Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • ACCTG 231 - Accounting for Business Operations

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the operating activities of businesses and the roles that accounting information plays in planning, evaluating, and recording those activities. An introduction to financial statements is included.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100 and GENBA 110 or sophomore standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • ACCTG 241 - Accounting for Investing and Financing

    Credits: 3

    Extends the concepts of planning and evaluation to the business activities of acquiring, disposing, and financing productive assets. Financial statement analysis will be covered.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 231.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • ACCTG 331 - Intermediate Accounting Processes

    Credits: 3

    This course should increase the knowledge and the understanding about the intermediate accounting processes found in a business entity.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 241.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 342 - Taxation I

    Credits: 3

    Fundamental concepts of income determination in federal and state income tax regulations; examination of the impact of tax regulation on business and personal financial planning and decision making.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 331, or ACCTG 241 and senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 413 - Accounting Information Systems

    Credits: 3

    This course should increase the knowledge and th understanding of the flow of information through an enterprise, the sources and nature of documents, and the controls necessary to insure the accuracy and reliability of information. The course will also incorporate information technology controls, current computer systems, data analytics, and software applications into the course.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 241.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 431 - Problems in Accounting

    Credits: 1-18

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Background of courses needed for the problems undertaken in accounting and consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • ACCTG 432 - Managerial Reporting

    Credits: 3

    Identifying relevant accounting data and organizing, summarizing, and analyzing that data into information useful for planning and budgeting, decision making, controlling, and evaluating functions of management.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 331, MANGT 421.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 433 - Financial Reporting

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the U.S. and international rules and regulations that govern current reporting to external entities by profit entities.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 331.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 434 - Accounting for Not-For-Profit Entities

    Credits: 2

    An introduction to the source of authoritative guidance, rules and regulations that govern current reporting to external entities by not-for-profit entities.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 641

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • ACCTG 442 - Auditing I

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the environment of auditing and the objectives and techniques of both financial and operational auditing.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 433, For accounting majors only.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 445 - Financial Statement Analysis

    Credits: 3

    This course will develop a student’s skills and knowledge in the analysis and interpretation of corporate financial statements and their related footnotes.  The class will encourage the student to think logically and creatively about the strengths and weaknesses of accounting information available to investors and shareholders.  The main course objective is for the student to be capable of doing an in-depth analysis of a company’s financial and operating performance from several financial statements.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 231 and ACCTG 241, and FINAN 450.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • ACCTG 490 - Undergraduate Research Experience

    Credits: 0-3

    Open to students pursuing undergraduate research projects.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • ACCTG 494 - Law for Accountants

    Credits: 3

    An intensive study of an accountant’s professional responsibilities to the public and the profession and the knowledge of the legal implications of business transactions, particularly as they relate to accounting and auditing.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 631 - Accounting Internship

    Credits: 0-3

    Provides a full semester of practical accounting experience prior to entering graduate accounting program.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • ACCTG 641 - Accounting Theory and History

    Credits: 3

    The theories which underlie the practice of accounting and financial reporting including a historical perspective on the evolution of the theories.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 331.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Historical Perspectives
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 642 - Accounting Research and Communication

    Credits: 3

    Use of the sources of authoritative guidance in resolving complex, professionally oriented problems that include auditing, financial reporting, and tax reporting. Students analyze numerous unstructured cases and present their conclusion with written reports and oral presentations.

    Note
    Students may be enrolled concurrent in ACCTG 442. For accounting majors only.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 342, 433, and 442.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • ACCTG 731 - Advanced Financial Reporting

    Credits: 3

    An examination of the reporting requirements of large (often multinational) corporations, e.g., foreign currency translation, interim and segment reporting, and business combinations.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ACCTG 433.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AERO 099 - Aerospace Studies Lab

    Credits: 0

    The leadership laboratory for aerospace studies. Students will receive leadership training and experience as well as training in Air Force customs and courtesies. This course runs concurrently with AERO 100, 200, 300, and 400 level classes; is required for all cadets; and includes mandatory physical fitness training.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AERO 110 - Aerospace Studies 1A

    Credits: 1

    A study of the mission and organization of the United States Air Force; United States general purpose and aerospace support forces.

