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AGI 010 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute. 1(1-0)F. Introduction to the collegiate experience; academic skills of successful students; curricula of the Agricultural Institute; career opportunities of graduates; introduction to computers. KIRBY, KRAUS AND CAMPBELL 

AGI 011 Writing Skills I. 3(3-0)FS. Basic skills in written communication, including proper verb forms, basic sentence construction, and punctuation. Emphasis is to improve student's ability to convey thoughts and impressions. JENNETTE/GILLEN

AGI 012 Writing Skills II. Preq: Grade of C- or better in AGI 011. 3(3-0)FS. Further improvement of written communication on both personal and business levels. Emphasis on mechanics of writing and construction of coherent, logical units of written expression. JENNETTE/GILLEN

AGI 014 Mathematical Skills I. 3(3-0)FS. Basic mathematical operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, fractional and decimal numbers. Applications to agricultural production. Introduction to percentages. STROUP/SCHNEIDER

AGI 015 Mathematical Skills II. Preq: Grade of C- or better in AGI 014. 3(3-0)FS. Applications of mathematical principles to solve problems encountered in Agricultural Institute courses. Percentages, ratios, proportions, averages, exponents, basic algebra, graphs, basic geometry and basic trigonometry with applications. STROUP/SCHNEIDER

AGI 092 AGI External Learning Experience. 1-6 FS. Learning experience in one of the eight majors in the Agricultural Institute that utilizes facilities and resources external to the campus. (Contact with professionals in the area of student's major must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser and the Director of the Agricultural Institute prior to the experience). KIRBY

AGI 093 AGI Special Problems and On-campus Learning. 1-6 FS. Learning experience in one of the eight majors in the Agricultural Institute that utilizes facilities and resources on the campus. (Contact with the project supervisor must be initiated by student and approved by the faculty adviser and the Director of the Agricultural Institute prior to the experience). KIRBY

AGI 095 Special Topics in the Agricultural Institute. 1-4 FS. Offered as needed to present material not normally available in regular departmental course offerings or for offering of new courses on a trial basis. KIRBY

AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION

AEE 041 Computer Applications in the Agricultural Institute. Preq: AGI 010. 2(1-2)S. Introduction to computing concepts and the computing infrastructure in the Agricultural Institute. Use of computing hardware and software to perform common tasks, explore networked computer resources and solve problems associated with the various curricula in the Agricultural Institute. BOSTICK

ANIMAL SCIENCE

ANS 012 Animal Feeds and Nutrition. 3(2-3)F. Identification and classification of common feedstuffs, including relative nutritional value for livestock and poultry. General nutrition and changes in requirements as influenced by production and the animal's life cycle. Applied feeding and nutrition including formulating diets with a computer program. FELLNER

ANS (FS,PO) 020 Introduction to the Animal and Poultry Industries. 4(3-3)F. General introduction to nutrition, reproduction, breeding, management and description of marketing channels of animals and poultry. Equates live animal and carcass characteristics with market specifications. Factors of pre- and post-slaughter treatment are related to the shelf life of fresh and processed meats. MCCRAW/GREGORY

ANS 052 Beef Production. 3(2-3)F. Genetics, reproduction, nutrition, animal health, forage management and marketing channels as related to beef cattle enterprises. MILLER

ANS 061 Swine Production. 4(3-3)S. Management principles associated with swine production. Primary emphasis on interactions of health, equipment, nutrition, reproduction and genetics during nursery, finishing, farrowing and breeding phases of production. FLOWERS

ANS 065 Swine Herd Management. Preq: ANS 061, ARE 021. 3(2-3)F. Alt. yrs. Management of farrowing, finishing and farrow to finish operations. Emphasizing management skills, computer applications and economics. FLOWERS

