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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).
PLSC 240 - Turfgrass Management
3 credit hour(s)

Practical turfgrass management. Cultivar selection, identification, and establishment. Basic fertility programs, mowing, irrigation practices, and thatch removal and compaction control. Pest identification and basic controls.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture.
Comment(s): Students in turfgrass science and management concentration must also register for 241.

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus
PLSC 441 - Advanced Turfgrass Management
2 credit hour(s)

Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture. Adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture, mowing, water management, and design impacts are discussed.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 441 and PLSC 541.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 240 and BIOL 113 or BIOL 114.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 442 - Turfgrass Root-zone Construction
2 credit hour(s)

Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 442 and PLSC 542.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 240 and BIOL 113 or BIOL 114.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 469 - Teaching Practicum
1 - 2 credit hours

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Horvath, Brandon Joseph | Walters, Kellie Jean | Pulte, Andy | Spangler, Amanda Diane

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 541 - Advanced Turfgrass Management
3 credit hour(s)

Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture. Adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture. Clipping and water management; design.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 441 and 541.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 542 - Turfgrass Root-zone Construction
3 credit hour(s)

Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. Credit Restriction: Students may not apply 542 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 442.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 569 - Teaching Practicum
1 - 3 credit hours

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance, and for second-year graduate students, responsibility for course delivery.

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

Other Instructors: Klingeman III, William E | Pulte, Andy

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

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

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).
PLSC 240 - Turfgrass Management
3 credit hour(s)

Practical turfgrass management. Cultivar selection, identification, and establishment. Basic fertility programs, mowing, irrigation practices, and thatch removal and compaction control. Pest identification and basic controls.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture.
Comment(s): Students in turfgrass science and management concentration must also register for 241.

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus
PLSC 441 - Advanced Turfgrass Management
2 credit hour(s)

Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture. Adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture, mowing, water management, and design impacts are discussed.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 441 and PLSC 541.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 240 and BIOL 113 or BIOL 114.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 442 - Turfgrass Root-zone Construction
2 credit hour(s)

Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 442 and PLSC 542.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 240 and BIOL 113 or BIOL 114.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 469 - Teaching Practicum
1 - 2 credit hours

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Horvath, Brandon Joseph | Walters, Kellie Jean | Pulte, Andy | Spangler, Amanda Diane

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 541 - Advanced Turfgrass Management
3 credit hour(s)

Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture. Adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture. Clipping and water management; design.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 441 and 541.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 542 - Turfgrass Root-zone Construction
3 credit hour(s)

Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. Credit Restriction: Students may not apply 542 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 442.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 569 - Teaching Practicum
1 - 3 credit hours

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance, and for second-year graduate students, responsibility for course delivery.

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

Other Instructors: Klingeman III, William E | Pulte, Andy

Semesters Offered: Fall
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