AGP Agriculture Production
AGP 106 / AGP 1006 - Crop Scouting & Pest Control Methods 3 Credits
Teaches recognition of pests commonly found on major crops in Colorado, their life
cycles and integrated pest control measures for these weeds, insects, and diseases.
(Contact hours - 45)
AGP 107 / AGP 1007 - Practical Irrigation Mgmt 2 Credits
Introduces the student to irrigation methods, scheduling, limited irrigation concepts,
hydrology, safety, water quality, chemigation, and interrelationships between irrigation,
soil fertility, and crops. A limited amount of water law is also covered.
(Contact hours - 37.5)
AGP 146 / AGP 1046 - Artificial Insemination Mgmt 2 Credits
Provides a study of applied fundamentals of anatomy and reproduction as they pertain
to artificial insemination. This course emphasizes the handling of frozen semen, heat
detection and nutritional management for artificial insemination (AI). Individualized
training is given in developing and perfecting insemination techniques in live cattle.
(Contact hours - 37.5)
AGP 147 / AGP 1047- Practical Cattle Reproduction 2 Credits
Studies the fundamentals of cattle reproduction. Principles covered include nutrition,
breeding, system management, physiology of the reproductive tract, hormone function,
fertilization, stages of pregnancy, and overall reproductive management of the cow
herd. This course emphasizes economic decision making, practical experience, and practical
applications in reproductive management that may include reproductive tract scoring,
pelvic measuring, body condition scoring, artificial insemination, and palpating cows.
(Contact hours - 37.5)
AGP 148 / AGP 1048 - Cattle Reproduction Lab 1 Credit
Development of skills necessary for reproductive management of cattle in beef and
dairy operations. Covers the practical application of reproductive management techniques
and practices utilized in the cattle industry.
(Contact hours -30 )
AGP 204 / AGP 2004 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers 4 Credits
Emphasizes soil fertility and plant nutrition in crop production, soil-plant relations,
diagnostic techniques and methods of evaluating soil fertility. Includes composition,
manufacture, marketing and use of fertilizer materials and their reactions with soils
and plants.
(Contact hours - 60)
AGP 215 / AGP 2015 - Animal Health 3 Credits
Introduces methods of prevention, recognition, and treatment of common livestock diseases.
(Contact hours - 45)
AGP 247 / AGP 2047 - Production Cattle Feeding 3 Credits
Continues ASC212 / ASC with emphasis on production cattle feeding in large and medium size operations. The
mechanics and management of feeding operations in Logan County are observed and studied.
Three major areas are emphasized: feedlot layout and design, nutrition, and health.
(Contact hours - 45)
AGP 280 / AGP 2080 - Production Ag. Internship 0-12 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work
experience related to their educational program. students work under the immediate
supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct
guidance of the instructor.
(Contact hours - 15/30)
