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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).
AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Eash, Neal | Duncan, Lori Allison | Essington, Michael E | Zhao, Yang | Rius, Agustin G | Bates, Gary Edward | Schrick, Neal | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Mathew, Daniel J | Kwit, Charles | McLean, Kyle | Yu, Edward | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Eckelkamp, Liz | Grant, Jerome F

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 320 - Reproductive Physiology and Lactation
3 credit hour(s)

Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for animal science majors and an elective for biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences. (Same as BCMB 320.)

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C– or better in ANSC 220, BCMB 230, or BCMB 440; or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 420 - Advanced Reproductive Techniques
3 credit hour(s)

Collection, evaluation, and preservation of ova, spermatozoa and embryos; application of methods of natural breeding and techniques of artificial insemination and embryo transfer; herd sire and dam evaluation; pregnancy determination; gestation and parturition; infertility; recent advances in theriogenology. Students completing the course with a grade of C or higher may qualify for certification in artificial insemination.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 with a grade of C or higher.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 494 - Animal Science Teaching Assistant
1 credit hour(s)

Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Mathew, Daniel J | Rius, Agustin G | Langford, Taylor Andrew

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall
BCMB 320 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation
3 credit hour(s)

Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for animal science majors and an elective for biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences. (See ANSC 320.)

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C– or better in ANSC 220, BCMB 230, or BCMB 440; or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Souza, Marcy Jan | Stewart, Neal

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (Same as Animal Science 525 and Comparative and Experimental Medicine 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus
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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).
AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Eash, Neal | Duncan, Lori Allison | Essington, Michael E | Zhao, Yang | Rius, Agustin G | Bates, Gary Edward | Schrick, Neal | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Mathew, Daniel J | Kwit, Charles | McLean, Kyle | Yu, Edward | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Eckelkamp, Liz | Grant, Jerome F

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 320 - Reproductive Physiology and Lactation
3 credit hour(s)

Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for animal science majors and an elective for biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences. (Same as BCMB 320.)

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C– or better in ANSC 220, BCMB 230, or BCMB 440; or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 420 - Advanced Reproductive Techniques
3 credit hour(s)

Collection, evaluation, and preservation of ova, spermatozoa and embryos; application of methods of natural breeding and techniques of artificial insemination and embryo transfer; herd sire and dam evaluation; pregnancy determination; gestation and parturition; infertility; recent advances in theriogenology. Students completing the course with a grade of C or higher may qualify for certification in artificial insemination.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 with a grade of C or higher.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 494 - Animal Science Teaching Assistant
1 credit hour(s)

Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Mathew, Daniel J | Rius, Agustin G | Langford, Taylor Andrew

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall
BCMB 320 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation
3 credit hour(s)

Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for animal science majors and an elective for biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences. (See ANSC 320.)

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C– or better in ANSC 220, BCMB 230, or BCMB 440; or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Souza, Marcy Jan | Stewart, Neal

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (Same as Animal Science 525 and Comparative and Experimental Medicine 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus
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