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Curriculum Catalog No. Description Credits 10-090-303 Agribusiness Economics 3 10-090-301 Intro to Agronomy 3 Certi cate Total 6 10-090-303 AGRIBUSINESS ECONOMICS ...basic knowledge of macro and micro economics will be taught, pro ciency in developing basic cash ows, cost bene t analysis, enterprise analysis, budget development, pro t loss statements and developing cost of production. Student should be able to develop adequate information for farm manager to analyze business proposals. 10-090-301 INTRO TO AGRONOMY ...this class provides a fundamental introduction to agronomy careers and opportunities. Through hands-on activities, class speakers, in-person tours, and site visits, students will gain a basic understanding of the opportunities in agronomy careers. Students will also develop an understanding of the basic agronomic crops and evaluation of alternative crops. Topics include: variety selection, planting and fertility options. Students will be familiar with all inputs in a cropping plan and features and bene ts of the feed and economic value of all options. 384