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AGR 100 I

This course is designed to provide the students with needed practical skills while working in an agricultural setting during the Summer Institute, fall or spring semesters.

AGR 152

Students will learn about career options available to them in agriculture, natural resources, and family and consumer sciences by interacting with local professionals working in these fields. Each weekly meeting will cover a different discipline, with an introductory presentation followed by a field trip to observe work within that discipline. Field trips will visit local agribusinesses, farms, and government agencies.

AGR 197

This course is designed to provide the necessary background information for participation in a service-learning project. It covers the natural resources of American Samoa and their cultural use. Students will be provided information about the listed topics and have the opportunity to conduct further research. They will also learn about the resources and culture of other countries and make comparisons among the different systems.

ANS 150A

This course opens to all students in developmental studies as an introduction in general agriculture, animal science or natural resource management. Lectures, discussions, and presentations by experts and community members will include topics such as agriculture, livestock, nutrition, breeding, and management, and pasture/turf grass, meat processing and marketing. Emphasis will be on swine and poultry production. Students who plan to further their studies of Agriculture beyond the A.S. level must take both this course and ANS 150B.

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ANS 150B

A supplement to ANS 150A that provides a complete, in-depth, introductory animal science course. This two-credit discussion and lecture course will provide further detail on livestock anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and global livestock systems. This course is intended to be a more rigorous scientific examination of livestock production.

NRS 180

An introductory course containing three general areas which focus on the global importance of forests, emphasizing tropical rain forests, specific forest communities, and their uses in Samoa; The theoretical and practical study and measurement methods in forestry; and, Forest management systems, emphasizing agroforestry, community forestry, conservation, and preservation.

NRS 250

This course enables students to develop skills in ethics, interpretation, and investigation in relation to the environmental settings and issues. Global, national and local examples are provided. Student presentations and projects are required

NUT 150

This course is an introduction to the science of nutrition as it applies to everyday life. The goal is to teach students how to apply the logic of science to their own nutritional concerns. Topics include the six major nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids (fats), protein, vitamins, minerals, and water. The course will also examine the human body, energy balance, weight control, the digestive process, life stages, and diseases as they relate to nutrition and fitness

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AGE 150

This course provides an introduction to the economics of agricultural production, marketing, pricing, income and decision-making involving farm operations that includes government policies and programs related to agricultural and socioeconomic problems of farmers.

AGR 100 II

This course is designed to provide the students with needed practical skills in an agricultural setting in the following two options Land Grant Research Station or On-Farm Work

ANS 150A

This course opens to all students in developmental studies as an introduction in general agriculture, animal science or natural resource management. Lectures, discussions, and presentations by experts and community members will include topics such as agriculture, livestock, nutrition, breeding, and management, and pasture/turf grass, meat processing and marketing. Emphasis will be on swine and poultry production. Students who plan to further their studies of Agriculture beyond the A.S. level must take both this course and ANS 150B.

ANS 150B

A supplement to ANS 150A that provides a complete, in-depth, introductory animal science course. This two-credit discussion and lecture course will provide further detail on livestock anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and global livestock systems. This course is intended to be a more rigorous scientific examination of livestock production.

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AGR 250

The basic principles of horticultural crop production include growth, development, reproduction, and propagation, and management of the crop environment: soil fertility and plant nutrition, water, temperature, light and wind; and crop hazards of weeds, pests and diseases. The production practices for world food crops are studied. Production of locally important crops is emphasized. Practical sessions to complement lectures include field visits and laboratory exercises.

NRS 200

This course provides a comprehensive overview of wildlife, wetlands, and marine natural resources. Special emphasis is on local species, communities and ecosystems. Laboratories are field-oriented, focusing on identification and measurement of resource conditions.

NUT 150

This course is an introduction to the science of nutrition as it applies to everyday life. The goal is to teach students how to apply the logic of science to their own nutritional concerns. Topics include the six major nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids (fats), protein, vitamins, minerals, and water. The course will also examine the human body, energy balance, weight control, the digestive process, life stages, and diseases as they relate to nutrition and fitness

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AGR 100 I

This course is designed to provide the students with needed practical skills while working in an agricultural setting during the Summer Institute, fall or spring semesters.

AGR 100 II

This course is designed to provide the students with needed practical skills in an agricultural setting in the following two options Land Grant Research Station or On-Farm Work

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AGR 100 I

This course is designed to provide the students with needed practical skills while working in an agricultural setting during the Summer Institute, fall or spring semesters.

AGR 152

Students will learn about career options available to them in agriculture, natural resources, and family and consumer sciences by interacting with local professionals working in these fields. Each weekly meeting will cover a different discipline, with an introductory presentation followed by a field trip to observe work within that discipline. Field trips will visit local agribusinesses, farms, and government agencies.

AGR 197

This course is designed to provide the necessary background information for participation in a service-learning project. It covers the natural resources of American Samoa and their cultural use. Students will be provided information about the listed topics and have the opportunity to conduct further research. They will also learn about the resources and culture of other countries and make comparisons among the different systems.

