Agriculture (AGR) at Lord Fairfax Community College


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AGR 97 - Cooperative Education
Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
AGR 126 - Horse Genetics and Reproduction
Teaches fundamental principles of equine genetics and selection equine reproductive anatomy and physiology, management of the broodmare and stallion, applied reproductive management, and neonatal care.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
AGR 127 - Horse Business Management and Marketing
Introduces the concepts of horse-related small business management and marketing appropriate to horses as a profit making business.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
AGR 139 - Beef Cattle Production
Studies modern technology in breeding, feeding, financing, managing and marketing beef cattle.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
AGR 155 - Theory of Horse Behavior and Training
Introduces the theory of horse behavior and response to training methods with an emphasis on various methods of horse training for riding purposes. Teaches concepts useful in daily horse handling and evaluation of training procedures.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
AGR 156 - Equine Conditioning for Performance
Teaches theory and practice of equine sports medicine techniques for conditioning the equine athlete for various types of performance.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
AGR 157 - Horse Nutrition and Feeding
Covers specific and detailed study of nutritional requirements of the horse, feeds and feeding practices, and nutritionally related disorders.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
AGR 158 - Preventive Health Care for the Horse
Introduces the student to the principles of disease causation, spread, prevention, and treatment with emphasis on practical methods for the horse owner.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 2-3 hours per week.
2 credits
AGR 195 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
AGR 197 - Cooperative Education
Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
AGR 199 - Supervised Study
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
AGR 205 - Soil Fertility and Management
Studies the factors influencing soil productivity with emphasis upon fertilizer materials from production to application. Discusses time, sources, and soil acidity. Presents soil testing techniques, interpretation of soil tests, and the addition of nutrients to correct or prevent deficiencies.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
AGR 208 - Insect Control
Examines principles and current trends in insect control. Studies biology and identification of economically important insects and related pests. & Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. & AGR 215 ANIMAL NUTRITION (2 CR.) Emphasizes the principles of nutrition and feeding practices for small and large animal species.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits
AGR 219 - Advanced Horse Management
Studies the diseases and unsoundness of the horse, equine nutritional requirements, and stable management. Includes equine behavior and training, broodmare and foal management, and other relevant topics.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
AGR 226 - Agricultural Chemicals
Studies the relationship and use of chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, and growth regulators. Emphasizes basic chemical principles and their
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
AGR 227 - Pathology of Plants and Animals
Studies the principles of pathology as applied to plants and animals. Discusses bacteria, fungi and viral diseases as well as biotic causes of disease.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
AGR 290 - Coordinated Internship
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
AGR 297 - Cooperative Education
Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
AGR 299 - Supervised Study
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
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