Agribusiness Management

Professor Jeff Galle
Assistant Professor Tim Finlay
Instructor T.J. Devine

Majors & Programs

Courses

AG 111: Emerging Issues in Ag & Natural Resources

Survey of emerging issues in the food and agricultural industry, including: 1) geography of food production and consumption; 2) human agricultural and natural resource relations; 3) agriculture in the United States and abroad; 4) modern agribusiness; 5) food, agriculture, and natural resources policy; 6) ethical and legal implications; and 7) role and impact of science and technology.

AG 202: Horticulture, Plant & Soil Science

This laboratory course provides the science of growing horticultural and plant species including their binomial systems, species development, plant genetics, and how plants and soils impact the environment in which we live. Emphasis is on growth and development of plant species, management practices as well as environmental factors impacting plant growth. The course will also emphasize soil science, soil genesis, pedology, and soil fertility so students may gain a deep understanding of the importance of soils and how soils and plants share an essential relationship.

AG 203: Agricultural Animal Science

This laboratory course provides the science of agricultural animals including cattle, swine, horses, goats, sheep, poultry, equine, and dairy. Anatomy and physiology of each animal species is studied extensively as well as growth and development from birth to adulthood. The course will also emphasize how to successfully manage livestock animals so that sound decision-making skills may be made within in each animal system.

AG 211: Introduction to Agribusiness

The role of agricultural business in the economy. Introductory economic and business principles and their application to the solution of agricultural problems.

AG 321: Agricultural Marketing

Marketing concepts, techniques, and management of the U.S. marketing system from agricultural production, agribusiness, and traditional business perspectives.

AG 331: Agricultural Economics

An introduction to the principles of economics including production principles; production costs, supply and revenue; profit maximization; consumption and demand; price elasticity; market price determination; and competitive versus noncompetitive market models These principles are applied to agriculture and the role of agriculture in the United States and world economies. Other topics include a survey of the world food situation; natural, human and capital resources; commodity product marketing; and agricultural problems and policies. (See EC 331.)

AG 340: Farm Management

Economic principles are applied to the management of farms using budgeting system analysis record analysis, financial management, and lease analysis. Students develop expertise in evaluating and making decisions like those faced by farm operators and managers.

AG 461: Independent Study in Agribusiness Management

Advanced independent study in the field of agribusiness management or marketing. Open to senior majors seeking advanced study in their areas of specialization. May be repeated with different subject matter for a maximum of 6 hours

AG 462: Independent Study in Agribusiness Management

Advanced independent study in the field of agribusiness management or marketing. Open to senior majors seeking advanced study in their areas of specialization. May be repeated with different subject matter for a maximum of 6 hours

AG 463: Internship in Agribusiness

A practical application of theoretical skills in actual job-related situations May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Open to sophomore junior and senior majors.

AG 464: Internship in Agribusiness

A practical application of theoretical skills in actual job-related situations. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Open to sophomore junior and senior majors.

AG 491: Agribusiness Management Senior Capstone

This course will serve as the capstone course for all senior-level students majoring in Agribusiness Management. In addition, a strong emphasis will be placed on undergraduate research. Specifically, students will be asked to research relevant agribusiness topics from either the social scientific or humanistic perspectives during the semester and formally present their scholarly findings. As part of the capstone experience in this course, students will be asked to synthesize their previous coursework and critically reflect on their experiences in the Agribusiness Management program.