[AG] AGRICULTURE                                                        AG 221                                                                          INTRODUCTORY CROP SCIENCE  AG 110                                                                  The basic principles of plant growth, including human and  INTRODUCTION TO AG BUSINESS                                             environmental influences and theoretical and practical application  This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of         of agronomic principles to crop production. Includes the historical  agriculture business. Topics included are introduction to agricultural  and economic importance of crop plants for food, feed, and fiber;  economics, marketing, sales, and management. This course is             origin, classification, and geographical distribution of field crops;  designed to introduce essential basics to further the interest of the   environmental factors and agronomic problems; crop plant breeding,  student to explore the subject matter on more in-depth levels. (3       growth, development, and physiology; cropping systems and  credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)                                               practices; seedbed preparation, tillage, and crop establishment; pests                                                                          and controls; and harvesting, storing, and marketing practices.  AG 111                                                                  (IAI AG 903) (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab)  AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS  The student is introduced to the broad field of agricultural business   AG 222  and its many employment opportunities. Job titles are described         INTRODUCTION TO SOILS  on the basis of duties performed, knowledge, and abilities needed.      An introduction to the chemical, physical and biological properties  Included is a completion of a resume for the student’s future use.      of soils; the origin, classification, and distribution of soils and their  (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab)                                            influence on people and food production; the management and                                                                          conservation of soils; and the environment impact of soil use.  AG 113                                                                  (IAI AG 904) (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab)  INTRO TO AG PRODUCTION  This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of         [ART] ART  agronomy. Topics will evolve around essential basics of crops and  soil sciences as they apply to production agriculture. This course is   ART 121  designed with the intent to build a working knowledge of agronomic      ART APPRECIATION  principles in order to prepare for more in-depth subject matter.        A survey of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture,  (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)                                            and architecture) as they transmit cultural traditions and humanistic                                                                          and aesthetic values. Examines historical, social, and technological  AG 121                                                                  factors that contribute to understanding the function and meaning of  INTRODUCTORY ANIMAL SCIENCE                                             works of art. (IAI F2 900) (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  The application of the sciences of genetics, physiology and nutrition  to the improvement of the animal industries and an introduction         ART 141  to management and production practices. Includes animal breeds,         DRAWING  breeding and selection; anatomy, physiology, nutrition, growth;         A foundation for all areas of art. Instruction includes basic drawing  environment, health and sanitation; products and marketing;             techniques, media use and concepts. The course is designed to  production technology and economics; animal behavior; and current       provide a survey of the extent and nature of drawing and to broaden  issues in animal science. (IAI AG 902) (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab)     the student’s appreciation and skills in drawing.                                                                          (3 credit, 0 lecture, 6 lab)  AG 122  AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS                                                   ART 142  This course provides an introduction to the principles of economics     SCULPTURE  including production principles; production costs, supply and           An introductory course that will examine concepts in three-  revenue; profit maximization; consumption and demand; price             dimensional form. Major process areas of sculpture are explored  elasticity; market price determination; and competitive versus          through a variety of media. Both traditional and contemporary images  noncompetitive market models. These principles are applied to           in sculpture are examined through various methods of presenting  agriculture in the United States and world economies. Other topics      sculptural ideas. (3 credit, 0 lecture, 6 lab)  include a survey of the world food situation; natural, human and  capital resources; commodity product marketing; and agricultural        ART 143  problems and policies. (IAI AG 901) (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)        PAINTING                                                                          An introduction to the expressive potential of painting media                                                                          with emphasis in oils or acrylics. Concentrated work will be in                                                                          composition, color and basic painting craftsmanship.                                                                          (3 credit, 0 lecture, 6 lab)                                                                            ART 144                                                                          PRINTMAKING                                                                          An introduction to printmaking techniques such as block, calligraphy,                                                                          serigraphy, lithography, and monotype. Technical principles,                                                                          composition, and design development will be emphasized.                                                                          (3 credit, 0 lecture, 6 lab)                                                                            ART 161                                                                          BASIC ART DESIGN                                                                          A comprehensive study of the visual elements and principles involved                                                                          in organizing two-dimensional pictorial space. Studio work will                                                                          enable the student to create solutions to visual design problems in                                                                          several areas of the design field. A variety of materials will be used to                                                                          facilitate this study. 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