9 courses with the subject AGS, 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.
[QR] Introduces the discipline of agriculture by exploring problems, issues, and philosophies of its practice through history and around the world. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Quantitative Reasoning [QR] requirement.
Allows the student to gain firsthand experience and knowledge of procedures and practices common to the field by providing service to program, college, business, and/or the community. Pass/Fail. 1 Credit(s). 45 Service Hour(s).
Specifically designed for agriculture majors to be able to design an independent study class in a specialized field that is not normally in the schedule. 1-4 Credit(s).
Under faculty supervision, students will design and carry out a vigorous scientific study of a specific problem in agriculture. Written and oral presentations of the research are required. 1-3 Credit(s).
This course is an intensive study of crop and animal production in this region. The course requires several field trips to nearby farms including a trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
[NSM] This course is designed to offer the student a focused experience in the Equine Industry and to allow the student to experience the range of diversity in occupation that the Equine Industry offers. While the course focuses on the EAAT, the broader discussion of career prospects in the Equine Industry will welcome students studying in many departments and majors. Students will earn up to 181 contact hours that can be applied toward certifications for EAGALA, EAL, QMHP, CHA, and USHJA Instructor. Riding will be a small part of this course, however any level rider is welcome. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Natural Science/Math [NSM] requirement.
This experiential course provides instruction and training in mechanics and technology. Students are exposed to set up, safe operation, and repair of a wide variety of equipment and tools. Properties of metals and other materials used in the construction of tools and other equipment will be explored. Students will work with metal, lumber, and other material through soldering, welding, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work in the laboratory portion of the course. Students will be prepared for and have opportunity to complete a safety certification as a result of completing this course. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
Investigates applied animal and crop breeding and genetics, the anatomy and physiology of reproduction, and the factors affecting reproductive efficiency. Also includes a section on artificial insemination, embryo transfer, cloning, and newer technologies. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
[NSM] This course examines the farm enterprise through a holistic lens, including: market viability assessments, financing, legal organization, goal identification adn planning, purchasing, personnel, operations, record management, marketing and customer relations, transport, modernization, risk diversification, and successional planning. Ecoomic principles will include supply and demand, fixed and variable costs, monetizing labor and price forecasting - and how this informs short and long-term decision making. Common information tools and applications will aslo be introduced. Students will be expected to complete a farm of small business plan as a capstone experience. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Natural Science/Math [NSM] requirement.
Source: Ferrum College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
