AGED 1001. Orientation to Agricultural and Extension Education (Fa). 1 Hour.

Continuation of AFLS 1011, Freshman Orientation, with attention given to sharing of possible solutions to individual problems. Exploration of anticipated collegiate experiences for departmental majors as well as post-graduation opportunities. Student and faculty interaction is stressed. The class meets during the last half of the fall semester twice a week. The class also meets 1 or 2 evenings for up to two hours each time.

AGED 1031. Introduction to Early Field Experience (Fa). 1 Hour.

A thirty hour field experience designed to give prospective agricultural education teachers an opportunity to observe and participate in a variety of school settings. Corequisite: AGED 1123.

AGED 1123. Foundations of Agricultural Education (Fa). 3 Hours.

A preparatory course evaluating the historical foundations of agricultural education with an introduction to the psychological, sociological and philosophical foundations of education. This course will encourage reflective practice through understanding of educational trends, classroom environment creation and utilization, and effective program planning. Corequisite: AGED 1031.

AGED 1133. Lifelong Agricultural Advocacy (Fa). 3 Hours.

This course will supply students with the necessary information and skills to evaluate and seek out opportunities and methods for advocating for agricultural industries. This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to become active agricultural leaders serving at the intersection of policy, consumer engagement, and best agricultural practice.

AGED 2143. Introduction to Agricultural Communications (Fa). 3 Hours.

A survey of agricultural communications for students in the ACOM concentration and minor and anyone seeking a basic understanding of the discipline. The course provides an overview of the history, philosophy, and theories of the discipline and introduces students to career options, skills and practical competencies required of agricultural communicators.

AGED 3133. Instructional and Presentation Strategies (Fa). 3 Hours.

Methods and techniques in teaching agriculture at the secondary level. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component and AGED 1123. Prerequisite: AGED 1031.

AGED 3143. Communicating Agriculture to the Public (Sp, Su, Fa). 3 Hours.

An overview of public communications theory and practices in the agricultural, food, and life sciences with a particular focus on technical writing, public relations and media relations writing, campaign planning, public speaking, and various mass media communication techniques, including print, broadcast, electronic, and social media.

AGED 3153. Leadership Development in Agriculture (Sp). 3 Hours.

Identification of styles and roles of leadership; development of leadership techniques and skills required in working with organizations; dynamics of group action; methods of resolving conflict; ethical considerations for leaders; and personal skills development.

AGED 3153H. Honors Leadership Development in Agriculture (Sp). 3 Hours.

Identification of styles and roles of leadership; development of leadership techniques and skills required in working with organizations; dynamics of group action; methods of resolving conflict; ethical considerations for leaders; and personal skills development. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

This course is equivalent to AGED 3153.

AGED 3163. Curriculum Development and Assessment Techniques in AGED (Sp). 3 Hours.

An introductory course designed to guide students through the curriculum development and assessment processes. This course will enable students to understand the need for quality curriculum and assessment, design quality curricula and assessment, and evaluate the relationship between roles of curriculum documents and assessments in formal education. Prerequisite: AGED 1123.

AGED 3173. Research Methods in the Social Sciences (Su). 3 Hours.

This course offers undergraduate students the basics and explanation for appropriate research procedures, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Course objectives to include identifying appropriate components of research works, evaluation of research in social science and creation of research projects. The purpose of the course is to prepare undergraduate students to be better producers and consumers of research in the social sciences.

This course is cross-listed with AGED 3173H.

AGED 3173H. Honors Research Methods in the Social Sciences (Su). 3 Hours.

This course offers undergraduate students the basics and explanation for appropriate research procedures, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Course objectives to include identifying appropriate components of research works, evaluation of research in social science and creation of research projects. The purpose of the course is to prepare undergraduate students to be better producers and consumers of research in the social sciences.

This course is cross-listed with AGED 3173.

AGED 3243. Ag Reporting and Feature Writing (Odd years, Fa). 3 Hours.

This course will provide students an exposure to writing, interviewing, and editing news on agricultural issues in agricultural industry publications. Students will gain practical experience with journalistic interviewing, news writing, feature writing, digital photography, and writing for broadcast on agricultural issues. This course is designed for students with at least six hours of upper division courses. Pre- or Corequisite: JOUR 1033 and lab component.

AGED 3943. Professional Development in Agricultural Communications (Even years, Fa). 3 Hours.

Overview of professional and technical skills needed to succeed in internships and jobs in the field of agricultural communications.

AGED 4003. Issues in Agriculture (Fa). 3 Hours.

Lecture and discussion on local, regional, national and international issues related to agricultural policy, ethics, environment, society, and science. Designed for students with at least six hours of upper division agricultural science courses. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

AGED 400V. Special Problems in Agricultural and Extension Education (Sp, Su, Fa). 1-6 Hour.

Individual study or research for advanced undergraduates in the field of agricultural and extension education. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

AGED 401V. Special Topics (Irregular). 1-3 Hour.

Studies of selected topics in agricultural or extension education not covered in other courses. May be repeated for up to 4 hours of degree credit.

This course is equivalent to AGED 401.

AGED 4143. Electronic Communications in Agriculture (Even years, Sp). 3 Hours.

An overview of communication technology in the agricultural, food and life sciences.

