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ASDS 1213 - Basic Reading Credits: 2
Basic Reading 1213 is designed to aid and instruct students whose entering scores on various entrance, diagnostic, and placement tests (for example, ACT, SAT, and ACCUPLACER) indicate a possible need for further development and instruction in comprehension, vocabulary, and reading rate. Students must have a passing class average and obtain the minimum state-required score on a standardized reading exit test in order to pass the course.
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ACCT 2312 - Principles of Financial Accounting I Credits: 3
A comprehensive introduction to basic financial accounting. Recording, summarizing and reporting principles of income measurement, asset valuation, accounting systems and controls.
Term Offered: F,SP,S
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ACCT 2324 - Principles of Management Accounting II Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 2312 .
Continuation of ACCT 2312 . Accounting for ownership equities of partnerships and corporations, debt securities, and fundamentals of cost accounting for planning and control of operations.
Term Offered: F,SP,S
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ACCT 3312 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 2324 .
A comprehensive study of financial accounting underlying the measurement and reporting of accounting information on a published financial statement. A detailed study of current and non-current assets, current liabilities, intangibles and present value concepts is included.
Term Offered: F,SP,S
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ACCT 3320 - Income Tax Accounting I Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 2324 .
Presents the underlying principles of income taxation and the special accounting and managerial problems involved in the calculations of tax liability. Concentrates on taxation of individual proprietorships, partnerships and the special problems of corporations, estates and trusts.
Term Offered: F
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ACCT 3322 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 3312 .
Continuation of ACCT 3312 - Intermediate Accounting I . A detailed study of corporate equity accounts, long term investments and liabilities, incomplete financial records, financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, correction of accounting errors, ethics, price level change adjustments to financial data and miscellaneous financial topics.
Term Offered: F,SP,S
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ACCT 3330 - Income Tax Accounting II Credits: 3
A study of federal income tax laws with emphasis on regulations applicable to estates and trusts, corporations, partnerships, retirement plans, and audit appeal procedures.
Term Offered: SP
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ACCT 4305 - International Accounting Credits: 3
Designed for students of accounting and international business professionals who are working for public accounting firms, corporations and other enterprises engaged in international business, as well as governmental institutions and international organizations, this course covers a broad range of accounting challenges faced by multinational enterprises as well as ways different countries perceive and interpret certain accounting topics and the rationale for how to deal with them. Instruction includes case studies which illustrate the specific day to day accounting issues that are encountered in international business operations.
Term Offered: SP
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ACCT 4310 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 3322 .
Introduces problems designed to evoke an understanding of accounting measurements used primarily by high-level internal management. Covers concepts and analytical tools necessary for selecting, qualifying and communicating business approaches for the preparation and administration of budgets, departmental accounting cost analysis, and managerial control through effective use of accounting data, internally generated for business reporting and decision making.
Term Offered: SP,S
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ACCT 4311 - Accounting Issue Credits: 3
Continuation of Advanced Accounting I. This course will promote professional ethical standards and discuss emerging issues for the accounting profession. The topics may vary from semester to semester.
Term Offered: SP
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ACCT 4320 - Auditing I Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 3322 .
Covers duties and the ethical responsibilities of auditors, methodologies of conducting various audits, audit working papers, the preparation of audit reports, the auditor’s certificate, public verification of balance sheets and operating accounts, the writing of the auditor’s opinion. Utilizes comprehensive practice cases to illustrate auditing principles.
Term Offered: F,SP
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ACCT 4325 - Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: ACCT 3312 , ACCT 3322 .
A study of the concepts and accounting standards for governmental and nonprofit organizations. Preparation and analysis of comprehensive annual financial reports for these agencies.
Term Offered: SP
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ACCT 4330 - Accounting Information System Credits: 3
Accounting Information System is concerned with the way computerized information systems impact how accounting data is captured, processed, and communicated. The course introduces you to the people, technology, procedures, and controls that are necessary to conduct internal and external e-business, with an emphasis on the internal controls over such systems.
Term Offered: F
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ACCT 4331 - Advanced Accounting I Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 3322 .
Application of accounting principles and techniques associated with mergers, consolidations and the preparation of consolidated financial statements along with the methods of purchase and pooling of interest.
