Agricultural Business introduces students to business management in agriculture. Throughout the course are practical and engaging activities, projects, and problems to develop and improve business and employability skills. Additionally, students investigate and develop viable business plans in order to solve local problems. The business plan ideas are communicated to student peers and members of the professional community.

Students are able to obtain 6 college credits through the CIHS program by successfully completing this course and enrolling in the CIHS program.

SUNY Cobleskill AGBU 101 & AGBU 121.

This course engages students in hands-on laboratories and activities to explore the world of animal agriculture. Student experiences will involve the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection and marketing. For example, students will acquire skills in meeting the nutritional needs of animals while developing balanced, economical rations. Throughout the course, students will consider the perceptions and preferences of individuals within local, regional, and world markets.

Students are able to obtain 6 college credits through the CIHS program by successfully completing this course and enrolling in the CIHS program.

SUNY Cobleskill AGSC 199 & 141.

Food Science and Safety is a course full of hands-on activities, projects, and problems that simulate actual concepts and situations found in the food science and safety industry, allowing students to build content knowledge and technical skills.

Students maintain a research level Laboratory Notebook throughout the course documenting their experiences in the laboratory. Research and experimental design will be highlighted as students develop and conduct industry appropriate investigations.

Students investigate, experiment, and learn about documenting a project, solving problems, and communicating solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Students are able to obtain 3 college credits through the CIHS program by successfully completing this course and enrolling in the CIHS program.

SUNY Cobleskill CAHT 101.

Students participating in the Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources course will experience hands-on activities, projects, and problems. Student experiences will involve the study of communication, the science of agriculture, plants, animals, natural resources, and agricultural mechanics. While surveying the opportunities available in agriculture and natural resources, students will learn to solve problems, conduct research, analyze data and work in teams.

Students are able to obtain 3 college credits through the CIHS program by successfully completing this course and enrolling in the CIHS program.

SUNY Cobleskill CAHT 101.

This course teaches students the form and function of plant systems. Students experience various plant science concepts through inquiry-based exercises filled with activities, projects, and problems utilizing laboratory and practical experiences.

Student experiences will include the study of plant anatomy and physiology, classification, and the fundamentals of production and harvesting. Students will learn how to apply scientific knowledge and skills to use plants effectively for agricultural and horticultural production. Students will discover the value of plant production and its impact on the individual, the local, and the global economy.

Students are able to obtain 3 college credits through the CIHS program by successfully completing this course and enrolling in the CIHS program.

SUNY Cobleskill ORHT 105.