    Note
    One hour of class a week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AERO 111 - Aerospace Studies 1B

    Credits: 1

    United States strategic offensive and defensive forces; their mission, function, and employment.

    Note
    One hour of class a week.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AERO 210 - Aerospace Studies 2A

    Credits: 1

    The development of air power from its beginnings to the end of World War II. It traces the development of various concepts of employment of air power.

    Note
    One hour of class a week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Historical Perspectives


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  • AERO 211 - Aerospace Studies 2B

    Credits: 1

    The development of air power from the close of World War II to the present. It focuses upon factors which have prompted research and technological change and stresses significant examples of the impact of air power on strategic thought.

    Note
    One hour of class a week.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Historical Perspectives


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  • AERO 215 - AFROTC Summer Program

    Credits: 1-4

    Provides AFROTC cadets up to 13 options for practical leadership and specialized training through exposure to USAF functions, deployments, and employment operations.  Foreign language and cultural immersions also available/possible but overall emphasis remains on leadership development and practicum.  All programs conducted off-site at selected Air Forces bases and other locations in the USA and abroad.

    Typically Offered
    Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AERO 310 - Officer Leadership Studies 3A

    Credits: 3

    A study of USAF professionalism, leadership, and management includes the meaning of professionalism, professional responsibilities, leadership theory, functions and practices, management principles and functions, problem solving, and management tools, practices, and controls.

    Note
    Three hours of class a week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • AERO 311 - Officer Leadership Studies 3B

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of AERO 310.

    Note
    Three hours of class a week.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • AERO 410 - Regional Studies and Defense Policy

    Credits: 3

    Examine the role of the professional officer in a democratic society; socialization processes within the armed services; the requisites for maintaining adequate national security forces; political, economic, and social constraints upon the overall defense policy-making process.

    Note
    Three hours a week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives
    Social Sciences


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  • AERO 411 - Aerospace Studies/Civil Military Relationships

    Credits: 3

    Focusing on the armed forces as an integral element of society, this course provides an examination of the broad range of American civil-military relations and the environmental context in which defense policy is formulated. Communicative skills are stressed. The role of contemporary aerospace power, and current and future employment of aerospace forces will also be examined. The last portion of this course concentrates on preparation for active duty military service.

    Note
    Three hours of class a week.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AERO 499 - Problem Solving in Aerospace Studies

    Credits: 1-3

    Work offered in any of the AFROTC general or professional courses for students out of phase for graduation; material covered in a basic or advanced course.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AFRI 400 - African Study Abroad

    Credits: 1-4

    The study abroad educational trip will provide students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of an African language and to learn first hand about various African societies and cultures, farming systems, environment, health and other issues related to their host country.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AFRI 501 - Seminar I

    Credits: 3

    Economics of Poverty and Wealth Creation in Africa (social science component). Explores opportunities for breaking the cycle of poverty across the continent using strategic wealth creation techniques that overcome poverty. Focusing on the agriculture and food system, the environment and natural resources, and the health of the African people.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AFRI 502 - Seminar II

    Credits: 3

    African Development. Introduction to current political and economic conditions facing Africa from historical, social, economic, political, and human context. Solutions to the current problems confronting the African continent are analyzed.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 100 - Agricultural Communications Orientation

    Credits: 1

    Orientation to the agricultural communications and journalism industry, on-campus resources, and college-level skill building.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • AGCOM 110 - Introduction to Agricultural Communications

    Credits: 2

    Introduction to agricultural communications programs, activities, careers, and trends. This course will cover audience analysis across media platforms, Associated Press writing style, and understanding target audiences.

