• AECL 1150: PERSPECTIVES IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course introduces students to a variety of perspectives regarding the sustainability of our current food system through viewings of food documentaries and assigned readings. Class discussions will be based on student reflection and comparison of the differing perspectives.
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• AECL 2010: THE ECOLOGICAL WEB: SOILS

  4.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  Soils are a component of all terrestrial ecosystems, and as such influence ecological processes in both agricultural and wild land ecosystems. The focus of the course is on the basic properties of soils such as physical, chemical, and biological which influence our use of soils to grow plants, to support structures, to store wastes, to filter water, and in general to function as a component of our habitat.
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• AECL 2140: FOOD, ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY

  3.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  Students in this course will explore the interconnectedness of food systems and our relationships to them, examine the impact our food choices have on our health, the health of others, and the health of the planet, and consider the ethical and political implications of our current food system and our personal food choices.
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• AECL 2160: EXPLORING SUSTAINABILITY IN AGRICULTURE

  4.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course integrates the study of theoretical aspects of agricultural sustainability with both field-based laboratory exercises and hands-on learning of sustainable agriculture practices. Students will explore the influence of specific agricultural technologies and land use practices on the productivity of agricultural ecosystems, environmental quality, and human health by examining the environmental science and agronomy of both conventional and alternative agricultural practices.
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• AECL 2470: SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS PRACTICUM

  3.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course will allow students to apply their academic studies to a coordinated work experience in sustainable food systems. Students will gain hands-on work experience with small scale market gardening or animal production, local food distribution channels, and/or market sales at local farmers' markets. Students evaluate their knowledge and understanding of sustainable food systems while designing and carrying out an applied research project related to their work experience. This course will culminate with a presentation of their research and work experience as well as the development of a professional resume.
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• AGEC 1000: AG ORIENTATION

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course provides an overview of agriculture career options and an exposure to a variety of local agriculture businesses as well as an overview of local, state, and national agriculture systems. This course is also designed to acquaint students with the agriculture faculty, courses, services and assistance available to them.
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• AGEC 1005: SURVEY OF AGRI-MANAGEMENT

  4.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course is designed for students who need background in basic agri-business management and records. Topics include business and operations management, agriculture records, and marketing. (4 lect hrs/week)
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• AGEC 1010: INTRO TO AG ECONOMICS

  3.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course is for students wishing to enter either production agriculture or agribusiness. It is designed to give students working knowledge of both the terminology and concepts in the field of agricultural economics. This course satisfies the Social & Behavioral Sciences requirement at NWCCD and U5H at UW.
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• AGEC 1020: AGRICULTURAL MICROECONOMICS

  3.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course introduces students to the principles of microeconomics as it relates to agriculture. This includes emphasis on value and price theory, market forms, public policy, labor economics, and international trade.
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• AGEC 1100: INTRO COMP AG RECORDS MGT

  3.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course is an introduction to farm and ranch computerized records management. It covers basic farm/ranch accounting functions including all financial statememts: flow of funds, income statement and balance sheet. The course compares cash versus accrual accounting and the benefits of each. The focus of this course is to develop and reinforce accounting and record management principles by utilizing the microcomputer and entering case farm/ranch data. (3 lect hrs/week)
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