Term Offered: F
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ACCT 4341 - Cost Accounting Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCT 3322 .
Included are accounting problems involving control costs when manufacturing a product or rendering a service. Special attention is given to basic principles of job order costs, process costs and the use of standards.
Term Offered: F
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Agriculture |
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AGRI 3V30 - Global Perspectives Credits: 3 to 6 variable
The course is designed for students who plan to study, intern, work, and/or conduct research in a foreign country. The course provides international experiences including understanding of global issues and challenges. The schedule includes an 8-week on-campus seminar and a minimum of 10-day travel to and internship experience in another country.
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AGRI 4V00 - Special Problems Credits: 1 to 3
The study of special problems, policies, and investigations pertaining to agriculture. This course is an independent study usually with the student’s advisor.
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AGRI 1101 - Regulatory Science Seminar Credits: 1
This is an introductory course providing an overview of the degree program and its various curricula options. It includes exposure to an array of regulatory agencies and issues. It also provides a general overview of the regulatory systems, the role and scope of bureaucratic policy making, and efforts to reform regulatory agencies.
Lecture: Lecture: 1 hour per week.
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AGRI 1301 - Foundation of Education in Agriculture Credits: 3
This is an introductory course designed to orient students to agricultural education and the public education system. Major emphases are on basic concepts, philosophies, Goals, and values of agricultural education in the public schools and community settings and how they relate with public school education. Also, important historical and legislative developments that provide foundation to agricultural education will be studied.
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AGRI 1321 - Science of Animals Credits: 3
A basic study of the science of farm animals involving the following areas: classification, feeding principles, fundamental principles of physiology, judging, diseases and their control, and the animal and associated industries.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 1322 - Poultry Production Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 1321 and CHEM 1440.
Survey of science of poultry involving the following areas: breeds, anatomy and physiology, breeding, incubation, brooding and rearing, feeding, housing, judging, diseases and their control, and marketing of eggs and poultry products.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2hours per week.
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AGRI 2301 - Agricultural Cooperatives Credits: 3
A study of the organization and development of agricultural cooperatives in the United States. Includes a study of farmer cooperatives in Arkansas.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 2310 - Plant Pathology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 1421 .
Designed to acquaint the student with fungi, bacteria, virus, and nematodes, mineral deficiencies and mechanical injuries causing abnormal growth and development of domesticated plants. A study of diseases affecting various crops and methods of control for these diseases.
Term Offered: Odd years, Fall semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 2311 - Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology Credits: 3
Selection, use and care of farm tools and fish pond equipment; estimation and figuring bills of materials; soldering; woodworking; and metal working.
Lecture: Lecture: 1 hour per week. Laboratory: Laboratory 4 hours per week.
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AGRI 2312 - Principles of Agricultural Economics Credits: 3
Introduces basic concepts and theories that apply principles of economics to the everyday problems of agriculture.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 2325 - Ag Engineering Technology I Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 2311 or consent of instructor.
An applied course stressing the importance of planning, placing, and arranging farm buildings for convenience, sanitation and appearance, the use and cost of building materials modernizing the farmstead, practice and care of handling of tools, arc and acetylene welding, pipe fitting, elementary electric wiring and repair of household appliances.
Lecture: Lecture: 1 hour per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 4 hours per week.
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AGRI 2326 - Introduction to Agricultural Biotechnology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
This course introduces students to the many aspects of agricultural biotechnology including scientific, social, and commercial. The course will focus on the scientific basis of and methodology used in biotechnology, role of biotechnology in agriculture, and the commercial, ethical and regulatory aspects of biotechnology.
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AGRI 2331 - Introductory Soils Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1330 and CHEM 1430.
Covers principles of soil genesis and classification, physical properties, nutrients, liming, organic matter and soil-plant relationships.
Term Offered: Fall semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 2600 - CO-OP Internship Credits: 6
Cooperative Education is a carefully organized and supervised paid work experience designed to provide students with pre-professional employment related to their major. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program must register for 6 hours of academic credit.