    Note
    Two hours lecture per week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 210 - Layout and Design Principles

    Credits: 3

    This course uses leading industry-adopted software to develop printed communications pieces to the point of being “printer ready”, addressing design concepts and layout aspects critical to successfully printing a project.  Assignments will integrate software functionality and design concepts with print production technology requirements.

    Note
    Lecture.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGCOM 110.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Aesthetic Interpretation


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  • AGCOM 300 - Careers in Agricultural Communications

    Credits: 3

    This course provides students with advanced knowledge regarding careers in agricultural communications. Students will learn about how to find, apply for, and manage a position in agricultural communications, including topics related to job search, professional development, workplace conflict, portfolio development, interview skills, writing in a professional environment, and salary negotiation. An emphasis in workplace ethics through case studies and service learning will be provided.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing AND AGCOM 110 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AGCOM 310 - Communicating in the Agricultural Industry

    Credits: 3

    The purpose of this course is to help students identify the influence of communication styles and theories on agricultural issues. Agricultural sales will provide the experiential component for application of communication theory and interpersonal interactions.

    Note
    Three hours lecture per week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 345 - Application of Layout and Printing Techniques in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    Credits: 3

    This course advances students’ understanding of how industry-adopted software and hardware are used to develop printed communications pieces, going from individual application functionality to application integration for developing and managing production projects.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGCOM 210 or MC 341.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    Cross-listed
    MC 345




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  • AGCOM 400 - Agricultural Business Communications

    Credits: 3

    Written communications as used in agricultural industries. A writing course emphasizing the tools and techniques of writing memos, letters, short and long reports, proposals, and presentations.

    Note
    Three hours lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and sophomore standing or above.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 410 - Agricultural Student Magazine

    Credits: 1-5

    Planning, interviewing, and preparing stories, headlines, layouts, advertising, and editing, for the Kansas State Agriculturist published by students in the College of Agriculture.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGCOM 345 and MC 200, MC 221 or MC 280.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 420 - Topics in Agricultural Communications

    Credits: 1-3

    Discussions of topics, studies, and activities important to agricultural communications.

    Note
    This course may be repeated.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 425 - Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Communications

    Credits: 0-3

    This course uses qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods to conduct an agricultural and environmental communications research project. A faculty coordinator will assist students through the stages of conducting a research project and reporting its outcomes.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • AGCOM 435 - Video in Agriculture and Food

    Credits: 3

    Theory of visual storytelling is combined with basic and intermediate video camera and non-linear editing instruction to produce TV documentaries, magazine-type stories, and personal videos for web and broadcast distribution.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing AND AGCOM 110 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 550 - Internship in Agricultural Communications

    Credits: 1-3

    The intern works in a professional capacity in areas such as print journalism, electronic media, advertising, photography, and public relations. Student is supervised by a professional and a faculty member. One hour of credit for each four weeks of supervised work. Internship report and presentation required.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Independent study.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGCOM 300 AND instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AGCOM 590 - New Media Technology

    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on the study and application of emerging “new media” technologies to effectively communicate information and market products and programs to general and targeted audiences.  Students will study underlying communication theories such as Roger’s Theory of Innovation Diffusion to provide a context of how society adopts and incorporates new technology.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing AND AGCOM 110 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Social Sciences


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  • AGCOM 600 - Capstone Seminar in Agricultural Communications

    Credits: 3

    A capstone experience and project for agricultural communications and journalism students. Includes analysis of trends and issues in the field and discussion of communications planning.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisites: AGCOM 310, AGCOM 435, and AGCOM 590.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 610 - Crisis Communication

    Credits: 3

    Focus is placed on the application of effective crisis communication practices and techniques.  Students will learn relevant interpersonal and organizational communication theory, assess/evaluate organizational risks, and develop a crisis communication plan. Students will partner with a community business to create and deliver a comprehensive crisis plan.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing AND AGCOM 110 or concurrent enrollment OR instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Human Diversity within the U.S.
    Social Sciences


