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ACC 628 - FINANCIAL/MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
A study of the application of accounting information and services in the recognition or solution of management problems in business.
Prereq: Graduate standing in the MBA program, ACC 201 and ACC 202, or its equivalent. Course credit will not be given to students in the MSACC program.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 637 - TAXATION OF FLOW-THROUGH ENTITIES
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
A detailed study of the income taxation of flow-through entities, including Partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability companies.
Prereq: ACC 507 and admission to MSACC program, or consent of the Director of Graduate Studies.
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ACC 647 - MULTIJURISDICTIONAL TAXATION
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
A study of the taxation of taxpayers located in two or more tax jurisdictions. The course involves two major categories, international taxation and state and local taxation.
Prereq: ACC 507 and admission to MSACC program, or consent of the Director of Graduate Studies.
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ACC 700 - TOPICAL SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
An advanced seminar on selected topics such as cross- disciplinary research on behavioral decision-making, research using archival data, and analytical models in accounting. May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen credits.
Prereq: Doctoral student status in Business Administration.
Repeatable up to 18 credit hours.
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ACC 790 - DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM - ACCOUNTANCY
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1 - 2 (Variable)
This course provides professional socialization for PhD students in accountancy. Topics include research, teaching, and service, transition, preparation for a career as a professor, and special research topics, including lectures by noted scholars.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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ACC 795 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ACCOUNTING
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
Designed for students undertaking special studies to be conducted in regular consultation with instructor. May be repeated to a total of 12 credit hours.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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AEC 101 - THE ECONOMICS OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the field of agricultural economics and some of the basic tools and concepts of decision making. Concepts are illustrated in terms of selected current social and economic issues including the role of agriculture in both a national and international dimension. Students who have completed ECO 201 are not eligible to take AEC 101 without the consent of the instructor.
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AEC 110 - CURRENT ISSUES IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the field of agricultural economics and some of the basic tools and concepts of decision making. Concepts are illustrated in terms of selected current social and economic issues including the role of agriculture in both a national and international dimension. Students who have completed ECO 201 are not eligible to take AEC 110 without the consent of the instructor.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences.
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AEC 300 - TOPICS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Study in special topics in agricultural economics. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of fifteen credits. Lecture, one to three hours; laboratory, zero to six hours per week.
Prereq: ECO 201
Repeatable up to 15 credit hours.
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AEC 301 - CAREER READINESS FOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
This course examines post-graduate opportunities, expectations, and strategies in agricultural economics. Students will explore information relevant to writing resumes, completing job applications, and participating in job interviews.
Prereq: Standing in Agricultural Economics and a C or higher in ECO 201
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AEC 302 - AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
A comprehensive study of economic principles and management tools useful in farm and agribusiness decision making. Utilizes a systems approach to the planning, implementation and control of the agricultural business. Specific attention to application of management and decision theory, economic principles used in decision making, and risk management strategies. Emphasis on planning the future course of the business, acquiring and managing the necessary resources, and establishing physical and financial control over the business. Lab incorporates microeconomic applications of management principles developed in lectures. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: ‘C’ or better in ECO 201 .
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AEC 303 - MICROECONOMIC CONCEPTS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Emphasis on the development of theoretical models of production and consumption economics and application of these models to problems. The importance of concepts of marginality to managers and consumers is emphasized. Role of risk and uncertainty in resource allocation is outlined.
Prereq: ‘C’ or better in ECO 201 and ‘C’ or better in MA 123 or MA 113 .
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AEC 305 - FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PRINCIPLES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Analysis of the market’s role in determining prices and coordinating productive activities in the food and agricultural systems.
Prereq: ‘C’ or better in ECO 201 .
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AEC 306 - TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION IN ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course examines how to create and distribute original economic ideas in written and oral forms using appropriate digital technologies. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: ECO 201 ; CIS 110 /WRD 110 and CIS 111 /WRD 111 or equivalent; 30 credit hours of coursework. AEC 305 is a co-requisite (recommended) or prerequisite. This course fully satisfies the University’s graduation composition and communication requirement (GCCR) for AGEC majors. To receive GCCR credit, students must earn an average (weighted) of ‘C’ or better on all GCCR assignments.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AEC 309 - INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE, WORLD FOOD NEEDS AND U.S. TRADE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Present and projected world food/population balance by geographic regions; food production and world trade in agricultural products with an emphasis upon the implications for U.S. agriculture; an introduction to agricultural development problems of the less developed nations of Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Prereq: ‘C’ or better in ECO 201 .