AGRICULTURAL & RESOURCE ECONOMICS

ARE 012 Introduction to Agricultural Economics. 3(3-0)FS. The organization and operation of our economic system from a microeconomic perspective. Economic forces determining the level of prices, the allocation of resources, costs of production, and economic decision-making from the individual firm point of view. The role of government in a market economy, taxation, and specific agricultural policies. SAMPSON

ARE 021 Agribusiness Accounting. 3(2-2)FS. Introduction to basic accounting principles and concepts applicable to an agribusiness firm. Exposure to journals, ledgers and financial statements. Topics of the accounting cycle, inventories, payrolls, accounts receivable, income taxes and the potential use of computers. RUSS

ARE 032 Principles of Salesmanship. 3(3-0)FS. "How To" course in selling. Understanding customer's behavior, establishing and maintaining customer rapport, and negotiating a sale. Developing sales skills through discussion, role playing and demonstrations. Emphasis on building self-confidence through selling exercises involving class participation, special assignments, and targeted presentations. WEEMS

ARE 036 Agri Business Law. 3(3-0)FS. The application of legal principles to agribusiness. Includes a review of our legal system contracts, real property, personal property torts, business organization, estate planning, and laws affecting agribusiness. CAMPBELL

ARE 041 Personal Financial Management. 3(3-0)F. Economic analysis of personal decisions related to consumer purchases, time value of money, taxes, financial risk management, investment strategies, retirement planning and estate planning. Relationship of an individual's life cycle to budgeting and financial goals. Background information on wise use of credit, home purchase, life insurance, property insurance, health insurance and investment fundamentals. PHILLIPS

ARE 051 Agricultural Business Management. Preq: ARE 012. 3(2-2)F. Insights into the management skills of a successful agribusiness firm manager. A topical approach to analytical and planning techniques applicable to business decisions. Managerial concepts such as financial analysis, budgeting, investment analysis, capital acquisition, financial and risk management of agribusiness firms. HENDRICKSON

ARE 052 Agricultural & Agribusiness Marketing. Preq: ARE 012. 3(2-2)F. Marketing concepts, techniques and management of the U.S. marketing system from agricultural production, agribusiness, and traditional business perspectives. Broad, basic knowledge of marketing objectives, the marketing environment, strategic planning, marketing information sources, consumer demographics and lifestyle characteristics, product planning, distribution planning, promotion planning, and price planning. PHILLIPS

ARE 061 Agricultural & Environmental Policy. Preq: ARE 012. 3(3-0)S. History of agricultural and environmental policy, policy formation, agricultural programs, effects of agricultural production on the environment, benefits and costs of agricultural and environmental policy, state of the environment, environmental regulations and their enforcement, optimal level of pollution, incentive-based environmental regulation, outlook for agricultural and environmental policy, and the sustainability of agriculture and of the environment. RUSS

ARE 063 Management of Personnel. 3(3-0)FS. Personnel problems of recruiting, selecting, training, paying, and motivating employees of an agribusiness firm. Improving organizational effectiveness, functioning of a production supervisor, resolution of conflicts and leadership development. PHILLIPS

BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

BAE 023 Light Equipment Technology. 3(2-3)FS. Principles of operation and maintenance of powered turf, garden, and landscape equipment. Small engines, power transmission systems, equipment maintenance, and operator safety. ROBERSON

BAE 033 Agricultural Tractors and Machinery. Preq: AGI 014. 4(3-3)F. Principles of tractor engines, power trains, and hydraulics. Tractor operation, service and testing. Machinery management involving tractor and implement selection based on power and field requirements and on economics of ownership and operation. Implements for crop production to include tillage, planting, chemicals and harvesting. Set-up, operation and maintenance of implements. Calibration of planting and chemical equipment. Tractor and machinery safety. VEAL

CROP SCIENCE


CS 010 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute. 1(1-0)F. Introduction to the collegiate experience; academic skills of successful students; curricula of the Agricultural Institute; career opportunities of graduates; introduction to computers. SPEARS