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  • AGCOM 650 - Study Experience in Agricultural Communications and Journalism

    Credits: 3

    Seminar and travel course to prepare students before and after the experience and for students to analyze, critique and report their experiences associated with study tours and short courses.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • AGCOM 712 - Environmental Communication

    Credits: 3

    Combines theoretical discussions with practical experience regarding communication about environmental issues and provides introduction to natural and applied science topics related to the communications plan.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    Cross-listed
    MC 712



    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGCOM 786 - Topics in Agricultural Communications

    Credits: 1-3

    Examination of current topics in agricultural communications.

    Note
    Varied specialized topics will be offered so course may be repeated.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 105 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Orientation

    Credits: 1

    Introduction to agricultural economics and agribusiness programs, activities, resources, and careers. Required of all freshmen in agricultural economics or agribusiness at K-State.

    Note
    Meets first half of the semester.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 115 - Decision Tools for Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

    Credits: 2

    Development of foundational computer-based empirical skills that address economic and business issues in food and agriculture. Students will learn how to model information on an issue or problem using mathematical spreadsheets to find relevant answers for decision makers and stakeholders.

    Note
    Two hours recitation per week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • AGEC 120 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

    Credits: 3

    A course suggested for all students interested in the agricultural economy. A study of economic principles, with emphasis on their application to the solution of farm, agribusiness, and agricultural industry problems in relationship to other sectors of the United States economy and foreign countries.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • AGEC 121 - Honors Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

    Credits: 3

    A course suggested for all honors students interested in the agricultural economy. A study of economic principles, with emphasis on their application to the solution of farm, agribusiness, natural resource and agricultural industry problems in relationship to other sectors of the United States economy and foreign countries. The course will include extensive discussion, writing, and computer assignments on application of economic principles to real-world problems and issues.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Admitted to university honors or college scholars program or instructor permission and eligible for honors program.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • AGEC 202 - Small Business Operations

    Credits: 3

    Opportunities in business ownership, principles governing the starting of a small enterprise; importance, status, problems, and management of a small business.

    Note
    For non-majors.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ECON 110 or AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • AGEC 220 - Grain and Livestock Marketing Systems

    Credits: 3

    Survey of the institutions and mechanisms that facilitate and regulate the sale and marketing of grain and livestock commodities. Topics include the physical and informational flows in the commodity supply chains, cash pricing, commodity grades to improve market efficiency and the governmental regulations and agencies influencing commodity trading.

    Note
    Intended for non-majors.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AGEC 308 - Farm and Ranch Management

    Credits: 3

    Decision-making process, cost concepts, farm records and financial management, budgeting, time value of money, and introduction to whole farm/ranch planning.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • AGEC 315 - Contemporary Issues in Global Food and Agricultural Systems

    Credits: 3

    A survey of contemporary economic issues affecting world agricultural systems including population growth, trade, globalization, natural resource and environmental policy.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120, AGEC 121, ECON 110, or ECON 120.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AGEC 318 - Food and Agribusiness Management

    Credits: 3

    A study of marketing, production, risk, human resource management, and financial management in agribusiness firms. Particular attention is given to the application of economic principles to the management of marketing and farm supply firms.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120; and MATH 100.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • AGEC 410 - Agricultural Policy

    Credits: 3

    Institutional and analytical treatment of historical and current economic problems, public policies and government programs affecting agriculture and rural America.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120 or ECON 110.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Historical Perspectives


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  • AGEC 420 - Commodity Futures

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to introduce students to the purpose, operation, and use of commodity futures and options markets. The objectives are to: (1) understand why futures exchanges and commodity futures contracts exist; (2) understand and be able to forecast basis; (3) understand hedging and be able to design hedging strategies for various commodity producers and users; (4) understand both put and call options and their potential use in a commodity risk management program; and (5) understand the usefulness and shortcomings of fundamental and technical analysis.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AGEC 441 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Seminar

    Credits: 1-18

    Seminars of special interest will be offered upon sufficient demand in selected areas relating to agricultural economics and agribusiness or competitive teams qualifying for academic credit.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 445 - Agribusiness Internship

    Credits: 1-3

    Approved and supervised work-study programs in various areas of agribusiness.

