Agriculture-General (AG)

AG LDEA, LOWER DIVISION ED ABROAD, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

AG UDEA, UPPER DIVISION ED ABROAD, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

AG 111, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE, 3 Credits

Using information technology in agriculture and agribusiness; practical experience with computer programs applicable to all agricultural disciplines.

Available via Ecampus

AG 199, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

AG 200, ORIENTATION TO THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES MAJOR, 2 Credits

Exploration of Agricultural Sciences major and career opportunities.

Available via Ecampus

AG 201, +*INDIGENOUS ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONS, 3 Credits

Introduces Indigenous ancestral history and connectivity to landscape and resources. Features oral and written presentations by Native people and includes readings, charts, graphs, films and videos, offerings that are all written or produced by Indigenous peoples. Includes a concentration on use and management of cultural and natural resources, historic and contemporary impact of Treaty agreements, place-based rights, current land-use controversies, genocide, termination and restoration, trust responsibilities.

Attributes: CFDP – Core Ed - Difference, Power & Oppression; CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination

Available via Ecampus

AG 230, INTRODUCTION TO EXTENSION AND ENGAGEMENT, 3 Credits

For students interested in pursuing a career with the OSU Extension Service. An introduction to the OSU Extension Service mission, philosophy, history, organization, structure, administration, program areas, Extension program development, Extension teaching and delivery methods, and the involvement and use of volunteers.

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

Available via Ecampus

AG 311, +*INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE, 3 Credits

Introduces subsistence and agriculture including resource use, seasonal rounds, indicator species, ancestral gathering, water ownership, seed saving, and methods of resource use and land management that informed the past and connect to the future. Explores the knowledge of Indigenous peoples through Indigenous guest speakers and various media (developed and presented with permissions of Tribal Nations). Examines contemporary issues including modern stereotypes, women's contributions to agriculture, cultural survival, disease, Tribal AG and Seed Saving Councils, and physical/cultural/spiritual significance of crops in Indigenous communities. Asks students to engage with ancestral culture, theory and power in ethnicity, and historical to contemporary ideologies of government power relationships.

Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity; CSDP – Core Ed - Advanced Difference, Power & Oppression

Recommended: Completion of a Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations course; Collaboration, critical thinking, and writing skills

Available via Ecampus

AG 321, *WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE, 3 Credits

Explores and celebrates women in agricultural sciences in Oregon, in the U.S., and from around the world. Examines a spectrum of topics related to women in agriculture locally to globally: women’s roles in agricultural communities, women’s roles in agricultural production and food security, women-driven agricultural development, gender roles in agriculture in rural areas and women's agency and challenges. Provides a broad picture of women’s contributions to agricultural practices and research, throughout history and in contemporary societies.

Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society

Available via Ecampus

AG 391, FARM IMPLEMENTS, 3 Credits

Power farming implements including operation, maintenance, adjustments, calibration and use are covered.

Available via Ecampus

AG 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

AG 402, INDEPENDENT STUDIES, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

AG 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

AG 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

AG 406, SPECIAL PROBLEMS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

AG 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

AG 409, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

AG 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

AG 412, AG SAFETY AND HEALTH, 3 Credits

An examination of various hazards associated with agriculture. Control strategies will be explored and prevention methods identified. Hazards examined include machinery, livestock, controlled spaces, pesticides, and other items common to the agricultural workplace.

Available via Ecampus

AG 421, ^WRITING IN AGRICULTURE, 3 Credits

Students will synthesize their knowledge in various areas of agricultural sciences and analyze how current issues impact the agriculture industry, explore careers in agriculture, and develop their written communication skills. Students will share their ideas and demonstrate their learning primarily in writing.

Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)

Available via Ecampus

AG 425, DEVELOPMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS, 3 Credits

Emphasis on the development of instructional units for agricultural instruction programs. Wide applications to agricultural mechanization and biotechnology.

This course is repeatable for 9 credits.

AG 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

AG 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

AG 509, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

AG 518, EXTENSION COURSE IN TEACHER EDUCATION: TECHNICAL, 1-3 Credits

Enables present and prospective teachers of agriculture to continue their professional development on technical topics of current importance.

Equivalent to: AED 518

This course is repeatable for 9 credits.

AG 521, WRITING IN AGRICULTURE, 3 Credits

Students will synthesize their knowledge in various areas of agricultural sciences and analyze how current issues impact the agriculture industry, explore careers in agriculture, and develop their written communication skills. Students will share their ideas and demonstrate their learning primarily in writing.

Available via Ecampus

AG 525, DEVELOPMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS, 3 Credits

Emphasis on the development of instructional units for agricultural instruction programs. Wide applications to agricultural mechanization and biotechnology.

This course is repeatable for 45 credits.