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ACC 211 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING LAB
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1
A laboratory-based approach to introductory financial accounting applications, with the primary focus on the accounting cycle. The primary objective is to promote an understanding of how accounting information is identified, recorded, and processed for financial reporting. Lecture one hour; laboratory two hours per week.
Prereq: ACC 201. Enrollment priority will be given to Accounting and Finance majors.
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ACC 221 - ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
Examines the basic principles/concepts which govern the recording/reporting of accounting data. This course examines how business transactions affect the financial statements and establishes a framework for understanding how accounting data is transformed into the financial statements and how the statements are used by decision makers. (Credit will not be given for ACC 221 to students who have received prior credit in ACC 201.)
Prereq: Consent of the School of Accountancy Director.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 222 - ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS II
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 2
Examines the preparation and use of accounting information for management decision making. Provides an understanding of various traditional and contemporary management accounting techniques used to combine and analyze data within a company. This course is specifically designed to help prepare prospective MBA students for the economics and business classes and will not satisfy ANY undergraduate degree requirement.
Prereq: Acceptance into MBA program, other graduate program or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 300 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for non-accounting majors to provide expanded study of the impact of relevant financial accounting issues on the users of financial reporting. Topics may include financial statements; income recognition; cash and receivables; inventories; operational assets; investments; intangible assets; current liabilitites; long-term liability emphasizing leases, pensions, postretirement benefits, and bonds; financial instruments; accounting for income taxes; and owners’ equity. Not open to Accounting majors.
Prereq: ACC 201 and ACC 202.
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ACC 301 - INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course is the first of a two-course financial accounting series, providing an in-depth study of the accounting cycle, conceptual framework of financial accounting, valuation of balance sheet accounts, recognition of revenues, matching of expenses, and the reporting of the financial condition, operating results, and cash flows of an entity.
Prereq: A grade of C or better in ACC 201 and ACC 202 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 302 - INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course is the second of a two-course financial accounting series, providng an in-depth study of the accounting cycle, conceptual framework of financial accounting, valuation of balance sheet accounts, recognition of revenues, matching of expenses, and the reporting of the financial condition, operating results, and cash flows of an entity.
Prereq: ACC 301 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
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ACC 324 - ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on two major components of accounting information systems: conceptual models and physical implementation. Accounting systems are studied from an accounting cycles perspective, emphasizing the nature and relevance of accounting internal controls and the relationship of accounting systems to the functional areas of accounting. Using contemporary information technology students analyze, design, and implement accounting systems along with relevant internal control structures.
Prereq: A grade of C or better on ACC 201 and ACC 202 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
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ACC 356 - PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL PLANNER
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces the principles of financial planning from a professional perspective; applying basic financial, economic, and institutional concepts to advise individuals, families, and small businesses in achieving their financial goals. Tools and topics include financial analysis, budgeting, credit management, time value of money, investment strategies, income taxes, risk management, and retirement and estate planning. This class does not count as an accounting elective for the accounting major.
Prereq: The student must have completed 60 hours of college credit courses.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 357 - TAX PLANNING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL PLANNER
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
The course covers tax planning for the Personal Financial Planner. This course is targeted for Finance or Accounting majors as well as current CPAs interested in pursuing financial planning as a career but is open to anyone with an interest in a career in personal financial planning. This course is a starting point for understanding the tax issues facing a professional tax planner. This course cannot be counted as an accounting elective for an accounting degree. This course cannot be taken if the student has already taken ACC 407. ACC 407 will count towards the certificate in lieu of ACC 357.
Prereq: The student must have completed 60 hours of college credit courses.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 360 - ACCOUNTING AND TAX FOR SMALL BUSINESS
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a deeper evaluation of accounting concepts as an essential tool in managing a small business. Students are exposed to important tax and legal considerations in deciding on the appropriate form for conducting business. This course also explores significant tax- related issues and rules for operating and expanding a small business.
Prereq: ACC 202 or consent of department.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 395 - INDIVIDUAL WORK IN ACCOUNTING
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
Students confer individually with the instructor. Written paper usually expected and filed in chairperson’s office. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: GPA of 3.0 in major, approval of instructor and chairman.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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ACC 399 - INTERNSHIP IN ACCOUNTING
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1
A course designed for undergraduate accounting students who, through the Accounting Internship Director, have secured full-time, salaried, career-related positions under the supervision of a sponsoring employer. Enrollment in the course constitutes full-time status. Course may be taken on a pass-fail basis only and for no more than two consecutive semesters, repeated to a maximum of three credits.
