47 courses with the subject AGSC, 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.
AGSC 1010Agriculture and Society3
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee This course is designed to increase the student’s awareness of the significant role agriculture plays in today’s society, covering areas of science, economics, politics, culture, and history. Agriculture topics are used to teach critical thinking skills and other problem-solution methodologies. Will satisfy the General Education Life Science Knowledge Area. (Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee An introduction to the science of animal production and an overview of the major animal industries. Emphasis is given to the disciplines of nutrition, genetics, and reproduction and the common agricultural animals. Will satisfy the General Education Life Sciences Knowledge Area. (Fall, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee A general course involving the principles and practices used in the production of agronomic crops. Will cover small grains, corn, legumes, and root crops. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
AGSC 1110 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll
AGSC 1200Introduction to Swine Production4
Credit(s) | $30 Fee Course to receive transfer credit for completion of PORK 3010 Onboarding-Pork Production through Southwest Technical College. (As Needed - Southwest Technical College only) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee A basic lab course in riding and handling of horses. An understanding of horse behavior and safe conduct around horses are central to the course. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of riding, handling, and grooming, as well as becoming familiar with the parts of the horse, common tack, and grooming equipment. Limited enrollment. One 1 and 1/2 hour session required per week. May be repeated for credit. For safety of horse and rider, there is a rider weight limit of 250 pounds. (Rider may also be required to pass a physical ability test at the discretion of the instructor). Horse boarding available. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee An introductory course covering the principles and practices used in the production of horticulture crops including fruits, vegetables, nursery, turf, landscape, greenhouse, aboriculture, and floriculture crops. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 per credit Fee Practicum credit is given for a supervised, structured work experience related to farming or ranching, agribusiness, veterinary, or agricultural science situations. The experience may be provided at the SUU Farm or another approved work site. The student must confer with an advisor and complete a minimum of three (3) hours work per week for each credit of practicum. Four (4) credits are required for the Certificate in Livestock Farm Management and an additional four (4) credits are required for an AAS degree (see AGSC 2950 ). (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee Provides students an opportunity to gain an understanding of the value of leadership in the field of agriculture. Students develop and demonstrate leadership abilities, interpersonal skills. and a sense of service. May be taken three times for credit. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $45 Fee Course to receive transfer credit for completion of the Advanced Swine Production Core through Southwest Technical College. The core includes PORK 5000 Environmental Controls, PORK 5010 Culling and Euthanasia, PORK 5020 Production, PORK 5030 Advanced Production, and PORK 5040 Leadership and Management. (As Needed - Southwest Technical College only) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee Students develop hands-on skills and learn the theoretical basis for the various techniques related to the selection, production, care, and handling of swine. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee Students will gain exposure to various techniques and practices related to the selection, feeding, handling, and management of horses. Practices related to care of using and breeding horses will be emphasized. One 3-hour lab session required per week. Field trips are required. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee A hands-on course focused on management practices associated with the selection, production, care, and handling of seedstock and commercial beef cattle and sheep. Taught at the SUU Valley Farm. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee Students develop hands-on skills and learn the theoretical basis for the various spring season practices related to the selection, production, care, and handling of commercial and purebred beef cattle and sheep. Taught at the Beef Center and the Sheep Center at the SUU Valley Farm. Field trip required. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee Intermediate riding lab course designed to increase students’ horsemanship abilities. Emphasis on developing good riding practices and a foundation for advanced training. Limited enrollment. Two 1 and 1/2 hour sessions required per week. May be repeated twice for credit. For safety of horse and rider, there is a rider weight limit of 250 pounds. (Rider may also be required to pass a physical ability test at the discretion of the instructor). Horse boarding available. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee A hands-on training course in the reproductive management and artificial insemination of cattle. Taught at the SUU Valley Farm. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 per credit Fee Designed to provide an exploratory on-the-job training experience in an agriculture-related enterprise. Training site must be pre-approved at the agriculture program faculty level. Requires three (3) hours work per week per hour credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $7.50 per credit Fee Credit for supervised, structured work experience closely associated to the equine field. Students must confer with advisor and complete a minimum of three (3) hours per week per credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee Principles and practices of successful farm, ranch, and agribusiness management. Budgeting and decision-making based on economic principles will be central to the course. Students will be required to develop and submit an agricultural enterprise plan. (Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee This course covers the principles of forage production, harvesting, storage, marketing, and utilization. In-depth study of alfalfa with general coverage of other legumes and grasses used as forage. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee Application of genetic principles to animal breeding decisions for the improvement of livestock and horses. Major emphasis is given to important traits, factors that influence genetic progress, selection methods, mating systems, and prediction of breeding outcomes. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee Systems of production and management with emphasis on modern methods which are suited to western conditions. Incremental enterprises as well as farrow-to-finish production will be discussed. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