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AGRI 2601 - CO-OP Internship Credits: 6
Cooperative Education is a carefully organized and supervised paid work experience designed to provide students with pre-professional employment related to their major. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program must register for 6 hours of academic credit.
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AGRI 2602 - CO-OP Internship Credits: 6
Cooperative Education is a carefully organized and supervised paid work experience designed to provide students with pre-professional employment related to their major. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program must register for 6 hours of academic credit.
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AGRI 3100 - Regulatory Internship Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: 2.8 cumulative GPA and approval of program director.
Designed to provide students with a variety of educational experiences with regulatory/compliance agencies. Full summer of work and observation of regulatory activities with one or more state or federal agencies.
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AGRI 3101 - Agricultural Education Seminar Credits: 1
A study of current and emerging issues in agricultural education related to cultural/ethnic diversity, classroom and laboratory environment, supervised agricultural experiences, and Future Farmers of America/youth leadership. Emphases are placed on the areas of need of students in the classroom.
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AGRI 3231 - Rural Electrification Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 2311 or consent of instructor.
Theoretical application and practice in developing an understanding of the basic principles involved in selection, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, motors and appliances.
Lecture: Lecture: 1 hour per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3301 - Soil Fertility Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1330 and CHEM 1130 , CHEM 1340 and CHEM 1140 , AGRI 2331 and CHEM 2411.
A study of chemical, physical and biological factors affecting productivity, maintenance and improvement of soil. Covers nutrient deficiency symptoms, fertilizer properties and fertilization practices.
Term Offered: Even years, Spring semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3302 - Plant Propagation Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 1421 .
A study of the principles and methods involved in the seed propagation of woody and herbaceous plants. These include: division, layering, cutting, budding and grafting.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3303 - Agricultural Finance Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 2312 .
A study of the capital and credit needs of farmers, sources of funds necessary to maintain control over the factors of production, cost, terms and risks involved in the use of credit.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 3304 - Small Fruit Production Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 1421 .
A study of the principles and practices involved in the production of small fruits including: grapes, strawberries, brambles, and bush fruit.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3306 - Weed Science Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 1421 or BIOL 1470 and CHEM 1430 or 1440.
An introductory weed science course on weed identification; efficient control by chemical, biological, and cultural methods; and the effect of herbicides on weeds.
Term Offered: Even years, Spring semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3307 - Methods, Media, & Technology of Teaching Agriculture Credits: 3
This course is designed to teach instructional techniques and strategies of teaching agriculture and agriculture related subjects to an individual or group of people. The emphases are on the application and use of computer technology, learning aids/tools teaching and learning principles, group and individual methods of teaching, and instructional planning and evaluation.
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AGRI 3310 - Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 1321 and CHEM 1440.
A study of the principles of animal nutrition and their applications to feeding practice. Also covers food nutrients and their functions.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3312 - Administrative Law and Government Procedures Credits: 3
Overview of the powers delegated to a regulatory agency by legislative body and an analysis of the limits placed on the powers and actions of regulatory agencies using previous court cases and Administrative Procedures Act. Particular emphasis is given to the legislative and judicial power delegated by the U.S. Congress to Federal agencies and the control and limit of the powers of the agencies.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 3313 - Vegetable Production Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 1421 and AGRI 2331 .
The fundamental practices involved in the production of vegetable crops. Considers classification, production, insect control, and marketing vegetables.
Term Offered: Odd years, Spring semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3314 - Ornamental Horticulture Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1470 or AGRI 1421
Classification of horticultural plants, identification and descriptions of ornamental plants, plant growth regulators, plant propagation, interior use of plants, landscape design, greenhouse and other growing structures, and nursery production and management.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3316 - Agri. Engineering Technology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 2311 or consent of instructor.
A study of engineering principles as applied to mechanical work on the farm, including gas and diesel engines, field machinery and equipment, selection and cost of farm machinery. Laboratory practice in adjustment, operation, servicing and housing farm machinery, welding as applied to farm machinery and equipment.
Lecture: Lecture: 1 hour per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 4 hours per week.
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AGRI 3324 - Soil and Water Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 2331 or consent of instructor.
