LBM 133 Introduction to Livestock Business Management Credit: 1 (0-3-0)
Course Description: Introduction to the agricultural livestock industry via a learning community and quality field experiences. Engage with industry stakeholders to address a wide range of topics including an overview of contemporary production practices, challenges to the industry (aka "wicked problems"), the future of agriculture, career opportunities, and foreshadowing the relevance and applicability of concepts to industry context.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Required field trips.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LBM 233 Leadership in the Livestock Industry Credits: 2 (1-2-0)
Course Description: Introduction and engagement with professional leaders in business and the livestock industry. Industry professionals present challenges to solve and justify decision actions in a workshop setting. Students use these experiences to identify and grow their own leadership capabilities.
Prerequisite: LBM 133, may be taken concurrently.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. Must register for lecture and laboratory.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LBM 333A Livestock Business Engaged Research: Proposal Development Credit: 1 (1-0-0)
Course Description: Introduction to the engaged research process. Develop a proposal for engaged research in livestock business management and be prepared execute the proposal.
Prerequisite: LBM 233.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman, Sophomore.
Registration Information: Junior standing.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LBM 333B Livestock Business Engaged Research: Field Experience Credit: 1 (0-0-.75)
Course Description: Engaged research in livestock business management. Execute tasks approved in LBM 333A project proposal.
Prerequisite: LBM 333A, may be taken concurrently.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman, Sophomore.
Registration Information: Junior standing. Requires engagement with approved industry cooperator.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.
LBM 333C Livestock Business Engaged Research: Communications Credit: 1 (1-0-0)
Course Description: Communication of livestock business management engaged research. Report on the activities and findings of the student's engaged research project. Focus on both differentiation of audiences and selection and execution of appropriate communication methods.
Prerequisite: LBM 333B.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman, Sophomore.
Registration Information: Junior standing.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LBM 433 Integrated Livestock Business Mgt Workshop Credit: 1 (0-0-2)
Course Description: Integrated capstone workshop experience that serves as the catalyst in integrating the biophysical sciences and business management principles as relevant to solving problems in the livestock industry. Engage as teams in weekly workshops to address contemporary problems in livestock business management.
Prerequisite: (AREC 428, may be taken concurrently and LBM 333C) and (ANEQ 470, may be taken concurrently or ANEQ 472, may be taken concurrently or ANEQ 473, may be taken concurrently or ANEQ 474, may be taken concurrently or ANEQ 476, may be taken concurrently or ANEQ 478, may be taken concurrently).
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior.
Registration Information: Senior standing.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.