Prereq: Junior standing in accounting and approval of the Accounting Internship Director.
Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
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ACC 403 - AUDITING
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the attest function in accounting. Emphasis is placed on audit standards and objectives, including the evaluation of internal control structures for the purpose of determining relevant auditing procedures.
Prereq or Coreq: ACC 302 and ACC 324 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
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ACC 407 - CONCEPTS OF INCOME TAXATION
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
A study of the federal income tax structure with emphasis upon the conceptual foundations of taxation relating to the three types of taxpayers. businesses, individuals, and estates and trusts.
Prereq: Junior standing and ACC 202 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 410 - NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course examines accounting topics specifc to not-for-profit entities and various governmental units. Emphasis is placed on the recording of usual transactions, form and content of reports, and analysis of external reports.
Prereq: ACC 302 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
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ACC 418 - COST MANAGEMENT
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
Traditional and contemporary concepts and techniques that provide accounting information for management decision making at both strategic and operational levels. Topics include the costing of products and services; project and activity analysis; planning and control methods; and performance measurement.
Prereq or Coreq: ACC 302 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 457 - ESTATE PLANNING
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
The course covers estate planning and taxation for the Personal Financial Planning professional. This course is targeted for Finance or Accounting majors as well as current CPAs interested in pursuing financial planning as a career but is open to anyone with an interest in a career in personal financial planning. This course is part of the sequence for the certificate in Personal Financial Planning.
Prereq: ACC 357 Tax Planning for Professional Financial Planners or ACC 407 Principles of Taxation or Consent of Director.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 475 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an overview of accounting information use by investors, managers, creditors, and others for decision making. Topics include the analysis of financial statements to understand and project the performance of an entity, determination and evaluation of key financial ratios, and identification and assessment of challenges in choosing and reporting non-financial metrics.
Prereq: ACC 302, MKT 300, MGT 301, and FIN 300 and Prerequisite or Concurrent: MGT 340; or consent of the Director of the school of accountancy.
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ACC 507 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN TAXATION
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
A study of advanced topics in taxation, including corporate taxation, accounting for income taxes, and international tax.
Prereq: ACC 302 and ACC 407 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
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ACC 508 - ADVANCED COST MANAGEMENT
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
An advanced study of traditional and contemporary concepts and techniques that provide accounting information for management decision making at both strategic and operational levels. In addition to more, in depth, study of the topics covered in ACC418, topics also include management control systems, and multinational considerations.
Prereq: ACC 418.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 516 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
A comprehensive study of financial accounting and reporting issues involving business combinations, partnerships, foreign currency transactions, not-for- profit accounting and other current accounting issues.
Prereq: ACC 302 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
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ACC 520 - FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
The course is a first step in preparation for a career as a Personal Financial Planning professional. This course is for Finance or Accounting majors as well as current CPAs interested in pursuing financial planning as a career. This course is a first step for those intending to complete the PFS certificate exam given by the AICPA.
Prereq: ACC 301 and FIN 300.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 555 - FORENSIC ACCOUNTING & FRAUD EXAMINATION
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course will cover the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. The course includes such topics as skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, billing schemes, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, fraudulent financial statements, and interviewing witnesses.
Prereq or Coreq: ACC 302 or consent of the Director of the School of Accountancy.
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ACC 590 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING:(SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
Readings, projects, lectures and/or discussion to illuminate current topics of special interest or concern in accounting. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits. May not be repeated under the same title.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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ACE 399 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
A field-based learning experience, under faculty supervision, in the application of communications techniques to agricultural issues. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. OFFERED ON A PASS-FAIL BASIS ONLY.
Prereq: Consent of instructor and completion of learning contract.
Repeatable up to 3 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
Approved for Distance Learning. 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
Approved for Distance Learning.
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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/WRD 110 and 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.
Approved for Distance Learning. 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. Individualized learning contract required for enrollment. 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.
Approved for Distance Learning. 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 - APPLIED DATA ANALYSIS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Agribusiness employers and graduate programs highly value data analysis skills using spreadsheet and programming software. This course integrates statistical methods with software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) applications for agricultural economics. The course emphasizes competencies interpreting and illustrating quantitative information and requires a term paper and oral presentation.
Prereq: AEC 302, AEC 303, and STA 296.
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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.
Approved for Distance Learning. 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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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/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/AED 586 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: FCS 592
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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 113 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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AER 220 - ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS I
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Fundamental principles of thermodynamics.
