AGEC 4213* - Quantative Price Analysis.
Quantitative analysis of
agricultural supply and demand in situations
involving risk and uncertainty within
the institutional setting of agricultural
markets. Use of spreadsheets to perform
regression analysis and simulation of potential
market outcomes. Analysis of specific
agricultural market cases with written
and oral presentation of the results. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 3213, AGEC 3333, MATH 2103, and ECON
3023 or 3113 Semesters: Fall - Bailey Norwood
AGEC 4333* - Commodity Futures Markets.
The nature of commodity
futures markets and the mechanics
of trading. Fundamentals and technical
aspects of commodity prices. Basis and
basis trading. Hedging and hedging strategies.
Regulating commodity trading. Tax
aspects. Appreciation of principles via
computer game. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 3213 and AGEC 3333 Semesters: Spring - Wade Brorsen
AGEC 4403* - Advanced Farm and Ranch Management.
The development of problem solving and risk management skills needed on the modern farm or ranch. Use of spreadsheets to perform production planning and analysis of farm and ranch problems with linear programming, simulations, and other tools. Analysis of the acquisition of resources and the use of information systems in managing the individual farm or ranch business. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 3213, AGEC 3333, AGEC 3603, MATH 2103, and ECON 3023 or ECON 3113 Semesters: Spring - Mike Dicks
AGEC 4413* - Agricultural Law.
Survey
of law with emphasis on agricultural
problems and applications. Contract
law, tort law, property law, real
estate
transactions, oil and gas leases, business
organization,
estate planning and credit. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 1114 Semesters: Fall, Spring
AGEC 4423* - Advanced Agribusiness Management.
The development
of problem solving and risk
management skills needed on the modern
farm or ranch. Use of spreadsheets to
perform production planning and analysis
of farm and ranch problems with
linear programming, simulations, and
other tools. Analysis of the acquisition
of resources and the use of information
systems in managing the individual farm
or ranch business. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 3213, AGEC 3333, AGEC 3603, MATH
2103, and ECON 3023 or 3113 Semesters: Spring - Dan Tilley
AGEC 4503* - Environmental Economics and Resource Development.
Economic,
social and political factors relating to conservation,
natural resource
development
and environmental quality. Valuation of
priced and non-priced natural and environmental
resources. Analysis of environmental
and natural resource policy and
the role of public and private agencies in
conservation and development. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 3503 or ECON
3113 or consent of instructor Semesters: Fall - Tracy Boyer
AGEC 4513* - Farm Appraisal.
Estimating the market value of agricultural
real estate using the three approaches
to value. Determining the feasibility and
profitability of land purchases. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 3423 Semesters: Spring - Notie Lansford
AGEC 4703* - American Agricultural Policy.
Economic characteristics
and problems of agriculture; evolution and
signif.icance of programs and policies. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 3213, AGEC 3333, MATH 2103, and ECON
3023 or 3113 Semesters: Spring - Mike Dicks
AGEC 4723* - Rural Economic Development.
Concepts and theories of regional and community economics, including input-output, economic base, simulation, budgeting, location, and routing. Oklahoma applications. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 1114 Semesters: Spring - Brian Whitacre
AGEC 4990* - Ag Cooperatives.
Research on special problems concerning agricultural economics. Credit Hours: 1 to 6 credits, maximum 6 Prerequisites: Consent of instructor Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer
AGEC 5000 - Thesis or Report in Agricultural Economics.
Open only to students working on a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. Credit Hours: 1 to 6 credits Prerequisites: None Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer
AGEC 5010 - Professional Experience in Ag Econ.
Professional Experience in Ag Econ Credit Hours: 1 to 6 credits, maximum 6 Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor Semesters: Fall - Dan Tilley, Spring - Dan Tilley, Summer - Dan Tilley
AGEC 5101 - Research Methodology.
Using the scientific method to solve
problems related to agriculture. Preparation
of a thesis proposal required. Credit Hours: 1 credit Prerequisites: Selection of a thesis adviser and a thesis topic Semesters: Spring - Wade Brorsen
AGEC 5103 - Mathematical Economics.
Mathematical tools necessary for formulation and application of economic theory and economic models. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: Differential calculus and ECON 3113 Semesters: Fall - Francis Epplin
AGEC 5113 - Application of Math Progamming.
The application of concepts and principles of linear and nonlinear programming techniques to agricultural problems. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: None Semesters: Fall - Francis Epplin
AGEC 5203 - Advanced Agricultural Prices.
Market systems and price structures, price discovery, time series and agricultural price research methods. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: STAT 4043, AGEC 5103, and consent of instructor Semesters: Spring - Chanjin Chung
AGEC 5213 - Econometric Methods. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: STAT 4043 or ECON 4213 or consent of instructor Semesters: Spring - Chanjin Chung
AGEC 5233 - Primary Data Analysis Research. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: The course is designed to be accessible to M.S. and Ph.D. students who are taking or have completed AGEC 5213 Semesters: Spring - Jayson Lusk
AGEC 5303 - Agricultural Marketing Policy and Organization.
Marketing systems and economic development, market structure, conduct, and performance, interregional trade theory, marketing firm behavior, prices across space, form and time, market information, and government policies that influence decisions. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: Consent of instructor Semesters: Fall - Brian Adam
AGEC 5343 - International Ag Markets and Trade.
Contemporary international agricultural
trade theory and applications.
Broaden students' understanding of
contemporary cultural and economic issues
outside the U.S. that affect global
demand. Gains from trade and the theory
of comparative advantage. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: Consent of instructor Semesters: Fall - Shida Henneberry
AGEC 5403 - Production Economics.
Analysis of micro static production economics problems; factor-product, factor-factor and product-product relationships; functional forms for technical unit and aggregate production functions; maximizing and minimizing choice rules; firm cost structure; scale relationships; introduction to time and risk analysis. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 5103 Semesters: Spring - Art Stoecker
AGEC 5423 - Agribusiness Management.
Application of quantitative analysis to the evaluation of business plans for agribusiness firms. Preparation of business plans including mission statements, financial analyses, marketing plans, personnel, and organization
requirements of the firm, production and operations plans as well as a contingency plan. Analysis of risk factors associated with agriculturally-based companies. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: Consent of instructor Semesters: Spring - Rodney Holcomb
AGEC 5503 - Economics of Natural and Environmental Resource Policy.
Problems and policies involved in administering our natural resources are discussed. Economic analysis, particularly benefit-cost analysis, is emphasized. The development and administration of environmental policies relating to the quality of our environment, including land, air, water and related resources, are analyzed in an economic framework. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor Semesters: Fall - Art Stoecker
AGEC 5603 - Advanced Agricultural Finance.
Financial structure of agriculture, firm financial planning and management, financial intermediation in agriculture and agricultural finance in developing countries. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 3603 Semesters: Fall
AGEC 5703 - Economics of Agricultural and Food Policy.
Application of welfare criteria and economic analysis to agriculture, land and rural development problems and policies. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 4703 and AGEC 5103 Semesters: Spring - Mike Dicks
AGEC 5723 - Rural Development Planning.
Economics of development planning; methods of development planning with special emphasis on the analysis of agricultural projects and the economics of agricultural sector planning for developing countries. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: None Semesters: Spring - Tracy Boyer
AGEC 5733 - International Agricultural Policy and Development.
Review and evaluation of alternative agricultural and rural policies and development strategies developing countries. Trade, marketing and storage, output incentives, infrastructure investments and income distribution are considered. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: Consent of instructor Semesters: Spring - Shida Henneberry
AGEC 5990 - Primary Data Analysis.
Open to graduate students with consent of instructor only. Investigation in designated areas og agricultural economics. Credit Hours: 1 to 6 credits, maximum 6 Prerequisites: None Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer
AGEC 6000 - Research Problems.
Open to students pursuing graduate study in agricultural economics beyond the requirements for a master’s degree. Independent research and thesis under the direction and supervision of a major professor. Credit Hours: to be arranged Prerequisites: None Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer
AGEC 6102 - Teaching Practicum in Agricultural Economics.
The purpose of the teaching practicum is to expose the practitioner to different philosophies and techniques of teaching and the general tasks performed by the teacher, including: (1) student counseling, (2) test and exercise preparation and grading, and (3) lecture organization, preparation and presentation. Credit Hours: 2 credits Prerequisites: Two semesters of graduate study in Agricultural Economics Semesters: Fall, Spring
AGEC 6213 - Advanced Econometrics.
Advanced studies in the theory, principles of estimation and quantitative applications involving complex systems of structural relationships to economic relationships. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 5213 or consent of instructor Semesters: Spring - Art Stoecker
AGEC 6400 - Seminar in Farm Mgmt and Production Economics.
Scientific research methodology applied to problems of resource efficiency under dynamic and/or risky conditions. Credit Hours: 1 to 6 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 5403 or consent of instructor Semesters: Spring - R. Joe Schatzer
AGEC 6403 - Advanced Production Economics.
Formulating and solving
applied economic optimization problems
in agricultural production economics.
Expected profit maximization; analyzing
data from agronomic experiments; credit
scoring; risk models such as stochastic
dominance and expected utility. Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: AGEC 5403 Semesters: Fall - Wade Brorsen
AGEC 6700 - Agricultural Policy and Development.
Frontier issues in agricultural policy and rural development. An evaluation of recent research reports in these areas. Credit Hours: 1 to 6 credits Prerequisites: Consent of instructor Semesters: Fall - Art Stoecker
