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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 506 - One Health
3 credit hour(s)

Online course that will address the link between human, animal, and environmental health. Each online module focuses on some aspect of “One Health” and may include topics such as emergency preparedness, zoonotic diseases, antibiotic resistance and food safety, responsible pet ownership and the human-animal bond, and the effects of climate on disease prevalence. Methods of intervention and problem solving such as research design, program evaluation, community education, and policy analysis are also incorporated.

CEM 608 - One Health Tools and Practice
3 credit hour(s)

An asynchronous online course that will equip students with the ability to effectively identify problems that require a One Health approach and apply methods and tools that would be essential in delivering One Health solutions to complex problems at the human-animal-environment interface (HAEI). Will examine One Health philosophy, theory, methods, and practice. Collaborative methods in problem and stakeholder mapping alongside multidisciplinary action planning strategies will be explored. Additionally, practical tools for risk evaluation, prioritization, and management will be covered.

Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

CEM 609 - One Health Risk Analysis
3 credit hour(s)

Seeks to equip students with the ability to effectively apply a risk analysis framework and risk assessment tools towards the management of complex problems at the human-animal-environment interface (HAEI). It will include a deep dive into both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, exploring the application of both deterministic and stochastic models in the accurate assessment of risk along the HAEI. Students will learn how to deploy appropriate programming platforms such as R or @Risk when addressing risk estimation problems.

Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Makau, Dennis

PUBH 593 - Directed Independent Study
1 - 3 credit hours

Individual identification and study of health/wellness or health promotio problem/issue. Specific proposal must be presented to instructor before registration.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Okafor, Chika C | Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Makau, Dennis

PUBH 693 - Independent Study
1 - 3 credit hours

Individual study of selected issues.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Okafor, Chika C | Makau, Dennis

VMP 876 - One Health
3 credit hour(s)

Online course addresses the link between human, animal, and environmental health. Each online module focuses on some aspect of "One Health" and may include topics such as emergency preparedness, zoonotic diseases, antibiotic resistance and food safety, responsible pet ownership and the human-animal bond, and the effects of climate on disease prevalence. Methods of intervention and problem solving such as research design, program evaluation, community education, and policy analysis are also incorporated.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

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308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
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308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, 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 506 - One Health
3 credit hour(s)

Online course that will address the link between human, animal, and environmental health. Each online module focuses on some aspect of “One Health” and may include topics such as emergency preparedness, zoonotic diseases, antibiotic resistance and food safety, responsible pet ownership and the human-animal bond, and the effects of climate on disease prevalence. Methods of intervention and problem solving such as research design, program evaluation, community education, and policy analysis are also incorporated.

CEM 608 - One Health Tools and Practice
3 credit hour(s)

An asynchronous online course that will equip students with the ability to effectively identify problems that require a One Health approach and apply methods and tools that would be essential in delivering One Health solutions to complex problems at the human-animal-environment interface (HAEI). Will examine One Health philosophy, theory, methods, and practice. Collaborative methods in problem and stakeholder mapping alongside multidisciplinary action planning strategies will be explored. Additionally, practical tools for risk evaluation, prioritization, and management will be covered.

Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

CEM 609 - One Health Risk Analysis
3 credit hour(s)

Seeks to equip students with the ability to effectively apply a risk analysis framework and risk assessment tools towards the management of complex problems at the human-animal-environment interface (HAEI). It will include a deep dive into both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, exploring the application of both deterministic and stochastic models in the accurate assessment of risk along the HAEI. Students will learn how to deploy appropriate programming platforms such as R or @Risk when addressing risk estimation problems.

Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Makau, Dennis

PUBH 593 - Directed Independent Study
1 - 3 credit hours

Individual identification and study of health/wellness or health promotio problem/issue. Specific proposal must be presented to instructor before registration.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Okafor, Chika C | Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Makau, Dennis

PUBH 693 - Independent Study
1 - 3 credit hours

Individual study of selected issues.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Okafor, Chika C | Makau, Dennis

VMP 876 - One Health
3 credit hour(s)

Online course addresses the link between human, animal, and environmental health. Each online module focuses on some aspect of "One Health" and may include topics such as emergency preparedness, zoonotic diseases, antibiotic resistance and food safety, responsible pet ownership and the human-animal bond, and the effects of climate on disease prevalence. Methods of intervention and problem solving such as research design, program evaluation, community education, and policy analysis are also incorporated.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

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