    Note
    Project reports required.
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 450 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Problems

    Credits: 1-18

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 460 - International Food and Agribusiness Study Tour

    Credits: 0-6

    An experiential learning course to prepare students for and to immerse them in an international study tour of selected food and agribusiness industries.  The topics vary by the tour and the industries studied.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AGEC 470 - Cooperative Management

    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on the unique aspects of the cooperative business model and its evolution over time. Students will utilize course material to gain a deeper understanding of the history and need for cooperatives by applying economic, finance, marketing, and management tools to cooperatives.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Historical Perspectives


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  • AGEC 500 - Production Economics

    Credits: 3

    Application of economic principles to problems of agricultural production. Analysis of consumer demand for agricultural products and input and output decisions of the agricultural firm. AGEC 505 is a continuation of this course and they are intended to be taken in consecutive semesters.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120 and MATH 205.
    Recommended prerequisite: AGEC 115.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Sciences


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  • AGEC 501 - Data Analysis and Optimization

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of agricultural business and economic data and optimization for decision making.  Study applications of regression, time series analysis and forecasting to agricultural and economic data. Introduction to mathematical programming to model optimization of problems commonly encountered in agricultural economics.

    Note
    Three hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 115, AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120, MATH 205, STAT 350.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • AGEC 505 - Agricultural Market Structures

    Credits: 3

    Theory and application of economic principles to marketing problems in agriculture. Pricing of agricultural output and productive services under various forms of economic organization and competition; regional specialization, location, and trade; determinants of economic change; evaluation of economic and consumer welfare.

    Note
    Three hours lecture.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120 and MATH 205 and AGEC 500.
    Recommended prerequisite: AGEC 115.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • AGEC 513 - Agricultural Finance

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of capital investments, interpretation of financial statements, capital structure considerations for agricultural firms, and farm real estate pricing.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 308 or AGEC 318 and ACCTG 231.
    Recommended prerequisite: AGEC 115.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • AGEC 515 - Food and Agribusiness Marketing

    Credits: 3

    A broad view of marketing; food markets and consumption; marketing functions and institutions; prices, competition, and marketing costs; functional and organizational issues; food marketing regulations; commodity marketing.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • AGEC 516 - Agricultural Law and Economics

    Credits: 3

    The legal framework for decision making by farm firms, families, and individuals; liabilities, real and personal property, contracts, uniform commercial code, organization of farm firms, intergeneration property transfers, water law, fence law, federal and state regulatory power, insurance, income tax, and social security.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ECON 110 or AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120 and junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • AGEC 520 - Market Fundamentals and Futures/Options Trading

    Credits: 3

    This is an experiential course in the trading of commodity futures and options. Attention is focused on the study of market price determination, the implications of market efficiency notions, and on actual trading of futures and options. Students invest in a commodity educational trading fund. Class approves recommendations by vote, orders are placed with a broker, and the class monitors open trades. The pool balance at the end of the semester is redistributed to students.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 420.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AGEC 525 - Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on the application of demand, supply, and price concepts in the study of natural resource use, policies, and management. Interdependence between environmental quality and economic actions are examined through discussion of property rights, economic incentives, externalities, and economic components of environmental policies.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120 or ECON 110 and junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

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  • AGEC 535 - Agricultural Sales

    Credits: 3

    Agricultural Sales will introduce students to the role of sales and sales management in the agricultural industry.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 318 or AGEC 515.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
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    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • AGEC 541 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Seminar

    Credits: 1-18

    Seminars of special interest will be offered upon sufficient demand in selected areas relating to agricultural economics and agribusiness.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 550 - Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Economics

