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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 411 - Undergraduate Research Participation
1 - 3 credit hours

Experience in active biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty. Students in pre-medicine, biology, and related majors may conduct research projects within designated areas.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated with consent. Maximum 9 hours.
Comment(s): Contact coordinator prior to registering for class.

Other Instructors: Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Dhar, Madhu S | Lear, Andrea Sketch

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
CEM 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Lear, Andrea Sketch | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Thompson, Patrick Beamon | Anderson, David Edgar | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Rajeev, Sree | Smith, Joe | Sultana, Hameeda | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Caldwell, Marc | Risalvato, Jacquline | Miller, Deb | Dennis, Michelle | Dhar, Madhu S | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Millis, Darryl L

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CEM 544 - Cancer Cell Biology
2 credit hour(s)

Comprehensive discussion of the major mechanisms of cancer initiation, promotion, and progression at the molecular, cellular, and tissue level. Discussion will focus on regulatory networks involved in growth control and tissue organization such as cell cycle, apoptosis, signaling pathways, angiogenesis, inflammation, evasion of immunity, and tumor microenvironment, amongst others. Learners will become familiar with experimental approaches, technology, and animal models that are used to study cancer pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention.

Recommended Background: Advanced biology, including cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or genetics.

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

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

Other Instructors: Schaefer, Deanna M | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Caldwell, Marc | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Miller, Deb

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, 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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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, 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 411 - Undergraduate Research Participation
1 - 3 credit hours

Experience in active biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty. Students in pre-medicine, biology, and related majors may conduct research projects within designated areas.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated with consent. Maximum 9 hours.
Comment(s): Contact coordinator prior to registering for class.

Other Instructors: Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Dhar, Madhu S | Lear, Andrea Sketch

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
CEM 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Lear, Andrea Sketch | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Thompson, Patrick Beamon | Anderson, David Edgar | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Rajeev, Sree | Smith, Joe | Sultana, Hameeda | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Caldwell, Marc | Risalvato, Jacquline | Miller, Deb | Dennis, Michelle | Dhar, Madhu S | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Millis, Darryl L

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CEM 544 - Cancer Cell Biology
2 credit hour(s)

Comprehensive discussion of the major mechanisms of cancer initiation, promotion, and progression at the molecular, cellular, and tissue level. Discussion will focus on regulatory networks involved in growth control and tissue organization such as cell cycle, apoptosis, signaling pathways, angiogenesis, inflammation, evasion of immunity, and tumor microenvironment, amongst others. Learners will become familiar with experimental approaches, technology, and animal models that are used to study cancer pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention.

Recommended Background: Advanced biology, including cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or genetics.

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

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

Other Instructors: Schaefer, Deanna M | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Caldwell, Marc | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Spring
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