The historical perspective and importance of animal production will be examined relative to time, society and geographical location. The contribution of animal production and related food products to our society will be covered. Scientific selection, breeding, feeding and management will be studied as they relate to efficiency of production of the various farm animals and consumer demand.

This class introduces students to a variety of agriculture careers in agribusiness, production, public and private service, and sales and marketing opportunities related to agriculture. Emphasis will be on opportunities in the western United States. A variety of guest lecturers will present real-world insight into various careers. Students will also develop their own professional letter of application and resume.

In this course, students will be introduced to one thematic issue (e.g. cloning, GMOs. definition of beauty) from at least three different areas of study in order to understand ways in which knowledge is interconnected and relevant. Additionally, this course will focus on the skills and habits that are essential for becoming a lifelong learner in an interdisciplinary world. This course should be taken during the freshman year. An additional fee is required.

Agriculture livestock production enterprises will be examined and production practices and production facilities investigated. Students will be exposed to a variety of production, processing and marketing methods, both traditional and entrepreneurial, in the fields of beef, dairy, poultry, sheep, goat, and horse animal agriculture.

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of agribusiness. It examines the economic, social, and environmental aspects of agricultural operations. Students will gain an understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the agribusiness sector. The course shows students how these functions exist in a changing society and the types of decisions that must be made within that environment. In an introductory manner, the course covers topics such as the size and scope of agribusiness, starting and running an agribusiness, the agribusiness input sector, and the agribusiness output sector.

This course is designed to introduce students to the essential principles and practices of caring for and working with horses. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical demonstrations, and hands-on activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of horse safety, feeding, anatomy, equipment, riding, and basic horsemanship skills. Students are required to provide their own horse. This course can be taken for credit two times.

The objective of this class is to allow students to practice and further develop their horsemanship skills. This course is designed to cover principles of basic horsemanship and will include some of the principles of schooling/training horses that are already broke to ride. An understanding of horse behavior and safe conduct around horses are central to the course. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of riding, handling, and grooming, as well as becoming familiar with the parts of the horse. Students have the opportunity for hands-on application of these principles by actually riding and schooling horses during this course. Topics presented will include horsemanship skills, equine behavior, equine psychology, and how this knowledge can produce and present a willing, useful horse. Goals will be set for each student-horse pair, and efforts will be made to reach these goals. Students must have or arrange for their own horse.

This course is designed to train students in written, visual, and virtual communication within the context of agriculture and food production. Students will develop communication skills applicable to the unique challenges and opportunities within the agricultural industry through the exploration of communication strategies and tools. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, assignments, and projects, students will develop foundational agricultural communication skills.

This course provides the opportunity for students majoring in agriculture fields to gain a comprehensive overview of essential computer skills, farm management software, and how common computer programs can be used for agricultural applications. Some of the computer programs will include Word, Excel, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, GIS applications, Google Docs, etc. In parallel, students will be introduced to fundamental principles of direct marketing tailored specifically for the agricultural sector.

This course introduces fundamental principles and techniques used in training young horses. It covers safety, equipment, handling principles, and techniques through practical application. Students will begin this course with a horse that has never been ridden. They will learn and apply techniques on this horse to take it from halter broke to riding under the saddle. Students must have or make arrangements to have their own horse.

This course is designed to provide hands-on, field-based work experiences in agriculture. Internships provide an opportunity for students to link theory with practice. Internships are also designed to help students network with professionals increasing their opportunities to receive full-time employment after graduation and provide resume worthy experience. Internships can introduce students to multiple professions within the broad field of agriculture, helping them narrow down their specific areas of interest early on in their college experience. Internships are temporary, on-the-job experiences intended to help students identify how their studies in the classroom apply to the workplace. Internships can be paid or volunteer with a business, organization, or government agency and are individually arranged by the student in collaboration with an agriculture faculty member and a supervisor at the workplace. This course is repeatable for up to 6 credits, with no more than 3 credits per semester. Each credit requires 45 clock hours of internship experience. Internships are typically pass/fail credits. Students desiring a grade will need to negotiate a contract with significant academic work beyond the actual work experience.

This course will introduce students to important aspects of the agricultural economy, its structure and function, how agricultural markets work, the impact of public policy on agriculture economics, and the relationship between agribusiness and agriculture economics.

This course centers on analysis of financial and production records and use of benchmarks to identify strengths and weaknesses of agriculture businesses. Development of a management plan that emphasizes planning, organizing, managing, financial and production analysis and benchmarking, and exploring recommendations for improving benchmarks and sustainability of the business is required. Students will be required to develop and submit a business plan to improve an actual farm or ranch business.

This course is designed to train students in agribusiness management and leadership. This includes the proper handling and design of agribusiness and veterinary facilities, waste management and composting, and meeting state and federal requirements for animal feeding operations. They will also develop skills to evaluate the internal and external organizational environment as they plan, organize, lead, and control.

This course is designed to train students in marketing within the context of agribusiness. Students will learn and apply marketing principles and strategies while developing foundational agricultural marketing skills through a combination of lectures, discussions, assignments, and projects.

This class is a study of the anatomy of domestic animals and the functions of the various systems. Each system is studied separately with emphasis on the skeletal, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems. The scientific method will be explored as it relates to the ever increasing knowledge of how to manage domestic animals/livestock for maximum health and optimum production and companionship.

This laboratory setting allows students to physically examine domestic animal tissues, organs, and systems.

Students will study the differences in digestive tracts of farm animals and the related digestive physiology. The composition of feeds and their uses are analyzed and ration balancing is practiced. Least cost rations are balanced for farm animals and pets using a pencil, a calculator, and a computer.

This course is designed to train students in the proper handling and design of livestock and veterinary facilities. This includes waste management and composting. Students will also define and create CAFO and AFO plans required by the State of Utah in large animal feeding operations.

This course introduces students to animal reproduction. The course will cover the anatomy, function and regulation of livestock reproductive cycle. Breeding systems and processes, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, semen evaluation and collection, synchronization, pregnancy diagnosis, parturition and lactation, will be covered. Students will be introduced to genetic selection principles and methods of genetic and production measurement for the improvement of livestock.

This course is designed for the intermediate rider and will allow students to further practice and develop riding skills. Students will concentrate on improving control and execution of aids, collection and control, and interpreting horse behavior. Students will also be introduced to more advanced equitation maneuvers and patterns as they are encouraged to develop skills useful for training and showing horses. Instruction will review and improve knowledge and skills in barn safety, horse health care, and riding techniques. There will be mounted as well as un-mounted (classroom) lessons. Students must have or arrange for their own horse.

This course introduces more advanced principles and techniques used in starting and training young horses. It covers safety, equipment, handling principles, and techniques through practical application. Students will begin this course with a horse that was either used in the Horse Breaking & Training I course or with a horse that has no more than 30 days riding time. They will learn and apply techniques on this horse to take him from beginning riding under the saddle to work or competition suitable and marketable for sale. Students must provide or have access to their own horse.