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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 | Springer, Nora Lynn | 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: Rajeev, Sree | Springer, Nora Lynn | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Sultana, Hameeda | Smith, Joe | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Caldwell, Marc | Anderson, David Edgar | Risalvato, Jacquline | Miller, Deb | Dennis, Michelle | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Millis, Darryl L

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CEM 515 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 6 credit hours

Specialized experience in comparative and experimental medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Sultana, Hameeda | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Makau, Dennis | Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Mulon, Pierre-Yves

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 541 - Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease
3 credit hour(s)

Disease at the molecular level. Changes in molecular events in cells that lead to disease and occur as a result of disease. Correlation with clinical and pathological states. Systems covered: neurological, structural, respiratory, circulatory, metabolic, endocrine, reproductive, and immunological. Correlation with clinical pathological states.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 419 or equivalent.

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 610 - Advanced Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines. Current and future research methodology, 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: Schaefer, Deanna M | Sheldon, Julie Deanne

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 613 - Journal Club in Large Animal Clinical 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: Sommardahl, Carla S | Prado, Tulio M. | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Collar, Elizabeth Marie

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 616 - Comparative and Experimental Medicine Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Research seminars pertinent to disciplines within the program.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours. Credit Restriction: Maximum 3 hours may be applied toward degree requirements.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Gerhold Jr, Richard William

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
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: Whitlock, Brian Keith | Tobias, Karen M | Neelakanta, Girish | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M. | Caldwell, Marc

Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
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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 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 | Springer, Nora Lynn | 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: Rajeev, Sree | Springer, Nora Lynn | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Sultana, Hameeda | Smith, Joe | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Caldwell, Marc | Anderson, David Edgar | Risalvato, Jacquline | Miller, Deb | Dennis, Michelle | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Millis, Darryl L

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CEM 515 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 6 credit hours

Specialized experience in comparative and experimental medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Sultana, Hameeda | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Makau, Dennis | Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Mulon, Pierre-Yves

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 541 - Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease
3 credit hour(s)

Disease at the molecular level. Changes in molecular events in cells that lead to disease and occur as a result of disease. Correlation with clinical and pathological states. Systems covered: neurological, structural, respiratory, circulatory, metabolic, endocrine, reproductive, and immunological. Correlation with clinical pathological states.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 419 or equivalent.

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 610 - Advanced Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines. Current and future research methodology, 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: Schaefer, Deanna M | Sheldon, Julie Deanne

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 613 - Journal Club in Large Animal Clinical 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: Sommardahl, Carla S | Prado, Tulio M. | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Collar, Elizabeth Marie

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 616 - Comparative and Experimental Medicine Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Research seminars pertinent to disciplines within the program.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours. Credit Restriction: Maximum 3 hours may be applied toward degree requirements.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Gerhold Jr, Richard William

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
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: Whitlock, Brian Keith | Tobias, Karen M | Neelakanta, Girish | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M. | Caldwell, Marc

Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
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