CS 011 Field Crop Production
4(3-2)F.  Management of field crops, including growth and development, establishment, pest management, environmental considerations, rotations of crops and chemicals, harvesting, storage and marketing.  SPEARS

CS 012 Cereal Grain Production. 3(3-0)S. Management practices for successful corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye, and grain sorghum production. Emphasis on production inputs that maximize economic return. SPEARS

CS 021 Turfgrasses and Their Uses. 3(2-2)F. An introduction to turfgrass species and their uses. Emphasis on: size and scope of the turfgrass industry, basic concepts of grass growth and development, characteristics of cool- and warm-season turfgrasses and their use for golf courses, lawns, athletic fields, and other applications. Techniques for successful establishment and maintenance of turfgrass areas. ERICKSON

CS 022 Principles of Turfgrass Management. Preq: CS 021. 3(2-2)S. An examination of cultural practices essential for management of high quality turfgrass areas. Topics include: function of plant nutrients, fertilizer characteristics and application techniques, irrigation programming, construction of high use turfgrass areas, calibration of spreaders and sprayers, aerification, pesticide fate and developing effective management systems. ERICKSON

CS 051 Forage Production. 3(2-2)F. Characteristics of major forage crops and their response to agronomic and animal management factors. Utilization methods, growth and quality characteristics related to animal performance. GREEN

CS 052 Weed Control in Field Crops. 3(2-2)F. Principles involved in development of weed control programs and practical application of weed management techniques for major North Carolina cropping systems. Emphasis on proper use of herbicides. Laboratory includes weed identification and herbicide application methods. JORDAN

CS 053 Turfgrass and Ornamental Weed Control. 3(2-2)F. General principles in development of turfgrass and ornamental weed prevention and management programs. Different weeds and their life cycles and management techniques and factors affecting herbicide performance. Laboratory includes weed identification and herbicide application methods. YELVERTON

CS 055 Advanced Turf Management. Preq: CS 022. 3(2-2)S. Turfgrass management covering mineral nutrition, water relations, environmental stress responses and management regimes for low maintenance turf, golf courses, athletic fields and other turf settings. PEACOCK

CS 062 Flue-Cured Tobacco Production. 2(2-0)S.  Flue-cured tobacco production, with empasis on crop management practices, variety selection, transplant production, integrated pest management, fertilization, harvesting and curing, competitiveness in the world market, product needs of the tobacco manufacturing industry, and the role of climate and soil on yield and quality.  FISHER

CS 063 Peanut Production. 1(1-0)F. Principles of modern peanut production. Emphasis on the history and dispersal of peanuts, supply management programs, physiology of peanut growth and development, weed, disease, and insect management, fertility practices, recommended cultural practices including IPM, methods of maturity determination, recommended harvesting, curing, and handling practices. JORDAN

CS 064 Soybean Production. 1(1-0)F. Prerequisites: CS 011 and SSC 012. Introduction to the production of soybeans in North Carolina and the southeastern United States. Growth and development, tillage, fertility, varieties, seed quality, planting decision, pest management, harvesting, production economics, marketing, environmental quality, and social responsibility. DUNPHY

CS 065 Cotton Production. 1(1-0)F. Cotton production, marketing, and improvement. Emphasis on current information regarding varieties, fertilization, disease, insect and weed control, cultural practices, equipment, harvesting and marketing. EDMISTEN

CS 090 Turf Seminar. Restr: TGM Majors Only. 1(1-0)S. Discussions of the operations, opportunities, and problems existing in various phases of the turf industry by leaders in the various facets of the industry. ERICKSON

CS 091 Field Crops Seminar. Restriction:: Second Year Students. 1(0-2)S. This seminar gives students an opportunity to relate information previously learned to farming and agri-business problems. Emphasis will be placed on the use of technical information for the solution of field problems. Students will be given an opportunity to examine subjects of interest and to share ideas, philosophy, and technical information concerning crop production. FISHER

 