ANS 150A

This course opens to all students in developmental studies as an introduction in general agriculture, animal science or natural resource management. Lectures, discussions, and presentations by experts and community members will include topics such as agriculture, livestock, nutrition, breeding, and management, and pasture/turf grass, meat processing and marketing. Emphasis will be on swine and poultry production. Students who plan to further their studies of Agriculture beyond the A.S. level must take both this course and ANS 150B.

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ANS 150B

A supplement to ANS 150A that provides a complete, in-depth, introductory animal science course. This two-credit discussion and lecture course will provide further detail on livestock anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and global livestock systems. This course is intended to be a more rigorous scientific examination of livestock production.

NRS 180

An introductory course containing three general areas which focus on the global importance of forests, emphasizing tropical rain forests, specific forest communities, and their uses in Samoa; The theoretical and practical study and measurement methods in forestry; and, Forest management systems, emphasizing agroforestry, community forestry, conservation, and preservation.

NRS 250

This course enables students to develop skills in ethics, interpretation, and investigation in relation to the environmental settings and issues. Global, national and local examples are provided. Student presentations and projects are required

NUT 150

This course is an introduction to the science of nutrition as it applies to everyday life. The goal is to teach students how to apply the logic of science to their own nutritional concerns. Topics include the six major nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids (fats), protein, vitamins, minerals, and water. The course will also examine the human body, energy balance, weight control, the digestive process, life stages, and diseases as they relate to nutrition and fitness

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AGE 150

This course provides an introduction to the economics of agricultural production, marketing, pricing, income and decision-making involving farm operations that includes government policies and programs related to agricultural and socioeconomic problems of farmers.

AGR 100 II

This course is designed to provide the students with needed practical skills in an agricultural setting in the following two options Land Grant Research Station or On-Farm Work

ANS 150A

This course opens to all students in developmental studies as an introduction in general agriculture, animal science or natural resource management. Lectures, discussions, and presentations by experts and community members will include topics such as agriculture, livestock, nutrition, breeding, and management, and pasture/turf grass, meat processing and marketing. Emphasis will be on swine and poultry production. Students who plan to further their studies of Agriculture beyond the A.S. level must take both this course and ANS 150B.

ANS 150B

A supplement to ANS 150A that provides a complete, in-depth, introductory animal science course. This two-credit discussion and lecture course will provide further detail on livestock anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and global livestock systems. This course is intended to be a more rigorous scientific examination of livestock production.

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AGR 250

The basic principles of horticultural crop production include growth, development, reproduction, and propagation, and management of the crop environment: soil fertility and plant nutrition, water, temperature, light and wind; and crop hazards of weeds, pests and diseases. The production practices for world food crops are studied. Production of locally important crops is emphasized. Practical sessions to complement lectures include field visits and laboratory exercises.

NRS 200

This course provides a comprehensive overview of wildlife, wetlands, and marine natural resources. Special emphasis is on local species, communities and ecosystems. Laboratories are field-oriented, focusing on identification and measurement of resource conditions.

NUT 150

This course is an introduction to the science of nutrition as it applies to everyday life. The goal is to teach students how to apply the logic of science to their own nutritional concerns. Topics include the six major nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids (fats), protein, vitamins, minerals, and water. The course will also examine the human body, energy balance, weight control, the digestive process, life stages, and diseases as they relate to nutrition and fitness

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AGR 100 I

This course is designed to provide the students with needed practical skills while working in an agricultural setting during the Summer Institute, fall or spring semesters.

AGR 100 II

This course is designed to provide the students with needed practical skills in an agricultural setting in the following two options Land Grant Research Station or On-Farm Work

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AGR 297

This course is a four-week, service-learning course. Students will utilize knowledge gained from MSC 197/AGR 197 to carry out community service projects that will include: stream bank restoration, trail maintenance, and creation of educational displays and signs. They will also learn about the resources and culture of other countries and to make comparisons among the different systems. A portfolio will be kept on activities and a final report will be required on their projects.

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FAM 250

This course is designed to address the identification and management of personal resources and family finances to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle. Topics include financial planning for daily needs, banking, saving and investing, managing credit, managing risks, and insurance; consumer choices, rights and decision making related to meeting personal and family goals for nutrition and wellness, clothing, housing, and transportation.

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FAM 260

Students will study new models of parenting theories, methods, skills, issues, and resources. They will view parent-child relationships in various cultural contexts. They will also gain the necessary skills for guiding and nurturing children as a parent and for teaching others those skills in high school and adult education settings.

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AGR 297

This course is a four-week, service-learning course. Students will utilize knowledge gained from MSC 197/AGR 197 to carry out community service projects that will include: stream bank restoration, trail maintenance, and creation of educational displays and signs. They will also learn about the resources and culture of other countries and to make comparisons among the different systems. A portfolio will be kept on activities and a final report will be required on their projects.

(No student enrolled.)

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FAM 250

This course is designed to address the identification and management of personal resources and family finances to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle. Topics include financial planning for daily needs, banking, saving and investing, managing credit, managing risks, and insurance; consumer choices, rights and decision making related to meeting personal and family goals for nutrition and wellness, clothing, housing, and transportation.

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FAM 260

Students will study new models of parenting theories, methods, skills, issues, and resources. They will view parent-child relationships in various cultural contexts. They will also gain the necessary skills for guiding and nurturing children as a parent and for teaching others those skills in high school and adult education settings.

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