An in-depth discussion of chemistry targeted to students enrolled in plant and animal management curricula offered in AGNR. Covers the nomenclature and basic functional groups in organic chemistry, natural products and pesticides. Current practices of crop, agriculture and environmental management and genetic engineering also discussed.

A scientific introduction to beer production and distillation of spirits, societal influence, the science of fermentation, brewery and distillery operations, and economics of scale. Students will be able to analyze and demonstrate the steps in the brewing process, such as: raw material evaluation, handling and preparation; processing of malts and adjuncts; wort production; fermentation, aging and cellar functions; packaging operations; beer freshness; and certain elements of quality management, including basic sensory evaluation of flavor. Additionally, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of distillation in the production of alcoholic beverages for human consumption.

Controlled environment agriculture, including hydroponic food production, has increased dramatically worldwide as demand for fresh, local, safe, nutritious food has increased and an appreciation for the negative social and environmental impacts of producing food long distances from where it is consumed has grown. Through instructor and guest lectures, growing crops in greenhouses and rooms, and visiting local hydroponic facilities, students will learn the fundamentals of how to grow vegetable and fruit crops in hydroponic and aquaponic systems.

Explore fundamental leadership theories and practice related skills utilized in helping youth and adults build community relationships in a variety of teaching environments. Fundamentals of youth development will be the basis for examining how to foster positive learning environments for dynamic learning. The identification of empowerment processes will be explored through case-study discussions.

Learn how to plan and evaluate agricultural and extension education programs: design and administer needs assessments, create a logic model, apply quantitative and qualitative instruments and protocols, engage stakeholders, and gather and analyze data. The course will enable participants to develop an evaluation and program plan tailored to their interest/working area, applying a lens to address inclusion and equity issues.