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AEC 311 - LIVESTOCK AND MEAT MARKETING.
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Provides students with a unique and practical overview of the economics of the livestock and meat marketing system. Topics will include general marketing, price forecasting, price risk management, decision making, and capital investment analysis.
Prereq: AEC 305 .
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AEC 312 - EQUINE MARKETS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an overview of the economics of equine markets, both domestic and international, and includes an examination of market structures and functions.
Prereq: AEC 305 and C or better in ECO 201 .
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AEC 314 - GRAIN MARKETING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
Study of production and utilization of grain by areas of the world, the marketing systems for grain, and the application of economic and marketing principles to the pricing and movement of grain.
Prereq: AEC 305 , AEC 321 .
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AEC 316 - COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
This course provides knowledge about the unique features of cooperatives and their role in a market economy and examines the structure organization, finance, management, and operations of cooperative organizations.
Prereq: AEC 305
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AEC 317 - MARKETING HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
This course examines the market structure and institutions associated with horticultural and nursery product markets within the context of formulating and evaluating alternative, firm-specific marketing strategies.
Prereq: AEC 305
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AEC 320 - AGRICULTURE PRODUCT MARKETING AND SALES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course examines marketing activities within the U.S. food system. Sector performance is considered as well as the competitive behavior of firms within various agricultural market channels. Firm level marketing principles, methods, and strategies are considered, with a special focus on developing effective sales programs for agricultural products.
Prereq: AEC 305 .
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AEC 321 - AGRICULTURAL FUTURES MARKETS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The mechanics, theory, and practical application of hedging as related to agricultural commodities. The historical development of futures markets, functions of the futures markets, and the role of the speculator will also be explored.
Prereq: AEC 305 .
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AEC 324 - AGRICULTURAL LAW
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A study of legislation, administrative regulations, constitutions and court cases that have economic ramifications on agricultural and rural life.
Prereq: C or higher in ECO 201 . AEC majors who have completed AEC 325 or AEC 326 are not eligible to take AEC 324 without consent of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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AEC 325 - EQUINE LAW
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course examines equine law from tort and contractual perspectives dealing with basics of liability, purchase and sale, entity formation, constitutional and tax issues. Following the class, students should be able to recognize when it is necessary to retain a lawyer, but are not expected to act as a lawyer.
Prereq: C or higher in ECO 201 . AEC majors who have completed AEC 324 or AEC 326 are not eligible to take AEC 325 without consent of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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AEC 326 - PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Provides a basic knowledge of the principles of United States environmental law. Addresses the framework of the American Legal system as it applies to environmental regulation. Covers the sources of environmental law and reviews major federal environmental statutes and judicial decisions addressing specific issues.
Prereq: C or higher in ECO 201 . AEC majors who have completed AEC 324 or AEC 325 are not eligible to take AEC 326 without consent of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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AEC 340 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An overview of the management of the human resource in an agricultural context. Major components will include the acquisition, training, motivation, compensation, performance evaluation, and retention of the agricultural labor force. Other topics include the legal and taxation components of hired labor and working with a multi-cultural and multi- generational work force.
Prereq: C or higher in ECO 201 .
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AEC 351 - INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS WITH BUSINESS SOFTWARE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
An introduction to the use of software to locate, input, manipulate, and analyze agricultural economics data and how to interpret, format, and communicate answers to related questions.
Prereq: C or higher in ECO 201 .
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AEC 361 - INTERNATIONAL AGRIBUSINESS AND FOOD SYSTEMS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Agribusiness and farming are global industries, and managers need to be able to understand how events in other countries influence decisions made at the firm-level. This course examines the value-chains of select food and agricultural markets and the firms that provide the technology, production expertise, processing, and transformation of farm products into food entering global markets. Students will discuss supporting institutions like credit institutions, policy organizations, and regulatory agencies to show how these institutions can either foster or stifle business growth. This course may require domestic and/or international travel.
