2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Agriculture and Home Economics

AGHE 111. Orientation 1 cr.
Orientation to university life, including available resources and methods to promote success at NMSU. General exposure to fields in agriculture and home economics. Open to all freshmen and transfer students. Graded S/U.

AGHE 305. Advanced Leadership and Communication
in Agricultural Sciences 1-3 cr.
Theory and application of advanced communication techniques, focusing on public speaking and public relations, are emphasized in this course for current and potential college ambassadors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credits.

AGHE 380G. Ecosystem Earth: The Impact of Human Activities 3 cr.
Analysis and evaluation of how human activities affect the earth's environment or ecosystems. Several examples, from global issues to local issues in the tropics and temperate latitudes, will be studied in detail. World population, agricultural productivity, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, and future prospects for the environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 110, EPWS 213, or consent of instructor.