Designed to assist incoming students in adjusting to college and improving their academic performance. First year students will learn about university resources and facilities, and strategies relating to study skills, problem solving, time management, and setting and achieving academic and personal goals. Field trips may be required.

This is an introductory level class which will explore basic small internal combustion engines, tractor and chainsaw operations and safety. Safety, use of shop tools, processes, and procedures around agricultural machinery and equipment will be emphasized.

Covers everyday conversations in Latin American Spanish needed at the workplace in agriculture and natural resources. It aims at emphasizing dialogues, commands and directions to improve the relationship and understanding of workers and employers in several fields of agriculture. Course prepares students in landscape, horticulture, animal science and agriculture economics with basic communication skills in Spanish and familiarizes students with Latin American cultural traditions. Taught with AHNR 3350. Not intended for students with advanced Spanish language skills.

Courses taken in agriculture, natural resources, and related areas as part of approved Education Abroad programs. Credits and topics must be approved by department head and director of Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture.

An independent study project is mutually arranged between a student and an instructor. Course may be repeated for credit. Total credits allowed toward graduation requirements are restricted as outlined in the Ratcliffe Hicks section of the Undergraduate Catalog.