Dr. Schurle is the recipient of numerous national teaching awards. He teaches finance, linear programming, computer applications, and principles of agricultural economics. His teaching interests include distance education efforts regarding application of computer techniques to agribusiness problems. He also applies mathematical modeling and computer tools to his research.
Research includes risk issues and the relationship between size of operation and risk.
Evaluate the information provided to improve decision making Course format for this on-campus course will consist of mastering basic and advanced spreadsheet capabilities in the computer laboratory during the first session. During the second segment, problems relevant to the participants will be modeled and additional advanced techniques introduced.