A study of the farm shop as related to rural conditions with practical laboratory application; emphasis on simple drawing, blue print reading, leveling terracing, irrigation, drainage, pond and lagoon construction, sewage disposal and sanitation practices as related to the farm and rural home, fencing and measuring land in farm layouts, repair and construction.
Lecture: Lecture: 1 hour per week. Laboratory: Laboratory 4 hours per week.
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AGRI 3325 - Agricultural Marketing Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 2312 .
A study of the marketing system and processes for agricultural products; involves the functions, institutions and behavior of key agents in the system.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 3326 - Science of Crop Production Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 1421 and AGRI 2331 .
Basic principles and practices of crop production and management, factors affecting production and protection of crops, crop classification, innovations in Agronomy and Agro-Forestry, and economic importance of crop production in global perspectives.
Term Offered: Even years, Fall semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3327 - Introductory Entomology Credits: 3
Emphasis is placed on insect anatomy, physiology, classification, ecology and identification of the insect orders. Laboratories consist of field trips and laboratory examination of collected insects.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3334 - Soil Physics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 2331 , MATH 1330 and PHYS 2410.
Physical make-up and properties of soils, including structure, water, temperature, aeration, consistency and their relationships. Principles and methods of physical analysis of soils. Application of soil physics in agriculture.
Term Offered: Odd year, Spring semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3341 - Livestock Production Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 1321 , BIOL 1455 and CHEM 1440.
Covers beef cattle, swine and dairy cattle in modern agriculture. This includes breeding, feeding, management practices, judging, control of diseases and parasites, and commercial systems of production.
Term Offered: Odd years, Spring semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 3350 - Genetics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1455 or BIOL 1460 or BIOL 1470 .
Designed to acquaint the students with the genetic make-up of animals and plants. Emphasis placed on the Mendelian Theory as a basis for breeding work. Selection in breeding and crossbreeding discussed from a genetic point of view.
Term Offered: Even years, Spring semester. Lecture: Lecture: 3 Lecture hours per week.
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AGRI 3351 - Biostatistics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1330 - College Algebra (ACTS MATH 1103) .
Covers statistical theory through practical examples rather than mathematical proofs. The materials covered include computations, applications, and interpretations of statistical procedures commonly used in the biological sciences.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 3352 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
A study of distribution of diseases in human pollution to (1) describe more completely the natural history of the disease, (2) assist the public health importance of the disease, (3) identify factors in etiology of disease, and (4) evaluates procedures for preventing the spread of disease.
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AGRI 3399 - Man, Environment & Pollution Credits: 3
An introductory course designed to study interactions between man and his environment. Emphasis is placed on ecological principles, pollution problems, pollution crisis and the resulting depletion of natural resources, criteria for environmental quality and basic technological and social methods of protecting that quality.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week. Web
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AGRI 3431 - Soil Survey and Classification Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 2331 and AGRI 3301 .
The study of soil as a natural body including actors and processes of soil formation, morphology and classification, soil survey methods, and soil patterns.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 3601 - CO-OP Internship Credits: 6
Cooperative Education is a carefully organized and supervised paid work experience designed to provide students with pre-professional employment related to their major. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program must register for 6 hours of academic credit.
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AGRI 4100 - Regulatory Internship II Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 3100 - Regulatory Internship and approval of program director.
Designed to provide a full summer of meaningful work experiences directly related to the activities of regulatory/ compliance agency. The experience will enhance the student’s educational program and provide hands-on job training with a specific regulatory agency.
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AGRI 4202 - Senior Seminar Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Senior students with 90 credits or approval from the department chair.
The Senior Seminar is a capstone course required of all Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences majors. The Course explores the application of principles in the work place and student transition to careers and/or graduate school. Includes relevant readings, class discussions and an interdisciplinary group research project and professional presentation. Submission of the SAFHS Student Portfolio is a requirement of the course.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 4204 - Program Planning & Implementation Credits: 2
This course deals with the process of planning, developing, implementing, and evaluation of agricultural education courses and programs in public schools. The methods of establishing advisory council and program policies, community assessment and public relations, guidance, career exploration, special needs, FFA and SEA are the focus of the course.
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AGRI 4301 - Soil and Plant Analysis Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 2331 and AGRI 3301
Covers principles and methods of quantitative chemical analysis of soils and plants for available and total nutrients.
