1. Iowa State University
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Departments of Agricultural Education and Studies
Curriculum in Agricultural Education
Administered by the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. Students majoring in Agricultural Education choose between two options: Teacher Certification or Communications.
Teacher Certification Option.
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Degree Requirements
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Credits
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Interpersonal and public communication skills
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9. 5
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Engl 150 - Critical Thinking and Communication
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3
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Engl 250 - Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition
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3
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Lib 160 - Library Instruction
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0. 5
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AgEdS 311 - Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences
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3
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Mathematical, physical, and life sciences
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19
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Chem 163 - General Chemistry
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4
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Chem 163L - General Chemistry Laboratory
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1
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Stat 104 - Introduction toStatistics
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3
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Biol 211 - Principles of Biology I
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3
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Biol 211L - Principles of Biology Laboratory
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1
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Biol 212 - Principles of Biology II
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3
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Biol 212L - Principles of Biology Laboratory
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1
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Math 104 - Probability and Matrices
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3
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or Math 150 - Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
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3
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Humanities, ethics, and social sciences
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18
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Psych 230 - Developmental Psychology
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3
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C I 333 - Educational Psychology
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3
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C I 406 - Multicultural Education
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3
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American history elective
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3
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from approved lists:
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3 cr. in ethics
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3
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3 cr. in international perspectives
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3
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Agricultural sciences and economics
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37
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AgEds 488 - Methods of Teaching Agricultural Mechanics
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2+3
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Agron 114 - Principles of Agronomy
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3
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Agron 154 - Fundamentals of Soil Science
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3
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An S 101L - Working with Animals
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2
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An S 114 - Survey of the Animal Industry
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2
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Hort 221 - Principles of Horticulture
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2
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Econ 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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Econ 331 - Cooperatives
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2
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NREM 120 - Introduction to Renewable Resources
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3
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6 credits in agriculture and life sciences
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6
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6 credits in courses 300-400 level (from ISU College of Ag) to be chosen from technology systems management, animal science, agronomy, agricultural economics, forestry, or horticulture
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6
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Professional credits
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31. 5
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AgEdS 110A - Orientation
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1
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AgEd 211A - Early Field Based Experience: High School Agricultural Programs
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1
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AgEd 310 - Foundations of Agricultural Education Programs
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2
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AgEd 401 - Planning Agricultural Education Programs
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3
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AgEd 402 - Methods of Teaching in Agricultural Sciences
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3
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AgEd 416 - Pre-Student Teaching Experience in Agricultural Education
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1
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AgEd 417 - Supervised Teaching in Agricultural Education Programs
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14
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C I 201 - Introduction to Instructional Technology
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2
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C I 204 - Social Foundations of American Education
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2
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Sp Ed 450 - Teaching Students with/ Exceptionalities
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1. 5+1
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Electives
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13 - 14
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Total credits
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128
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Course Description
English 150. Critical Thinking and Communication
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. SS. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in Lib 160.
Application of critical reading and thinking abilities to topics of civic and cultural importance. Introduction of basic oral, visual, and electronic communication principles to support writing development. Initiation of communication portfolio.
English 250. Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. SS. Prereq: 150 or exemption from 150; sophomore classification or exemption from 150; credit for or concurrent enrollment in Lib 160.
Analyzing, composing, and reflecting on written, oral, visual, and electronic (WOVE) discourse within academic, civic, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on supporting a claim and using primary and secondary sources. Continued development of student portfolio.
Lib 160. Library Instruction
(1-0) Cr. 0. 5. F. S. 8 weeks. Prereq: for students whose native language is not English: Completion of English 101 requirement.
Use of libraries and information sources, both print and electronic, including locations and services of the University Library with an emphasis on the research process. To be taken as early as possible in the student’s undergraduate career. See course descriptions of Engl 105 and 105H for prerequisite related to Lib 160. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S.
Utilizing instructional methods, techniques, and problem solving, presentation and sales strategies with agricultural audiences.
Chem 163 - General Chemistry
4 Cr. F. S. Prereq: 1 year of high school algebra and geometry and Chem 50, 155, or 1 year of high school chemistry; and credit or enrollment in 163L.
A general survey of chemistry with an emphasis on conceptual problems for those who are not physical and biological science or engineering majors. Nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, thermochemistry, acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction reactions, basic chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Chem 163 does not meet the prerequisite for 331. Credit for examination (test-out exams) for 163 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course.
Chem 163L. General Chemistry Laboratory
1 Cr. Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 163.
Laboratory to accompany 163. Must be taken with 163. Only one of Chem 163L, 167L, and 177L may count toward graduation.
Stat 104. Introduction to Statistics
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. S. SS. Prereq: 1 1/2 years of high school algebra.
Statistical concepts and their use in science; collecting, organizing and drawing conclusions from data; elementary probability; binomial and normal distributions; regression; estimation and hypothesis testing. For students in the agricultural and biological sciences. Credit for only one of the following courses may be applied toward graduation: Stat 101, 104, 105, 226.
Biol 211. Principles of Biology I
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. Prereq: High school biology and chemistry or credit or enrollment in Chem 163 or 177.
Introduction to the nature of life, including the cellular basis of life; the nature of heredity; evolution; diversity of microbial, plant, and animal life; and principles of ecology. Intended for life science majors. Only one of Biol 101 or 211 may count toward graduation.
Biol 211L. Principles of Biology Laboratory I
(0-3) Cr. 1. F. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 211.
Laboratory to accompany 211.
Biol 212. Principles of Biology II
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. Prereq: 211.
Introduction to the nature of life, including the cellular basis of life; energy relationships; the nature of heredity; evolution; form and function of microbial, plant, and animal life.
Biol 212L. Principles of Biology Laboratory II
(0-3) Cr. 1. F. S. Prereq: credit or enrollment in 212.
Laboratory to accompany 212.
Math 104. Introduction to Probability and Matrices
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of high school geometry.
Permutations, combinations, probability, binomial and multinomial theorems, matrices, expected value. Either Math 104 or 150 may be counted toward graduation, but not both.
Psych 230. Developmental Psychology
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. SS.
Life-span development of physical traits, cognition, intelligence, social and emotional behavior, personality, and adjustment.
C I 333. Educational Psychology
(Cross-listed with Psych). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. Prereq: 201, Psych 230 or HD FS 102, application to the teacher education program or major in psychology.
Classroom learning with emphasis on cognitive development, cognitive learning theory, and instructional techniques. Major emphasis on measurement theory and the classroom assessment of learning outcomes.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. SS. Prereq: 201, 332 or 333, junior classification, admission to teacher education program.
Awareness and nature of cultural pluralism; need for multicultural education; multicultural concepts and theories; cultural groups - their perceptions, needs, and contributions; problems and issues regarding ethnocentrism, prejudice, and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, sex/gender, sexual identity, and language in the school environment; curriculum infusion and transformation, multicultural interaction, design and execution of teaching strategies.
AgEds 488. Methods of Teaching Agricultural Mechanics
(2-3) Cr. 3. F. S.
Methods and management techniques in agricultural mechanics laboratories. Emphasis will be on safety, mechanical skills development and management of students, facilities, equipment, and materials.
Agron 114. Principles of Agronomy
(2-3) Cr. 3. F. S. Mullen.
A foundation course in agronomy applying crop, soil, and environmental sciences in understanding agricultural systems in the world. Includes introductory concepts of plant, soil, tillage, pest, environmental, and sustainable aspects of crop production. Off-campus version offered through internet by interactive computer courseware.
Agron 154. Fundamentals of Soil Science
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. S. Prereq: Chem 163. Manu.
Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their formation, classification, and distribution. Use of soil survey and computer databank information in balancing agronomic, economic, and environmental concerns in soil management. Credit for only one of Agron 154, 155, or 156 may be applied toward graduation.
An S 101. Working with Animals
(1-3) Cr. 2. F. S.
A hands-on introductory course in skills for proper care and management of domestic animals. Husbandry skills including health observation, animal movement, identification, management procedures, and environmental assessment are covered.
An S 114. Survey of the Animal Industry
(2-0) Cr. 2. F. S. SS.
Ways domestic animals serve the basic needs of humans for food, shelter, protection, fuel, and emotional well-being. Terminology, basic structures of the industries surrounding the production, care, and marketing of domestic animals in the U. S.
Hort 221. Principles of Horticulture
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. S. Prereq: Biol 211.
Biological principles of growing horticultural crops including anatomy, reproduction, light, temperature, water, nutrition, and growth and development. Laboratory exercises emphasize environmental factors and permit detailed observation of plant growth.
Econ 101. Principles of Microeconomics
(3-0) Cr. 3-4. F. S. SS.
Resource allocation, opportunity cost, comparative and absolute advantage. Supply and demand. Marginal analysis. Theories of production and consumption, pricing, and the market system. Perfect and imperfect competition and strategic behavior. Factor markets. Present discounted value. Recitation section required for 4 credits.
Econ 331. Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 101.
Introduction to the process of entrepreneurship within the agricultural and food sectors. Emphasis on opportunity recognition and assessment, resource acquisition and feasibility analysis for both private and social enterprises. Students will develop a comprehensive feasibility study for a new business or non-profit organization.
(Cross-listed with Agron, Env S). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. S.
Overview of soil, water, plants, and animals as renewable natural resources in an ecosystem context. History and organization of resource management. Concepts of integrated resource management.
AgEds 110A. Orientation
(1-0) Cr. 0. 5. F. Orientation to the department. Careers in agriculture.
A. Agricultural Education
B. Agricultural Studies
C. General Agriculture
AgEds 211. Early Field Based Experience
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F. S. SS. Prereq: 110.
Five days on-site in an agricultural setting observing competencies and issues in problem solving, decision-making, initiative taking, teamwork, leadership, written and oral communications, critical thinking and creativity. When students register it is their responsibility to make an appointment with the departmental coordinator (very early in the semester) to plan their experience.
A. High School Agriculture Program
AgEds 310. Foundations of Agricultural Education Programs
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Historical development of agricultural education programs. Philosophic premises, program goals and objectives. Educational and social issues impacting the implementation of agricultural education programs.
AgEds 401. Planning Agriculture and Life Sciences Education Programs
(Dual-listed with 501). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 310.
Responsibilities of an agricultural education teacher, curriculum development, experiential learning opportunities including FFA and SAE, and assessment and maintenance of program quality.
AgEds 402. Methods of Teaching in Agriculture and Life Sciences
(Dual-listed with 502). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 401.
Topics include: principles of teaching and learning, individualized and group methods, application of learning, instructional management, special populations, and evaluation.
AgEds 416. Pre-Student Teaching Experience in Agricultural Education
Cr. 1. F. S. Prereq: 211, 402 and admission to teacher education program.
A one-week field-based experience in an approved secondary agricultural education program. Concurrent enrollment in 417 is required.
AgEds 417. Supervised Teaching in Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cr. 1-16. Repeatable. F. S. Prereq: 211, 402 and admission to teacher education program.
Supervised teaching in public schools.
C I 201. Introduction to Instructional Technology for Grades PK-6
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. S. SS.
Overview of ways to use instructional technologies to support instruction in PK-6 settings. Focus on pedagogical approaches that integrate technologies to support learning in the content areas. Laboratory experiences include development of activities to use tool software, interactive multimedia, webpage development, digital video and other technologies to facilitate learning and teaching.
C I 204. Social Foundations of American Education
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. SS.
Goals of schooling, including the roles of teachers today; historical development of schools; educational reforms and alternative forms; and current philosophical issues. Human relations aspects of teaching and discussions about teaching as a career.
Sp Ed 450. Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in the General Education Classroom
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. S.
Overview of characteristics and needs of exceptional youth and appropriate service delivery options. Legal foundations for special education. Emphasis on co-teaching models, differentiated instruction, accommodations for instruction and assessment, and collaboration among professionals and parents.
2. North Dakota State University
College of Human Development and Education
School of Education
Agricultural Education
The agricultural education major prepares students to teach at the secondary, post-secondary and adult levels in agricultural education programs. North Dakota State University is designated by the State Board of Career and Technical Education as the recognized institution for preparing teachers of agricultural education.
The Program
The agricultural education major is designed to combine general studies, preparation for effective teaching and a broad background in the various disciplines in agriculture. Those preparing to become teachers of agriculture are expected to possess a broad general education necessary for them to function as citizens and educators in our dynamic society. Courses in natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, English, communication and speech will help provide a general education and the skills needed for more advanced courses in agriculture and other areas. Courses in agricultural economics, agricultural systems management, animal and range science, plant sciences, horticulture and soil science provide the necessary background in agriculture. Electives also are available in entomology, veterinary science, plant pathology and cereal science. Skills in organizing, planning, communicating and teaching are developed by taking courses in psychology, sociology, education and a series of courses in various aspects of agricultural education.
Early Experience
Either concurrently or shortly after taking an introductory course in education, students will have an opportunity to secure a brief exploratory experience in a secondary agriculture program. This helps students relate course work to actual teaching situations.
Student Teaching
Student teaching is a highlight of the teaching program. Students will have an opportunity to apply skills acquired in college courses and to learn with the direction and assistance of a successful teacher of agricultural education.
Occupational Experience
An appropriate background of work experience in agriculture is essential for those planning to teach agriculture. Students lacking this experience will need to seek such experience through employment and other means. Cooperative Education experiences are available. A background in high school agriculture and FFA also is helpful, although not required.
Student Advisement
Students are assigned individual advisers who will work closely in program planning and in other ways to advise and assist them. Students are encouraged to seek their advisers' help whenever needed.
Certification
Upon completing this program, students are eligible for certification to teach agricultural education in most states. The program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Selective Admission
All new students must first submit an NDSU application for admission, along with transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. Students should indicate the teaching specialty they want on the application.
During or immediately following the introductory professional education course, students apply for formal admission to the School of Education. The application must be approved before students may enroll in any 400-level professional education courses. Students must be admitted to the School of Education at least one semester prior to the student teaching semester.
All education majors must complete a professional education program and then apply for certification/licensure from the state in which they wish to teach. In order to be recommended for certification/licensure by NDSU, students must complete an NDSU education-based degree, have an overall grade point average of 2. 75 and satisfactorily complete an exit portfolio.
Career Opportunities
For several years there have been favorable employment opportunities for those prepared to teach agricultural education. Other graduates seek employment in Cooperative Extension, farming, agricultural finance, agribusiness, government agencies in agriculture or continue their studies at the graduate level.
Collegiate FFA Chapter/Post-Secondary Agriculture Students Chapter
The primary purpose of the Collegiate FFA Chapter is to prepare graduates in agricultural education to serve as advisers of secondary FFA chapters. Students majoring in agricultural education are encouraged to participate actively in the activities of the NDSU Collegiate FFA Chapter. The Post-Secondary Agriculture Students Chapter provides an opportunity to compete in various competition on state and national levels.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students seeking financial aid should contact the Office of Student Financial Services. Additional information concerning specific scholarships is available from the Dean of the College of Human Development and Education or the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources.
Sample Curriculum
Students may choose an agricultural education major with or without a biological sciences minor. Students enrolling in the agricultural education program will be expected to complete course work in the following areas:
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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First Year Experience
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HD&E 189 - Skills for Academic Success
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1
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Communication
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Comm. 110 - Fund of Public Speaking
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3
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Engl. 110 - College Composition I
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3
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Engl. 120 - College Composition II
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3
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Engl. 358 - Writing in the Humanities and Social Science
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3
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Quantitative Reasoning
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3
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Science & Technology
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Biol. 150 - General Biology I
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3
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Biol. 315 - Genetics
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3
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Chem. 117 - Chemical Concepts and Applications
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3
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Chem. 117L - Chemical Concepts and Applications and Lab
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1
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Chem. 121 - General Chemistry I
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3
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Chem. 121L - General Chemistry I and Lab
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1
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Humanities & Fine Arts
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6
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Econ. 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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Econ. 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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Wellnesss
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HNES 100 - Concepts of Fitness and Activities
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2
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Total
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40
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College/Department Requirements
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Biol. 150L - General Biology I Lab
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1
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Biol. 315L - Genetics Lab
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1
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Totals
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2
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Major Requirements
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AgEc. 242 - Introduction to Agricultural Management
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4
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ANSC 114 - Introduction to Animal Science
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3
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ANSC 123 - Feeds and Feeding
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3
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ASM 125 - Fabrication and Construction Technology
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3
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IME 335 - Welding Technology
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2
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PlSc. 110 - World Food Crops
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3
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PlSc. 210 - Horticulture Science
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3
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PlSc. 211 - Horticulture Science Lab
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1
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Soil. 210 - Introduction to Soil Science
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3
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Engineering Electives
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5
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Electives
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18
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Totals
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48
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Professional Education Requirements
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Educ. 321 - Introduction to Teaching
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3
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Educ. 322 - Educational Psychology
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3
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Educ. 381 - Early Experience
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1
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Educ. 451 - Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment
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3
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Educ. 486 - Classroom Management for Diverse Learners
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2
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Educ. 489 - Native American and Multicultural Instruction
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3
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H&CE 232 - Philosophy and Policy
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3
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H&CE 341 - Leader and Presentation Techniques
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3
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H&CE 444 - Planning the Communication Program in Agricultural Education
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3
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H&CE 481 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture
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3
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H&CE 483 - Student Teaching Seminar
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1
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H&CE 487 - Student Teaching
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9
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H&CE 488 - Applied Student Teaching
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3
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Totals
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40
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Curriculum Total
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130
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3. North Carolina State University
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department of Agricultural and Extension Education
Agricultural Teacher Education
Students desiring to become teachers of agriculture will be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The curriculum requirements for the teacher education program can be found under the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education. For more information, please see the following Web site: www. cals. ncsu. edu/agexed.
Curriculum: Agricultural Education
Concentration: Agronomy
Degree earned: Bachelor of Agricultural Education: Agronomy
Effective: 07/2009
Updated:
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FRESHMAN YEAR
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Credit
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Fall Semester
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AEE 101, Introduction to Career and Technical Education
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1
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AEE 103, Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education
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1
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BIO 181, Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
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4
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COM 110, Public Speaking
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3
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ENG 101, Academic Writing and Research
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4
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GEP Mathematical Sciences Elective*
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3
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GEP PE 1** Elective
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1
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17
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Spring Semester
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AEE 226, Computer Applications and Information Technology in Agricultural & Extension Ed
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3
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CS 213, Crops: Adaptation and Production
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4
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BIO 183, Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
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4
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GEP Mathematical Sciences Elective*
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3
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GEP Physical Education Elective
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1
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15
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
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Fall Semester
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AEE 206, Introduction to Teaching Agriculture
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3
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CS 230, Intro to Agroecology
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3
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BAE 201, Shop Processes & Management
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3-4
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or TED 110, Materials and Processes Technology
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Economics Elective2
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3
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Interdisciplinary Perspectives GEP Elective*
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3
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15-16
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Spring Semester
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ANS 150, Intro to Animal Science
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3
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ANS 151, Intro to Animal Science Lab
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1
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CH 101, Chemistry - A Molecular Science*
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3
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CH 102, General Chemistry Lab*
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1
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Agronomy Elective3
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3
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GEP Humanities Elective*
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3
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GEP Social Science Elective*
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3
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17
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JUNIOR YEAR
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Fall Semester
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AEE 322, Experiential Learning in Agriculture
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3
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CS 411, Crop Ecology
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3
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EDP 304, Educational Psychology
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3
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SSC 200, Soil Science
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4
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Interdisciplinary Perspectives GEP Elective*
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2-3
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15-16
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Spring Semester
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AEE 303, Administration and Supervision of Student Organizations
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3
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AEE 326, Teaching Diverse Learners in AED
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3
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ELP 344. School and Society
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3
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GEP Additional Breadth: Math/Nat Science Elective*
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3
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Agriculture Electives4
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6
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18
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SENIOR YEAR
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Fall Semester
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AEE 327, Conducting Summer Programs in AED
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1
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AEE 426, Methods of Teaching Agriculture
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3
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SSC 341, Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
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3
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SSC 342, Soil Fertility Lab
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1
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GEP Humanities Elective*
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3
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Free Electives5
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5-6
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16-17
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Spring Semester
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AEE 424, Planning Agricultural Educ. Programs
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3
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AEE 427, Student Teaching in Agriculture
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8
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AEE 490, Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education
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1
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12
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Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation*:
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126
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Major/Program Footnotes:
1 Incoming freshmen complete AEE 103. Transfer students may complete ALS 103 or ALS 303.
2 Select from ARE 201, EC 201, or EC 205. Satisfies 3 credit hours of the Social Science GEP requirement.
3 Select from courses in Crop Science, Soil Science, or Plant Pathology.
4 Select from Group C electives in Agriculture or ARE courses.
5 Total hours of free electives vary in order to allow the minimum hours required for the degree to equal 126 credit hrs.
* General Education Program (GEP) requirements and GEP Footnotes:
To complete the requirements for graduation and the General Education Program, the following category credit hours and co-requisites must be satisfied. University approved GEP course lists for each of the following categories can be found at http://www. ncsu. edu/uap/academic-standards/gep/courselists/index. html .
Mathematical Sciences(6 credit hours – one course with MA or ST prefix)
Choose from the University approved GEP Mathematical Sciences course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: none
Natural Sciences(7 credit hours – include one laboratory course or course with a lab)
Choose from the University approved GEP Natural Sciences course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: BIO 181, BIO 183, CH 101, CH 102
Humanities(6 credit hours selected from two different disciplines/course prefixes)
Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: none. Some courses in this category will fulfill the US Diversity and Global Knowledge co-requisite.
Social Sciences(6 credit hours selected from two different disciplines/course prefixes)
Choose from the University approved GEP Social Sciences course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: ARE 201 or EC 201 or EC 205. Some courses in this category will fulfill the US Diversity and Global Knowledge co-requisite.
Physical Education/Healthy Living(2 credit hours – at least one 100-level Fitness and Wellness Course)
Choose from the University approved GEP Physical Education/Healthy Living course list.
Additional Breadth- (3 credit hours to be selected from the following checked University approved GEP course lists)
XMathematical Sciences/Natural Sciences/Engineering
Interdisciplinary Perspectives(5-6 credit hours)
Choose from the University approved GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: none
Introduction to Writing(4 credit hours satisfied by completing ENG 101 with a C- or better)
The following Co-Requisites must be satisfied to complete the General Education Program requirements:
U. S. Diversity(USD)
Choose from the University approved GEP U. S. Diversity course list or choose a course identified on the approved GEP course lists as meeting the U. S. Diversity (USD) co-requisite . The following course(s) completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill this requirement: none
Global Knowledge(GK)
Choose from the University approved GEP Global Knowledge course list or choose a course identified on the approved GEP course lists as meeting the Global Knowledge (GK) co-requisite . The following course(s) completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill this requirement: none
Foreign Language proficiency- Proficiency at the FL_102 level is required for graduation.
Course Description
AEE 101 - Introduction to Career and Technical Education
Units: 1 - Offered in Fall Only
Overview of career and technical education programs, objectives, and outcomes in secondary schools. Philosophy of career and technical education and how career and technical education programs fit into the overall mission of secondary education. Mission of agricultural education, major program objectives, and introduction to the curricula taught within the state. Roles and responsibilities of CTE teachers with specific emphasis on agricultural education teachers' roles and responsibilities. Historical context of agricultural education and other career and technical education programs, including major legislation affecting development of career and technical education.
AEE 103 - Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education
Units: 1 - Offered in Fall Only
Introduction to the scope, purpose, and objectives of university education with an emphasis on agricultural education, extension education, and agricultural communications. Students will explore College and departmental resources, academic policiesand procedures, the agricultural industry, career opportunities, and current trends and issues in agriculture. Cannot receive credit for both AEE 103 and ALS 103.
AEE 226 - Computer Applications and Information Technology in Agricultural & Extension Ed
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Use of computers and commercially produced agricultural software; the computer as a management tool; agricultural occupational applications of the computer; a multimedia instructional tool in agricultural classrooms and training situations; use of technology for processing information and imaging; network access; and electronic communications.
AEE 206 - Introduction to Teaching Agriculture
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Introduction to teaching agricultural education in middle and secondary schools and collaborative efforts for teaching agricultural education to adults as rural community situations dictate. Field experiences include three hours per week of structured observations of classroom teachers, teacher assistant activities, and reflections of the experience
AEE 322 - Experiential Learning in Agriculture
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: AEE 206
Planning, organizing, implementing, supervising and evaluating Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs in agriculture
AEE 303 - Administration and Supervision of Student Organizations
Units: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: AEE 206
Principles and techniques for organizing, administering and supervising student organization activities.
AEE 326 - Teaching Diverse Learners in AED
Units: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: AEE 206; Junior standing; and AED Majors only
Legislation and issues regarding diverse learners in middle and high school agricultural education are examined. Discussion and practice in planning and facilitating teaching strategies to help those with special needs in an agricultural setting are emphasized. Techniques to integrate reading and writing into the curriculum are identified and practiced. Field trips are required.
