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Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
(AGRI)
Available A.A.S. Curricula
(See 2006-07 Catalog)
AGRI 1307. Agronomy (3-2-2)
Introduction of farm crops and forage production, including crop classification,
land preparation, tillage, fertilization, and management. Laboratory fee
$25. (Taught in the Spring semester of even years.)
AGRI 1311. Dairy Science
(3-2-2)
Study of breeds, selection and culling, processing of milk and milk
products, composition of milk, and herd/dairy management. Laboratory fee
$25. (Taught in the Spring semester of odd years.)
AGRI 1327. Poultry Production
(3-2-2)
A general course which includes breeds, reproduction, anatomy and
physiology, brooding and incubation, selection and culling, nutrition, and flock
management. Laboratory fee $25. (Taught in the Fall semester of odd
years.)
AGRI 1371. Basic Landscape Design
(3-2-2)
Basic concepts and principles, site considerations, structures, plant
materials, and graphic presentation techniques are studied. Laboratory fee
$25.
AGRI 1415. General Horticulture
(4-3-2)
The study of fundamental growth and fruiting habits, propagation principles
and practices, plant cultures, harvesting, handling and utilization of fruit and
vegetable crops, and greenhouse management. Laboratory fee $25.
(Taught in the Spring semester of odd years.)
AGRI 2201. Agricultural Industry
(2-2-0)
An overview of American and world agriculture, exploring resources and
conservation, careers, technological advancements, and marketing and
distribution. (Taught in the Fall semester of odd years.)
AGRI 2301. Agriculture Tractors
and Power Units (3-2-2)
A study of the internal combustion engine. Includes principles of
operation, maintenance machinery design and repair, as well as proper operation
and adjustment of machinery. Laboratory fee $25. (Taught in Fall
semesters.)
AGRI 2303. Agricultural Farm Shop
(3-2-2)
A general course in basic shop skills and safety, proper tool usage and
maintenance, welding, structure design and construction, and equipment repair.
Laboratory fee $25. (Taught in Fall semesters.)
AGRI 2313. Plant Protection
(3-2-2)
(Formerly Entomology) Course includes insect anatomy and physiology,
pest management, plant pathology, environmental protection, and economic
considerations. Laboratory fee $25. (Taught in the Spring semesters
of even years.)
AGRI 2317. Agricultural Economics
(3-3-0)
Introduces students to the principles and fundamentals of the economic
system, organization and management of the farm/ranch and ag-related firms,
marketing, finance, and governmental policies. (Taught in the Fall
semester in even years.)
AGRI 2321. General Animal
Production (3-2-2)
Scientific animal production and management. Includes selection and
evaluation, reproduction, anatomy, nutrition, and marketing of cattle, horses,
sheep, swine, and goats. Laboratory fee $25. (Taught in Spring
semesters.)
AGRI 2330. Wildlife Conservation
and Management (3-2-2)
Study of wildlife resources. Includes identification, populations,
habitat and animal management techniques, census methods, principles of ecology,
and economic and environmental consideration. Laboratory fee $25.
(Taught in the Fall semester in even years.)
AGRI 2371. Plant Propagation
(3-2-2)
Principles and practices of plant reproduction. Includes plant
structure and growth, and methods of propagating with seeds, cuttings,
layerings, grafts, buds, bulbs, and other specialized plant structures.
Growing media and growing structures are also emphasized. Laboratory fee
$25.
Designed by Cathy Ward for the Kilgore College Agricultural
and Environmental Science Department. Copyright © 2002-2006. All rights reserved. Revised:
May 21, 2006.
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