AGSC 1100 ; AGSC 2600 recommended (can be taken concurrently) -
AGSC 3230Pests and Pest Management3
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee A survey of pests of economic importance. Weed, insect, and disease identification and life cycles with concentration of methods of control. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee A comprehensive study of horses and the economic importance of the horse industry. The biological basis for conformation and faults, reproduction, nutrition, behavior, and genetics will be examined. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
AGSC 3400Feeding and Nutrition of Horses and Livestock3
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee An applied feeding and nutrition course emphasizing the functional digestive anatomy of horses and farm animals. Emphasis will be placed on nutritional value of feedstuffs, requirements of horses and various classes of livestock, ration balancing, and ration formulation. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee Reproductive anatomy and physiology of animals and application to the production and management of livestock and horses. Current reproductive methods and technologies are also discussed. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee Laboratory course designed to complement the lecture course through hands-on learning experience with reproductive specimens, processes, and management in livestock and horses. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee A general study of soil formation, chemical and physical properties, soil water, soil biology, classification and taxonomy, fertility and soil conservation. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee Discussions and projects dealing with contemporary issues and challenges, science, technology, or economics related to agriculture. Students may apply for and receive Directed Studies credit by submitting a proposal or being assigned a project, searching the literature, carrying out the project, and reporting the results at a seminar. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Instructor permission and advanced standing in an agriculture component program and sufficient reference courses related to the project as determined by a faculty advisor
AGSC 3620Managing the FFA and SAE Programs3
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee Introduction to basic concerns, understandings, and practices needed to effectively advise an FFA chapter and manage student Supervised Agriculture Experiences (SAE). Students learn appropriate philosophies and skills for operation of a comprehensive FFA Chapter and SAE programs. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee Study of irrigation history, irrigation methods, watersheds, irrigation equipment and structures, soil moisture determinations, irrigation scheduling, water rights, and water law. Will cover the design of residential and commercial turf as well as large scale agriculture systems. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee Advanced riding lab course focusing on equine behavior and learning. Development of sound riding and training practices will be stressed. Two 1 and 1/2 hour sessions required per week. May be repeated twice for credit. For safety of horse and rider, there is a rider weight limit of 250 pounds. (Rider may also be required to pass a physical ability test at the discretion of the instructor). Horse boarding available. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee A comprehensive course focused on the application of scientific and business principles to the management of beef cattle. Major emphasis is given to the management of reproduction, genetics, nutrition, health, and profitability across the segments of the beef cattle industry. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
AGSC 1100 and AGSC 3020 and AGSC 3400 and AGSC 3405 ; AGSC 2640 and AGSC 3150 and AGSC 3500 and AGSC 3505 recommended -
AGSC 4250Sheep Management3
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee A comprehensive course focused on the application of scientific and business principles to the management of sheep. Major emphasis is given to the management of reproduction, genetics, nutrition, health, and profitability across the segments of the sheep industry. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 per credit Fee Designed to provide specific on-the-job training which requires an understanding of agricultural sciences and industry expected of students who have taken upper-division coursework and/or who have advanced standing in an agricultural program. Requires three (3) hours work per week per hour credit. Internship site must be pre-approved at the agriculture program faculty level. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]
Instructor permission and prior upper-division coursework in AGSC
AGSC 4920Agriculture Science Workshop1-3
Credit(s) | $7.50 per credit Fee Designed to give credit for intensive agriculture learning situations outside of the traditional class and lab. Students may receive workshop credit for activities such as seminars, short courses, in-service training, and travel study. Workshop credit must be arranged by an agriculture program faculty member and receive approval at the departmental level. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six (6) credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]
Subject
AGSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six (6) credits.
Instructor permission and prior upper-division coursework in AGSC
AGSC 4930Master Gardener3
Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee Supervised participation in a community Master Gardener program in coordination with Utah State University Extension. Includes a combination of lecture and hands-on training from specialists and faculty as well as opportunities to share knowledge with others through volunteer service. (Spring [As Needed]) [Pass/Fail]
Instructor permission Registration Restriction(s): Agriculture or Agriculture Education majors only
Corequisite
SCED 4980
AGSC 4990Agricultural Seminar1
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee Capstone course takes broad overview of agriculture as a profession and employment opportunities based on current trends. May take two (2) times for credit. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
