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Coffeyville Community College offers a full range of academic programs and works closely with four-year universities to provide our students the best possible educational experience and to insure academic success after graduating from Coffeyville.

The transfer program is designed to allow students to continue in any of the 15 different agriculture degree programs at four-year universities.  Former students report a minimum of difficulty in transferring to a university.

TRANSFER PROGRAM

This curriculum is a combination of Agriculture and General Education courses which meet the requirements for the first two years of any agriculture field of study at the university.  Students completing this program are prepared to enter a university as a junior in numerous fields including Ag Business, Ag Econ, Ag Education, Ag Journalism, Ag Technology Management, Agronomy, Animal Science, Bakery and Milling Science, Crop Protection, Food Engineering, Grain Science, Horticulture, Natural Resource and Management, and Pre-veterinary Medicine.
 

PRECISION AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM

Applications of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) covers many areas involved in precision agriculture.  Areas covered include positioning systems, yield monitoring and mapping, soil sampling and analysis, remote sensing, computers and geographical information systems, and variable rate technologies.  Whether you want to know more about GPS and how it works or use it full blown in agriculture, this course offers you hands on experience with GPS equipment and how to put it to use.  This course shows practical applications of GPS with an agriculture emphasis that can translate to any application and is a good starting place for the beginner in GPS technology.

Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a three-credit hour course that uses the very popular ArcView software with an agriculture or (your choice) emphasis in the course.  A student will gain hands-on experience using this software in the state-of-the-art computer labs at Coffeyville Community College.  The only requirement for this class is that a student feels comfortable operating a computer.  This software is used in many areas from agriculture, environmental science, city and county governments, natural resources, and many different areas.  People with training in GIS are in high demand by employers.

Agricultural Technology Management is a three-credit hour math-based class with agriculture applications.  This class puts math in easy to understand situations that make sense and are practical examples used in agriculture.  With the highly technological world of agriculture, employers need employees in high-level positions that can use math skills to solve the problems encountered in today’s technical environment.  This course prepares agriculture students to solve these problems.

The agricultural department’s goal is to educate its students in cutting-edge technology as well as the basic agriculture courses so that the student has the skill and training to be highly in demand in today’s high-tech workforce.

EDUCATION THROUGH ACTIVITIES

Livestock Judging and Rodeo Teams at CCC offer students an opportunity to extend their education through laboratory training and intercollegiate competition.  Coffeyville Judging Teams are competitive at regional and national contests.  Students also compete in academic and career development activities.  The college covers team members’ expenses on contest trips.

Livestock Judging

Livestock Judging offers many benefits to individuals who participate.  This activity not only improves a person’s livestock ability, but also exposes students to many contacts in the livestock industry.  Equally important, this experience helps to refine the decision making process through making logical, rational decisions based on the information gathered and help to improve oral communication and observation skills.  Being involved with the livestock judging team also helps to build self-discipline and self-confidence along with improving leadership skills essential for one to be successful in future careers.

Rodeo

College rodeos are held during the year throughout Kansas and Oklahoma.  Coffeyville Community College team members compete for honors at the regional and national level.  The Coffeyville Community College Rodeo Team strives for excellence in the classroom as well as the rodeo arena.  Practices are held daily, scheduled around the student's various class periods.  Each student's skills will be refined in his/her events to reach a higher level of individual competition and team success.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships providing in-state tuition are available to students pursuing study in many fields of agriculture.  Students who actively compete in Livestock Judging and the Rodeo Team may receive additional financial aid through a combination of tuition scholarship and loan of books.  The value of this scholarship is approximately $1400 per year.  The books must be returned at the end of each semester.  In addition to these scholarships their is an General Agricultural Scholarship which has a value of $600 per year.  There are also additional Agricultural Department Scholarships available to these students as well.  Students who excel academically (3.5 GPA or better in high school) may be eligible for a Presidential Scholarship and the Honors Program which provide more scholarship benefits.  Students should apply for scholarships early in their senior year.

DEREK DICK

Derek Dick joined the College in 2002.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and his Master of Science in Agricultural Education at Oklahoma State University.  At OSU, he was president of Block & Bridle and the Pre-Vet Club.  He brings extensive experience from 4-H and Future Farmers of America to the College.  In addition to his classroom responsibilities in agronomy and horticulture, Dick serves as Livestock Judging coach.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Derek Dick
Agriculture Instructor
Coffeyville Community College
400 West 11th
Coffeyville, KS  67337
Phone:  (620) 251-7700, ext. 2087
E-mail: derekd@coffeyville.edu

AGRICULTURE TRANSFER PROGRAM

The two-year transfer program in Agriculture/Agribusiness is designed to provide the basic courses in general education and agriculture to students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree at a university. 

Students who plan to major in the business, communications, education and other non-science areas of agriculture are encouraged to pursue the Associate in Arts Degree.  The Associate in Science Degree is recommended for students who plan to major in a science-based field such as agronomy, engineering, food and grain science and veterinary medicine. 

Students are strongly encouraged to consult with one of the agricultural advisors to enroll and get the recommended courses they need for their desired Agriculture major.  Courses that the student may want to take depending on the Agriculture major and which university they plan to attend are listed below.

Recommended Agriculture Transfer Courses 

AGRI-170     Agriculture in Our Society................ 2

AGRI-171     Principles of Agricultural Economics.... 4

AGRI-172     Principles of Animal Science............. 3

AGRI-180     Animal Science and Industry............ 1

AGRI-181     Livestock Selection I.......................... 3

HORT-203   Horticultural Science.......................... 4

AGRI-211     Crop Science........................................ 4

AGRI-270     Soils...................................................... 4

AGRI-290     Animal Nutrition and Feeding..................... 4

AGRI-293     Principles of Meat Evaluation.................... 3

AGRI-157     Agricultural Technology, Engineering, & Systems.................. 3

AGRI-257     Applications of Global Positioning Systems.............................................. 3

The program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee, must total at least 64 credit hours.  Also see specific curriculum guide for program emphasis.  Certain general education courses are preferred for different programs.

Description of Courses  

AGRI-125.  Agricultural Accounting & Taxes.  2 Hours. Fundamentals of accounting related to farm use and keeping accurate records. 

AGRI-150.  Horse Science.  3 Hours.  This course is designed to acquaint students with the horse and the horse industry.  Areas studied will include:  functions, selection, types, breeds, classes, breeding, feeding, buildings and equipment, health training, horsemanship, management and business aspects of the horse.

AGRI-157.  Agricultural Technology, Engineering, and Systems.  3 Hours.  This course is an introduction to agricultural technology, engineering and agricultural systems. It will include application of physical and engineering problems in agriculture.  Course may cover simple machines, natural resource management, machinery systems, equipment calibration, global positioning systems, geographical information systems, internal combustion engines, animal waste systems, electrical and erosion control.  Prerequisite: College Algebra. 

AGRI-170.  Agriculture in Our Society.  2 Hours.  This course is an orientation to curriculums and career opportunities in the Agriculture Industry.  Emphasis will be on career planning as related to a chosen profession and agricultural community.  The development of the agriculture industry will also be included as it pertains to career opportunities. 

AGRI-171.  Principles of Agricultural Economics.  4 Hours. This course is a study of economic principles as they relate to agriculture.  Emphasis is on application of principles to the solution of farm, agribusiness and agricultural problems.  Students will learn the basic micro and macroeconomic concepts needed for analysis and decision-making.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab. 

AGRI-172.  Principles of Animal Science.  3 Hours.  This course looks at what animal science is today.  This course shows how animals fit into all of society and how animals contribute to the well being of humans from a worldwide perspective.  This course explores uses that humans have found for our domesticated animals in addition to food and food uses.  It explores traditional livestock but also companion animals, aquaculture, llamoids, rabbits and careers associated with animal science.  It also explores food safety, consumer concerns and animal welfare rights. 