    Credits: 0

    Mentored undergraduate research experience in agricultural economics and agribusiness.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120, and consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 560 - Data Analytics for Agricultural Economics

    Credits: 3

    Advanced collection and applied analysis of agricultural business and economics data for decision making.  Applied communication of results and implications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 501
    Students who have not completed AGEC 501 may secure instructor consent if they can verify a working knowledge of regression.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • AGEC 570 - Food Manufacturing, Distribution, and Retailing Economics

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of the economic and business aspects of the food industry from processing to distribution to retailing. Emerging trends in nutrition, food consumption, food safety and supply chain arrangements along with management and marketing issues in the food industry will be studied.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 318 or MANGT 420.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
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  • AGEC 598 - Farm Management Strategies

    Credits: 3

    A study of management concepts, tools, and decision strategies applied to farm firms. Alternative measures of farm business performances, as well as planning and evaluation techniques for an uncertain environment, are examined.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 308, AGEC 500, and AGEC 513 or FINAN 450.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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  • AGEC 599 - Food and Agribusiness Management Strategies

    Credits: 3

    This course integrates the risk, production, marketing, and financial management strategies of agribusiness firms. Special attention is given to the application of economic theory and quantitative analysis to business decision-making processes. In addition to case studies, a variety of analytical techniques will focus on both markets and firms involved in the production and marketing of food commodities.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 318, AGEC 500, and either AGEC 513 or FINAN 450. Recommended prerequisite: AGEC 515.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AGEC 605 - Price Analysis and Forecasting

    Credits: 3

    The analysis of selected agricultural prices; application of regression analysis to price analysis, the role of futures markets and market efficiency, optimal hedging strategies, commodity option pricing, and price forecasting.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A course in statistics; AGEC 501; AGEC 505 or ECON 520.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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    Historical Perspectives


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  • AGEC 610 - Current Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Issues

    Credits: 3

    Current issues in agricultural and natural resource policy from divergent perspectives. Classroom discussion, debate, writing assignments, and student presentations. Current events are analyzed and synthesized from both economic and noneconomic perspectives. Topics may include environmental issues, international agricultural development, the politics of farm programs, and the relationship between technology, agriculture, and society.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 505 and either AGEC 525 or AGEC 410.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

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  • AGEC 615 - Global Agricultural and Economic Development

    Credits: 3

    This course covers contemporary challenges in global development, with an emphasis on agricultural issues. Students will analyze problems using economic models, and develop empirical skills by learning key data collection concepts, and working with survey data. Topics include poverty, technology adoption, agricultural policy, health, and program evaluation.

    Note
    Three hours lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 315 and AGEC 500.
    Prerequisite OR Corequisite: AGEC 501.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

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    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AGEC 623 - International Agricultural Trade

    Credits: 3

    Applied economics of agricultural trade. Emphasis on why trade occurs, current agricultural trade patterns, the effects of agricultural policy on trade, and the institutions of trade.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 505.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

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    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AGEC 632 - Agribusiness Logistics

    Credits: 3

    Planning for efficient use of transportation, storage and processing facilities in the handling of raw materials and products for agribusiness firms, controlling shipments and inventory in coordination with warehouse and handling operations, and scientific selection of routes, schedules, and equipment.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120, and junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
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    Historical Perspectives


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  • AGEC 641 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Seminar

    Credits: 1-18

    Seminars of special interest will be offered upon sufficient demand in selected areas relating to agricultural economics and agribusinesses.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and instructor permission.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 680 - Risk Management

    Credits: 3

    Analytical concepts and quantitative tools to make better decisions in risky situations. Identifying various types of risk an operation faces, measuring the degree of risk, and exploring ways to manage risk. Includes portfolio analysis, futures and options, contracting, and insurance. Emphasis on computer applications. Topics are focused on agriculture but are applicable to other industries and household decisions.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 420, AGEC 513 or FINAN 450, and a course in statistics.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • AGEC 710 - Comparative Food and Agriculture Systems

