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All courses will be for the full summer term (June 4th to August 10th, 2012), unless otherwise indicated.
AGED 770 – Program Development for Agricultural Mechanics Instruction (3)
CRN: 30167
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
AGEC 735 - Seminar in International Agricultural Trade (3)
CRN: 30317
Text: International Economics, 9th Ed. Published: 12/31/2010 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: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
WBIO 730 Wildlife Policy (3)
CRN: 30318
Text: No text required.
An examination of external social influences on wildlife management and administration. This course utilizes guest lectures and case studies to explore how private and political influences impact science-based management of wild animal populations Content includes, but is not limited to, policy research and written reviews and analyses.
Instructor: Dr. Eric Pelren, UT Martin
Note: This course is for the first summer term only and will run from June 4, 2012 to July 6, 2012.
AGRI 732 - International Travel Study (3)
CRN: 3030319
International travel course to study topics in agriculture or natural resources. Requires travel to another country, oral and written reports.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
AGRI 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 1-3)
AGRI 701 CRN: 30321
AGRI 702 CRN: 30322
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
AGRI 791 Master's Research Project in Agriculture (1-3)
CRN: 30323
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: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
NRM 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 1-3)
NRM 701 CRN: 30325
NRM 702 CRN: 30326
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
NRM 791 – Master's Research Project in Natural Resources Management (1-3)
CRN: 30327
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: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
AGED 770 – Program Development for Agricultural Mechanics Instruction (3)
CRN: 40769
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
AGEC 710 – Commodity Futures and Options Markets (3)
CRN: 41026
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 750 – Agricultural Risk Analysis and Decision-Making (3)
CRN: 41027
Text: No text required.
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 784 – Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems I (3)
CRN: 41028
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 682 – Principles of GIS and GPS for Agricultural and Natural Resource Management (3)
CRN:41044
Text: Mastering ArcGIS 5th Edition. 2011. Author: Maribeth Price. ISBN: 978-0-07-336932-7. You will need the disk that comes with the book.
Principles and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies with emphasis on the use of GIS for collecting, storing, and analyzing spatial data associated with agricultural and natural resource-based enterprises. GIS software techniques are developed using an interactive/inductive learning process. Development of a GIS-based map provides a capstone project for applying GPS and GIS knowledge. Students receiving graduate credit will complete three extra writing assignments in addition to undergraduate requirements.
Instructor: Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn, UT Martin
AGET 760 – Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning & System Design (3)
CRN: 41045
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 784 – Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems I (3)
CRN: 41043
Text: Management Science - The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets 3rd Edition. (be sure to get the 3rd edition). Authors: Stephen G. Powell and Kenneth R. Baker. ISBN-13: 978-0-470-53067-2.
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: 41048
International travel course to study topics in agriculture or natural resources. Requires travel to another country, oral and written reports.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
AGRI 790 –Scientific Writing and Presentations (3)
CRN: 41046
Texts: How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 6th Edition. Authors: Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel. ISBN: 0-313-33040-9
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 and Dr. Craig Darroch, UT Martin.
NRM 790 –Scientific Writing and Presentations (3)
CRN: 41047
Texts: How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 6th Edition. Authors: Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel. ISBN: 0-313-33040-9
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 and Dr. Craig Darroch, UT Martin.
AGRI 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 1-3)
AGRI 701 CRN: 41049
AGRI 702 CRN: 41050
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
AGRI 791 Master's Research Project in Agriculture (1-3)
CRN: 41051
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: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
NRM 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 1-3)
NRM 701 CRN: 41080
NRM 702 CRN: 41083
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
NRM 791 – Master's Research Project in Natural Resources Management (1-3)
CRN: 41085
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: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin
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