ENTOMOLOGY

ENT (TOX) 021 Pesticides and Their Utilization. 3(3-0)F. Basic characterization, classification, chemical and physical properties of pesticides. Use of pesticides including environmental effects; Federal and State laws and regulations relating to their manufacture, distribution and use; safety procedures including handling and storage; and application equipment including types, calibration, use and maintenance. TOTH

ENT 063 Ornamental & Turf Insects. 3(2-2)S (Every Year). Practical course in the biology, recognition, and management of common insect and related arthropod pests that attack ornamentals and turf. WALDVOGEL

ENT (ZO) 072 Vertebrate Pest Management. 3(2-3)S (Even Years). Alt. yrs. Principles and practices of vertebrate pest damage control. Emphasis on integrated pest management as applied to damage caused by native wildlife and commensal rodents. WALDVOGEL

ENT 090 Current Topics in Pest Management. 1(1-0)S. Alt. yrs. Discussions of current topics of pest management. Topics selected by the students and instructors to include different phases of pest management. Discussions led by leaders in the various facets of the industry. STAFF

HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

HS 011 Plant ID.  3(0-6)F.  Identification, adaptation, culture, and use of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers and herbaceous plants.  FAIR

HS 015 Plant Growth and Developement. 3(3-0)F. Examination of how plants grow and respond to environmental and cultural stimuli. Topics include: cell growth; flower, fruit, seed, shoot, and root development and functions; anatomy of stems, roots and leaves; hormonal regulation of growth; adaptations for survival; plant responses to temperature, light and gravity; photosynthesis, transpiration, and absorption of water and nutrients. FONTENO

HS 021 Plant Propagation. 3(2-3)S. Principles and practices involved in sexual (seed) and asexual (vegetative) propagation of a variety of plants. Methods of asexual propagation include cuttings, layering, budding and grafting, division, separation, and micropropagation (tissue culture). Emphasis on factors affecting the regeneration of species by particular techniques. BLAZICH

HS 022 Greenhouse Operations and Management. 3(2-3)F. Site selection, firm layout, construction materials, and greenhouse design. Draft specifications for greenhouse heating and cooling systems. Root media preparation, pasteurization, watering, fertilization, CO2 injection, growth regulation, light and temperature control, pest management, and preparation for marketing. Principles of business management are integrated into all aspects of the course. FONTENO

HS 031 Vegetable Crop Production. 2(2-0)F. Factors affecting the production of vegetable crops, including classification, type of vegetable production, seeds and seeding, plant growing, fertilization, soils and soil preparation, irrigation, harvesting, marketing, storage and pest management will be covered. The major vegetable crops grown in North Carolina will be studied in detail. PEET

HS 041 Flower Production. 3(2-3)S. Floral industry and the principles and practices involved in the greenhouse production of flowers, foliage and bedding plants, including propagation, culture, harvesting and marketing. Laboratory practices in planting, fertilization, watering, photoperiod control, disease and insect control, and care and handling of harvested products. FONTENO

HS 051 Nursery Production. 3(2-3)S. Total aspects of field and container nursery stock production including site selection and development, propagation, growing procedures, harvesting, marketing, shipping and labor management practices. KRAUS

HS 062 Landscape Maintenance. 3(2-3)F. A study of the maintenance of landscaped areas including plant material selection, installation, pruning, fertilization, and pest control of trees, shrubs, lawns, flower beds, and interior plants. WARREN

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All students in the Agricultural Institute are requied to complete one credit of physical education courses as part of their graduation requirements. This requirement may be fulfilled by any physical activity PE course.

ACTIVITY COURSES

PE 101 Fitness and Wellness. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Benefits and development of a personal fitness and wellness program; training principles and guidelines for cardiorespiratory activities and weight training, fitness and wellness components and misconce ptions, nutrition, weight control, stress management, and contemporary health issues. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one-hour requirement for graduation.

PE 102 Fitness Walking. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Benefits and development of a personal physical fitness and wellness program. Knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for participation in a lifelong fitness walking program as an activity to improve health and fitness. For people of any age, gender, background and skill level. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.

PE 103 Water Aerobics. Preq: PE214. Individuals under medical care must have prior approval from physician before registering for the course. 1(0-2) F,S, Sum. Benefits and development of a personal physical fitness and wellness program. An indiv idually paced water exercise program designed to increase cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.

PE 104 Swim Conditioning. Preq: PE 113 or equivalent skills. 1(0-2) F,S, Sum. Benefits and development of a personal physical fitness & wellness program. Swim techniques that maximize fitness gains and minimize injuries. Variety of training methods including all levels of intensity. Satisfies the fitness & wellness one hour requirement for graduation.

PE 105 Aerobics and Body Conditioning. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Benefits and development of a personal fitness and wellness program. Exercise prescription, safety precautions, proper cardiorespiratory exercise technique, muscular strength, muscular enduran ce, flexibility and body composition. Lectures and discussions on nutrition, weight control, and stress management. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour requirement for graduation.

PE106 Triathlon Swim-Bike-Run. Preq: PE 221 or equivalent skill and PE 100. 1(0-2) F,S. Benefits and development of a personal physical fitness and wellness program. Swim, cycle and run techniques that maximize fitness and minimize injuries. Bicycles and ANSI approved helmets need to be provided by the students. Satisfies the fitness and wellness one hour requirement for graduation.

PE 107 Run Conditioning. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Benefits and development of a personal fitness and wellness program. Emphasis on a variety of training techniques, including all levels of intensity. Satisfies the Fitness and Wellness one hour require ment for graduation.

PE 214 Beginning Swimming. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Swimming skills for the non-swimmer that are essential for survival in the water. PE 215 Advanced Beginning Swimming. Preq: PE 214 or equivalent skills. 1(0-2). F,S,Sum. Continuation of Beginning Swimming: development of basic strokes, learning new strokes, and survival skills.

PE 216 Soccer. 1(0-2) F,S. Soccer with emphasis on skills development, playing strategies, and rules of the game.

PE 218 Adapted Physical Education. Preq: Documentation of medical restriction. For students with medical problems who are unable to take regular Physical Education classes. (Repeatable up to 4 semesters.) 1(0-2) F,S. A course for students w ith physical or medical problems, accomodating individual needs and limitations.

PE 219 Gymnastics. 1(0-2) F,S. Coed: tumbling and vaulting; men's event's: parallel bars and pommel horse; women's events: balance beam and uneven parallel bars. Safety and spotting.

PE 221 Intermediate Swimming. Preq: PE 214 or equivalent skill. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Emphasis on five swim strokes: Freestyle (front crawl), breaststroke, elementary backstroke (back crawl), sidestroke. Deep water skill development (dives, treads, underwater swims). Emphasis on increased cardiovascular fitness.

PE 222 Water Polo. Preq: PE 221 or equivalent skills. 1(0-2) F,S. Fundamental skills of water polo.

PE 223 Lifeguard Training. Preq: PE 221 or equivalent skills. 1(0-2)F,S. Advanced techniques of Lifeguard Training with American Red Cross certification upon completion of course requirements. Optional fee assessed for certification.

PE 226 Skin and Scuba Diving I. Preq: PE 221 or equivalent skills. 2(0-2) F,S,Sum. Basic theory and skills related to skin and scuba diving. Emphasis on equipment, diving maladies, safety and physical conditioning for diving. Additional fee assessed for the open water experience and certification.

PE 227 Scuba Diving II. Preq: PE 226 or basic scuba diving certification. 2(0-2) F,S. Scuba skills development, first aid, CPR and openwater rescues.

PE 229 Swim Conditioning. Preq: PE 215 or equivalent skills. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Improvement of cardiovascular fitness through various aquatic training techniques.

PE 230 Step Aerobics. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Fitness through use of basic information, skills and techniques of a safe step aerobic program.

PE 231 Aerobics and Body Conditioning. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Exercise prescription, safety precautions during exercise and proper exercise technique to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Lectures and discussions on nutrition, weight control, and stress management.

PE 233 Clogging. 1(0-2) F,S. Study of traditional and precision clog dancing with emphasis on fundamental skills, combinations and clogging routines.

PE 234 Country and Square Dancing. 1(0-2) F,S. Mountain Square Dance, Western Square Dance, and American Country Dance.

PE 235 Karate. 1(0-2) F,S. Traditional (Shotokan) Karate, instruction in basic technique (kihon) of attacking, blocking, and counterattacking, sparring (kumite), and formal drills (kata). Karate uniform required.

PE 236 Track and Field. 1(0-2) F,S. Develops knowledge, skill and interest in track and field events.

PE 237 Weight Training. 1(0-2) F,S, Sum. Provides essential knowledge of the principles of muscular strength development and an opportunity to acquire skill in a variety of progressive resistance exercises.

PE 238 Wrestling. 1(0-2) F,S. Wrestling skills, safety considerations, and conditioning factors necessary for moderate competition in a combative sport-beginning skills through more advanced techniques.

PE 240 Social Dance. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Basic steps and fundamentals of leading and following in the Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Shag, and other current popular dance form.

PE 242 Badminton. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Skills development, strategies and rules of singles and doubles play.

PE 243 Bowling. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Instruction in ball selection, grip, stance, approach, delivery, bowling etiquette, safety precautions, rules, scoring, terminology, and general theory of spare coverage. Additional fee assessed. 

PE 244 Fencing
. 1(0-2) F,S. Development of offensive and defensive skills; emphasis on rules, courtesy, and strategy of bouting.

PE 245 Golf. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Fundamentals of golf: grip, stance, swing skills. Use of various clubs. Rules and etiquette of play.

PE 246 Handball. 1(0-2) F,S. Skills development, rules and strategies for singles, cut-throat, and doubles play of four wall handball.

PE 247 Roller Skating. 1(0-2) F,S. Fundamental and intermediate skills of skating: starting, turning, stopping. Emphasis on balance, coordination, and endurance skating.

PE 248 Squash. 1(0-2) F,S. Skill development and strategies of play. Equipment selection, safety, history, and rules.

PE 249 Tennis I. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Basic tennis skills on grips, footwork, ground/strokes service. Rules and basic strategy for singles play. Introduction to volleys, lobs, overheads, and doubles.

PE 250 Tennis II. Preq: PE 249 or equivalent skills. 1(0-2) F,S. Review of tennis skills and refinement of grips, footwork, groundstrokes, service, rules, and basic strategies of singles and doubles. Emphasis on volleys, lobs, overheads, supplemental shots, active drills, and playing situations.

PE 251 Target Archery. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Shooting fundamentals. Safety, selection, and care of equipment.

PE 252 Downhill Skiing. 1(0-2) S. Fundamentals, safety, equipment selection and care, straight runs, turns, and slalom. Offered in January (semester break) at a ski site selected by the Department, with organizational meeting and three class meetings on campus prior to the trip. University preregistration unnecessary. Additional fee assessed.

PE 253 Orienteering. 1(0-2) F,S. Navigating on foot from defined point to defined point, with use of map and compass in the shortest possible time.

PE 254 Beginning Equitation. 1(0-2) F,S. Hunt seat equitation, care of horse and tack, and control skills at the walk, trot and canter. Meets off campus once a week. Additional fee assessed.

PE 255 Canoe Tripping. Preq: PE 214 or equivalent skills. 1(0-2) F,S. Instruction and experience in flat water canoe tripping skills emphasizing paddling skills, river travel techniques, safety, minimal impact camping techniques and proper equipment selection. Plan and participate in two required weekend field trips. Optional fee assessed for certification.

PE 256 Racquetball. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Skills development, strategies and rules of singles and doubles play.

PE 257 Backpacking. 1(0-2) F,S. Designed for students with little or no backpacking experience. Safe and environmentally-sound camping practices. Equipment/clothing, first aid and safety management agencies, land navigation, and trip planning. Two weekend field trips required.

PE 258 Basic Rock Climbing. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Instruction and direct experience for the beginning rock climber. Emphasis is on safe rope systems for belaying and basic movement on rock.

PE 259 Intermediate Rock Climbing. Preq: PE 258 or equivalent skills. 1(0-2) F,S. Development of intermediate rock climbing skills, including partner and self rescue, lead climbing, training systems and field trip opportunities. Additional fee assessed.

PE 260 Intermediate Equitation. Preq: Beginning Equitation or equivalent. 1(0-2) F,S. Advanced techniques, theories and performance in equitation. Additional fee assessed.

PE 261 Basketball. 1(0-2) F,S. Skill development. Offensive and defensive systems of team play. History and rules of the sport.

PE 262 Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing. Preq: PE 255 or equivalent; ability to pass swim test. 1(0-2) F,S. Instruction and direct experience in fundamental whitewater canoeing skills. Basic paddling strokes and maneuvers for use on whitewater, river safety, basic river rescue, equipment selection and care, and environmental ethics. Additional fee assessed.

PE 263 Tap Dance. 1(0-2) F,S. Fundamentals of tap dance. Emphasis on basic rhythmic exercises, traveling steps, and tap routines.

PE 264 Ballet. 1(0-2) F,S. Fundamentals of ballet. Emphasis on barre technique, exercises, steps Au Milieu (center work without barre), and steps Allegro.

PE 265 Softball. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Basic skills, rules, and strategies for playing softball.

PE 266 Ultimate Frisbee. 1(0-2) F,S. Emphasis on skill development and competition. Includes flight dynamics, throwing, catching, offensive skills, defensive skills, equipment, and rules of the game.

PE 267 Flag Football. 1(0-2) F,S. An introduction to the skills, history, rules and strategy of flag football.

PE 268 Advanced Clogging. Preq: PE 233 or equivalent. 1(0-2) F,S. Experience in advanced Appalachian clogging techniques.

PE 269 Volleyball I. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Volleyball fundamentals: setting, passing, serving, spiking, court movement, and game strategy.

PE 270 Volleyball II. Preq: PE 269 or equivalent. 1(0-2) F,S. Advanced techniques, theories and strategies of volleyball.

PE 271 Varsity Sports. Preq: 1 hr. of P.E. credit. 1(0-2) F,S. For student athletes on a team sponsored by the Athletic Department for one hour of Physical Education. 1 F,S. For students on a team sponsored by the Athletic Department. Course not repeatable.

PE 273 Jazz Dance. 1(0-2) F,S. Modern jazz styles through instruction in beginning jazz skills and combinations. Reduction of inhibition and development of creativity and free movement.

PE 274 Modern Dance I. 1(0-2) F,S. Fundamental techniques of movement and dance, theory and history of modern dance as an art form, improvisation and composition, structured dance exercises, and dance combinations.

PE 275 Modern Dance II. Preq: PE 274 (or permission of instructor). 1(0-2) F,S. Continuation of Modern Dance I. Clarification of design of body in space, dance movement qualities and phrasing, performance of phrases of repertory materials.

PE 276 Whitewater Rafting. Preq: Pass swim test. 1(0-2) F,S,Sum. Whitewater rafting skills and practices emphasizing safe river travel, minimal impact river camping techniques, and trip planning. Additional fee assessed.

PE 282 Advanced Aerobics and Leadership. Preq: PE 231 or PE 230. 1(0-2) F,S. Safe and effective high-low impact aerobics program with emphasis on student choreography and leadership, development of individual exercise prescription, and related health topics.