    Credits: 3

    This course provides a comparative analysis of the business and economic situation of the food and agriculture sector around the world. The course will cover the European Union, the Former Soviet Union, MERCORSUR, and Southeast Asia, Oceania and possibly other regions. The course will focus briefly on the historical development, the current situation, and the future outlook of the food and agriculture sector. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate the comparative advantage of the United States in the production of food and fiber.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 120 or AGEC 121 or ECON 120.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives
    Historical Perspectives


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  • AGEC 712 - Optimization Techniques for Agricultural Economics

    Credits: 3

    Application of optimization techniques including linear programming and nonlinear programming for research and decision analysis in agricultural economics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGEC 500 and AGEC 501, or graduate standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 735 - Sales and Marketing in the Global Animal Health Industry

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to introduce students to marketing and sales in the complex world of animal health industry.  Understanding product life cycles; product development; forecasting; planning; positioning and branding; as well as promotion and compliance. Markets addressed include business to business food animal markets and companion animal consumer markets.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • AGEC 740 - Seminar in Agricultural Economics Analysis

    Credits: 1-18

    Seminar on methods of economic analysis.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 750 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Problems

    Credits: 1-18

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of the instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 751 - Risk Management Fellows Seminar

    Credits: 1

    This course serves as The Center for Risk Management Education and Research Student Fellows seminar course.  Students will conduct a risk management research project.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing, admitted to the Risk Management Fellows Program, and consent of the instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGEC 780 - Economics of the Global Animal Health Industry

    Credits: 3

    Economic Issues in the Global Animal Health Industry (AGEC 780) provides a forum to study the economics and business challenges and opportunities confronting the animal health industry.  Policy issues in the various significant animal sectors are examined to provide tools to develop the appropriate responses to ensure sustainable superior performance.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • AGED 210 - Equipment and Material Management

    Credits: 1

    Provides a foundation for teaching and managing laboratories related to power, structural and technical systems.  Laboratory safety procedures and practices will be applied to the instructional setting. Includes material selection & management, project planning & design and facility management.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Agricultural Education Major.

    Typically Offered
    Fall or Spring


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  • AGED 212 - Emerging Technologies in Power, Structural, and Technical Systems

    Credits: 1

    The continual evolution of the agricultural mechanics industry, necessitates the introduction of emerging practices and equipment to new teachers. The course includes demonstrations, hands-on activities, and field trips to be used in high school programs.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AGED 210.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • AGED 260 - Agricultural Construction

    Credits: 3

    Provide students with the theory, knowledge and skills necessary for the construction/fabrication of metal projects. Emphasis will be placed on: laboratory safety, general laboratory measurements, metal identification/ characteristics, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), plasma cutting, and project construction. 

    Note
    One hour lecture and four hours lab a week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGED 262 - Agricultural Structures

    Credits: 2

    Provide students with the theory, knowledge and skills necessary for the construction/fabrication agricultural structure type projects. Emphasis will be placed on: laboratory safety, general laboratory measurements, material selection, basic construction techniques, electrical theory and operation, plumbing theory and operation, concrete theory and construction, and basic surveying.

    Note
    One hour lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGED 264 - Agricultural Power

    Credits: 2

    Provide students with the theory, knowledge and skills necessary for the repair and maintenance of small gas engines and basic hydraulic systems. Emphasis will be placed on: laboratory safety, general laboratory measurements, engine operation, compression, fuel, governor, electrical, cooling, lubrication systems, engine troubleshooting and basic hydraulics.

    Note
    One hour lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AGED 300 - Introduction to Agricultural Education

    Credits: 1

    Introduction to the program responsibilities, methodology, organization, current trends and issues, and future direction of programs in agricultural education. Students will be actively involved in the discussion and application of course material both in the classroom and in early field experiences conducted as a part of this course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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