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Charles Martinez

Assistant Professor | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Overview

Farm and Financial Management Livestock and Meat Economics

Research Focus

Farm and Financial Management Livestock and Meat Economics

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 117 - Herbert College of Agriculture Honors Freshman Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

The freshman seminar will address global challenges in the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences (FANHS) like the “One Health” model. Federal agencies that have historically acted unilaterally are now recognizing that health of animals, people and the environment are inextricably linked. The "One Health" approach is the collaborative effort of the human health, veterinary health and environmental health communities to interact on a local, national and global scales in order to attain and maintain optimal health not only for people, but for domestic, farm, and food animals, wildlife, plants, and environment. This course will focus on research programs in the Institute of Agriculture that approach solving challenges through communication, cooperation, and collaboration across disciplines and institutions, thus maintaining or reducing health risks to animals, humans, the environment and society.

EPP 201 - Ecological and Societal Impacts of Insects and Plant Diseases
3 credit hour(s)

Insects and plant diseases have had a significant influence on human history, culture, and lifestyles. The science of entomology and plant pathology helps humankind understand the impact of insects and plant pathogens on these dimensions of human existence. The development of strategies to capitalize on the beneficial aspects of these organisms will also be explored. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

Other Instructors: Ownley, Bonnie H

EPP 234 - Medicines and Drugs from Plants and Microbes
3 credit hour(s)

Plants and microbes are an abundant source of medicinal compounds and, until the end of the 19th century all drugs were natural products or minerals. Today, natural products often serve as chemical templates for drug design. The mission of this course is to promote understanding of medicines and drugs that are derived from natural sources. Students in this online course will develop critical thinking skills and an appreciation for the roles that plant- and microbe-derived compounds play in modern medicine use and abuse. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS)

EPP 516 - Biopesticides
3 credit hour(s)

Plant protection; natural products; international issues in crop protection. The history of biopesticides, their modes of actions, challenges and trends in biopesticide development, and biopesticides in integrated pest management systems will be discussed.

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314A Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M Univ Kingsville, 2019
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Charles Martinez

Assistant Professor | Agricultural and Resource Economics
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314A Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M Univ Kingsville, 2019
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Overview

Farm and Financial Management Livestock and Meat Economics

Research Focus

Farm and Financial Management Livestock and Meat Economics

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 117 - Herbert College of Agriculture Honors Freshman Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

The freshman seminar will address global challenges in the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences (FANHS) like the “One Health” model. Federal agencies that have historically acted unilaterally are now recognizing that health of animals, people and the environment are inextricably linked. The "One Health" approach is the collaborative effort of the human health, veterinary health and environmental health communities to interact on a local, national and global scales in order to attain and maintain optimal health not only for people, but for domestic, farm, and food animals, wildlife, plants, and environment. This course will focus on research programs in the Institute of Agriculture that approach solving challenges through communication, cooperation, and collaboration across disciplines and institutions, thus maintaining or reducing health risks to animals, humans, the environment and society.

EPP 201 - Ecological and Societal Impacts of Insects and Plant Diseases
3 credit hour(s)

Insects and plant diseases have had a significant influence on human history, culture, and lifestyles. The science of entomology and plant pathology helps humankind understand the impact of insects and plant pathogens on these dimensions of human existence. The development of strategies to capitalize on the beneficial aspects of these organisms will also be explored. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

Other Instructors: Ownley, Bonnie H

EPP 234 - Medicines and Drugs from Plants and Microbes
3 credit hour(s)

Plants and microbes are an abundant source of medicinal compounds and, until the end of the 19th century all drugs were natural products or minerals. Today, natural products often serve as chemical templates for drug design. The mission of this course is to promote understanding of medicines and drugs that are derived from natural sources. Students in this online course will develop critical thinking skills and an appreciation for the roles that plant- and microbe-derived compounds play in modern medicine use and abuse. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS)

EPP 516 - Biopesticides
3 credit hour(s)

Plant protection; natural products; international issues in crop protection. The history of biopesticides, their modes of actions, challenges and trends in biopesticide development, and biopesticides in integrated pest management systems will be discussed.

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