Term Offered: Odd years, Fall semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hour per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 4304 - Plant Physiology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AGRI 1421 .
Lectures and discussions on physiological processes of plants, the factors influencing them and the relationship of these processes to plant behavior. Respiration, photosynthesis, transportation, etc., are explored in detail.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 4307 - Postharvest Physiology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1455 or BIOL 1470 , AGRI 1421 , AGRI 2331 .
Designed to outline the basic physiological and biochemical processes associated with senescence and storage conditions. Metabolic process in harvested products; stress in harvested products. The course covers factors affecting quality of fresh commodities in the field, storage, and in processing, covers the process of deterioration, protection of fresh commodities.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2hours per week.
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AGRI 4311 - Forage Crops Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 1421 /AGRI 2310 .
Covers the importance of forage crops, principles, production, utilization, management and environmental factors relating to them.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 4313 - Farm Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 2312 and AGRI 3303 .
A study of principles and problems in the organization and operation of a farm as a business unit, including types of farms, layouts, enterprise combinations, nature of farming, costs and adjustments to price changes.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 4321 - Quality Assurance of Meat & Grain Products Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1350 and BIOL 1150 .
Designed to outline disease prevention and eradication measures, principles of meat grading and certification; safety and wholesomeness of meat, and the course covers the structures and functions of crop seeds used as food grains in the field, in storage and in processing, process of grain deterioration, protection of food grain quality, classification and grading of food grains according to the national standard and food safety regulations.
Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 4331 - Risk Communication and Assessment Credits: 3
Provide a general overview of principles and techniques related to Risk Assessment and Communications in regulatory environments. Students will understand the concepts of risk identification and assessment, and open risk communication. A number of risk assessment models will be explored and students will learn strategies for two-way exchange of information that will lead to better risk management decisions.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 4352 - Agricultural Policy Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 2312 and AGRI 3325 .
A study of policies adopted by governmental, agricultural, and other agencies to resolve problems and issues in the area of agricultural production and marketing.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 4353 - Physiology of Reproduction Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 1321 .
A study of endocrine and reproductive systems of farm animals. Hormonal control of reproduction and lactation.
Term Offered: Even years, Spring semester. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AGRI 4361 - Interpersonal Skills and Negotiation Techniques Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AGRI 4372 or concurrent enrollment in AGRI 4372 or consent of the instructor.
A study of principles of effective communication, dynamics of interpersonal behavior and work related tasks that require various modes of communication. Students will develop self-awareness of preferences and interpersonal differences and an understanding, appreciation and greater tolerance of preferences and differences in others. The course will also include principles related to ethical conduct in conflict identification and resolution.
Term Offered: Spring semester, odd years. Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 4372 - Investigative Procedures and Techniques Credits: 3
Basic concepts of investigative procedures and techniques for regulatory agencies. Part I explores the legal basis for investigations. Part II focuses on the identification, collection, and protection of materials of evidential value. Students will be exposed to specialized techniques such as interviewing; note taking, report writing, photography; identification, collection and preservation of evidence. Part III covers the presentation of investigative results to adjudicative body.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AGRI 4385 - Industrial, Agricultural, and Municipal Pollution and Waste Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1455 or CHEM 1310 / CHEM 1110 or consent of instructor.
An applied science course focusing on educating students about pollution, and waste treatment technologies using biological and chemical processes to clean up pollution will be studied. Field trips will be taken to observe both pollution and treatment processes. Focus will be water pollution (lakes and streams) and treatment.
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AGRI 4386 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Watershed Management Credits: 3
This course introduces students to geographic information systems (GIS) applications including cartography, data structure, map overlays, and spatial analysis. This course approaches GIS in the context of environmental issues relating hydrology and watershed management, soil science, land-use planning, and conservation. Both GIS and GPS software/hardware are utilized in this course.
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AGRI 4401 - Food Science and Technology Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1430, CHEM 1440, and BIOL 1455 or by instructor’s consent.
Food Science and Technology provides a comprehensive application of up-to-date topics in food science and technology. This course covers the interdisciplinary nature of food science, including biology, engineering, chemistry, microbiology, nutrition and physics in major food commodities.
Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 4V00 - Special Problems Credits: 1 to 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair and course instructor.
A directed readings, study, or research project course that allows the student to explore a particular topic of interest in aquaculture, fisheries, or related field. Completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
Term Offered: Offered fall, spring, and summer terms.
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AQFI 1102 - Topics in Aquaculture and Fisheries Credits: 1
An introductory course that presents the broad spectrum of careers in the fields of aquaculture and fisheries biology to the student. Guest speakers, on-campus visits, and field activities are emphasized. Recommended for first-term freshmen that have declared an Aquaculture and Fisheries Sciences major.
Term Offered: Offered fall term. Lecture: Lecture: 1 hour per week.
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AQFI 2129 - Aquaculture Credits: 4
An introduction to the principles and practices of aquaculture. Field trips to fish farms, processing plants, and research facilities are included. Laboratory exercises in fish disease, water quality assessment, and pond management are emphasized.
Term Offered: Offered spring term. Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 2147 - Fisheries Techniques Credits: 3
An introduction to the methods and techniques used in the collection of fishes and fisheries data. The course overviews standard techniques that a practicing fisheries manager would use during his/her career. Students work with various sampling gears, operating procedures, analytical techniques, and considerations of using such equipment and procedures.
Term Offered: Offered fall term. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 2153 - Biology of Fishes Credits: 3
Professionals in all fish-related fields must be able to spawn fish, keep fish healthy, understand how fishes interact with their environment, and recognize evolutionary relationships among fishes. Students learn about fish anatomy and physiology, and apply the concepts to real-world challenges facing fisheries biologists, hatchery managers, and fish farmers. Laboratory exercises include one dissection lab and three labs for developing a group presentation.
Term Offered: Offered fall term. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 2247 - Fisheries Techniques Credits: 3
An introduction to the methods and techniques used in the collection of fishes and fisheries data. The course overviews standard techniques that a practicing fisheries manager would use during his/her career. Students work with various sampling gears, operating procedures, analytical techniques, and considerations of using such equipment and procedures.
Term Offered: Offered fall term. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 2253 - Biology of Fishes Credits: 3
Professionals in all fish-related fields must be able to spawn fish, keep fish healthy, understand how fishes interact with their environment, and recognize evolutionary relationships among fishes. Students learn about fish anatomy and physiology, and apply the concepts to real-world challenges facing fisheries biologists, hatchery managers, and fish farmers. Laboratory exercises include one dissection lab and three labs for developing a group presentation.
Term Offered: Offered fall term. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 2329 - Aquaculture Credits: 4
An introduction to the principles and practices of aquaculture. Field trips to fish farms, processing plants, and research facilities are included. Laboratory exercises in fish disease, water quality assessment, and pond management are emphasized.
Term Offered: Offered spring term. Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 2601 - Aquaculture and Fisheries Internship Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment with Career Services and consent of the AQFI Undergraduate Coordinator. students must meet minimum GPA requirement.
These credits can be earned by Aquaculture and Fisheries Sciences majors enrolled in a bonafide summer internship in aquaculture, fisheries, or a related field. The course is administered by the UAPB Career Services office in conjunction with the AQFI department. A student can count only 6 of these credits towards the 120 credits being used to satisfy their B.S. degree.
Term Offered: Offered summer term.
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AQFI 2602 - Aquaculture and Fisheries Internship Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment with Career Services and consent of the AQFI Undergraduate Coordinator. students must meet minimum GPA requirement.
These credits can be earned by Aquaculture and Fisheries Sciences majors enrolled in a bonafide summer internship in aquaculture, fisheries, or a related field. The course is administered by the UAPB Career Services office in conjunction with the AQFI department. A student can count only 6 of these credits towards the 120 credits being used to satisfy their B.S. degree.
Term Offered: Offered summer term.
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AQFI 2603 - Aquaculture and Fisheries Internship Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment with Career Services and consent of the AQFI Undergraduate Coordinator. students must meet minimum GPA requirement.
These credits can be earned by Aquaculture and Fisheries Sciences majors enrolled in a bonafide summer internship in aquaculture, fisheries, or a related field. The course is administered by the UAPB Career Services office in conjunction with the AQFI department. A student can count only 6 of these credits towards the 120 credits being used to satisfy their B.S. degree.
