AFE 318: Environmental Entomology. An Introduction to insects including their importance, basic anatomy, physiology, ecology and management. Identification of major orders and families of insects will be covered as well. This is a lecture, field and laboratory course. (Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisites: BIO 111. Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 334: Soil Science. The course will explore interactions between soil, agriculture, and the environment. Topics include soil organic matter, soil contamination, water management and quality, soil classification, nutrient management, and soil remediation. After taking the course, students soon realize that soil science concepts, learned in class, will reward them on the job market. Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 340: Environmental Science & Agroecology. This course is intended for those with theoretical and practical interest in environmental issues and is designed to provide a wide range of subjects and practical work experience using standard methods, concepts and equipment in environmental science. Prerequisites: AFE 211 and AFE 217 with grade of C or better. Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 366: Climate Change Studies. The course provides the fundamentals of Earth's climate system, and mechanisms of climate change as well as the methods that scientists use to investigate climate variability or change. It focuses on the Earth's natural climate changes over the past and the role that humans have had in changing climates. Students will investigate the relationships between human activity and climate change and the consequences when human and natural factors interact. Students will use a Climate Change laboratory manual to explore weather related data, learn and investigate climate models and predictions. Students will explore possible technological solutions to these vast and increasingly important problems. Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 401: AFE Seminar. This course aims at familiarizing students in the field of scientific communication, especially in scientific presentations of their research experience/findings in the various specialized course offerings at the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment. In addition to being trained in scientific writings, students will present their research results from AFE 411 in this class. Students may get an opportunity to present their research findings at professional meetings of various societies, depending on the opportunity presented. Prerequisites: AFE 411 and Sr. standing. Credit: 1 semester hour.

AFE 404: Nutrition and Metabolism. Nutrition and Metabolism instructs students on fundamentals of basic nutrition and metabolic activity. Students will cover the metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, amino acids, and vitamin/minerals and how they are all interconnected. In addition, this class will explore the nature of metabolic diseases and how nutrition plays a significant role. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

protein, amino acids, and vitamin/minerals and how they are all interconnected. In addition, this class will explore the nature of metabolic diseases and how nutrition plays a significant role. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 405: Research and Extension in Nutrition. This course will provide substantial opportunities for students to learn about research education and Extension activities in the area of Nutritional Science. Students will encounter several topics in the area of nutrition and will have several opportunities for hands-on learning. Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 407: Agroforestry Local and Global Perspectives. Students will examine and have an understanding of how different agroforestry systems function with landscapes across multiple scales (plot, watershed, landscape) and how these systems contribute to achieving multiple benefits (environmental, social, economic, etc.). Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 408: Anesthesia and Surgical Procedures. This course will focus on both background knowledge and practical applications of anesthesia-related skills for veterinary technicians. Prerequisites: BIO 308 and AFE 305 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 411: Practicum II. Advanced research in Agriculture, Food Science or Sustainable Systems. A course in which advanced AFE students pursue an independent hypothesis driven research project on or off campus. Prerequisites: AFE 311, MAT 115 or 200, and Jr. standing. Credit: 2 semester hours.

AFE 412: VET Clinical III. This is the last clinical course and is designed to allow students to gain greater knowledge and skills in the specific job requirements of a veterinary technician. The class will involve greater actual clinic time but will also include activities related to professional development and expectations of veterinary technicians. This class is designed to allow students to have a better understanding of expectations and gain the hands on skills expected in the workplace. Prerequisite: AFE 312. Credit: 3 semester hours.

AFE 415: Livestock Production Practices. Course will explore conventional and alternative production practices for the major livestock species produced in Kentucky. Students will learn about organic, forage based, and natural production practices and how they compare to conventional production. They will have hands-on experience with working with livestock to learn basic handling and management procedures. The class includes field trips to different farms and hands on activities. Prerequisites: AFE 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.

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