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AGEC 750 – Agricultural Risk Analysis and Decision-Making (3)
CRN: 21688
Application of current risk management techniques to issues specific to the U.S. agribusiness system. Elements include: production risk; crop insurance; diversification; contract production; integration of systems; market risk; futures and options; minimum price contracts; personal risk; estate planning; organizational concerns; interest rate risk; policy risk.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin.
AGEC 785 – Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems II (3)
CRN: 21689
Text: Applied Management Science, 2nd Ed.; Authors Lawrence & Pasternack;
ISBN: 0-471-39190-5.
Probability concepts, decision making under uncertainty and forecasting or applied decision making in agriculture. Continued development of computer and writing skills necessary for finding and communicating results professionally. The theory and implementation of decision analysis and forecasting techniques as well as inventory, queuing, and simulation models are examined (Same as AGET 785). Prereq: AGET 784 or AGEC 784.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGET 760 – Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning & System Design (3)
CRN: 20581
Text: No text required.
Application of agronomic sciences and engineering technology for developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) for livestock production. Elements include: environmental law and regulatory policy; watershed planning considerations; animal waste characteristics; role of soils; role of plants; geologic and ground water concerns; facilities location; waste treatment systems design; land application of wastes; and agricultural waste management system design.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGET 785 – Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems II (3)
CRN: 21690
Text: Applied Management Science, 2nd Ed.; Authors Lawrence & Pasternack;
ISBN: 0-471-39190-5.
Probability concepts, decision making under uncertainty and forecasting or applied decision making in agriculture. Continued development of computer and writing skills necessary for finding and communicating results professionally. The theory and implementation of decision analysis and forecasting techniques as well as inventory, queuing, and simulation models are examined (Same as AGEC 785). Prereq: AGET 784 or AGEC 784.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
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
AGRI 732 – International Travel Study (3)
CRN: 21691
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 741 – Statistical Methods in Agriculture and Natural Resources (3)
CRN: 21692
Text: Statistical Methods, 2nd Ed.; Authors: R.J. Freund & W.J. Wilson;
ISBN: 0-12-267651-3.
Statistical techniques used in design and analysis of experiments in agriculture and natural resources management. T-tests, analysis of variance, mean separation, regression and correlation, experimental design and analysis, interpretation of research results, analysis and interpretation of survey information. Prereq: Math 210 or equivalent or instructor’s approval.
Instructor: Dr. Barbara Darroch, UT Martin
AGRI 771 – Topics: Econometrics of Pricing Efficiency in Petroleum Fuels
CRN:21693
Instructor: Dr. Scott Parrott, UT Martin
NRM 740 – Natural Resource Policy and Administration
CRN: 21694
Text: No text required.
This course is designed to provide an understanding of how natural resource policy in the United States is developed. The course examines the intersection of human dimensions and natural systems. The evolution of natural resource policy and participants in policy development will also be studied. Through the use of student led discussion and writing projects, students will examine the application of management decisions within a policy context.
Instructor: Dr. Philip Smartt, UT Martin
AGRI 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 3)
AGRI 701 CRN: 21696
AGRI 702 CRN: 21697
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGRI 791 – Research/Internship in Agriculture (1-3)
CRN: 21698
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: 21699
NRM 702 CRN: 21700
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: 21701
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 ANRSM degree.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
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