Term Offered: Offered summer term.
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AQFI 3329 - Limnology Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 1455 - Principles of Biology (ACTS BIOL 1014) .
Students study the physical and chemical aspects of inland waters as they pertain to aquatic biota, including both plant and animal life. In addition, students are introduced to aquatic biology and ecology.
Term Offered: Offered fall term. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 3360 - Hatchery Management Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: AQFI 2329 - Aquaculture / AQFI 2129 - Aquaculture .
This course covers the principles of fish hatchery management that are applicable to many species of fishes and invertebrates. Principles include those related to hatchery requirements and operation, broodstock selection, spawning, egg handling and incubation, nutrition and feeding, disease management, and transportation.
Term Offered: Offered spring term even years. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 3371 - Fisheries Management Credits: 3
An extension of AQFI 2247 - Fisheries Techniques / AQFI 2147 - Fisheries Techniques . This course integrates the methods used to collect fishes and fisheries data with techniques and approaches used to manage natural or “wild” fisheries. Methods of harvest and population manipulation are discussed within the context of common fisheries management issues. Case histories from selected fisheries outside of Arkansas also will be reviewed.
Term Offered: Offered spring term Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AQFI 4201 - Senior Seminar Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Aquaculture and Fisheries Sciences major with senior status, or consent of the instructor.
A capstone seminar course that explores recent developments in aquaculture, fisheries, agriculture, and human sciences. Course includes relevant readings, class discussions, guest speakers, and a group project. Course is taught jointly with Agriculture and Human Sciences senior seminar courses.
Term Offered: Offered spring term. Lecture: Lecture: 2 hours per week.
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AQFI 4322 - Economics of Aquaculture and Natural Resources Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisite AQFI 2329 - Aquaculture / AQFI 2129 - Aquaculture .
Aquaculturists need understanding of the basic types of economic and financial analysis to learn to manage aquaculture businesses. Students will learn to develop, interpret, and utilize enterprise budgets, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow budgets, loan amortization, and investment analysis. The course also discusses current economic issues related to natural resources, the analytical methods used to estimate values of natural resources, and approaches for analyzing policy alternatives. Fisheries biologists will benefit from understanding how to value natural resources and interpret results of travel cost and contingent valuation analyses.
Term Offered: Offered fall term even years. Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AQFI 4323 - Marketing and Public Relations in Aquaculture and Resource Management Credits: 3
Students will learn to apply key marketing concepts to develop marketing strategies, as well as describe the margins, volumes, and product forms prevalent in major marketing channels. Students also will learn to analyze recent market trends, and understand the fundamentals of international trade in seafood and resulting trade conflicts. A study of the theory and practice of public relations, how public relations operate in organizations, its impact on the public, and its functions in society. The course also will focus on concepts, issues, and principles in practice; as well as models and theories guiding the practice.
Term Offered: Offered fall term odd years. Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AQFI 4336 - Aquatic Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1330 - General Chemistry I Lecture (ACTS 1414) / CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry I Lab (ACTS 1414; CHEM 1330 co-requisite) .
An overview of the metabolism and nutritional requirements of fishes and other aquatic animals. Subjects covered include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and feed supplements. Basic biochemical concepts of nutrient utilization will be introduced and discussed, including details of practical diet formulation and feeding in select aquaculture species. Emphasis placed on differences between nutrient requirement and use of aquatic animals versus terrestrial ones.
Term Offered: Offered fall term. Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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AQFI 4350 - Fish Genetics Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1455 - Principles of Biology (ACTS BIOL 1014) .
An overview of fish genetics with emphasis on practical applications for aquaculture and fisheries. Students will learn about heredity and the resulting physical traits, and explore genetic manipulation as it applies to aquaculture and fisheries. Population genetics of natural and aquaculture species will also be discussed.
Term Offered: Offered spring term odd years Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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ART XXXX - Art Graphic Design Specialization Credits: 3
Art (graphic design specialization majors) should choose 9 hours from the following:
ART 3303
ART 4309
ART 4324
ART 4326
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