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.

Focuses on the study of the agronomic principles and practices required for the production of food, feed, fiber and fuel crops. This is a project-based course where students will develop a farm plan from knowledge gained in previous courses and built upon in this course. Students will learn to integrate data and information from many sources in order to build and operate a successful and sustainable agronomic farm operation using current and new technology. The use of farm management software will be an integral part of the course and farm project.

Provides students with basic skills needed to safely operate and maintain farm equipment, such as tractors and implements used in agronomic production. Students will receive introductory background training in the basic safety and operation of tractors through hands-on learning. Emphasis will also be placed on the mechanical functioning of equipment and the functional similarities and differences between gasoline (two-stroke and four-stroke) and diesel engines as well as electric motors as they relate to farm equipment (mobile and stationary). This knowledge will be used to teach students to safely perform basic care and maintenance of different tractor types as well as various implements. Students will also learn basic implement connection and disconnection, including the safe use of implements that employ a power take-off unit. Included in the course will be an introduction to the equipment and use of satellite navigation systems used in agronomic production.

Principles and applications of technologies supporting precision farming and farm management. Global positioning system (GPS), yield monitoring and mapping, remote sensing, geographic information system (GIS), variable rate technologies (VRT), data layering of independent variables, Internet information access, and computer software for, management.

Spring crops (ex. seed propagated ornamentals and vegetables, vegetatively propagated ornamentals, perennials, foliage plants and woody ornamentals) are the 'backbone' of the ornamental greenhouse crop industry. Explore how spring flowering greenhouse crop growers have one of the most challenging jobs in agriculture. Discover how many different species from all over the world are produced and scheduled to bloom at the same time to maximize sales. Throughout the course, production principles presented are grounded in plant physiology, plant nutrition, entomology and plant pathology.

Explore the mission and history of the Land Grant System as well as current work conducted through the University of Maryland to extend research to citizens. Often referred to as America in miniature, Maryland boasts diverse people, agricultural practices, cultures, and ecosystems which students will examine to perceive the decision making processes within and across ecological systems as well as the development of advisory boards.

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.

Examine foundational qualitative and quantitative research methods in real-world social and behavioral settings for extension and outreach educators. This course enables you to distinguish, select and apply research methods to conduct social science research in a non-formal education setting. A variety of data analysis approaches will be examined across Extension and outreach education applications.

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.