Prereq: ‘C’ or higher in ECO 201 plus consent of instructor.
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AEC 395 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Directed independent study of a selected problem. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: Consent of instructor or director of undergraduate studies and completion of a proposed plan of learning objectives and outcomes prior to registration. The student must have completed 60 credit hours prior to registering for AEC 395 and the student must earn a C or better in one of the following courses: AEC 303 , AEC 302 , or AEC 305 .
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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AEC 396 - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
The student will participate in a university-approved study abroad program or in an approved international study tour through the College of Agriculture or through additional international opportunities pre- approved by the director of undergraduate studies. Credit not available for the Agricultural Economics Major Elective Requirements.
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AEC 399 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
A field or community-based experience in the application of economics to agricultural or rural problems. May be repeated; a maximum of six credits allowed. Pass-fail only. Credit not available for the Agricultural Economics Major Requirements.
Prereq: Nine hours in agricultural economics or economics, permission of instructor and department chairperson and completion of learning agreement prior to registration.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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AEC 422 - AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Examines and analyzes decision-making tools and problem-solving techniques available to agribusiness managers. Provides learning experiences in addressing contemporary economic, marketing and management issues through case study analyses, selected readings and computerized business simulations.
Prereq: AEC 303 , AEC 305 , MGT 301 , MKT 300 , and either FIN 300 or AEC 441G
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AEC 425 - TIMBER MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
The principles of sustained yield timber management, organization of the forest area, management objectives, timber valuation, regulation of the cut, and timber management plans. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: Completion of the Spring Field Semester or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: FOR 425
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AEC 441G - AGRICULTURAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Applies micro agricultural finance to farm and other agricultural business firms. Reviews elementary mathematics of finance and the objectives of financial management. Uses financial statements, cash flow analysis, financial leverage and other elements in applying the theory of capital investment for making management decisions.
Prereq: AEC 302 and AEC 303 .
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AEC 445G - INTRODUCTION TO RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Economic analysis of the problems of assuring resource availability and environmental quality. Theoretical concepts and empirical tools for evaluating resource and environmental policy.
Prereq: ‘C’ or better in ECO 201 or consent of the instructor.
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AEC 471 - INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This is advanced economic course in international trade. The first part of the course covers the basics of why countries trade, what explains the pattern of trade that we observe and what are the effects of trade on welfare and the distribution of income. The second part of the course covers issues concerning trade policy and looks at the positive and normative effects of trade policy and trade agreements as well as investigating topics of current interest. While the focus of the course is on theory, students will also be exposed to many applications of the theory as a means of both explaining the economic intuition and encouraging students to analyze the world around them from an economic perspective.
Prereq: ECO 401 or equivalent. Agricultural Economics majors may substitute AEC 303 for this prerequisite.
Crosslisted with: ECO 471
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AEC 473G - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A comparative study of economic progress in selected countries; growth patterns, theories of development and capital formation, interaction of social and economic change.
Prereq: ECO 401 or equivalent.
Crosslisted with: ECO 473G
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AEC 479 - PUBLIC ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An application of economic analysis to the study of the role of government. Emphasis is on the reasons for and the effects of government intervention in the economy. Topics covered include: market failure, public goods and externalities, welfare policy, voting and public choice, taxation, public debt and cost-benefit analysis.
Prereq: ECO 401 or equivalent. Agricultural Economics majors may substitute AEC 303 for the prerequisite.
Crosslisted with: ECO 479
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AEC 483 - REGIONAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course presents an economic approach to the study of regions. The emphasis is on the role of spatial relationships in economic activity. Topics considered include market area analysis, location theory, economic base and input-output analysis as well as regional economic development.
Prereq: AEC 303
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AEC 490 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND PRICE ANALYSIS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An integration of current issues in Agricultural Economics with oral and written communications, problem solving, and research. Major emphasis is on a senior paper and oral presentation.
Prereq: AEC 302 , AEC 303 , AEC 305 , ECO 391 and senior standing in Agricultural Ecomics
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AEC 500 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS: (SR)
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 5 (Variable)
Advanced study in special topics in agricultural economics. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of fifteen credits. Lecture, one to three hours; laboratory, zero to six hours per week.
