OPTION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
Learning to restore a balance between humanity and our changing environment will be among the biggest challenges of coming years. It will require an understanding of the interaction between ecology, sociology, economics, and other areas. Students in this option will understand our dependence and impacts on the natural world and how to ensure a sustainable future for us all.
REQUIRED CLASSES INCLUDE:
AFE 334 Soil Science AFE 366 Climate Change Studies BIO 316 Ecology BIO 417 Ecological Field Methods AQU 480 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Recommended Option Electives: AFE 318 Environmental Entomology AFE 425 Organic Agriculture AFE 489 Remote Sensing of the Environment AQU 513 Aquatic Ecology
OPTION IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES & FOOD SYSTEMS
The Nutritional Sciences and Food Systems option prepares students for jobs facing important nutrition and wellness issues that society faces and will continue to manage as global food challenges rise. Graduates will find career opportunities in nutrition research, advocacy, food safety, and production and processing. Nutritional sciences and food systems is a growing field in a booming agriculture industry.
REQUIRED CLASSES INCLUDE:
AFE 404 Nutrition and Metabolism AFE 405 Research and Extension in Nutrition AFE 416 Nutrition and Society AFE 417 Modern Nutrition and Disease
Recommended Option Electives: AFE 455 Food Safety and Microbiology AFE 465 Food Systems FNU 104 Basic Nutrition
OPTION IN AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS
Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic organisms under controlled or semi-controlled conditions. Interest in aquaculture has increased worldwide as fish consumption has increased concurrently with decreasing catches of wild fish. Aquaculture is the fastest growing food producing activity in the world and now produces over 50% of the world's seafood. In Kentucky and the southern United States, aquaculture production focuses on raising freshwater species commercially.
REQUIRED CLASSES INCLUDE:
AQU 411 Fish Diseases AQU 421 Fish Nutrition AQU 422 Principles of Aquaculture AQU 460 Water Quality Management
Recommended Option Electives: AQU 412 Fish Morphology and Physiology AFE 426 Agriculture Economics and Marketing AFE 527 Fish Reproduction and Spawning Techniques
OPTION IN AGRICULTURE BUSINESS
The option in Agriculture Business trains students in various aspects of business and management necessary for success in any agriculture-related business. This can include large and small firms as well as international companies. The skills and information learned will prepare students in the management and marketing of agriculture products and issues specific to agriculture enterprises. 300 ACRE RESEARCH & DEMONSTRATION FARM
REQUIRED CLASSES INCLUDE:
AFE 215 Agribusiness Management AFE 426 Agriculture Economics and Marketing ACC 201 Principles of Accounting AQU 409 Biostatistics BUA 321 Legal Environment ECO 202 Microeconomics II MGT 465 Entrepreneurship
Option in partnership with the KYSU School of Business
300 ACRE RESEARCH & DEMONSTRATION FARM
300 ACRE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER