Spring Courses – Professional Swine Manager
Spring Semester Courses
Employer/Employee Issues
Credit Hours: 2 credits
Approximate Cost: $422
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Description: This course covers the principles and factors of employee supervision as they relate to the goals of the swine business. Supervision problems with practical solutions are emphasized. Personnel management techniques including determining personnel needs, finding and recruiting people, learning styles, personality considerations in conflict resolution, compensation issues, performance appraisals, training, promotions and terminations are discussed.
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Facility Maintenance
Credit Hours: 3 credits
Approximate Cost: $633
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Description: This course provides a detailed look at maintaining and servicing production facilities. Agricultural confinement housing, wiring and electric motors for farm application are explained. Emphasis is placed on maintaining electrical equipment, plumbing systems and mechanical equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and repair ventilation equipment, pumps and plumbing, feed lines, curtain controls and basic electrical controls. This course does include a once a week lab, for this lab you will need the following tools and equipment: Click here for equipment list.
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Introduction to U.S. Pork Production
Credit Hours: 2 credits
Approximate Cost: $422
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Description: This course will provide an overview and introduction to the current U.S. Pork Industry. The course will cover industry trends and statistics, production systems, ethical production principles, Good Production Practices (GPP), and support systems. The course will also focus on health concerns, alternative production systems, production records and financial analysis. Additionally, a discussion on meat quality and consumer issues related to food safety and animal welfare will be addressed. Current industry issues related to the Show and Seed Stock businesses will be covered as well.
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NOTE: All courses require computer with speakers or a headset, as well as internet access.