Prereq: AEC 303 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 15 credit hours.
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AEC 503 - PRICE THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course uses calculus to develop core concepts in microeconomics and show how they can be applied to agricultural and natural resource issues. A central objective of this course is to link mathematical techniques with economic analysis to show students that calculus provides an efficient way to study producer and consumer behavior.
Prereq: AEC 303 and MA 113
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AEC 510 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A study of institutional, economic and cultural factors that influence aggregate agricultural trade and exports of individual agribusinesses. Macro issues of agricultural trade policies are examined along with elements of international marketing for agricultural products.
Prereq: AEC (or equivalent) and AEC 305 .
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AEC 531 - AGRICULTURAL PRICE ANALYSIS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The course links calculus-based microeconomic theory, industry-specific pricing systems, and empirical analysis of agricultural and food markets ranging from farm inputs to the consumer level. Students gain experience with tools and techniques used in empirical analysis of supply and demand.
Prereq: AEC 503 and (ECO 391 or STA 570 )
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AEC 532 - AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD POLICY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course surveys a variety of current public policies that influence the agricultural and rural economies. Students are exposed to the conflicting views of those concerned with food and agricultural policy issues in an international economy. Economic principles are used to evaluate alternatives in terms of the general welfare of society.
Prereq: AEC 303 and AEC 305
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AEC 545 - RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This is an advanced level course focused on economic analysis. It will help students frame natural resource and environmental problems so that they can be analyzed and solved. Major topic areas include water resources, fisheries, energy (and other non-renewable resources), agriculture, and pollution. Policy instruments such as pricing, emission fees, and tradable permits will be covered in detail.
Prereq: AEC 303 or AEC 445G or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: NRE 545
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AEC 580 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Directed independent study of a selected problem that generally is sustained over an entire semester, requires data analysis, and results in a significant written product suitable for publication. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: Consent of instructor, director of undergraduate or graduate studies and completion of a proposed plan of learning objectives and outcomes prior to registration.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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AEC 590 - INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS I.
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to mathematical approaches to economic theory. Emphasis on linear models, constrained optimization, and techniques used in comparative statics.
Prereq: ECO 401 and MA 213 , or graduate status, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ECO 590
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AEC 606 - ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL MARKETING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A critical examination of objectives and results of various types of research in marketing organization, marketing functions, price analysis, markets over time, space and form, market information, commodity promotion programs, quality standards, and macroeconomic linkages to marketing.
Prereq: AEC 624 and ECO 601 (may be concurrent)
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AEC 610 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course analytically examines current empirical research in the area of agricultural trade.
Prereq: ECO 601 , AEC 624 , and ECO 671.
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AEC 620 - ADVANCED PRODUCTION ECONOMICS I
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An advanced treatment of production economics with emphasis on flexible product and factor price situations, factor demand functions, multiple product production, and poly-periodic production theory.
Prereq: ECO 601 .
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AEC 622 - ADVANCED AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course integrates knowledge of economics, business administration, finance, accounting, marketing, decision making, and research methodology. The focus is on analytical skills and scholarly academic research.
Prereq: Agribusiness Management (AEC 422 ), intermediate Microeconomics (ECO 601 or AEC 603), an introductory course in Economics, or consent of instructor.
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AEC 624 - ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course uses statistical tools to model agricultural and economic systems. Subjects covered include: (1) the classical linear regression model, techniques for single and simultaneous equation models.
Prereq: ECO 391 , STA 296 and MA 113 .
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AEC 626 - AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Analytical consideration of the role of agriculture in economic development in relation to overall development strategy at various stages of growth. Theoretical and policy issues of particular relevance to the agricultural development in underdeveloped agrarian economies with various resource, social, political and economic systems.
Prereq: ECO 473G or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ECO 674
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AEC 640 - ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL POLICY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on development of a framework to analyze alternative paradigms of the political economy. The framework focuses on the role of institutions that modify behavior of decision makers. Agricultural and food policies are evaluated in terms of the efficient use of resources and the general welfare of society.
