 courses with the subject AGRM, 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.
(s) A general perspective of the dynamic fields in agriculture and associated natural resources. Students will study the historical development of agriculture, current national and world issues in agriculture and trends for the future. F. (T) 3 hours lecture
3 hours credit(s) An introduction to the principles of leadership theories and interpersonal leadership development. This course introduces the student to leadership principles, self-discovery of personal leadership potential and style, and application of skills for team building and conflict management. S. (T)
3 hours credit(s) An examination of leadership theories and application in diverse organizations and communities through a focus on the dynamics of both leader and follower effectiveness in agricultural organizations. F. (T)
3 hours credit(s) A general perspective of the development of life science and agriculture knowledge in society. Students will study historical and current models in agricultural leadership, communications, and education through historically significant works. F. (T)
(s) A course dealing with the economics of the cattle business, selection and breeding programs, feeding, herd health, marketing, and facilities for raising and handling beef cattle. Special emphasis will be given to the economics of daily management decisions. As needed. (T) 3 hours lecture
(s) A course dealing with the basics of owning and caring for horses. Subjects include safety, selection, breeding, facilities, feeding, health care, and the ownership of horses. F. (T)
(s) An introduction to safety, horse handling, grooming, saddling, and basic riding. The student will learn beginning riding techniques. F. (T)
(s) A course designed to advance the student from beginning riding techniques to advanced riding skills.
(s) A course combining personal instruction with hands-on work experience with livestock. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
(s) Livestock Event Management gives agriculture students an opportunity to promote and manage equine and other livestock events. Involves active participation in the preparation and conducting of equine and livestock events and promotion in the community for these events. S. (T) 1 hour lecture/4 hours laboratory
(s) A continuation of AGRM 1170 with more emphasis on the business part of livestock events with more exposure to budgets and liability concerns. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
(s) Identification, classification, adaptation, culture, and landscape design uses for ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, and vines. F. (T) 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) Identification, classification, adaptation, culture, and landscape design uses for ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, and herbaceous annuals, biennials, and perennials. Weed, insect, and disease pests and their control in landscape planting.
(s) Basic understanding of operation and maintenance of equipment used in turfgrass management. Preventative maintenance, gas and diesel engine operation, small engine mechanics, and reel and blade sharpening. F. (T) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) Basic techniques involved in the design, layout, installation, and use of irrigation systems. Soil-water-plant relationships determine the need for and methods of irrigation and related drainage systems. S. (T) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) This course is designed to provide an introduction to the concept of sustainable agriculture and its practices. Students will study the components of sustainable agriculture, current trends and issues, and practices that differentiate sustainable agriculture from current agricultural practices. S. (NIT)
(s) Compliance with EPA regulations in the safe use, storage, and disposal of pesticides are emphasized along with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Best Management Practices (BMP). Also, identification and control of major insect, disease, and weed problems affecting turfgrass and ornamental horticulture. Upon completion of the course students will be given the opportunity to take the certification exam for turf and ornamental horticulture (category) 03. S. (T) 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) The properties, functions, utilization and deficiency symptoms of the essential nutrients for normal growth and reproduction of farm animals are studied in this course along with common livestock feeds, feed additives, nutrient requirements and feeding standards. Ration formulation for beef and dairy cattle, sheep, horses, swine and poultry is a part of the course as well as field trips to area livestock farms to study routine feeding practices. As needed. (T) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) This course introduces the student to basic health management practices for livestock animals as well as symptoms, prevention, and treatment of diseases and parasites. S. (T) 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) This course introduces students to the basic detail of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, reproductive, and digestive systems of animals. F. (T) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) This course gives students an exposure to animal selection and evaluation using performance data, records, and visual appraisal. Students will learn to judge livestock classes and give oral reasons. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
(s) Principles and commercial practices in producing ornamental plants in a greenhouse or similar structure. Application of the principles of plant physiology as related to the control of flowers, scheduling, environment, quality, sales, and management. S. (T) 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) Principles of greenhouse-growing structures operation and management with emphasis on environmental control, media, fertilization and nutritional monitoring, insect and disease prevention and control, marketing and management. F. (T) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) History of landscape design as related to contemporary applications. Development of the awareness of and sensitivity to the well organized use of landscape woody and herbaceous ornamental plants and landscape structures. Emphasis on design principles, energy conservation systems, plant identification and culture, basic graphic skills, and detailed cost analysis. F. (T) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) The proper installation and maintenance of residential and commercial landscapes including blueprint reading, job stakeout, proper planting, mulching, pest and weed control and prevention, edging, soil amending, pruning, and related business practices.
(s) A course introducing turfgrass species identification, selection, and establishment; environmental and climatic influences; soils management and fertilization in turfgrass culture; and the basics of mowing, irrigation, renovation, cultivation, and pest management in lawns. F. (T) 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) A study of practical farm management skills related to owning and operating a farm. This course will cover both crop and livestock management along with the proper use of farm records. As needed. (T) 3 hours lecture
(s) An introduction to microcomputer technology as related to agricultural and horticultural applications. Acquisition and use of commercially available software packages, electronic spreadsheets, communications, and operating systems. F, S. (T) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
(s) Student practical experience in a cooperative program with area agricultural business and industry. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours. As Needed. (NIT) 6 hours laboratory
(s) Student basic research project focusing on his/her agricultural or horticultural needs and interests. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
Source: Walters State Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
