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AGP Course Directory

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER/TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION (AGP)

CIP Code 01.0301
Title: Agricultural Production Operations, General.
Definition: A program that focuses on the general planning, economics, and use of facilities, natural resources, equipment, labor, and capital to produce plant and animal products, and that may prepare individuals for work in farming, ranching, and agribusiness.

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Summary of Changes
CRSE# / Date / COURSE TITLE / RECENT CHANGES
Comments:
8/1/14 – The following courses were archived:
106
DPT / CRS. / COURSE TITLE / THEORY / LAB / COURSE
AGP / 101 / ORIENTATION TO AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS / 1 / 0 / 1
Course Description / Updated / 4/6/06
NDC
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
This course is an exploration of work relating to agriculture. Topics include job opportunities, working conditions, and educational requirements. Upon course completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the agricultural industry, employment opportunities and related requirements.
DPT / CRS. / COURSE TITLE / THEORY / LAB / COURSE
AGP / 130 / POULTRY PRODUCTION / 3 / 1 / 4
Course Description / Updated / 4/6/06
NDC
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course focuses on the basic technical aspects of poultry production. Topics include housing, growing contacts, heating and cooling, nutrition, economics, and poultry health. Upon course completion, students will be able to develop a poultry production and marketing plan.
DPT / CRS. / COURSE TITLE / THEORY / LAB / COURSE
AGP / 152 / AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE / 0 / 3 / 3
Course Description / Updated / 4-01-08
NDC
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course focuses on the repair and maintenance of agricultural equipment. Emphasis is placed on welding and other mechanical practices pertaining to small engines, tractors, implements and harvesters. Upon course completion, students will be able to perform basic repair and maintenance procedures on agricultural equipment.
DPT / CRS. / COURSE TITLE / THEORY / LAB / COURSE
AGP / 176 / AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE / 2 / 1 / 3
Course Description / Updated / 4/6/06
NDC
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This is a basic course in soil erosion management. Topics include reclamation procedures, terracing techniques, and construction of waterways and ponds. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply appropriate measures to prevent soil erosion.