Prereq: ECO 601 or AEC 503
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AEC 645 - NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Economic analysis of natural resource use and environmental issues. Discussion of criteria for public decision making, welfare economics, market failure, benefit-cost analysis, and benefit estimation, as applied to natural resources and the environment.
Prereq: ECO 590 and ECO 601 .
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AEC 653 - LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The course develops the capacity to employ the theories, practices and hilosophies of economic development as applied to local areas. The primary geographic focus of the course is the rural south- east of the United States, but examples will be drawn from rural areas in other developed countries.
Prereq: Graduate status in Agricultural Economics, Public Administration, Economics, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: PA 653
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AEC 661 - PROGRAMMING MODELS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A study of some programming models useful in agricultural economics; includes an examination of the structure of the models themselves, economic interpretation of their components and their use in research in agricultural economics.
Prereq: MA 416G and either AEC 620 or ECO 601 .
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AEC 662 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN RENEWABLE AND NONRENEWABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Application of dynamic optimization methods to renewable and nonrenewable resource management. Includes problem formulation, mathematical problem solving, Matlab programming, simulations and optimal policies analysis. Case examples are used to demonstrate applicability and problem formulation in finance and general and partial equilibrium. Prereq: MA 113 and MA 162 or equivalent, and AEC 661 or equivalent.
Prereq: MA 113 and MA 162 or equivalent, and AEC 661 or equivalent.
Crosslisted with: FOR 662
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AEC 691 - SOCIOLOGY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This seminar will analyze the transformation of agriculture and the food system in the historical context of increased globalization. Emphasis is given to key historical transitions, changing social relations surrounding production and consumption of food, and shifts in regulations and policy at the local, national, and/or international levels. Such emphases provide a framework for understanding the historical roots and future prospects for the socioeconomic problems confronting contemporary U.S. and global agriculture and food economies.
Prereq: Graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: SOC 691
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AEC 724 - APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the econometric models, estimation procedures, and model applications in the literature. The course includes an overview of different econometric models, model estimations using Stata and SAS, discussion of agricultural and applied economics papers applying these models, and writing mini projects and a term paper with econometric applications. Topics include discrete and limited dependent variable models, panel data models, time-series models, instrumental variables, survival analysis, spatial econometrics and other special topics.
Prereq: ECO 703 or consent of instructor.
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AEC 745 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course is a graduate-level survey of environmental and natural resource economics. Students will use mathematical models and econometric analysis to address topics including externalities and other market failures, environmental policies, management of renewable and nonrenewable resources, and non-market valuation.
Prereq: ECO 701 and ECO 703 (or equivalent courses), or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ECO 726
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AEC 748 - MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 0
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Prereq: All course work toward the degree must be completed. Note: Registration for this course is not available via telephone (UK-VIP) or webUK. For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-4905.
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AEC 749 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 0
Half-time to full-time work on dissertation. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Prereq: Registration for two full-time semesters of 769 residence credit following the successful completion of the qualifying exams.
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AEC 767 - DISSERTATION RESIDENCY CREDIT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 2
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
Repeatable up to 99 credit hours.
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AEC 768 - RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR MASTER’S DEGREE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
Prereq: Consent of advisor and chairman of department. Note: For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-4905.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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AEC 769 - RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR DOCTOR’S DEGREE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 0 - 12 (Variable)
May be repeated indefinitely.
Prereq: Consent of advisor and chairman of department.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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AEC 780 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Open to graduate students who have the necessary training and ability to conduct research on a selected problem. May be repeated three times for a total of nine credits.
Prereq: Consent of instructor and department chairman.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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AEC 790 - RESEARCH WORK IN AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3 - 9 (Variable)
Independent research under the direction of a faculty members and the Director of Graduate Studies. Variable credit may be repeated to a maximum of eighteen hours.
Prereq: Successful completion of written portion of AEC qualifying exam and permission of Director of Graduate Studies.
Repeatable up to 18 credit hours.
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AEC 796 - SEMINAR (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An extended original investigation of a specific topic designed to give students experience in methods of research and an intensive study of a particular subject in the field of agricultural economics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Prereq: Ph.D. applicant or candidate.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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AED 110 - INTRODUCTION TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The history, status, philosophy, and objectives of career and technical education in relation to general education.
