AGED 770 – Program Development for Agricultural Mechanics Instruction (3)
Development of instruction and managerial competencies needed in conducting agricultural mechanics programs through an in-depth study of program components and activities related to each including skills development for FFA contest. (By permission of instructor only)
Instructor: Dr. Jimmy Butler, UT Martin
AGET 720 – Advanced Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (3)
CRN: 41842
Text: Design Hydrology and Sedimentology for Small Catchments. Authors: C.T Haan, B.J. Barfield, and J.C. Hayes. Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0-12-312340-2.
Engineering principles for hydrologic analysis and design for small catchments including: hydrologic frequency analysis, rainfall runoff estimation, open channel hydraulics, hydraulics of control structures, sediment properties and transport, erosion and sediment yield, sediment control structures, groundwater, monitoring of hydrologic systems, and hydrologic modeling. Students are required to complete a written term report on a current topic associated with soil and water engineering.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGET 785 – Decision and Information Systems in Agriculture (3)
CRN: 41843
Text: Applied Management Science, 2nd Ed.; Authors Lawrence & Pasternack;
ISBN: 0-471-39190-5.
Computerized decision systems for agriculture, expert systems, decision support systems, simulations, subjective probability and utility theory, and types of applications in agriculture. Impact of technology on the agricultural organization including topics of problem agricultural organization and complexity, database management, operation systems, data communications, and privacy.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGRI 732 – International Travel Study (3)
CRN: 41844
International travel course to study topics in agriculture or natural resources. Requires travel to another country, oral and written reports.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGRI 770 – Topics: Scientific Writing and Presentations (3)
CRN: 41845
Text: TBA
Topics covered in this course include searching the scientific literature; scientific writing style, writing papers, proposals, projects, and theses; preparing scientific presentations; presentation of data (using tables and graphs); using visual aids; and using word processing and presentation software.
Instructors: Dr. Barb Darroch and Dr. Craig Darroch, UT Martin.
NRM 722 – Production of Biorenewable Resources (3)
CRN: 41846
Text: Biorenewable Resources: Engineering New Products from Agriculture. Author: Robert C. Brown. Iowa State University Press. ISBN: 0-8138-2263-7.
An exploration of plant species with potential as crops for industrial uses including biofuels. An overview of the chemistry of plant products and extraction techniques for useful products including biofuels, unique fatty acids and pharmaceuticals from new and existing crops. Will include a review of fundamental concepts in bioenergy and biobased products including engineering therodynamics and organic chemistry. Same as PLSC 722.
Instructor: Dr. Richard Joost, UT Martin.
NRM 730 – Advanced Natural Resources Economics (3)
CRN: 41848
Text: Environmental and Natural Resources Economics. Author: Frank A. Ward. ISBN: 0-13-113163-X
Economic principles associated with natural resource use and preservation. Emphasis on economic analysis and policy decision making tools for natural resources and non-market goods. Valuation techniques such as benefit cost analysis, willingness to pay, willingness to accept, hedonic pricing, travel cost models, intertemporal substitution and issues related to economic and social efficiency will be discussed
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin.
NRM 760 – Management of Interpretive Resources (3)
CRN: 41849
Text: No required text.
Principles of interpretation and an examination of the resources used for interpretive services. There will be an overview of the application of management principles to interpretive services. Sociological concepts, relevant innovations, resource inventory, and master planning will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the role of interpretation to accomplish an organization’s mission. Same as PRAD 760.
Instructor: Dr. Phillip Smartt, UT Martin.
PRAD 760 – Management of Interpretive Resources (3)
CRN: 41850
Text: No required text.
Principles of interpretation and an examination of the resources used for interpretive services. There will be an overview of the application of management principles to interpretive services. Sociological concepts, relevant innovations, resource inventory, and master planning will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the role of interpretation to accomplish an organization’s mission. Same as NRM 760.
Instructor: Dr. Phillip Smartt, UT Martin.
PLSC 722 – Production of Biorenewable Resources (3)
CRN: 41847
Text: Biorenewable Resources: Engineering New Products from Agriculture. Author: Robert C. Brown. Iowa State University Press. ISBN: 0-8138-2263-7.
An exploration of plant species with potential as crops for industrial uses including biofuels. An overview of the chemistry of plant products and extraction techniques for useful products including biofuels, unique fatty acids and pharmaceuticals from new and existing crops. Will include a review of fundamental concepts in bioenergy and biobased products including engineering therodynamics and organic chemistry. Same as NRM 722.
Instructor: Dr. Richard Joost, UT Martin.
AGRI 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 3)
AGRI 701 CRN: 41851
AGRI 702 CRN: 41852
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGRI 770 – Topics - Research/Internship in Agri. Operations Management (3)
CRN: 41853
This course substitutes for AGRI 792. It is intended for students who choose to graduate under a catalog using the MSAOM designation. Students choosing the 2007-08 catalog will graduate under the new Master of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources Systems Management (MSANR) degree program. In order to sign up for AGRI 770, the student must have successfully completed AGRI 791 (3 hours).
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGRI 791 Research/Internship in Agriculture (1-3)
CRN: 41854
This will be either: 1) a major research project associated with agriculture, agricultural engineering technology, agricultural economics, or natural resources management; or 2) a supervised work experience in agriculture, agricultural engineering technology, agricultural economics, or natural resources management for a minimum of three months (requires weekly reporting from student and a final report from the immediate supervisor). Research projects shall include: A review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation, and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the MSAOM or MSANR degree. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
NRM 701-702 Master’s Thesis (3, 3)
NRM 701 CRN: 41855
NRM 702 CRN: 41857
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
NRM 791 – Research/Internship in Natural Resources Management (1-3)
CRN: 41856
This will be either: 1) a major research project associated with natural resources management; or 2) a supervised work experience in natural resources management for a minimum of three months (requires weekly reporting from a student and a final report from the immediate supervisor). Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation, and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the MSANR degree.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
EDAS 710 – Introduction to Supervising and Leading Educational Change (3)
CRN: 41309
Processes, organization, and functional context of educational administration. Emphasis on the responsibilities of the principal, supervisor, and superintendent.
Instructor: Dr. Betty Cox, UT Martin
EDAS 720 – Leadership Theories in the Educational Setting (3)
CRN: 41840
An explanation of postindustrial leadership models as they relate to administration of educational organization. Definitions of leadership, power, authority, commitment, ethics, empowerment style, substance, leaders, managers and other dimensions of leader/follower relationships.
Instructor: Dr. Betty Cox, UT Martin
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