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AGEC 710 – Commodity Futures and Options Markets (3)
CRN: 42215
Text: Options, Futures and Other Derivatives. 8th edition. Author: John C. Hull. Pearson/Prentice Hall: ISBN 13: 978-0-13-216494-8 (must include the DerivaGem CD).
Economic theory and methods for analyzing agricultural production decisions and the underlying relationship to futures and options markets. Specific topics include the institutional structure, price formation, producer and agribusiness strategies, and financial instruments associated with U.S. and international markets.
Instructor: Dr. Scott Parrott, UT Martin
AGEC 735 - Seminar in International Agricultural Trade (3)
CRN: 42216
Text: International Economics, 9th Ed. 2010. Authors: Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, and Marc Melitz Publisher: Prentice Hall.
ISBN-10: 0132146657 or ISBN-13: 9780132146654 Format: Cloth; 736 pp
OR the 8th edition is also acceptable: International Economics: Theory and Policy, 8th Ed. 2009. Authors: Paul R. Krugman and Maurice Obstfeld, Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780321493040
Theory and practice in international trade in agricultural and food products with emphasis on real world problems. Trade policy, trade law, customs practices, exchange rates and their impact on trade in U.S. and world agriculture. Developing real world export marketing plans including research, pricing, distribution systems, financing, and pro forma invoicing. Discussions of major global trade issues.
Instructor: TBA
AGEC 784 – Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems I (3)
CRN: 42217
Text: Management Science - The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets 3rd Edition. Authors: Stephen G. Powell and Kenneth R. Baker. ISBN-13: 978-0-470-53067-2. (be sure to get the 3rd edition).
Mathematical programming and constrained optimization research methods for applied decision making in agriculture. Development of computer and writing skills necessary for finding optimal solutions to complex applied problems in addition to succinctly communicating results in the proper format and context. Theory, implementation and optimal solution sensitivity of linear and integer programming as well as network and project scheduling models are examined (Same as AGET 784).
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
AGET 720 – Advanced Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (3)
CRN: 42219
Text: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. 6th Ed. 2011. Authors: Huffman, Fangmeier, Elliot, Workman and Schwab. ISBN: 1-892769-79-4.
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: Eatedal Alqusaireen, Adjunct Instructor, UT Martin
AGET 784 – Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems I (3)
CRN: 42218
Text: Management Science - The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets 3rd Edition. Authors: Stephen G. Powell and Kenneth R. Baker. ISBN-13: 978-0-470-53067-2. (be sure to get the 3rd edition).
Mathematical programming and constrained optimization research methods for applied decision making in agriculture. Development of computer and writing skills necessary for finding optimal solutions to complex applied problems in addition to succinctly communicating results in the proper format and context. Theory, implementation and optimal solution sensitivity of linear and integer programming as well as network and project scheduling models are examined (Same as AGEC 784).
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
AGRI 732 – International Travel Study (3)
CRN: 42224
International travel course to study topics in agriculture or natural resources. Requires travel to another country, oral and written reports.
Instructor: TBA
AGRI 790 –Scientific Writing and Presentations (3)
CRN: 42220
Texts: How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 7th Edition. 2011. Authors: Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel. ISBN: 978-0313391972
The Craft of Scientific Presentations. Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid. Author: Michael Alley. ISBN: 0-387-95555-0.
A course designed to give graduate students the skills necessary to write a thesis, and to prepare other professional materials for presentation or publication. Topics covered in this course include: searching the scientific literature; scientific writing style; writing graduate level papers, proposals, projects, and thesis components; preparing scientific presentations; presentation of data; using visual aids; and using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Same as NRM 790)
Instructors: Dr. Barb Darroch, UT Martin.
NRM 722 – Production of Biorenewable Resources (3)
CRN: 42222
Text: Biorenewable Resources: Engineering New Products from Agriculture. 2003. 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 thermodynamics and organic chemistry. Same as PLSC 722.
Instructor: Dr. Richard Joost, United Soybean Board, St. Louis, MO
NRM 790 –Scientific Writing and Presentations (3)
CRN: 42221
Texts: How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 7th Edition. 2011. Authors: Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel. ISBN: 978-0313391972
The Craft of Scientific Presentations. Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid. Author: Michael Alley. ISBN: 0-387-95555-0.
A course designed to give graduate students the skills necessary to write a thesis, and to prepare other professional materials for presentation or publication. Topics covered in this course include: searching the scientific literature; scientific writing style; writing graduate level papers, proposals, projects, and thesis components; preparing scientific presentations; presentation of data; using visual aids; and using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Same as AGRI 790)
Instructors: Dr. Barb Darroch, UT Martin.
PLSC 722 – Production of Biorenewable Resources (3)
CRN: 42223
Text: Biorenewable Resources: Engineering New Products from Agriculture. 2003. 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 thermodynamics and organic chemistry. Same as NRM 722.
Instructor: Dr. Richard Joost, United Soybean Board, St. Louis, MO
AGRI 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 1-3)
AGRI 701 CRN: 42225
AGRI 702 CRN: 42226
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: TBA
AGRI 791 Master’s Research Project in Agriculture (1-3)
CRN: 42227
A major research project associated with agriculture. 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. P/N only.
Instructor: TBA
NRM 701-702 Master’s Thesis (3, 1-3)
NRM 701 CRN: 42228
NRM 702 CRN: 42229
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: TBA
NRM 791 – Master’s Research Project in Natural Resources Management (1-3)
CRN: 42230
A major research project associated with natural resources management. 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.P/N only.
Instructor: TBA
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