AGSC 1001 Syllabus
Subject Code
AGSC
Course Number
1001
Course Title
Introduction to Agriculture
Prerequisites
Program admission
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Fall
Credit Hours
(3-0-3)
Course Description
This course will allow students to learn about the history and importance of agriculture to civilization and modern society. It also covers technological advancements in agriculture; how food is produced, processed, and delivered; basic soil science, plant science, and animal science; how to obtain scientific and technical information; and ethical issues in agriculture.
Course Outcomes
History and Importance of Agriculture
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Explain the benefits of agriculture to civilization and society.
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Illustrate the progression of agriculture from pre-historic to modern times.
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Explain the importance of domestication of flora and fauna.
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Evaluate the environmental impact of positive and negative agricultural practices.
Technological and Advancements in Agriculture
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Identify production practices that have impacted agriculture.
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Identify mechanical advances that have impacted production.
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Identify chemical advances that have occurred in agriculture.
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Identify the genetic advances in agriculture.
How Food Is Produced, Processed, and Delivered
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Illustrate the steps of food production.
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Illustrate the steps of food processing.
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Describe the benefits of food processing.
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Describe the benefits of food delivery.
Basic Soil, Plant, and Animal Science
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Explain the importance of knowing soil type.
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Identify the parts of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous herbaceous and wood plants.
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Explain the difference between monogastric and ruminant animals.
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Compare and contrast the uses of agricultural animals.
How To Obtain Scientific and Technical Information
Ethical Issues In Agriculture
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Define ethics.
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Explain how ethics is influenced by societal culture.
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Use ethics concepts in analyzing, evaluating, and discussing contemporary issues in agriculture and the food system