Crosslisted with: FCS 110
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AED 362 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Early Field Experience teaching Career and Technical. Education. Programs include Ag Education and Familys.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: FCS 362
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AED 371 - ADVISING A CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to assist students in developing skills and competencies needed to plan, implement, advise, and evaluate a Career and Technical Student Organization as part of the total CTE program.
Crosslisted with: FCS 371
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AED 395 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Directed independent study of a selected problem in the field of career and technical education under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prereq: Consent of appropriate instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: FCS 395
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AED 399 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
A field based learning experience in career and technical education under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must complete a learning contract which outlines the requirements agreed to by the student for successful completion of the course.
Prereq: Consent of appropriate instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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AED 580 - FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Course focuses on the foundation of teacher development including: effective teacher characteristics, principles of teaching and learning, and preparation of lesson plans.
Prereq: Admission into the Teacher Education Program. (Same as FCS 580 .)
Crosslisted with: FCS 580
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AED 583 - DESIGNING CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Instructional methodology course focused on analyzing the principles of teaching and learning to design curriculum, instruction, and assessment for formal and non-formal educational settings. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Crosslisted with: FCS 583
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AED 586 - METHODS OF TEACHING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Development of teaching competencies with emphasis on: discussion, demonstration, problem-solving, cooperative learning, service learning methods.
Prereq: Admission into the Teacher Education Program and AED 580 /FCS 580 .
Crosslisted with: FCS 586
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AED 590 - PROBLEMS IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Problems in teaching career and technical education for high school students and adults. May be repeated twice for a maximum of nine credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: FCS 590
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AED 592 - TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 12
Planned and supervised practicum in teaching, extension, governmental agencies, etc. Requires the integration of observation skills, development and use of objectives, using instructional strategies, developing effective interpersonal skills, using appropriate communication skills, developing a portfolio, selecting instructional materials, and evaluating instruction. Regularly scheduled seminars included as integral part of course. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq or concur: FCS 586 /AED 586 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: FCS 592
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AED 670 - ADVANCED METHODS IN TEACHING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The principles of method applied to teaching in the field of career and technical education.
Prereq: Experience in teaching vocational education.
Crosslisted with: FCS 670
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AED 671 - YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A study of the underlying philosophy and principles for organizing and advising youth organizations in career and technical education. Emphasis on activities that will enrich and motivate instructional programs, and develop leadership, cooperation and citizenship.
Crosslisted with: FCS 671
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AED 695 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An independent work course for students interested in career and technical education. Students make individual investigations and report on special problems.
Crosslisted with: FCS 695
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AED 779 - SEMINAR IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A critical study of selected problems in career and technical education. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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AED 799 - RESEARCH IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Individual research of importance to career and technical education. May be repeated to a maximum of credits.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: FCS 799
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AEN 103 - BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SURVEYING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 2
General use of surveying equipment, development of topographic maps, layout of engineering systems, earthwork computations, and introduction to boundary surveys for Agriculture students. This course is not available for credit to persons who have received credit in another introductory surveying course. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, three hours.
Prereq: A course in trigonometry, enrollment in the College of Agriculture and/or consent of instructor.
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AEN 203 - BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SURVEYING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of surveying, the general use of surveying equipment, and basic surveying methods. This course is not intended for students who are seeking to become licensed surveyors. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Prereq: High School Trigonometry, Enrollment in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and/or consent of instructor.
Prereq: A minimum of high school trigonometry, and enrollment in the College of Agriculture or consent of the instructor.
Crosslisted with: TSM 203
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AEN 220 - PRINCIPLES OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Principles of selection of internal combustion engines . Operating principles of internal combustion engines including fuel injection, ignition, lubrication, and maintenance. Power transmission application and efficiency are considered. Lecture, two hours per week; Lab, two hours per week.
Crosslisted with: TSM 220
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AEN 252 - FABRICATION AND CONSTRUCTION FOR TECHNICAL SYSTEMS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 4 hours. Wood and metal work, including reading engineering drawings, welding, power woodworking tools, soldering and pipe work.
Prereq: Major in agricultural education, or Individualized Agriculture Curriculum (TSM), or minor in TSM, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: TSM 252
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AEN 263 - AGRICULTURAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The course provides an overview of major safety and health hazards in agricultural production (farms) and of the basic approaches to prevention of agricultural injuries and illnesses.
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AEN 340 - PRINCIPLES OF FOOD ENGINEERING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
The functional requirements and principles of operation of systems for the handling and processing of food and agricultural products are studied. The areas covered are mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, refrigeration, food freezing, evaporation, drying and special topics such as extrusion and microwave heating.
Prereq: Completion of PHY 211 and MA 123 or MA 123 or MA 137 and junior standing in Food Science major or Technical Systems Management option in AICU.
Crosslisted with: TSM 340
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AEN 341 - BREWING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the science and technology associated with the brewing of beer. Topics will include the history of beer, varieties of beer, and production of beer. Within the discussions about the production of beer, the effect of raw materials, processing, microbiology, and storage on the taste and appearance of the beer will be studied. The class will also cover beer appreciation and sensory perception, which will complement the discussions of science and technology in the production of beer.
Prereq: All students must be 21 by the first day of class.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: TSM 341
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AEN 461G - BIOMETEOROLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the impact and relationship of the atmosphere on living organisms. Emphasis is on the practical application of meteorology to everyday problems within the biosphere. Weather analysis, interpretation, psychrometrics of the atmosphere, and the impact of weather and climate on animals, plants and man are discussioned. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing.
Crosslisted with: TSM 461G
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AEN 462 - RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL IRRIGATION DESIGN
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The utilization of hydraulic principles in the design, assimilation, installation and operation of residential and commercial irrigation systems in applications which emphasize water conservation, nutrient management and environmental protection. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
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AES 101 - INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
AES 101 will introduce you to the principles and practices of food, fiber, feed, and fuel production systems (i.e. agriculture) and how this system of living organisms functions together with the physical environment (i.e. as an ecosystem) to produce products that sustain and enhance human life. AES 101 will serve as an introduction to the AES major in which students will learn about the structure of the AES curriculum and how the various areas of specialization can be used to meet their interests and desired career goals. Invited Speakers representing a variety of potential future career paths will be brought in to discuss what skills are needed to be successful in their chosen path. The course will also equip students with a set of skills fundamental to their success in the program and beyond (e.g. use of MS Excel, literature searches, etc.).
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AES 301 - FRONTIERS IN AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES: MICROBIOMES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce you to the significance of microbiomes in natural and managed ecosystems: where microbiomes are found, what their constituents are, and how they shape ecosystem form and function on planet Earth. This course will introduce the significance of microorganisms in our world and the similarities and differences of microbiomes depending on the ecosystem in which they are found. It will explore how various ecosystems shape the microbiome that develops, and how understanding the microbiomes in agricultural systems can facilitate better food, fiber, feed, fuel production, and water management.
Prereq: BIO 148 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: PLS 301
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AFS 111 - AEROSPACE STUDIES I
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
A course designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the nature and principles of of war, national power, and the Department of Defense role in the organization of national security. The student also develops leadership abilities by participating in a military organization, the cadet corps, which offers a wide variety of situations demanding effective leadership.
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AFS 112 - LEADERSHIP LABORATORY I
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
A course designed for development of basic skills required to be a manager, including communications, human relations, and administration of equal opportunity. Credit will not be granted toward the hours requirements for the degree. PASS-FAIL ONLY.
Corequisite: AFS 111 .
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AFS 113 - AEROSPACE STUDIES I
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
A course designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the contribution of aerospace power to the total U.S. strategic offensive and defensive military posture. The student also develops leadership abilities by participating in a military organization, the cadet corps, which offers a wide variety of situations demanding effective leadership.
Prereq: AFS 111 .
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AFS 114 - LEADERSHIP LABORATORY I
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
A continuation of AFS 113 . A course designed to develop managerial skills including superior/ subordinate relationships, communications, customs and courtesies, basic drill movements and career progression requirements. Credit will not be granted toward the hours requirements for the degree. PASS-FAIL ONLY.
Coreq: AFS 113 .
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