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COURSE OUTLINE LEARNING OUTCOMES BASED COURSES

1. Course Name:

Agriculture Mathematics

Course Number:

MATH-0071

Program in Which Course is Taught:

Agribusiness

Total Course Credits:

3 credits

Text/Learning Resource Materials:

Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc., (2004). Mathematical Applications
in Agriculture. Nina H. Mitchell, Clifton Park, NY.
BA II Calculator A specific business calculator is prescribed and compulsory in class.
Students will be required to use their calculators in future courses.
2. Rationale:
Students will learn to apply mathematical concepts to agricultural applications. In addition to
being a math refresher, this course focuses on providing skills in performing spatial
calculations such as seed bed utilization, plant populations, seeding rates, equipment
calibration and volume and bushel measurement. These skills provide a strong foundation for
completing calculations required in subsequent courses.
3. Prerequisites
None
4. Corequisites:
None
5. Learning Outcomes:
The learner will:
1. compute application problems utilizing mathematical operations.
2. formulate mathematical calculations related to crop production.
3. formualte mathematical calculations related to livestock production.
4. formulate mathematical calculations related to agribusiness.

6. Elements of Performance:
1. The learner will compute application problems utilizing mathematical operations.
1.1 Demonstrate basic mathematic operations (whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio
and proportion, percent, estimating).
1.2 Solve measurement calculations (conversions, triangles, perimeters, area, volume,
land measurement).
1.3 Identify and utilize various agricultural units of measure (bushels, gallons, litres,
plant populations, acres).
2. The learner will formulate mathematical calculations related to crop production.
2.1. Compute field operation calculations (acres hour, fuel consumption/acre, cost/acre,
horse power requirement, ground speed vs. theoretical speed, field efficiency).
2.2. Formulate seed, plant and fertilizer calculations (plants/ft2, plants/acre, seed and
fertilizer cost/acre, pounds of product/acre, pounds of nutrient/acre, seeding rates).
2.3. Solve application problems for crop protection products (#/acre, litres/acre,
acres/pail, cost/acre).
2.4. Determine capacity for application and storage tanks and bins (seeding equipment,
harvest equipment, grain bins, supply tanks).
3. The learner will formulate mathematical calculations related to livestock production.
3.1. Determine building sizing, materials and cost calculations for livestock operations
(fencing, buildings, feedlots).
3.2. Illustrate and calculate feed rations using Pearson square method and algebraic
equation.
3.3. Compute application rates for insecticides, supplements, and medications.
3.4. Demonstrate production calculation for livestock operations (milk production, feed
conversion, daily gain).
4. The learner will complete mathematical calculations related to agribusiness.
4.1. Illustrate dockage calculations for grain sales.
4.2. Complete fertilizer cost calculations (cost/tonne, fertilizer blends, cost/acre).
4.3. Determine machinery operating costs (fuel, repairs and maintenance, depreciation,
labour).
4.4. Determine machinery loans and amortization costs.
7. Delivery Method:
Instruction is based on out of class preparatory readings, in class lectures, case studies,
demonstrations and guided practice, discussion of problems, completion of exercises and
student group work.

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8. Method of Evaluation:
4 Assigments
3 Tests
Total

4x 10%
3x 20%

40%
60%
100%

Supplemental Privileges:
Supplemental privileges are available.
Evaluation Scale:
A+
A

90 - 100
80 - 89

B+
B

76 - 79
70 - 75

C+
C

66 - 69
60 - 65

D
F

50 59
0 49

9. Generic/Employability skills emphasized in this course:

communication - written

communication - oral

communication - visual

analytical

creative thinking

work safely

interpersonal

numeracy

organizational

problem solving

technological

group/teamwork

Notes/other:

Proficiency in mathematical calculations is a very important skill in the agricultural job

market.
10. Topical Outline:
Modul
e
1

Learning Outcome
The learner will
compute application
problems utilizing
mathematical
opperations

Learning Activities
Ch. 1 - Mathematical
Operations
1.1 Whole Numbers
1.2 Fractions
1.3 Decimals
1.4 Ratio & Fractions
1.5 Percent
1.6 Estimating

Assessment
Assignment #1 (Sept.
21)*
Test #1 (Sept. 27)*

CH. 2 Measurements
2.1 conversions
2.2 special triangles
2.3 perimerter & area
2.4 volume
2.5 land
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measurements
2.6 scale drawings
Ch.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

3 - Special Topics
Accuracy
Formuals
Slope
Graphs

Ch. 4 - Corn

The learner will

formulate
mathematical
calculations related to
crop production

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Soil Preperation
Planting
Harvesting
Storage

Ch. 5 - Wheat and

Small Grains

Assignment #2 (Oct.
4)*
Test #2 (Oct. 7)*

5.1 Soil Preperation

and Planting
5.2 Harvesting and
Storage

The learner will

formulate
mathematical
calculations related to
livestock production

Ch. 12 - Cattle
12.1 Cows & Calves
12.2 Feedlots, Dairy
Ch. 13 - Swine
13.1 Sows & Pigs
13.2 Feeders &
Finisher Pigs

Assignment #3 (Oct.
15)*
Test #3 (TBD)

The learner will

complete
mathematical
calculations related to
agribusiness

Ch. 16 - Agribusiness
16.1 Marketing
16.2 Fertilizer &
Chemical
16.3 Machinery &
Equipment
16.4 Feed & General
Supplies

Assignment #4 (Oct.
21)*
Test #4 (TBD)

* Assesment dates are subject to change.

11. Details of Preparation:
Prepared by Terry Powell, October 25, 2007.
Revised by Rick Baker, May 29, 2008. Revised by Rick Baker, June 2009. Revised by Shawn
Williams, June 2010.

12. Approval:

Assiniboine Community College

Academic Dean

Date

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ATTACHMENT
Course Name:

Agriculture Mathematics

Course Number:

MATH-0071

Program in Which Course is Taught:

Agribusiness

Total Course Credits:

3 credits

Excused Absence:
In the case of a missed test or compulsory class activity, a grade of zero will be assigned unless
the student has an excused absence. An excused absence is only approved under the following
circumstances by the instructor and/or Dean/Chairperson:
1. Medical illness doctors certificate may be required by the college.
2. Snow or ice storm causing highway department to issue a travel advisory.
3. Family/personal crisis.
4. A specialist appointment that has been previously set and if missed would cause
undue medical problems.
5. Jury duty.
6. Natural disaster, e.g. flood/hurricane.
A student who has an excused absence will be allowed to write a test or submit an assignment;
date to be determined by the instructor in consultation with the student. Note that a fee may be
assessed before a student will be permitted to write a missed test.
Late assignments/projects:
A student who submits an assignment late will have 10% deducted for every day past the
deadline. If the student is more than 3 days late a grade of zero will result.

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