Prereq: PHY 231; Co-Req MA 213.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ME 220
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AER 245 - INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the fundamental disciplines of aerospace engineering through design, build, test, and operation of flight vehicles. Fundamental aerospace topics include: structures, materials, propulsion, aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics and control, and systems engineering. Exposure to engineering technologies: computer- aided design, simulation software, electromechanical sensors and actuators, basic electronics, and embedded software.
Coreq: EGR 103 or EGR 215 or consent of Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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AER 251 - INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A background course in the areas of materials and manufacturing processes for mechanical engineers. Includes basic microstructure of materials, material properties and processing. Also includes an overview of casting, metal forming, machining, additive processing, non- traditional manufacturing processes, and manufacturing of non-metallic components.
Prereq: MA 113, CHE 105.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ME 251
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AER 305 - AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce the fundamentals of aerospace structures, including the principles and practice of their use in analysis and design. Aircraft and spacecraft designs often hinge on critical beam, shell and jointed structures that will be covered, including static strength and failure theories, and dynamic response and fatigue. Resulting student competencies include methods for structural modeling and analyses, materials selection, and critical approaches for design trades and decision making in aerospace structures design and certification.
Prereq: AER/ME 251, EM 302, EM 313, and Engineering Standing.
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AER 310 - ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTATION I
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
An instrumentation lab to provide the student with an understanding of the characteristics and application of instrumentation related to basic measurements in ME. Design and planning of experiments. Uncertainty analysis. Principles and application of technical writing and information retrieval.
Prereqs: AER 330 or ME 330, EE 305 and engineering standing.
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AER 320 - PROPULSION
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the theory and fundamentals of cycle analysis for aerospace systems including gas-turbine engine power cycles and rocket engine systems. Fundamentals of combustion are covered including chemical equilibrium, adiabatic flame temperature and heat release. Introduction to fluid analysis for turbomachinery and alternative propulsion systems is included.
Prereq: AER/ME 220, MA 214 and Engineering Standing.
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AER 325 - ELEMENTS OF HEAT TRANSFER
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Fundamental principles of conduction, convection, radiation heat transfer. Numerical methods for heat transfer problems. Design and applications of heat transfer equipment such as fins and heat exchangers.
Prereq: AER 330 or ME 330, MA 214, and engineering standing.
Crosslisted with: ME 325
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AER 330 - FLUID MECHANICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the physical properties of fluids, fluid statics. Equations of conservation of mass, momentum and energy for systems and control volumes. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Principles of inviscid and real fluid flows including derivation and application of the Navier-Stokes equations. Flow through pipes and around bodies. Application and design of fluid handling systems.
Prereq: Engineering standing, ME 220 or AER 220, and MA 214.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ME 330
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AER 335 - AERODYNAMICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course is intended to provide a basic introduction in aerodynamics for engineers. Topics will include some review of fluid mechanics, fundamentals of transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows, as well as aerodynamic characterization of airfoils, wings and airplane configurations in the incompressible and compressible flow regimes.
Prereq: AER/ME 330 and Engineering Standing.
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AER 345 - FLIGHT DYNAMICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the flight dynamics of aircraft. Major topics include static stability and trim, aircraft controls and maneuverability, linearized aircraft dynamics, and dynamic response to controls inputs.
Prereq: EM 313, AER 355, and Engineering Standing.
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AER 355 - ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of applied linear algebra and numerical methods for aerospace engineering applications. Major applied linear algebra topics include: vector spaces, basis and linear independence, matrices, range and null space, determinant, inverse, system of linear equations, linear least-squares problems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, singular value decomposition, and solving systems of first-order linear ordinary differential equations. Major topics in numerical methods include: numerical methods for solving linear and nonlinear systems of equations (e.g., fixed-point iteration, Newton’s method), numerical approaches to least-squares problems, numerical approximation of integrals, numerical approximation of derivatives, and numerical approaches for solving ordinary differential equations.
Prereq: MA214 and Engineering Standing.
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AER 380 - TOPICS IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (VARIABLE TOPICS)
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A lecture-recitation course on a topic of current interest. Modern developments in aerospace engineering will be stressed. Offered as a technical elective in aerospace engineering. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Prereq: EM 313, consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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AER 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Special research and problems for individual students who wish to pursue independent investigations. Variable credit: may be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours for technical electives. A final report is required.
Prereq: Consent of Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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AER 410 - AEROSPACE ENGINEERING LABORATORY
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This is laboratory course intended to instruct the student in the performance of experiments. Topics will include principles of experiment design, considerations when conducting an experiment, experiment analysis and reporting.
Prereq: AER 310 and Engineering Standing.
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