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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Overview

My teaching and research programs focuses on farm business management decisions that help producers maximize profits and/or manage risk. The goal of these programs is to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of farm businesses in Tennessee and across the United States. I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and Extensions Specialists to identify relevant and important real-world questions and to develop practical solutions. This research enhances my teaching program of farm financial management, investment analysis of technology adoption, data analysis, and land valuation. I have co-developed an AREC study aboard course to Argentina focused on the their global agricultural supply chain.

Research Focus

Farm Business Management & Risk Management for crop and beef cattle producers

Teaching Focus

AREC 312: Rural Real Estate Appraisal; AREC 324: Applications of Quantitative Method; AREC 444: Agricultural Production Technology Management; AGNR 491: Agricultural Business of Argentina

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 614 - Journal Club in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): DVM or equivalent degree.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Hartley, Ashley

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CEM 620 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Rouse, Barry T | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M. | Caldwell, Marc | Millis, Darryl L | Risalvato, Jacquline

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 813 - Clinical Rotation in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in soft tissue surgery for companion animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care, and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 835 - Principles and Practice of Surgery
2 credit hour(s)

Principles of veterinary surgery: aseptic technique, patient and surgeon preparation, control of surgical hemorrhage and infection, and general operating room procedures. Proper methods of tissue handling, surgical instrumentation, and selection of suture materials and suturing patterns. Pathophysiology of surgical and accidental wounds: wound healing and management.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Collar, Elizabeth Marie

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 891 - Basic Small Animal Surgical Principles
1 credit hour(s)

Elective course presents the basics of aseptic technique, including pack preparation, gowning, gloving, and waterless hand scrubs; instrument handling; knot tying; suture placement; and ligation. More advanced practice and near-peer instruction opportunities available to upperclassmen.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Dickson, Courtney

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

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ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-8589
Curriculum Vitae
308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-8589
Curriculum Vitae
308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
Overview

My teaching and research programs focuses on farm business management decisions that help producers maximize profits and/or manage risk. The goal of these programs is to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of farm businesses in Tennessee and across the United States. I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and Extensions Specialists to identify relevant and important real-world questions and to develop practical solutions. This research enhances my teaching program of farm financial management, investment analysis of technology adoption, data analysis, and land valuation. I have co-developed an AREC study aboard course to Argentina focused on the their global agricultural supply chain.

Research Focus

Farm Business Management & Risk Management for crop and beef cattle producers

Teaching Focus

AREC 312: Rural Real Estate Appraisal; AREC 324: Applications of Quantitative Method; AREC 444: Agricultural Production Technology Management; AGNR 491: Agricultural Business of Argentina

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 614 - Journal Club in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): DVM or equivalent degree.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Hartley, Ashley

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CEM 620 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Rouse, Barry T | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M. | Caldwell, Marc | Millis, Darryl L | Risalvato, Jacquline

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 813 - Clinical Rotation in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in soft tissue surgery for companion animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care, and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 835 - Principles and Practice of Surgery
2 credit hour(s)

Principles of veterinary surgery: aseptic technique, patient and surgeon preparation, control of surgical hemorrhage and infection, and general operating room procedures. Proper methods of tissue handling, surgical instrumentation, and selection of suture materials and suturing patterns. Pathophysiology of surgical and accidental wounds: wound healing and management.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Collar, Elizabeth Marie

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 891 - Basic Small Animal Surgical Principles
1 credit hour(s)

Elective course presents the basics of aseptic technique, including pack preparation, gowning, gloving, and waterless hand scrubs; instrument handling; knot tying; suture placement; and ligation. More advanced practice and near-peer instruction opportunities available to upperclassmen.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Dickson, Courtney

Semesters Offered: Spring
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