POULTRY SCIENCE

PO 011 Poultry Production. 3(2-3)F. Introduction to poultry science and production. Domestication of key poultry species, embryology and hatchery management, anatomy and physiology, poultry rations, housing refinements, and diseases relative to the production of poultry meats and eggs. STAFF

PO (ANS,FS) 020 Introduction to the Animal and Poultry Industries. 4(3-3)F. General introduction to nutrition, reproduction, breeding, management and description of marketing channels of animals and poultry. Equates live animal and carcass characteristics with market specifications. Factors of pre- and post-slaughter treatment are related to the shelf life of fresh and processed meats. ANGE

PO 052 Poultry Commercial Applications. 3(3-0)S. Modern poultry industry vertical integration of industry structure, breeding stock management, pest control, ventilation and environmental control, sanitation and biosecurity, waste management, processing, and financing a poultry operation. STAFF

PO 060 Poultry Management. Preq: PO 011 and PO 052. 3(3-0)F. Principles and practices of commercial market turkey, broiler, and roaster managment. Includes breeding, nutrition, housing, related production parameters, and an examination of contracts and grower-company relationships. STAFF

PO (VMP) 062 Livestock and Poultry Disease Management. 3(3-0)S. Basic principles of disease and disease management in livestock and poultry. Disease prevention through sanitation and vaccination. Diseases of horses, pigs, ruminants, poultry, and disease prevention programs for each species. CARVER

PO 064 Advanced Poultry Management. Preq: PO 011, PO 052, PO 060. 3(2-3)S. In-depth overview of modern poultry production systems. Specific segments of the U.S. broiler, turkey, layer, and gamebird industries examined. STAFF

PLANT PATHOLOGY

PP 055 Diseases of Ornamentals and Turfgrasses. 3(3-0)F. Causes, development, identification and management of diseases of greenhouses and landscape ornamentals and turfgrasses. WARFIELD

SOCIOLOGY

SOC 051 Community Leadership. 3(3-0)FS. Concentration upon preparation of students for leadership in their communities. Attention to leadership styles, social and personal factors contributing to an individual's rise to a leadership position, changing structures within communities, and social issues facing community leaders. Focus upon both urban and rural communities with primary emphasis on rural settings. DUBOSE-BLUM

SOIL SCIENCE

SSC 012 Principles of Soil Science. 4(3-2)F. Fundamental soil physical and chemical properties and principles. Major lecture topics: soil description, formation, soil water and the hydrologic cycle, and soil fertility and fertilizers. Laboratory exercises in identifying soil horizons, determining soil texture, identifying nutrient deficiency symptoms in plants and interpreting soil fertility test reports. BROOME

SSC 051 Fertilizers and Soil Fertility. 3(3-0)S. Principles of managing plant nutrients in soils for crop, turfgrass and other plant production; nutrient requirements; deficiency symptons, nutrient availability in soils; soil acidity and liming; fertilizer materials; organic fertilizers; and environmental effects of fertilizers. BROOME

TOXICOLOGY

TOX (ENT) 021 Pesticides and Their Utilization. 3(3-0)F. Basic characterization, classification, chemical and physical properties of pesticides. Use of pesticides including environmental effects; Federal and State laws and regulations relating to their manufacture, distribution and use; safety procedures including handling and storage; and application equipment including types, calibration, use and maintenance. TOTH

VETERINARY MEDICINE

VMP (PO) 062 Livestock and Poultry Disease Management. 3(3-0). Basic principles of disease and disease management in livestock and poultry. Disease prevention through sanitation and vaccination. Diseases of horses, pigs, ruminants, poultry, and disease prevention programs for each species. CARVER

ZOOLOGY

ZO (ENT) 072 Vertebrate Pest Management. 3(2-3)S. Alt. yrs. Principles and practices of vertebrate pest damage control. Emphasis on integrated pest management as applied to damage caused by native wildlife and commensal rodents. WALDVOGEL

 



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