AGRI-173.  Agricultural Seminar.   2 Hours.  Practical work experience in an agriculture field or related business.  Extent of experience will include an appropriate number of classroom and practical experience hours under supervision of the instructor and/or cooperating employer.  This will include practical training in all areas of the business which lend to the student's occupational objectives.  Permission of the instructor and cooperation of desired employer are needed.

AGRI-180.  Animal Science & Industry.  1 Hour.  This course is a study of the types and classes of market and breeding livestock.  This class is a lab that accompanies Principles of Animal Science.  It includes animal nomenclature and terminology and comparison of live market and their carcasses.  Prerequisite:  Principles of Animal Science or concurrent enrollment. 

AGRI-181.  Livestock Selection I.  3 Hours.  This is a beginning course in evaluation of animals for slaughter and breeding.  It involves the comparison among animals in beef, swine and sheep.  It includes developing and presenting written and oral reasons.  Members of the Livestock Judging Team are selected from this course; this involves a combination of 5-6 hours lecture, laboratory and activity per week. 

AGRI-182.  Livestock Selection II.  3 Hours.  As an extension of Livestock Selection I, this includes evaluation and selection of live, domestic farm animals and function of red meat species in relation to carcass merit.  Included is collegiate competition during the spring semester.  Prerequisite:  Livestock Selection I or consent of instructor. 

AGRI-211.  Crop Science.  4 Hours.  Basic production principles for agronomic crops, including corn, soybeans, sorghum, wheat, native and forage grasses will be discussed.  Culture needs of various crops, crop rotations, soil preparation and fertilization, selecting varieties, preventing pests, harvesting and storing crops will be included.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab. 

AGRI-257.  Applications of Global Positioning Systems.  3 Hours.  This course studies fundamental processes of global positioning systems and geographic information systems with the primary interest on agriculture applications.  General technical aspects of GPS satellites, differential correction and hardware will be covered.  Agricultural mapping, navigation, variable rate technology and yield monitoring will be discussed. 

AGRI-267.  Introduction to Geographical Information Systems. 3 Hours.  This course studies fundamental processes of Geographical Information Systems using the ArcGIS software.  An emphasis on agriculture and the application of this software will be used in this course.  This course presents the historical development of desktop GIS mapping and continues with hands-on experience in a computer lab using ArcView software.  Students will complete exercises using all the components of ArcView. 

AGRI-270.  Soils.  4 Hours. Fundamental chemistry, physical and biological properties of soils; their formation, fertility and management are included.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab. 

AGRI-290.  Animal Nutrition and Feeding.  4 Hours.  Fundamental principles of animal nutrition including digestion, absorption and metabolism of the various food nutrients will be discussed.  Ration formulation, measure of body needs and characteristics of the nutrients will be included.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab.  Prerequisite: Principles of Animal Science, Chemistry preferred. 

AGRI-292.  Meat Science.  3 Hours.  This course is a study of all phases of the meat industry with major emphasis on the animal processing sequence, muscle composition and product quality. It includes promotion, merchandising and marketing of meat products as well as basic evaluation techniques.  Prerequisite:  Principles of Animal Science.

AGRI-293.  Principles of Meat Evaluation.  3 Hours.  This course takes a modern look at the evaluation of carcasses and meat of beef, swine and sheep.  Emphasis is on carcass grading and evaluation and appraisal of meat.  The course includes techniques for comparative analysis of meat carcasses. 

HORT-203.  Horticultural Science.  4 Hours.  Horticultural plant structure and function, effects of environmental factors on plant growth and survey of the fruit, nut, vegetable, bedding plant, pot plant, cut flower, nursery and landscape industries will be studied. Horticultural crop families, growing systems and culture needs, soil preparation and fertilization, selecting and propagating varieties, preventing pests, regulating growth, harvesting, value-added processing and marketing will be included.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab.