- AFE 307 Animal Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: CHE 102/120. This course will deal with the classification and functions
of nutrients, deficiency symptoms, digestive processes, characterization of feedstuffs,
and formulation of diets for domestic animals and pet animals. The course is designed
for students majoring in Veterinary Technology. Credit: 3 semester hours.
- AFE 309: Livestock Reproduction (3)
Prerequisites: AFE 211. This course will cover the estrus cycle and reproduction of
common livestock species. Discussing the anatomy and physiology of reproduction as
well as applied techniques in current industries. Credits: 3 semester hours.
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AFE 404 Nutrition and Metabolism (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or consent of instructor. 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. Credit: 3 semester
hours.
- AFE 405 Research/Extension in Nutrition (3)
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/Global Perspectives (3)
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 415 Livestock Production Practices (3)
Prerequisites: AFE 211. 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. Credit: 3 semester hours.
- AFE 416 Nutrition and Society (3)
As the prevalence of obesity and co-morbidities continue to rise in the United States,
there is a strong need for individuals trained in community nutrition education as
well as science. This course is dedicated to teaching students the principles behind
nutrition education, epidemiological factors, methodologies and pertinent organizations.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
- AFE 417 Modern Nutrition and Disease (3)
Prerequisite: FNU 104 with grade of C or better. This course is intended for those
with theoretical and practical interest in the field of Food and Nutrition Sciences,
and will give an overview of the role of Nutritional Science as it relates to health
with special emphasis on disease prevention and management of disorders and diseases
of various body systems. Credit: 3 semester hours.
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AFE 425 Organic Agriculture (3)
Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 125 or consent of instructor. Principles and practices
of organic agriculture are presented in the context of their historical, philosophical,
economic, and scientific underpinnings. Students will develop a broad theoretical
and practical understanding of organic agriculture. Credit: 3 semester hours.
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AFE 435 Urban Agriculture (3)
Examine contributions of ornamental and food gardens to community health and food
system sustainability. Explore potential of compact urban agriculture to offset community
food needs through high and low input production. Gain hands-on experience with tools,
techniques and practices used to grow and process food and ornamental crops in urban
environments. Credit: 3 semester hours.
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AFE 440 Ornamental/Landscape Plants (3)
This course provides an understanding of the identification, morphology, classification,
nomenclature and adaptability of ornamental plants in landscape environments. The
use of plants in home, business, and park landscapes to reduce water use, pollutants,
energy, and labor inputs is examined. Credit: 3 semester hours.
- AFE 442 Plant Propagation and Plant Production Systems (3)
Prerequisite: AFE 217 or consent of instructor. This course provides an understanding
of both traditional plant propagation and tissue culture as well as sustainable plant
production systems. Plant propagation is a critical part of nursery and greenhouse
management not only to reduce production costs but also to maximize the potential
profit. Sustainable practices and production of horticultural crops is also examined
to reduce water use, pollutants, energy, and labor inputs. Topics covered also include
soil, plant nutrition, pest and disease management that are essential for small scale
farmers. Credit: 3 semester hours.
- AFE 443 Apiculture/Pollination Biology (3)
This course guides the student through the biology and culture of honey bees and other
important pollinators. The morphology, physiology, behavior, reproduction, genetics,
breeding and ecology of honey bees are included. The application of the biology of
honey bees is described, as they are important crop pollinators and producers of honey
and wax. The biology of other pollinators, especially other species of bees, is compared
to that of the honey bee. In particular, the relative merits of various pollinators
are compared according to the plants they visit. Recent ideas and novel applications
for apiculture are described. Credit: 3 semester hours.
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AFE 455 Food Safety and Microbiology (3)
Prerequisites: BIO 111, CHE 101, and CHE 110 or consent of instructor. This course
in intended for those with theoretical and practical interest in the field of food
sciences, especially those interested in a wide range of subjects and hands-on/practical
approaches in microbial food processes, general food safety, public health and epidemiology.
Various aspects of food production, maintenance, supply chains, potential contaminations,
introduction to food borne toxins and outbreaks of food borne infections, safe food
handling and preparation techniques will be introduced to the students. Credit:
3 semester hours.
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AFE 465 Food Systems (3)
This course explores relationships among environment, food supply chains, security,
quality, diet, and consumer health, with particular emphasis on system components
after the farm gate. Discuss existing barriers to healthy and sustainable food consumption;
and personal behaviors and public policies with potential to overcome these barriers.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
- AFE 485 Special Topics in AFE (3)
This course requires intensive examination of an Agriculture, Health, and Natural
Resources science topic chosen by a faculty member in Agriculture, Health, and Natural
Resources. This course will require intensive reading and discussion, as well as writing.
- AFE 489 Remote Sensing of the Environment (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The course introduces fundamental principles
of remote sensing applications for recording electromagnetic energy from the earth’s
surface for studying vegetation, soil, water, and urban infrastructure. Credit: 3
semester hours.
- AFE 485 Special Topics in AFE (3)
This course requires intensive examination of an Agriculture, Health, and Natural
Resources science topic chosen by a faculty member in Agriculture, Health, and Natural
Resources. This course will require intensive reading and discussion, as well as writing.
