AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (AGSC 01.99)
AGSC 105. World Agriculture. 3-3-0. The history, economics, social factors, and modern applications and limitations of agriculture in meeting demands of a growing world population. (1.0701)
AGSC 111. Introduction to Animal Science. 3-3-0. General animal husbandry (including poultry and dairy production), its relation to good farming practices, and its contribution to agriculture and commerce. (01.0901)
AGSC 112. Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory. 1-0-2. Experiential activities of animal production. A laboratory course to accompany AGSC 111. (01.0302)
AGSC 131. Introduction to Plant Science. 3-3-0. The scientific, technological and economic foundation of world crop production. (01.1101)
AGSC 132. Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory. 1-0-2. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGSC 131. A laboratory course to accompany AGSC 131. (01.1102)
AGSC 250. Farm Machinery. 3-3-0. Selection, design, operation, adjustment and maintenance of equipment and machines used in farm operations. (01.0204)
AGSC 305. Forage Crops and Pasture Management. 4-3-2. Forage crops, their adaptation, production, establishment, utilization, management and interface with livestock in pastures. May be taken for Animal Science credit. (01.1106)
AGSC 306. Cereal, Fiber, and Oil Crops. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: AGSC 131 and 132. Varieties, breeding, specific properties and use of products of selected crops. (01.0304)
AGSC 307. Pomology. 3-2-2. Prerequisites: AGSC 131 and 132. Management methods used in the production of fruits and nuts in Louisiana. (01.1103)
AGSC 308. Sugarcane. 4-3-2. Prerequisites: AGSC 131 and 132. Sugarcane and its production, with emphasis on sugarcane production in Louisiana. (01.0304)
AGSC 309. Olericulture. 3-2-2. Prerequisites: AGSC 131 and 132. Methods and practices used in commercial vegetable production. (01.1103)
AGSC 315. Animal Physiology. 3-3-0. Physiological form and function of farm animals, relating to efficiency of production. (01.0999))
AGSC 340. Raw Cane Sugar Manufacturing Operations I. 2-2-0. A short course designed to instruct raw cane sugar manufacturing technologists in the fundamentals of crushing, clarification, and extraction of raw cane sugar. Emphasis is on current practices utilized in sugar cane operations. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Su only. (01.1002)
AGSC 341. Raw Cane Sugar Manufacturing Operations II. 2-2-0. Advances in raw sugar manufacturing. Su only. (01.1002)
AGSC 350. Cane Sugar Refinery Operations I. 2-2-0. A short course designed to instruct cane sugar refinery technologists in the fundamentals of processing raw sugar into finished products. Emphasis on current practices utilized in sugar refinery operations. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Su only. (01.1002)
AGSC 351. Cane Sugar Refinery Operations II. 2-2-0. Advances in cane sugar refinery. Su only. (01.1002)
AGSC 352. Soils. 4-3-2. Prerequisites: AGSC 131 and 132. Principles and properties of soil science as related to plant growth. A laboratory fee will be assessed for this course. (01.1201)
AGSC 384. Beef Cattle Production. 4-3-2. Feeding, care, and management practices in the production of beef cattle, with emphasis on production in the South. (01.0906)
AGSC 386. Turf Management. 3-2-2. Prerequisites: AGSC 131, 132. Characteristics, adaptation and management of turf grasses and other plants used on lawns, golf courses, parks, highways and athletic fields. (01.0607)
AGSC 410. Agribusiness Internship. 4-0-10. Prerequisite: Permission of department head. Experience in industry using production equipment and materials in a major field of interest. (01.9999)
AGSC 411. Farm Management. 3-3-0. Organization and management involved in modern farm enterprises. (01.0101)
AGSC 420. Research Problems. 3-0-9. Research problems conducted under faculty supervision. In-depth study of a specific contemporary technology in agriculture. (01.9999)
AGSC 425. Feeds and Feeding. 4-3-2. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Applied nutrition, feed requirements of all classes of livestock with practice in formulating rations; the identification, nature, and uses of feedstuffs. (01.1202)
AGSC 452. Soil Fertility and Soil Management. 4-3-2. Prerequisite: Six hours of chemistry. Soil conditions affecting crop growth; commercial fertilizers, lime, crop logging, and tissue testing. A laboratory fee will be assessed for this course. (01.1201)