AEE 327 - Conducting Summer Programs in Agricultural Education
Units: 1 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: AEE 206, AEE 303, AEE 322, and Corequisite of AEE 426
Field experience emphasizing summer agricultural education programs. Individualized instruction for students during supervised agricultural experience visits and youth organization activities. Professional development and program improvement activities
AEE 426 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Discussion and practice in planning and presenting instruction in agriculture in formal and informal settings. Principles and application of approaches to teaching and organizing instruction, motivating students, developing instructional objectives, selecting and using teaching techniques, evaluating instruction, and managing classroom and laboratory instruction
AEE 424 - Planning Agricultural Educational Programs
Units: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: AEE(ED) 426, Corequisite: AEE(ED) 427
Principles of program planning applied to educational programs in agriculture; includes theory and field experiences in planning, organizing, and evaluating high school and adult education programs
AEE 427 - Student Teaching in Agriculture
Units: 8 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: AEE (ED) 426; Admission to Professional Semester, Corequisite: AEE (ED) 490, AEE (ED) 424;
Skills and techniques involved in teaching vocational agriculture through practice in a public school setting with concurrent on-campus seminars
AEE 490 - Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education
Units: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Spring and Summer
Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester
Analysis of opportunities and challenges facing educational leaders in agriculture
BIO 181 - Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Units: 4
Emphasis on interactions of organisms with their environments, evolutionary change and role of natural selection in the evolution of life forms, biological diversity in the context of form and function of organisms, and on critical thinking, problemsolving, and effective communication. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 181 and (BIO 105 or BIO 106 or BIO 115 or BIO 116).
BIO 183 - Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Units: 4
Prerequisite: BIO 181 or (CH 101 and sophomore standing)
Basic concepts and principles of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Emphasis will be on the physical basis of life, the cell as the fundamental unit of life, the mechanisms involved in the development of multicellular organisms and on critical thinking, problem solving, experimental design, and effective communication. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 183 and (BIO 105 or BIO 106 or BIO 115 or BIO 116).
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Research skills, topic selection, speech organization, skills in speech delivery. Listening for analysis and evaluation of in-class speech presentation
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research
Units: 4 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: Placement via English Department guidelines
Intensive instruction in academic writing and research. Basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. Instruction and practice in critical reading, including the generative and responsible use of print and electronic sources for academic research. Exploration of literate practices across a range of academic domains, laying the foundation for further writing development in college. Continued attention to grammar and conventions of standard written English. Successful completion of ENG 101 requires a C- or better. Credit for ENG 101 is not allowed if the student has already fulfilled the first-year writing requirement.
CS 213 - Crops: Adaptation & Production
Units: 4 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: BIO 181(preferred) or ZO 160(alternate) or BO 200
Fundamental structure and reproductive features of crops. Their adaptation and importance in global agriculture. Practices and inputs needed for economic production of a quality product and interaction of these factors within the constraints of climate, soils, and topography in maintaining a quality environment
CS 230 - Introduction to Agroecology
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: BIO 105 or BIO 181 or BIO/ZO 160 or BO 200 or BO 250 or HS 201 or CS 213
This course will examine the biological and physical attributes of farming systems and their associated ecological and social impacts in temperate and tropical regions. It will address the ecological consequences of indigenous food and fiber production systems, conventional agricultural systems and "alternative" systems that incorporate biological pest control and natural nutrient inputs. Students will examine several case studies that integrate their understanding of concepts
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: PB 421
Ecology and production of major agronomic crops of economic importance. Impact of key environmental stress factors on production processes and management strategies. Environmental issues pertaining to sustainable cropping systems. Manipulation of canopy climate and rooting environment for enhanced crop performance in the context of global climate change. Ecological analysis of abiotic - and biotic-derived crop disorders
BAE 201 - Shop Processes and Management
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Safety practices, materials, equipment, processes, procedures, and management techniques related to operation and maintenance of a mechanized agricultural enterprise or agriculture-related industry. Theory and practice through basic shop operationsand procedures
ANS 150 - Introduction to Animal Science
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Fundamental principles of animal management; contributions of animals and animal products to humanity; application of science to animal production; issues regarding animal production
ANS 151 - Introduction to Animal Science Lab
Units: 1 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Corequisite: ANS 150
Hands-on experience and demonstrations with livestock and horses; identification of common management equipment and knowledge of proper use; animal tracts, organs, skulls, feeds, breeds, and other animal-related items or topics. The lecture (ANS 150) must be taken concurrently or have been passed previously with a C-minus or higher. This lab course is restricted to the following majors: SAS, IAS, AEX, AGS, and AED. Transportation is provided to the off-campus labs, and students will be returned to campus prior to the end of the scheduled lab period
CH 101 - Chemistry - A Molecular Science
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: One Year of High School chemistry or completion of CH 111 with grade of C- or better; and eligibility for MA 107, Corequisite: CH 102
A fundamental study of molecular bonding, structure, and reactivity. Principles of atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding, reaction energetics, intermolecular forces, precipitation reactions, acid/base reactions, oxidation/reduction processes, and introductions to organic and inorganic chemistry.
CH 102 - General Chemistry Laboratory
Units: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Corequisite: CH 101
Laboratory experience to accompany CH 101. Introduction to basic laboratory equipment and skills
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Psychological principles applied to education, including cognitive and personality development, individual differences, learning and behavior theory, cognitive strategies for learning and remembering, critical thinking and problem-solving strategies, student motivation, classroom management techniques, components of teacher effectiveness, measurement and student evaluation procedures, characteristics of exceptional children, mainstreaming in the classroom, and multicultural education
Units: 4 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: One semester of college chemistry
Fundamentals of soils including origin, composition and classification; their physical, chemical, and biological properties; significance of these properties to soil-plant relationships and soil management
SSC 341 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: SSC 200
Principles of managing plant nutrition for crop production, fertilizer materials, crop fertilization, soil fertility maintenance and management practices for optimizing fertilizer use; soil and plant tissue testing as diagnostic tools in nutrient management
SSC 342 - Soil Fertility Laboratory
Units: 1 - Offered in Fall Only
Corequisite: SSC 341
Soil sampling and analyses for acidity and nutrient content. Calculating lime and fertilizer recommendations and calibrating fertilizer spreaders. Discussion of fertilizer materials and calculation of least cost blends. Computer programs to confirm recommendations and least cost blends. Field trip to a fertilizer distributor and to a fertilizer user
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Junior standing
The interrelationship between the school and other institutions, values, and patterns of thought in American society
ARE 201 - Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Introduction to economic principles of marginal benefits and costs with application to consumer and producer decisions. Functions of market exchange systems in determining prices and quantities and creation of wealth. Property rights and opportunities for exchange. Role of government in dealing with agricultural and resource problems. Macroeconomic analysis including inflation, unemployment, money and banking system. Credit will not be given for both EC 205 and either EC 201 or ARE 201
EC 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Scarcity, production possibilities, and opportunity cost. Supply and demand analysis, free markets, the price system, and government policy. Microeconomic analysis of business decisions in competitive and noncompetitive markets. Labor markets, capital, and natural resource markets, and externalities. Market breakdown, income redistribution, and role of government. Free trade, tariffs, and gains from international trade. Credit will not be given for both EC 201 and either ARE 201 or EC 205
EC 205 - Fundamentals of Economics
Units: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Fundamental ideas in economics: scarcity, substitution, opportunity cost, marginal analysis, gross domestic product, real and nominal magnitudes. Supply and demand analysis. Microeconomic analysis of pricing in competitive and noncompetitive markets. Macroeconomic analysis of production, employment, the price level, and inflation. Monetary and fiscal policy and the stabilization of the economy. Comparative advantage and international trade. Credit will not be given for both EC 205 and either EC 201 or ARE 201. Credit will not be given for both EC 205 and EC 202
4. Montana State University
College of Agriculture
Agricultural Education, Division of Agricultural Education
Agricultural Education majors may choose from two options. The curriculum in agricultural education is designed to provide professional preparation for extension agents, for teachers of agricultural education and for persons in agriculture service areas where the knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences essential to teaching are desirable attributes.
Agricultural education graduates are employed by high schools, area vocational schools, community colleges, Extension Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Rural Development and other state and government agencies. Our graduates are prepared for a wide variety of jobs because they have a broad base of knowledge combined with excellent people skills.
Professional courses in teacher training are provided in agriculture, education and psychology. Persons preparing to teach spend 10-12 weeks in an approved high school agriculture department as student teachers. Students not planning to teach must substitute an approved internship program with an agricultural agency. Students in agricultural education gain leadership experiences through the Collegiate FFA Chapter and other College of Agriculture student organizations.
Teaching Option
The teaching option permits a student to choose a balanced program among animal range science, plant sciences, agricultural economics and agricultural mechanics. Graduates are eligible to receive a class two (standard) teaching certificate which permits them to teach in high schools and qualifies them as instructors of agricultural education under National Vocational Education Acts.
Students in this option may pursue a teaching minor in a variety of disciplines that provides them with additional employment opportunities in the field of education.
Relations Option
The relations option is designed specifically to prepare students for entry-level employment in the Extension Service or public agriculture sector. It provides broad-based education that emphasizes six subject matter areas: animal science, plant science, economics, education, communications and agricultural technology. An internship in a local Extension office or an approved internship program with an agricultural agency is required.
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Freshman Year
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F
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S
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WRIT 121W - College Writing I
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3
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CHMY 121IN - Introduction to General Chemistry
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4
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AGED 251US - Leadership Development for Agriculture
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3
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M 145Q - Math for Liberal Arts
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3
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ARNR 101 - Principle of Rangeland Management
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3
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ARNR 102 - Principle of Rangeland Management Lab
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1
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PSPP 102CS - Plant Science, Resources and the Environment
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3
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BIOL 102 - Molecular and Cellular Biology
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4
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HDCF 150IS - Lifespan of Human Development
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3
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HDHL 106 - Drug Health Issue for Education
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1
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ARNR 100 - Introduction to Animal Science
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3
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AGED 105 - Microcomputers in agriculture
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3
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17
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17
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Sophomore Year
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ECNS 101IS - Economic Way of Thinking
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3
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EDCI 102 - In - School Experience
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1
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EDCI 209 - Educational Psychology and Adolescent Development
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3
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VTMB 271 - Functional Anatomy Dom Animals
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4
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TE 207 - Materials and Processes
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4
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LRES 201IN - Soil Resource
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3
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University Core
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3
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WRIT 221 - Intermediate Tech Writing
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3
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EDCI 320 - Foundation of Instruction Computer
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2
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MET 315 - Welding Tech I
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4
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ARNR 230 - Range Livestock Production
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3
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AGED 253 - Agricultural education in public schools
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3
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18
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18
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Junior Year
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University Core
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3
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Take one of the following:
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PSPP 318 - Biometry
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3
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STAT 216Q - Introduction toStatistics
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3
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EDCI 360 - Foundation of Assessment
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2
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HDCF 356 - Exceptional Children
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3
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ARNR 320 - Animal Nutrition
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4
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University Core
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3
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EDCI 240D – Multicultural Education
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3
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AGEC 210IS - Economics of Ag Business
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3
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AGED 301 - Rural Electrification
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3
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AGED 400 - Seminar
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1
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PSPP 245 - Plant Propagation
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3
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15
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17
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Senior Year
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EDSD 452 - Methods of Teaching Vocational Agriculture & Technology Education
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3
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TE 406 - Curriculum and Facilities Planning
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3
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AGED 314 - Power systems operation & control
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3
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3
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10-12
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13
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12 - 14
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Minimum
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128 credits
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http://www. montana. edu/wwwcat/programs/aged. html#BRDT
http://www. montana. edu/wwwcat/courses/courses2. html#Subjects
Course Description
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: ECNS 101.
-- This course provides an introduction to marketing, trade, risk, strategic, resource, and financial management of farms/ranches and agribusiness firms in the domestic and global economy. Basic economic principles will be applied to farm/ranch and agribusiness management, marketing, and international agricultural trade issues.
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
-- Utilizing and selecting microcomputer software for the broad field of agriculture. Decision aid software, spreadsheets, database, telecommunication and financial records are emphasized. Application of computers to control, monitor, and calibrate devices in addition to aiding management decisions. IBM.
F,S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- Process of developing and managing individuals by providing leadership and guidance at all levels of personnel development. Self concepts developed through situational leadership and management, principles of people management, goal setting, and belief systems. Collaborative learning and field experience utilized.
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Establish a philosophy of agricultural education at the secondary, middle school, and elementary level. Instructional content in agricultural science, mechanics, and leadership will be identified. Principles needed in developing agricultural experiences associated with agricultural education will be presented.
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- This course will cover the basic wiring requirements for farm buildings and agricultural electrical motors. An emphasis is placed on application and trouble shooting. Alternative power generation methods are also discussed.
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- A study of internal combustion engine systems and the electronic control of these systems. Emphasis on power service, fuel, electrical, ignition, and emission systems used on modern engines. Lab activities include testing, adjusting, and servicing the various systems.
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
-- Various construction systems that are used to construct structures on site. Includes all aspects of the construction industry such as basic planning, materials, estimating, building techniques, managing, and the actual construction of building projects.
F 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: To be taken concurrently with EDSD 452.
-- Provides additional experience in planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons in agricultural education.
On Demand 1 - 2 cr. SEM Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering and consent of instructor.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material.
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Introductory Animal Science includes basic principles of animal genetics, nutrition, live animal evaluation, reproduction, and their application to the production of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and poultry.
F 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Description of the rangelands of the Western U. S. , historical, present, and potential use. Explanation of how uses affect the biological cycles of rangelands. Concepts of ecological condition and trend are introduced.
F 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: ARNR 101
-- The laboratory exercises are designed to complement the lectures of ARNR 101. Rangeland inventory and classification methods will be reviewed. Sixty common native and introduced plants will be identified in the field and the classroom.
S 3 cr. LEC 3.
PREREQUISITE: ARNR 100, ARNR 101.
-- Principles of beef and sheep production in rangeland environments. Breeding, reproduction, nutrition, marketing, and distribution.
F 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: ARNR 230 and CHMY 123 and VTMB 271 or consent of instructor.
-- Digestion and metabolism of nutrients, nutrient requirements, feed composition, diet formulation, and practical feeding of various classes of domestic animals.
F,S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121 or CHMY 141.
-- Introduction to cellular organization and function. Topics covered include synthesis and function of macromolecules, cell organelles and structure, energy transformations in living systems, respiration, photosynthesis, the cell cycle, classical genetics, molecular genetics, and biotechnology.
F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: High school algebra.
-- Introductory general chemistry. Measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry.
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
--Introduces important tools and methods of economics, including the core reasoning that underlies decision-making, analytical thinking and problem solving, demand and supply analysis, and indicators of economic performance. Emphasis is on application of the tools of economics to current issues of social and personal importance.
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Students will explore the profession of teaching by attending an orientation, conducting in-school observations and interviews, recording personal reflections in a portfolio, and participating in two seminar sessions to debrief/discuss their experiences.
F,S,Su alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 150 and one of the following:
COREQUISITE: EDCI 102, HDPE 102.
-- An examination of theory and research related to the development, learning and motivation of middle and high school students. Implications for effective classroom teaching will be identified throughout the course.
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore Standing.
-- Examination of the school-society relationship in the United States and of the many issues and variables embedded in this relationship, including equal opportunity, human diversity, ideology, politics and social change. Foundational perspectives (historical, political, social, and policy) will be explored.
F,S,Su 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PRE OR CO-REQUISITE: EDCI 208 or EDCI 209.
-- Exploration of technology use in society and effects on teaching and learning. Includes strategies for developing technology-rich curriculum and techniques for enhancing learning through integration of technology and 21 century skills.
F,S,Su 2 cr. RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 208 or EDCI 209.
-- Fundamental concepts of differentiated educational assessment for classroom teachers including the alignment of assessment to curriculum standards and essential understandings, quality of assessment, principles of item construction, evaluation of student responses, interpretation of results, and improvement of techniques.
F,S,Su 5 - 12 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing, completion of all required EDSD special methods courses, and good standing in Teacher Education Program.
COREQUISITE: EDSD 413.
-- Observation and teaching in a classroom setting; preparation and delivery of lesson plans. The student teaching experience will occur under the supervision of experienced teachers and MSU staff supervisors. Observational participation at grades five and/or six also takes place.
F,S 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing, completion of all EDSD special methods courses, and good standing in Teacher Education Program.
COREQUISITE: EDSD 410.
-- Senior capstone course. Role of the teacher in the contemporary secondary school. Overview of salient issues to include applied evaluation, classroom management and discipline, cooperative learning, law, contracts, certification, professional organizations, ethics, resume, job seeking, and professionalism.
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360, 20 or more credits in subject area and good standing in Teacher Education program.
COREQUISITE: EDSD 301 (for teaching majors in this subject).
-- Problem solving approach to planning (including lesson/unit), teaching and evaluating vocational and technology education at the middle and secondary school levels. Content area reading will be investigated. Includes classroom paraprofessional experience.
F,S, Su on demand 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains in human growth and development from conception through adulthood, aging, and death. Emphasis on classical and contemporary theory, current research, and practical applications for practitioners, teachers, and parents.
F,S,Su 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 160, HDCF 271 and junior standing in major; HDCF 150 or EDCI 208 or EDCI 209 and junior standing for Education majors.
-- Historical, societal, familial and educational attitudes regarding disabilities; exceptionality in a family, school, cultural, and community context; legal requirements of IDEA and subsequent amendments, ADA and 504; categories of exceptionality; appropriate identification and intervention techniques.
F,S; Su on Demand 1 cr. LEC 1
-- Drug education and health concerns for educators of school-aged children. Covers topics required by Office of Public Instruction for health-related teacher education.
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: M 097 or equivalent.
-- Soils and their properties as components of landscapes and ecosystems. Application of soils knowledge to problems in environmental sciences and management of agricultural, wildland, and urban landscapes.
F,S,Su 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: M 097 or Math Placement Test within the past 12 months.
-- Basic skills in applicable mathematics including linear, quadratic and exponential models; financial mathematics, trigonometry and some elementary statistics.
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MET 119 or equivalent, or TE 230 for non-majors, or instuctor approval.
COREQUISITE: MET 256.
-- Introduction to modern science of welding technology, as well as a detailed examination of metallurgy and materials properties as related to welding processes. Welding specification and symbology are introduced as well as modern welding code usage. Weld design, set-up, preparation, application, and test are emphasized. Specific hands-on experiences in OAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, common separating processes, as well as destructive and non-destructive testing are included in laboratory.
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Provides an understanding of basic plant science principles and environmental components that impact humankind and develop solutions to problems. Real-life case histories will be emphasized with a career goal emphasis on science, resources, the environment, and the transfer of technologies.
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121 or 131 and BIOL 101.
-- Traditional sexual and asexual reproduction of plants including seed germination, stem and leaf cuttings, grafting, and layering. Includes discussion of the biology and physiology of propogation methods. Lab includes experimentation with the various propagation methods using native plants as model systems.
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: M 150 and computer literacy.
-- Analysis and interpretation of biological data. Topics include: analysis of frequency data, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, one-way analysis of variance, linear regression, and correlation. Use of computer software in solving problems.
F,S,Su 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: C- or better in any 100 level or above M course, or M Placement Test within the past 12 months.
-- Traditional and robust estimates of location and variability, fundamentals of probability theory, confidence intervals, and tests of hypothesis for normal distributions.
F, S alternate years, to be offered 2010 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
-- Exploration of technical competencies using tools and equipment common to wood, metal and composite materials related to industrial usage.
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in Teacher Education program; junior standing.
COREQUISITE: EDSD 352
-- Determining appropriate development of Technology Education and Agricultural Education programs based on an analysis of student and community needs. Organizing subject matter materials and laboratory resources to promote the development of standard based curricula.
F 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 102, Sophomore standing.
-- Location, structure and function of various tissues, organs, and systems of domestic animals. Lab utilizes ruminants and monogastric species.
WRIT 101W COLLEGE WRITING I (Formerly ENGL 121W)
F,S,Su 3 cr. RCT 3
-- Studies in the discovery and written expression of ideas, stressing organization, support, audience awareness, clarity, and persuasive presentation. Taught around a particular topic or theme varying with each offering.
F,S 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: WRIT 101W.
-- Focuses on kinds of writing done in technical or business environments: business letters, proposals, formal reports, technical presentations, user manuals, etc. Prepares students for technical writing in a range of disciplines and with attention to the social implications of technology.
5. University of Wisconsin - River Fall
College of Education and Professional Studies
Agricultural Education Department
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General Education Requirements: 36 cr.
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CW (Communication - Reading and Writing)
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3
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CS (Communication - Speaking and Listening)
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CSTA 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication
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3
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or CSTA 116 - Business and Professional Communication
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3
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CA (Advanced Communication)
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ENGL 200 - Investigating Ideas: Reading, Writing, and the Disciplines
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3
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SB (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
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HIST 201 - Introduction to Asian Civilization
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3
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HF (Humanities and Fine Arts)
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3
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or DANC 100 - History/Appreciation of Dance
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3
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3
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3
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3
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or ENGL 243 - Literature: Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
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3
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M (Mathematics)
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3
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SL (Scientific Investigation)
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3
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3+2
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or CHEM 120 - Introduction to General Chemistry
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6
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EC (Ethical Citizenship)
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3
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Professional Education Requirements: 32 cr. hrs.
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AGED 120 Orientation to Agriculture and Extension Education
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1
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AGED 201 Program Delivery in Agricultural, Extension, and Leadership Education
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2
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3
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TED 212 Educational Psychology: Middle and Secondary Education (writing intensive)
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5
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TED 252 Foundations of Multicultural Education
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3
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TED 422 Content Area Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools
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3
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TED 440 Techniques of Middle/Secondary Education: Agriculture
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3
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12
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or TED 479 Intern Teaching: Secondary
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12
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Agricultural Education Major
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Foundation Requirements - Select five (14 - 16 cr. )
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3
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AGEN 150 Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Technology
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3
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3
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3
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2
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3
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1
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3
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Major Requirements: 38 - 40 cr. hrs.
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Required Courses (25 cr. )
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3
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1
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AGED 369 Foundations of Career and Technical Education
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3
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AGED 403 Supervision of Work Experience and Youth Organizations
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3
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AGED 462 Curriculum Design in Vocational Education
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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Choose one of the following (2 - 3 cr. ):
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2
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AGEC 355 Agricultural Markets and Prices
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3
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Choose one of the following (3 cr. ):
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3
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AGEC 361 Horticultural Business Management
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3
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3
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Choose one of the following (3 - 4 cr. ):
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3
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AGEN 255 Welding and Metal Manufacturing
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3
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3
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3
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3
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4
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Directed CAFES Electives: 5 - 7 cr. hrs.
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5 - 7
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Total
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125 - 128
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* The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES)
Summary of Degree Requirements
General Education ~ 48 cr.
Professional Education Requirements ~ 29 cr.
CAFES Foundation Requirements ~ 14-15 cr.
Major Requirements ~ 30-32 cr.
CAFES Directed Electives ~ 4-5 cr.
Credits to Degree ~ 125-128 cr.
This academic plan is an example of how students might choose to fulfill program requirements within a period of four years. After consulting with their advisers students may make other course choices which would meet the program requirements and be more suitable for them.
Updated September 2009
Course Descriptions
ENGL 100 - Academic Reading and Writing
Analytical and critical reading and writing are covered. Students will learn to comprehend, interpret, and analyze oral, written, aural and visual communication; to effectively communicate ideas related to a broad range of subjects; to express ideas in a variety of formats; and to use MLA documentation.
(F, Sp).
CSTA 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication .
The course offers communication experiences intended to improve students' speaking and listening skills across a broad spectrum of situations including multicultural interactions, public communication, small group interaction, interpersonal communication, and interviewing.
or CSTA 116 - Business and Professional Communication
Students will examine those forms and types of speech typically used in the career setting: for example, a sales speech, interview, or presentation. Special attention will be given to the forms of career messages and media for communication, including visual aids.
(F,Sp).
ENGL 200 - Investigating Ideas: Reading, Writing, and the Disciplines.
Reading critically and writing persuasively are emphasized. Students will evaluate the stylistic, structural and substantive merits of what they read; they will synthesize disparate points of view in reaching judgments and constructing arguments; they will develop interpretive skills and employ various critical stances and techniques.
Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the ENGL placement test or successful completion of ENGL 100. (F, Sp).
HIST 201 - Introduction to Asian Civilization
A study of the civilizations of India, China, Japan and their borderlands, the religions, philosophies, literatures, the economic and political patterns of this increasingly important area of the world, including comparisons with Western Civilization.
(F, Sp)
ART 100 - Introduction to Art.
An introductory art appreciation course for non-art majors. Students will be introduced to the visual analysis of art works and the historical and cultural context of art forms.
(F,Sp).
ENGL 241 - Human Issues in Literature
MATH 146 - College Algebra .
Properties of the real number system, relations, functions, solution of equations and solution of inequalities. Special attention is given to the analysis and graphing of linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisite: WPT Math Formula score of 40+, ACT Math score of 20+, or Math 30 . May not be taken after receiving a C or better in a math course with a higher number except 216, 246, 247 or 248. (F,Sp,SS).
BIOL 150 - General Biology
This course is designed for biology majors and minors and other students majoring in a biological scientific discipline who will take additional biology courses. It serves as a general introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of biology: evolution, classification, ecology, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, energy transformations, cellular reproduction, genetics and molecular biology. The laboratory component of the course provides students with experience in the process of biological science through experimentation, inquiry-based labs, and specific laboratory techniques.
(F, Sp).
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I.
This introductory course in the sequence CHEM 121 and 122 is designed for students desiring one or more years of chemistry. Topics covered include chemical formulas and equations, chemical reactions and energy, atomic and molecular structure, safe handling of chemicals and synthetic analytical technique. Three hours of lecture, one hour discussion, and three hours of lab per week. Scientific calculator, safety goggles and laboratory manual (special course fee) required.
Prerequisite: High school chemistry. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 146 or comparable proficiency as demonstrated by ACT Math or UW System Math Placement Test scores. (F, Sp).
or CHEM 120 - Introduction to General Chemistry
This course considers chemical formulas, equations, energy changes, atomic and molecular structures, bonding, states of matter and solutions. The lab experiments illustrate chemical principles and introduce the student to synthetic and analytical techniques. Safe handling of chemicals is emphasized. Safety goggles, scientific calculator and laboratory manual (special course fee) are required.
This course is required for students who have not taken or who have received a grade lower than a C in high school chemistry. A Upon successful completion, students can enroll in CHEM 122, and/or CHEM 230. Corequisites: MATH 146, 147, 149, or 166.
CROP 120 - Plants and Society.
This course will investigate how plants have been manipulated to promote the development of modern societies. Specifically, the course will focus on how global crop production interconnects societies, provides food, fiber, medicine and aesthetics. It will emphasize the contemporary issues of agriculture. Ethical citizenship will be emphasized in regards to land stewardship and social responsibilities.
AGED 120 - Orientation to Agriculture and Extension Education.
This course will provide an overview of agricultural education career pathways including goals and purposes, and will examine agricultural education in secondary, post-secondary, and non-school settings. Topics will include extension, government, international and industry organizations, introduction to certification requirements, professional development, and current issues.
AGED 201 - Program Delivery in Agricultural, Extension, and Leadership Education
This course introduces the formal and non-formal methods used to deliver education and training in agricultural, extension, and leadership education programs. Post secondary and international level programs will be emphasized. A technology supported lab component provides skills needed to develop teaching and training materials.
Prerequisite: AGED 110 or 120. (F, SP).
SPED 330 - Exceptional Child
This is a survey course examining the general aspects of the exceptional child. Emphasis centers on the historical and legislative issues, definitions, eligibility criteria, and characteristics of exceptional individuals; models for delivery of services; individualized education programs; and examples of accommodative techniques in the classroom and home. Field experience (to fulfill human relations hours) is required for all education majors in the course.
Prerequisite: Junior standing. (F, Sp, SS)
TED 212 - Educational Psychology: Middle and Secondary Education (writing intensive).
This is a writing intensive course designed to develop an understanding of psychological theories related to education. The focus includes development, views of learning, instructional applications of learning theory, concepts of motivation and implications for motivating students, classroom management, individual differences and evaluation. In addition to reading about and discussing these theories, students reflect on what they are learning through analyzing case studies and participating in a 25 hour field experience in a classroom setting.
Prerequisites: TED 120, AGED 201 or P ED 161 and a 2. 5 GPA or higher. (F,Sp).
TED 252 - Foundations of Multicultural Education
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain a meaningful understanding of multicultural education. Students will study the effects and influence of cultural diversity in American education. The topics of cultural diversity include ethnicity and race, gender, SES, religion, exceptionality, language, and learning styles. Students will also study current affairs that influence the educational decisions as they relate to multicultural education. All topics will be studied within the context of history, differing philosophies, and various theories and practices of multicultural education in the United States. Materials fee required.
(F, Sp).
TED 422 - Content Area Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools
This course provides thorough analysis of the knowledge base and current practice in middle/secondary school literacy in the content areas. Emphasis is on curriculum integration, current technology and strategies that enable students to become independent learners. Special emphasis is on individual differences among readers as well as the social and political implications of global literacy perspectives.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. (F, Sp)
TED 440 - Techniques of Middle/Secondary Education: Agriculture
Specific methods of creating a positive physical, psychological and social teaching and learning environment in agricultural education are taught. Attention is directed toward appropriate applications of instructional technology materials and equipment, lesson plan development, student evaluation and instructional techniques typical of agricultural education programs in grades 6-12. Field experience required (25 hours).
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and AGED 201. (SP).
TED 475 - Student Teaching: K - 12.
This course provides classroom practice through observation, participation, and teaching under the direction of a university supervisor and a cooperating teacher in a university affiliated school setting for a full day, full semester experience following the daily schedule and semester calendar of the cooperating school. Students are expected to relate principles and theories from their professional education and pedagogical knowledge base to classroom practice. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, designated coursework, and satisfactory completion and approval of 50 hours of human relations field experiences. (F, Sp).
or TED 479 - Intern Teaching: Secondary.
An examination of the economic theory of the firm as applied to agriculture. An introductory analytical approach to efficient resource use primarily directed at production functions, factor-factor choices, product-product choices, cost functions, supply and demand functions, and static and dynamic market behavior.
Prerequisite: MATH 146 or higher. (F, Sp, SS).
AGEN 150 - Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Technology
A study of engineering concepts and principles as they apply to bio-systems engineering. Major emphasis will be placed on the technical areas of food and process engineering, information and electrical technologies, power and machinery, soil and water, and structures and environment. The laboratory will provide an opportunity for the student to develop skills in the areas of problem solving and the collection and analysis of data.
(F, Sp).
ANSC 111 - Introduction to Animal Science
This course includes a study of the application of basic sciences, animal genetics, physiology, nutrition and disease control to livestock production, processing and merchandising. Laboratory manual required. (F, Sp).
Students will study the morphology, growth and economic utilization of plants. The effects of environmental factors such as light, temperature and moisture on growth and yield are examined. The laboratory provides an opportunity to closely examine and carry out experiments on plant material.
Lab fee required. Co-listed as HORT 161. (F, Sp).
The course introduces the science and practice of forestry to students with little or no previous knowledge of the subject. The material presented will provide an overview of forestry so as to inform the student of basic concepts, terminology, practices, issues and opportunities.
(F, Sp).
Science of Food offers students unique opportunities to learn where their food supply comes from, how the food is produced and how consumption is met on a global basis. Applying basic science principles to the production of food will enhance student's ability to better understand the phenomena of food production.
A laboratory study of common methods of food preservation, chemical preservation, canning, freezing, dehydration, packaging and sensory evaluation. Laboratory manual required. (F, Sp).
SOIL 210 - Introduction to Soil Science. Students will study the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil and their application to both agricultural and non-agricultural uses. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or equivalent. (F, Sp).
AGED 202 - Leadership and Group Dynamics
Principles of leadership applied to contemporary situations will be discussed. Considerable emphasis will be placed on leadership techniques, especially the proper use of parliamentary procedure.
(F, Sp).
AGED 275 - Early Field Experience
This course provides the opportunity to observe the multiple roles of an effective agricultural educator. The course also promotes the development of a greater level of understanding of the education enterprise. Course objectives are addressed through 30 hours of documented participation in a middle/high school and participation in course seminars.
Prerequisite: AGED 120 or consent of instructor.
AGED 369 - Foundations of Career and Technical Education
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the philosophical and practical basis of career and technical education programs. The course involves an exploration of the position career and technical education programs should occupy in public education (secondary and post-secondary), and involves a study of the historical, legislative, social and economic aspects of career and technical education in relation to the public education system.
Junior Standing. (Sp).
AGED 403 - Supervision of Work Experience and Youth Organizations
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to advise agricultural youth organizations and to coordinate agricultural work-based learning, including supervised agricultural experience programs. Emphasis will be placed on legal aspects, maintaining student records, and completing award applications. This is a writing intensive course.
Prerequisites: AGED 369 or consent of instructor. (F).
AGED 462 - Curriculum Design in Vocational Education
This is a writing intensive course. Students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in planning, development of curricular materials, equipment and facilities for secondary vocational education programs. Study of management and organization of instructional settings is included.
Prerequisites: AGED 201 and 369. (F).
Introduction to principles of nutrition presented on a comparative species basis including characteristics, physiological functions, interrelationships, and deficiency symptoms as they pertain to carbohydrates, fats, proteins, mineral elements, and vitamins.
Class Manual fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 150, ANSC 111 or HORT/CROP 161.
Students will study important concepts of plant genetics including linkage, extra chromosomal inheritance, quantitative inheritance, and environmental effects on phenotype, ploidy and mutations as related to agronomic and horticultural crops.
Prerequisites: CROP or HORT 161, BIOL 100. (F).
This course is designed to meet the certification requirement for teacher education candidates as specified by the state of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Environmental Education rule. The course will investigate the following environmental issues: the ecosystem, population, food production, energy, natural resource depletion, land use and misuse, and sources of environmental impact. Teaching methodologies will be presented to incorporate environmental content into the curriculum. Field trips required. Co-listed as GEOG 300/500. Special course fee required.
Prerequisites: Junior standing required and TED 211 or 212 or consent of instructor. (F, Sp, SS).
This course emphasizes the basic fundamentals and practical cultural practices for successfully growing horticultural plants in the home and garden as well as in commercial production situations. The theoretical basis for these practices will be stressed.
Prerequisites: HORT or CROP 161, or consent of instructor. Lab fee required. (F, Sp).
This course discusses the structure, development, and history of cooperatives in the United States. The application of economic concepts to cooperatives will be discussed and key opportunities and challenges of this business form will be developed.
(F,Sp).
AGEC 355 - Agricultural Markets and Prices
This is a writing intensive course. The course is divided between a survey of market practices and policies and analytical methods of price analysis.
Prerequisite: AGEC 230. (F, Sp).
An introduction to farm management with emphasis on analytical methods associated with the economics of farm planning. Topics include balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, budgets, and present value analysis and the application of firm theory.
Prerequisite: AGEC 230; (F, Sp)
AGEC 361 - Horticultural Business Management
An introduction to horticultural business management with emphasis on analytical methods associated with the economics of horticultural business planning, Topics include balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, present values analysis and the application of firm theory in a decision-making environment.
Prerequisites: AGEC 230. ( Sp)
This is a writing intensive course. A study of the application of managerial tools and techniques to agribusiness firms. Topics include small business firm financial structure and analysis, small staff personnel management, promotion, product mix, competitive behavior, and management behavior of cooperative firms.
(Sp)
A study of construction processes for agricultural, commercial/industrial, and residential structures. Topics include building codes, materials of construction, structural design of wood members, and load analysis.
Prerequisites: AGEN 150, MATH 146. (F).
AGEN 255 - Welding and Metal Manufacturing
Fundamental concepts of welding and metal machines and forming processes. Set up of common welding and cutting processes. Metallurgical effects of welding on metals and tests for welds. Basic machine tool and metal forming processes. Set up and operation of numerically controlled machine tools.
(Sp).
A study of basic engine principles, also including application, operation and performance. Prerequisite: AGEN 150.
(Sp).
Construction techniques related to the installation of structural components in commercial and residential landscapes. Topics include retaining walls, decks and steps, patios, planters, shade structures, fountains, and swimming pools. Prerequisites: AGEN 150 or GENG 235, HORT 250 or consent of instructor.
(Sp, alternate years).
Students will study electrical fundamentals designed to promote sound application and use of this energy source. Circuits, controls, materials, regulations and applications are considered both in theory and application. (F)
The need to conserve soil and water resources and the methods of doing so will be examined. Emphasis is placed on predicting and controlling soil erosion from cultivated land, techniques for maintaining high levels of crop production while conserving soil and water conservation structures.
Prerequisites: Computer proficiency or CSIS 105, MATH 146 and SOIL 210. Co-listed as SOIL 440. (F, Sp).
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College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Department of Agricultural Education
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General Education Requirements (37-38 Hours)
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Communications (9)
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English 1000 - Exposition & Argumentation
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3
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Communication 1200 - Public Speaking (=Intro to Speech Communications)
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3
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or Ag Ed 2220* - Verbal Communication in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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Elective
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3
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Mathematics (3)
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Math 1100 - College Algebra (College Algebra for Calculus Bound Students)
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3
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Physical and Biological Science (10-11)
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Biology 1010 - General Biology
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3
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Biology 1020 - General Biology Lab
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2
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Chemistry 1100 - Atoms & Molecules
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3
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Biochemistry 2112 - Biotechnology in Society
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3
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (9)
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Ag Econ 1041 - Economics of Food & Agriculture
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3
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Ag Econ 1042 - Applied Macroeconomics
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3
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History 1100 - Survey of American History to 1865
or History 1200 - Survey of American History Since 1865
or Pol Sci 1100 - American Government
or Pol Sci 2100 - State Government
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3
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Humanistic Studies and Fine Arts (6)
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Electives from specified areas
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3
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*3 of 9 credits of Humanistic Studies requirement met.
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3
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Professional (Certification) (42 Hours)
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Phase I
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Ag Ed 1000: Orientation to Ag Ed
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1
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TDP 2000: Inquiry into Learning I
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3
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TDP 2005: Inquiry into Learning I - Integrated Field Experience
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1
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TDP 2040: Inquiring into Schools, Community and Society I
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3
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Inquiring into Schools, Community and Society: Field Experience
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1
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Ag Ed 4310: Rationale and Structure of Ag Ed Programs
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3
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Ag Ed 4311: Integrated Field Experience I
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1
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Phase II
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Ag Ed 3310: Teaching Financial Mgt and Economics
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3
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Ag Ed 4320: Designing Curriculum and Instruction in Agriculture
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3
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Ag Ed 4321: Integrated Field Experience II
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1
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TDP 4020: Inquiring into Learning II
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3
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Ag Ed 4330: Teaching Agriculture Subjects
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3
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TDP (C&I) 4560: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
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2
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Phase III (Internship Semester)
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Ag Ed 4087: Internship Seminar in Agricultural Education
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3
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12
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*Capstone course for emphasis area
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Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources (45 Hours)
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Agricultural Business (3)
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Ag Econ 2183: Agri Marketing System
or Ag Econ 2224: New Products Marketing
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3
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Agricultural Mechanization (6)
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Ag SM 1020: Intro to Ag Systems Mgt
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3
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Ag Ed 3320: Metal Fabrication and Laboratory Management
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3
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Animal Science (6)
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An Sci 2165: Ruminant Livestock Production
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3
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An Sci 2175: Monogastric Production
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3
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Food Science (3)
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FS 2114: Meat Classification, Grading and Judging
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3
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or FS
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Natural Resources (3)
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Soils 2100 - Introduction to Soils
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3
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Horticulture (3)
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Plt Sci 2075 - Horticulture Ecology
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3
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or Plt Sci 3230 - Plant Propagation
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Plant Science (3)
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Plt Sci 2110 - Plant Growth and Culture
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3
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Leadership (3)
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Ag Ed 2250 - Personal Leadership Development
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3
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or Ag Ed 2260 - Team and Organizational Leadership
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CAFNR Minor and/or Elective (15 Hours)
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15
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Electives (3-4 hours)
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Other Electives
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3-4
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Additional General Education Requirements
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Two Writing Intensive Courses (WI)
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Math Reasoning Proficiency (MP)
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Total
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128
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Suggested General Education Electives
Communication Electives
- Ag Ed 2220 - Verbal Comm in AF&NR (3)
- English 2010 - Intermediate Composition, 2030 - Professional Writing
- Foreign Language
- Communications 3441 - Non-Verbal Communication; 3572 - Argument and Advocacy; 3575 - Business and Prof. Comm. or 3576 - Persuasive Speaking
- Ag Jrn 3210 - Fundamentals of Communication (3), 3240 - Communicating on the Web
- Rural Sociology 2225 - Science, Technology and Society
- Theater 1400 - Acting for Non-Majors
- Communication and Science Disorders 1110
- Agriculture 2190 (Intensive Spanish)
Humanistic Studies and/or Fine Arts
- Ag Ed 2220 - Verbal Comm in AF&NR (3)
- Ag Ec 3241 - Ethical Issues in Agriculture
- Ag Jrn 3210 - Fundamentals of Communication (3)
- For more course options please see:
- Acceptable courses are designated with an "H" in the category column.
- Only three credits from courses designed as an applied skills class may be used.
- University exception allows 12 hours of the same foreign language to be used to complete 6 hours of Humanities requirement and 3 hours of Communication Elective.
Effective for Students Entering Fall 2008 (Revised 6/5/08).
Course Description
AG ED 2220—Verbal Communication in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (3)
Application of verbal communication skills used in the dissemination of information related to agriculture, food, and natural resource topics. Acquisition of interpersonal communication skills and small group, impromptu and professional presentation skills.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
AG ED 1000—Orientation to Agricultural Education (1)
Overview of the discipline of agricultural education including: career opportunities, certification requirements, professional development, and current issues.
AG ED 4310—Rationale and Structure of Agricultural Education Programs (3)
This course provides future agricultural educators with a comprehensive overview of a complete Agricultural Education program involving classroom instruction, supervised experience, and personal development.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
AG ED 4311—Integrated Field Experience I (1)
A field-based experience that provides students with comprehensive experience directed toward the planning, supervision, and evaluation of Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs in secondary agriculture programs.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AGR ED 4310. Graded on S/U basis only.
AG ED 3310—Teaching Financial Management and Economics (2)
Application of methods and techniques used in teaching principles of financial mamagement and economics. Topics include: Agricultural accounting principles, depreciation, tax management, credit management, budgeting, and economic principles.
AG ED 4320—Designing Curriculum and Instruction in Agriculture (3)
Instructional methodology course focused on analyzing the principles of learning and teaching and designing curriculum and instruction for teaching agriculture subjects in formal and informal educational settings.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
AG ED 4321—Integrated Field Experience II (1)
A field-based experience that examines the integration of Supervised Agricultural Experience and Career Development Events into the secondary agriculture curriculum. Investigates the use of advisory committees and graduate follow-up data in curriculum planning.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AGR ED 4320. Graded on S/U basis only.
AG ED 4330—Teaching Agriculture Subjects (3)
Instructional methodology course focused on teaching approaches and methods, problem-solving teaching techniques, and managing learning environments for teaching agriculture subjects in formal and informal settings.
Prerequisite: AGR ED 4320.
AG ED 4087—Internship Seminar in Agricultural Education (3)
Seminar focused on the problems of practice and developing skills needed for a career in teaching agriculture at the secondary level. The core of the seminar is on coordinating experimental learning and leadership development activities, managing the complete program, and professional development.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AGR ED 4995.
AG ED 4995—Student Teaching Internship in Agriculture (1)
A field-based learning experience that combines observation and practice in a secondary/adult agriculture program. The purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity to apply teaching and learning concepts in a practical context.
Prerequisite: departmental consent.
AG ED 3320—Metal Fabrication and Laboratory Management (3)
Application of metal fabrication skills, including cutting, bending, and welding, using a variety of processes. Operations of hand tools and power equipment used in project construction. Also includes laboratory management, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques related to secondary agriculture programs.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
AG ED 2250—Personal Leadership Development (3)
Principles and practices associated with effective personal leadership including an examination of characteristics of effective leaders. The course focuses on self-awareness, clarification and articulations of values, goal setting and personal management. Students will experience a service leadership project.
AG ED 2260—Team and Organizational Leadership (3)
Principles and practices in planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating leadership programs for agricultural groups. The course focuses on helping students better understand themselves and others, improving group communications; becoming effective leaders and members of groups; improving leadership and personal development skills; assessing leadership situations, determining and administering appropriate leadership strategies, and evaluating results.
AG EC 2183—The Agricultural Marketing System (3)
Analysis of marketing systems that transforms agricultural products into food products. Examines functions and institutions in marketing and distributing food from both micro and macro perspectives.
Prerequisite: AG EC 1041, 1042 and ENGLSH 1000.
AG EC 1042—Applied Macroeconomics (3)
Introduction to macroeconomic principles and their application to agriculture-food sector and natural resource issues. Using macroeconomic principles in decision making and in evaluating national and regional economic problems and issues.
Students who complete AG EC 1042 may not have credit for ECONOM 1015.
AN SCI 2165—Introduction to Ruminant Livestock Production (3)
This is an introductory theory course which provides fundamental understanding of ruminant livestock- beef cattle and diary cattle, production, management and associate industries.
Prerequisite: AN SCI 1065. Graded on A/F basis only.
AN SCI 2175—Introduction to Monogastric Production (3)
Introductory course which provides fundamental understanding of hogs, horses and poultry.
Prerequisite: AN SCI 1065. Graded on A/F basis only.
BIOCHM 2112—Biotechnology in Society (3). Biotechnology in a social context covers three areas: introduction to terminiology and concepts, specific biotechnological applications to modern problems, and ethical questions.
TDP 2000—Inquiry Into Learning I (3)
This course is designed to focus students on the central themes of learning and teaching. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction of theory, philosophy and practice as related to the field of education.
Required for Phase I of the Teacher Development Program.
TDP 2040—Inquiring into Schools, Community and Society I (3)
This course focuses on schooling in American society, the school community, the school culture and students’ lives and identities. Studied are the political, cultural, and economic conditions of the schools.
Prerequisites: TDP 2020 and completion of Phase I or enrollment in a graduate level program in the College of Education.
TDP 4020—Inquiry into Learning II (3)
Inquiring into Learning II addresses topics in the foundations of pedagogy including classroom management, behavior management, and students with special needs.
Prerequisite: Progression into Phase II or graduate equivalent. (Graded on A/F basis only.
F S 2114—Meat Classification, Grading and Judging (3)
(same as Animal Science 2114). The composition and quality meat produced from food animals is the driving component of livestock economic value. This course will teach the principles and procedures involved in evaluation, grading, selection, and economic value of meat animals and poultry and the carcasses they produce. This course is an excellent introduction and (or) prerequisite for all livestock production courses and will provide a baseline of information for students interested in livestock or meat judging.
SOIL 2100—Introduction to Soils (3)
(same as Plant Science 2100). Introduction to soil sciences with emphasis placed on physical, biological, and chemical properties and application to land use, plant growth and environmental problems.
Prerequisites: 3 hrs of Chemistry.
C & I 4560—Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (3)
For secondary school teachers. Specific ways teachers can help students improve reading skills in content areas and ways reading can be taught in reading classes.
Prerequisite: E&CPSY 2400.
PLNT S 2075—Horticultural Ecology (3)
Investigate interrelationships between plants and the environment. Special emphasis placed on improving homeowners’ environmental stewardship and their knowledge of sustainable practices. Graded on A/F basis only.
PLNT S 3230—Plant Propagation (3)
Principles and practices of propagation of horticultural plants.
Prerequisites: BIO SC 1010 and 1200.
PLNT S 2110—Plant Growth and Culture (3)
Principles of plant growth with emphasis on anatomy, morphology, physiology, and environmental factors. Culture of major crop and horticultural species.
BIO SC 1010—General Principles and Concepts of Biology (3)
Emphasizes connections and applications to society and the human condition, science literacy, and critical thinking skills. A discussion of general principles and fundamental concepts of living things.
Prerequisite: MATH 1100/1120 or concurrent enrollment. This course is intended for nonscience majors.
BIO SC 1020—General Biology Laboratory (2)
Laboratory exercises dealing with representative organisms and methods of modern biological sciences.
Prerequisite: BIO SC 1010 or 1010 concurrently. This course is intended for non-science majors.
CHEM 1100—Atoms and Molecules with Lab (3)
One-semester introduction for nonscience majors to the basic concepts and important applications of chemistry.
Satisfies A&S requirement for a laboratory science. No credit if taken after CHEM 1310.
COMMUN 1200—Public Speaking (3)
Principles, process of speech communication in small group and public speaking situations. Three lab/lecture meetings per week.
ENGLSH 1000—Exposition and Argumentation (3)
Stresses writing as a process, with due attention given to critical reading and thinking skills applicable to all college classes, as well as to invention, drafting, revising, and rewriting.
English 1000 is a prerequisite for any Writing Intensive course.
HIST 1100—Survey of American History to 1865 (3)
Introduction to U. S. history through the Civil War, surveying political, economic, social and cultural development of the American people.
HIST 1200—Survey of American History Since 1865 (3)
Introduction to U. S. history since 1865, surveying political, economic, social, and cultural development of the American people.
POL SC 1100—American Government (3)
Topics covered include Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, political attitudes, interest groups, political parties, nominations, elections, and campaigns, voting behavior, Congress, Presidency, bureaucracy, and judiciary. Meets state law requirement.
POL SC 2100—State Government (3)
Government and politics at the state level, with emphasis on Missouri. Meets state law constitutional requirement.
MATH 1100—College Algebra for Calculus Bound Students (3)
MATH 1100 offers a solid mathematical background for students who intend to take business calculus or calculus for the social sciences. Emphasis is placed on developing math skills essential for the study of calculus and on problem-solving. MATH 1100 is a college algebra course, consisting of basic review of the laws of exponents, operations with radical expressions and rational exponents, polynomial identities, factoring, and operations with rational expressions. Students will solve linear, absolute value, quadratic, polynomial, and rational equations in inequalities; equations involving radicals, exponential and ogarithmic equations, and systems of equations along with applications. The course covers equations and graphs of lines and circles; the concepts of functions, domain, range, operations with functions, rigid and non-rigid transformations with functions and average rates of change along with the characteristics properties of linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, applications and modeling.
Prerequisite: a score of 22-23 or above on the math component of the ACT or equivalent, or successful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade in the C range or above. A student may receive credit for either MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 but not for both.
7. University of Minnesota
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
The undergraduate agricultural education program is a collaborative partnership between the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Graduates of the program are prepared for formal and nonformal teaching positions as well as organizational and business career opportunities that emphasize leadership and communication skills.
Two specializations are available. The agricultural education teacher licensure specialization prepares students to meet Minnesota Board of Teaching requirements. Students who complete the agricultural leadership and communications specialization seek career paths in organizations and businesses within food, agriculture, and natural resources.
Agricultural Education Teacher Licensure
This specialization prepares students to meet Minnesota Board of Teaching requirements in agricultural education for grades 5-12 and for teacher coordinator of work-based learning. It includes a broad study of courses in food, agriculture, and natural resources. Professional courses are focused on standards of effective teaching and content pedagogy. Students gain relevant knowledge through integrated field experience. In addition to teaching in the formal classroom, graduates are prepared for a wide range of employment opportunities in training, nonformal teaching and learning, sales, management and public relations in the food, agriculture, and natural resource industry.
Students may graduate from this program with a minimum 2. 00 overall GPA, but a minimum 2. 50 overall GPA is required for recommendation for Minnesota teaching licensure.
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Liberal Education [41]
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Diversified Core
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Arts & Humanities [6] (one Lit & one OH course)
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3
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- - -
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3
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History & Social Science [9] (3 cr HP; 6 cr SSci)
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- - -
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3
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PSTL 1281 – Principles of Psychology
or PSY 1001 – Introduction to Psychology
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4
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APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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Mathematical Thinking [3]
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MATH 1031 – College Algebra & Probability
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3
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Physical & Biological Sciences [8]
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CHEM 1015 – Introductory Chemistry: Lecture
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3
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CHEM 1017 – Introductory Chemistry: Lab
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1
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AGRO 1101 – Biology of Plant Food Systems
or BIOL 1009 – General Biology
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4
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Designated Themes (3 credits in each)
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Citizenship & Public Ethics
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FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology
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3
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Cultural Diversity
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3
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Environment
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CFAN 1501 - Biotechnology, People, and the Environment
or SOIL 1125 - The Soil Resource
or SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science
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3
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International Perspectives
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3
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Writing Intensive
(One Freshman writing; four writing intensive courses: two upper level WI courses, one in major)
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WRIT 1301 – University Writing
or WRIT 1401 – Writing & Academic Inquiry
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4
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3
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WRIT 3562W – Technical & Professional Writing
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4
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AFEE 5111W - Agricultural Education: Methods of Teaching
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3
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Note: Liberal Education courses in italics are required Technical Agriculture or Professional courses. WRIT 3562W counts as 2 WI courses.
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Technical Agriculture [38]
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Agricultural Science [3]
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CFAN 1501 – Biotechnology, People & Environment
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3
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Animal Science [7]
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ANSC 1101 – Introductory Animal Science
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4
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Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
ANSC 1403 – Companion Animal Nutrition and Care
ANSC 1511 – Food Animal Products for Consumers
ANSC 2012 – Livestock and Carcass Evaluation
ANSC 2401 – Animal Nutrition
ANSC 3221 – Animal Breeding
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3
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Applied Economics & Agribusiness [6]
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APEC 1102 – Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting
APEC 3411 - Commodity Marketing
APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales
or BIE 3061 - Professional Sales Management
APEC 3811 - Principles of Farm Management
APEC 3821 - Retail Center Management
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3
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Food Science [3]
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FSCN 1102 – Food: Safety, Risks & Technology
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3
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Natural Resources [3]
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Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
EEB 3001 - Ecology and Society
ESPM 1011 - Issues in the Environment
FR 1xxx -
FW 1002 - Wildlife: Ecology, Values, and Human Impact
FW 2001 - Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
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3
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Plant Science [6]
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CFAN 3001 – Pests & Crop Protection
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3
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Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society
or AGRO 4401 - Plant Genetics and Breeding
HORT 1001 - Plant Propagation
HORT 1003 - Master Gardener Core Course: Horticulture for Home & Garden
HORT 1013 - Floral Design
HORT 3002W - Greenhouse Management
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3
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Soil Science [4]
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SOIL 1125 – The Soil Resource
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4
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or SOIL 2125 – Basic Soil Science
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Technology [6]
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AFEE 2051 – Current Technical Competencies
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3
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AFEE 3112 – Technical Drawing & Production Technologies
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3
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Professional [41. 5]
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Agricultural Education [28]
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AFEE 1001 – Introduction to Agricultural Education
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1
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AFEE 1002 – Career Planning for Ag Professionals
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1
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AFEE 2096 – Professional Practicum
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1
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AFEE 3221 – Presentations and Meeting Management for Agricultural Industry
or COMM 1101 – Introduction to Public Speaking
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3
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AFEE 5111W – Methods of Teaching Ag Ed
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4
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AFEE 5112 – Agricultural Education Program Organization and Curriculum for Youth
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3
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AFEE 5114 – Agricultural Education Teaching Seminar
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1
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AFEE 5116 – Coordination of SAE Programs: Work-based Learning
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2
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AFEE 5118 – Strategies for Managing and Advising the FFA Organization
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2
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WHRE 5697 – Teaching Internship: School and Classroom Settings
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2
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WHRE 5698 – Teaching Internship
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8
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Education [13. 5]
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CI 5452 – Reading in the Content Areas for Initial Licensure Candidates
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1
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EDHD 5001 – Learning, Cognition & Assessment
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3
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EDHD 5003 – Developmental and Individual Differences in Educational Contexts
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2
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EDHD 5004 – Teaching Students with Special Needs
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2
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EDHD 5005 – School & Society
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2
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EDHD 5007 – Technology for Teaching & Learning
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1. 5
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EDHD 5009 – Human Relations: Applied Skills for School and Society
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1
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PUBH 3005 – Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Teacher Education
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1
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Program Requirements
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120. 5
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Course Description
AFEE 1001 - Introduction to Agricultural Education and Extension
(1. 0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Historical development of the discipline of agricultural education; orientation to career opportunities; areas and expectations of specialization; issues in the field.
AFEE 1002 - Principles of Career Planning for Agricultural Professionals
(1. 0 cr; =[AGUM 1111]; fall, spring, every year)
Self assessment and analysis of interests, skills, and abilities. Analyses of occupations, employment potential, employee expectations for work. Use informational interviews to examine career options and employment portfolio for career planning.
AFEE 2051 - Current Technical Competencies
(3. 0 cr; fall, every year)
Prepares agricultural education teachers and other agricultural professionals to use technology. Develop basic skills and knowledge to plan, implement, operate, and maintain agricultural structural and mechanical systems. Experiential learning principles and applied problem solving.
AFEE 2096 - Professional Practicum in Agricultural Education: Early Experience
(1. 0 - 3. 0 cr [max 3. 0 cr]; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Observe schools, extension offices, and agricultural oriented businesses to learn about the work and workplaces in agricultural education.
AFEE 3112 - Technical Drawing and Production Technologies
(3. 0 cr; =[BIE 3112]; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Experiences in technical drawing, design technology, and production technologies related to construction and manufacturing. Develop manipulative skills and techniques; understand principles and processes of technologies through hands-on work in a multiple activity laboratory.
AFEE 3221 - Presentations and Meeting Management for Agricultural Industry
(3. 0 cr; A-F or Aud)
Planning/delivering formal/informal presentations in agricultural business/non-profit settings. Skill development in parliamentary procedure. Using appropriate technolgy for data summary and presentations with individuals and large/small audiences. Instruction is student-centered, relies on the interaction/participation.
AFEE 5111W- Agricultural Education: Methods of Teaching (WI)
(4. 0 cr; fall, every year)
Use of teaching resources; principles of teaching and learning; problem-solving techniques, lesson plan construction for large group, small group and individual investigations; student management; and assessment.
AFEE 5112- Agricultural Education Program Organization and Curriculum for Youth
(3. 0 cr; spring, every year)
Development of community school program in agriculture, agribusiness, and environmental science. Program to meet graduation outcomes and determine student needs.
AFEE 5114- Agricultural Education Teaching Seminar
(1. 0 cr; spring, every year)
Reflective learning on teacher preparation experience; identify issues and problems facing the discipline; needs for continual preparation and program adjustment.
AFEE 5116- Coordination of SAE Programs: Work-based Learning
(2. 0 cr; Prereq-Agricultural education major or #; A-F or Aud, spring, offered periodically)
Principles/techniques for coordinating work-based learning. Supervised agricultural experience in agricultural education. Historical/philosophical roots of experiential learning, integration with classroom instruction, legal aspects, record keeping, coordination techniques, current agreement laws.
AFEE 5118- Strategies for Managing and Advising the FFA Organization
(2. 0 cr; Prereq-Agricultural education major or #; A-F or Aud, spring, offered periodically)
Principles/techniques to advise an FFA chapter. Historical/philosophical basis of FFA, organization/structure. Integration with classroom instruction, public relations, recruitment, and administration of FFA chapters.
AGRO 1101- BIOLogy of Plant Food Systems (BIOL SCI/L, ENVT)
(4. 0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Fundamental concepts of BIOLogy at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecosystem levels. Plants and plant use by humans. Lab, greenhouse, field, and classroom discussions.
AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society (ENVT)
(4. 0 cr; =[AGUM 2222]; fall, every year)
Plants that supply food, fiber, beverages, and medicine to humans. Plant identification, plant physiology, plant breeding/biotechnology, plant ecology, crop culture/management.
AGRO 4401- Plant Genetics and Breeding
(4. 0 cr; =[HORT 4401]; Prereq-[BIOL 1009 or equiv or grad], #; spring, every year)
Principles of plant genetics and environmental variation. Applications of genetics to crop evolution and breeding of self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and asexually propagated crops. Lab experiments in hybridization, variation, and selection.
ANSC 1101- Introductory Animal Science
(4. 0 cr; spring, every year)
Fundamental concepts of animal breeding, physiology, nutrition, and management as they apply to the production of beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and other livestock.
ANSC 1403 - Companion Animal Nutrition and Care
(3. 0 cr; spring, every year)
For those without animal or nutrition training who have an interest in animal care. Nutrition of healthy animals and factors including behavior, environmental conditions, food type and availability. Focus on companion animals.
ANSC 1511 - Food Animal Products for Consumers
(3. 0 cr; =[FSCN 1511]; fall, every year)
Introduction to the compositional variation, processing, selection, storage, cookery, palatability, nutritional value, and safety of red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products.
ANSC 2012 - Livestock and Carcass Evaluation
(3. 0 cr; spring, every year)
Evaluation of cattle, swine, and sheep. Breeding stock evaluated on live appraisal, performance records, and breeding values. Market animals evaluated, graded, and priced on physical appearance followed by evaluation and grading of their carcasses.
ANSC 2401 - Animal Nutrition
(3. 0 cr; fall, every year)
Classification/function of nutrients. Use of nutrients for body maintenance, growth, egg production, gestation, and lactation. Comparative study of digestive systems of farm animal species.
ANSC 3221 - Animal Breeding
(4. 0 cr; fall, every year)
Application of qualitative and quantitative genetics to animal breeding. Concepts of livestock improvement through selection and mating programs.
APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics (SSCI)
(3. 0 cr; =[ECON 1104, APEC 1101H, ECON 1101, ECON 1101H]; fall, spring, every year)
Theory of the household and firm; demand and supply; price determination; government in the market; market structures; agriculture and food; externalities and the environment; labor markets and unions; capital and interest; project evaluation; human capital.
APEC 1102 - Principles of Macroeconomics (IP, SSCI)
(3. 0 cr; =[ECON 1105, APEC 1102H, ECON 1102H, ECON 1102]; Prereq-1101 or Econ 1101; fall, spring, every year)
Unemployment/inflation, measures of national income, macro models, fiscal policy/problems. Taxes and the national debt. Money/banking, monetary policy/problems. Poverty and income distribution. International trade and exchange rates. Economic growth/development.
APEC 1251 - Principles of Accounting
(3. 0 cr; =[ACCT 2050]; Prereq-30 cr; not recommended for premajors in AgFoodBus majors; fall, every year)
Fundamentals of business accounting, basic finance concepts, use of accounting data for income tax and managerial decision making.
APEC 3411 - Commodity Marketing
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-1101 or Econ 1101; fall, every year)
Economic concepts related to marketing agricultural commodities. Conditions of competitive markets, historical perspectives on market institutions/policy, structural characteristics of markets, policies/regulations affecting agricultural marketing of livestock, crop, and dairy products.
APEC 3451 - Food and Agricultural Sales
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-1101 or Econ 1101; spring, every year)
Professional selling of agricultural and food products. Students build/refine sales abilities, identify/qualify prospects, deliver sales presentations, close the sale. Principles of market research.
APEC 3811 - Principles of Farm Management
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-1101 or Econ 1101; spring, every year)
Strategic and operations aspects of farm management; financial analysis, budgeting, strategic management; marketing plan and control; enterprise and whole farm planning and control; investment analysis, quality, risk, and personnel management.
APEC 3821 - Retail Center Management
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-[1101 or Econ 1101], [1251 or Acct 2050]; spring, every year)
Management of garden centers, grocery stores, and other retail units selling perishable agricultural products.
BIE 3061 - Professional Sales Management
(3. 0 cr; A-F or Aud, fall, summer, every year)
Examination of the sales manager's role in training and mentoring sales representatives in strategic selling, customer-oriented service, and problem-solving tactics. Includes recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of a sales force.
BIOL 1009 - General BIOLogy (BIOL SCI/L)
(4. 0 cr; =[BIOL 1009H]; Prereq-high school chemistry; 1 term college chemistry recommended; fall, spring, every year)
Major concepts of modern BIOLogy. Molecular structure of living things, energy recruitment/utilization, flow of genetic information through organisms/populations. Principles of inheritance, ecology, and evolution. Includes lab.
CFAN 1501 - Biotechnology, People, and the Environment (ENVT)
(3. 0 cr; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Basic concepts in genetic engineering as a foundation for studying the impact of biotechnology on agriculture, medicine, industry, and the environment. Controversial aspects of biotechnology related to public policy issues are discussed.
CFAN 3001 - Pests and Crop Protection
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1009 or equiv or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Introduction to BIOLogy/identification of insects, weeds, and diseases that affect agricultural crops. Management of these organisms based on principles of integrated pest management.
CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture (PHYS SCI/L)
(3. 0 cr; =[01088]; Prereq-[High school chemistry or equiv], two yrs high school math, not passed chem placement exam, Internet access; high school physics recommended; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Lectures online, exams on campus. Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Problem solving.
CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory (PHYS SCI/L)
(1. 0 cr; Prereq-[1015 or &1015], %; A-F only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Organic chemistry. Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds containing halogens, nitrogen, or oxygen. Problem solving.
CI 5452 - Reading in the Content Areas for Initial Licensure Candidates
(1. 0 cr; Prereq-Enrolled in Initial Licensure Program, concurrent enrollment in licensure area methods course(s), Internet access, basic understanding of [computer use, Web browsers, e-mail, word-processing software]; A-F only, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Web-based course for content disciplines whose primary responsibility is to foster students¿ reading related to learning from text.
EDHD 5001 - Learning, Cognition, and Assessment
(3. 0 cr; =[EPSY 3119]; Prereq-MEd/initial licensure student or CLA music ed or preteaching major or #; psych course recommended; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Principles of learning, cognition, cognitive development, classroom management, motivation, instruction, assessment. Behaviorism, cognitive/social constructivism, human information processing theory. Intelligence, knowledge acquisition, reasoning skills, scholastic achievement, standardized testing, reliability/validity, student evaluation, performance assessment, portfolios, demonstrations. Applications to instruction/organization of curricular materials.
EDHD 5003 - Developmental and Individual Differences in Educational Contexts
(2. 0 cr; Prereq-Jr or sr or post-bac or MEd/initial licensure or CLA music ed or preteaching major or FOE or agriculture or kinesiology or #; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Overview of developmental/individual differences of children/adolescents in educational contexts. Emphasizes behavioral BIOLogy, dynamic systems, and ecological perception.
EDHD 5004 - Teaching Students With Special Needs in Inclusive Settings
(2. 0 cr; Prereq-Teacher preparation program in [CEHD or music education or agriculture education or DirecTrack] or #; A-F only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Exceptionalities in educational settings as defined in federal/state rules/regulations. Historical perspectives, definitions, etiology, needs, characteristics. Service delivery systems for each exceptionality.
EDHD 5005 - School and Society
(2. 0 cr; Prereq-Jr or sr or MEd/initial licensure student or CLA music ed major or preteaching major or #; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Readings in history, philosophy, social sciences, and law revealing diverse educational values in a pluralistic society. Multiple expectations of schools. Civil liberties, rights, community. Varying cultural backgrounds of students, family circumstances, exceptional needs.
EDHD 5007 - Technology for Teaching and Learning
(1. 5 cr; Prereq-[MEd/initial licensure or CLA music ed major or preteaching major or #], basic computer skills; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Diverse educational technology in K-12 classrooms. Effective use of technology. Computer technologies used to stimulate personal productivity/communication and to enhance teaching/learning processes.
EDHD 5009 - Human Relations: Applied Skills for School and Society
(1. 0 cr; Prereq-MEd/init lic or CLA music ed or preteaching or #; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Issues of prejudice/discrimination in terms of history, power, social perception. Knowledge/skills acquisition in cooperative learning, multicultural education, group dynamics, social influence, leadership, judgment/decision making, prejudice reduction, conflict resolution, teaching in diverse educational settings.
EEB 3001 - Ecology and Society (ENVT)
(3. 0 cr; =[BIOL 5407, BIOL 3407, BIOL 3807, BIOL 3408W]; Prereq-[Jr or sr] recommended; BIOLogical sciences students may not apply cr toward major; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Basic concepts in ecology. Organization, development, function of ecosystem. Population growth/regulation. Human effect on ecosystems.
ESPM 1011 - Issues in the Environment (C/PE, ENVT)
(3. 0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Introduction to environmental sciences, management of the environment. Ethics, historical perspectives on current condition. How values influence problem definition, use of natural/social sciences in integrated problem solving. Comparative historical reflection on problem of solving overtime. Public/private factors. Ethical professionalism within integrated environmental teams.
FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology (C/PE)
(3. 0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Ethical use of public policy and food technology to reduce or control risks in our food supply. Survey of microBIOLogical, chemical, and environmental risks, and government and industry controls used to ensure food safety.
FW 1002 - Wildlife: Ecology, Values, and Human Impact (ENVT, C/PE)
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-Recommended for students without natural science background; fall, every year)
Controversial issues involving specific wildlife management principles/techniques.
FW 2001 - Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation BIOLogy (ENVT)
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1009; fall, spring, every year)
Fish, wildlife, and other forms of biodiversity. Single species, populations, ecosystem, and landscape approaches. Experiential/interactive course. Decision-case studies.
HORT 1001 - Plant Propagation (BIOL SCI/L)
(4. 0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Principles and techniques of propagating plants by seeds, cuttings, grafts, buds, layers, and division. Lectures on principles; labs on practice of various propagating techniques.
HORT 1003 - Master Gardener Core Course: Horticulture for Home & Garden
(3. 0 cr; spring, every year)
Foundation in soils; botany; entomology; plant pathology; indoor, herbaceous, and wood plants; lawn fruits/vegetables; pesticides; wildlife. Emphasizes extension publications/resources useful in answering consumer horticulture questions.
HORT 1013 - Floral Design
(3. 0 cr; fall, offered periodically)
Design for use in commercial flower shops and at home. Principles/elements of design. Wedding arrangements. Corsages. Decorative use of dried materials.
HORT 3002W - Greenhouse Management (WI)
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-1001 or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Worldwide floricultural production. Selection of greenhouse site, construction, heating, and cooling. Greenhouse cost accounting/analysis. Root media, sanitation, water, fertilization, chemical growth regulation, temperature, light, and marketing. Lab in greenhouse operations, field trips.
MATH 1031 - College Algebra and Probability (MATH)
(3. 0 cr; Prereq-Satisfactory score on placement exam or grade of at least C- in [PSTL 731 or PSTL 732]; fall, spring, every year)
Algebra, analytic geometry in greater depth than usually done in three years of high school mathematics. Topics from combinations, permutations, probability.
PSTL 1281 - Principles of Psychology (SSCI)
(4. 0 cr; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Major theories, concepts, methods, and areas of research. Applications of psychological theory/research to educational practice.
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology (SSCI)
(4. 0 cr; =[PSY 1001H]; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Scientific study of human behavior. Problems, methods, findings of modern psychology.
PUBH 3005 - Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Teacher Education
(1. 0 cr; =[PUBH 6003, PUBH 3004, PUBH 3003]; Prereq-Undergrad in agricultural educ or business/marketing educ or career/technical educ or foundations of educ or [kinesiology, pre-PE] or technology educ or music educ; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Scientific/socio-cultural aspects of alcohol/drug problems. Emphasizes role of education in health conservation and drug abuse prevention.
SOIL 1125 - The Soil Resource (ENVT, PHYS SCI/L)
(4. 0 cr; =[SOIL 5125, SOIL 2125]; fall, spring, every year)
Basic physical, chemical, and BIOLogical properties of soil. Soil genesis classification and principles of soil fertility. Soil survey information used to make a land-use plan. WWW used for lab.
SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science (ENVT)
(4. 0 cr; =[SOIL 1125, SOIL 5125]; Prereq-Chem 1011 or Chem 1021 or equiv; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Basic physical, chemical, and BIOLogical properties of soil. Soil genesis classification, principles of soil fertility. Use of soil survey information to make a land-use plan. WWW used for lab preparation information.
SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science (ENVT)
(4. 0 cr; =[SOIL 1125, SOIL 5125]; Prereq-Chem 1011 or Chem 1021 or equiv; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Basic physical, chemical, and BIOLogical properties of soil. Soil genesis classification, principles of soil fertility. Use of soil survey information to make a land-use plan. WWW used for lab preparation information.
WHRE 5697 - Teaching Internship: School and Classroom Settings
(2. 0 cr; Prereq-5696 for initial licensure program; fall, every year)
Part-time supervised teaching experience in a school. Seminars on managing student's learning in context of work and human resource education programs in contemporary schools and on becoming a reflective educator.
WHRE 5698 - Teaching Internship
(3. 0 - 8. 0 cr [max 8. 0 cr]; =[AFEE 5698]; Prereq-Admission to initial licensure program; spring, every year)
Teaching experience in a school system that provides programs for grades 5-12.
WRIT 1301 - University Writing
(4. 0 cr; =[ENGC 1011H, ENGC 1016, ENGC 1014, ENGC 1013, ENGC 1012, ENGC 1015, ENGC 1013H, ENGC 1014H, WRIT 1401, ENGC 1012H]; Prereq-Placement in WRIT 1301; A-F only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Drafting, revising, editing. Academic genres. Critical reading, rhetorical analysis for principles of audience, purpose, and argumentative strategies. Emphasizes electronic/print library. Critical analysis, annotated bibliography, research paper.
WRIT 1401 - Writing and Academic Inquiry
(4. 0 cr; =[ENGC 1011H, ENGC 1016, ENGC 1014, ENGC 1013, ENGC 1012, ENGC 1015, WRIT 1301, ENGC 1013H, ENGC 1014H, ENGC 1012H]; Prereq-Placement in WRIT 1401; A-F only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
How WRITing works in varying contexts/genres, how it presents complex arguments. Students read/analyze increasingly challenging texts. Concepts of audience, purpose, and context. Library research, guided revision.
WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing (WI)
(4. 0 cr; Prereq-Jr or sr or #; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
WRITten/oral communication in professional settings. Gathering information, analyzing audience, assessing conventional formats. Drafting, testing, revising documents. Oral presentation of final reports. |
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