AGED 4153. Survey of Leadership Theory in Agriculture (Fa). 3 Hours.

An interdisciplinary analysis of current issues in the practice of leadership in a contemporary and changing society, particularly as they affect agricultural organizations and issues. Discussions of leadership theory, roles of leaders, skills for effective leadership, diversity issues, and followership will challenge students to think critically about leadership, enhance personal leadership performance and potential, and prepare for or expand leadership roles, and to become innovative and productive in dealing with challenges facing agricultural organizations today. Prerequisite: AGED 3153.

This course is equivalent to AGEC 4153.

AGED 4163. Leadership Analysis Through Film (Sp). 3 Hours.

"Films are a catalyst" (Clemens, 1999). They make you laugh, cry, cheer, and think. Flaum (2002) stated leadership is best learned in the leadership moment. Moreover, the principles of Andragogy advocate adult learners best learning when there is a practical application of the learning subject. Therefore, this course builds upon the study of leadership theory by allowing students to analyze, reflect, synthesize, and apply leadership theories, models and concepts in the context of film. The course materials encourage students to reflect, synthesize, analyze, and apply the information learned from major leadership theories and apply them to various scenarios and situations demonstrated in selected films. Prerequisite: AGED 3153 or AGED 4153 or graduate standing or instructor consent.

This course is equivalent to AGEC 4163.

AGED 4233. Program Development (Sp). 3 Hours.

Principles and concepts of leadership, program organization, supervised agricultural experience, and advisory committees. This course is a portion of pre-professional studies required for certification in agricultural education. Prerequisite: AGED 3133.

AGED 4243. Graphic Design in AFLS (Sp, Su, Fa). 3 Hours.

This course provides students with graphic design and software skills specific to industries in Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences. Students will learn to use industry-standard software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, etc.) to prepare text and graphics and package them for use in print production. Prerequisite: AGME 2903 or ISYS 1123 or equivalent.

This course is equivalent to AGEC 4243.

AGED 4343. Communication Campaigns in Agriculture (Odd years, Sp). 3 Hours.

Students will develop understanding of the principles, practices and applications of social marketing, integrated marketing communications, advertising and public relations as they pertain to developing communication campaign strategies for the agricultural industry. Students will develop a communication campaign for an agricultural company and/or entity focused on a specific product or service. Prerequisite: Junior, senior or graduate status.

This course is equivalent to AGEC 4343.

AGED 4443. Principles of Technological Change (Odd years, Fa). 3 Hours.

This course introduces a structured approach for dealing with the organizational and human aspects of technology transition, including the key concepts of resistance and change management, organizational change, communications, and processes by which professional change agents influence the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of technological change. This course may be offered as a web-based course. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

This course is equivalent to AGEC 4443.

AGED 4543. Ag Publications (Even years, Sp). 3 Hours.

Students produce a magazine through classroom study mirroring a professional magazine staff and are provided an opportunity for their writing, advertisements, photographs and artwork to be published in the magazine. By using computer applications, students integrate various skills including writing, editing and layout in agricultural publications. Prerequisite: JOUR 1033.

This course is equivalent to AGEC 4543.

AGED 4632. Teaching Diverse Populations in Agricultural and Extension Education (Sp). 2 Hours.

This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers of agriculture with an understanding of teaching diverse populations as applied to problems of practice in agricultural and extension education.

This course is equivalent to AGEC 4632.

AGED 475V. Internship in Agricultural Education (Sp, Su, Fa). 1-6 Hour.

Scheduled practical field experiences under the supervision of a professional practitioner in off-campus secondary school systems. Emphasis includes classroom preparation, teaching, and student evaluation. Successful completion of a criminal background check required before a student can begin internship. Prerequisite: Admission into Clinical Practice. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

This course is equivalent to AGEC 475V.

AGED 4843. Methods in Agricultural Laboratories (Sp). 3 Hours.

Methods and management techniques in all types of agricultural laboratories that may be in a secondary agricultural science program. Emphasis on management of students and facilities, equipment, and materials. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: AGME 2123.

AGME 1611L. Fundamentals of Agricultural Systems Technology Laboratory (Fa). 1 Hour.

Study of basic mathematical and physical science concepts important in the mechanization of agriculture. Laboratory required for agricultural education, communication and technology majors enrolled in AGME 1613, optional for others enrolled in AGME 1613. Corequisite: AGME 1613.

AGME 1613. Fundamentals of Agricultural Systems Technology (Fa). 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic physical concepts important in agricultural technical systems: applied mechanics, power and machinery management, structures and electrification, and soil and water conservation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Corequisite: AGME 1611L (for AECT Majors).

AGME 2123. Metals and Welding (Sp, Fa). 3 Hours.

An introduction to agricultural mechanics shop work to include hot and cold metal work, arc welding, and gas welding and cutting. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component.

AGME 2903. Agricultural and Human Environmental Sciences Applications of Microcomputers (Sp, Su, Fa). 3 Hours.

Lecture and laboratory assignments covering the contemporary use of microcomputers in agricultural, food and life sciences. Emphasis placed on learning to use selected, appropriate Microsoft (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), email/Internet, and collaboration software packages.

AGME 3042. Agricultural Construction Technology (Irregular). 2 Hours.

Principles of building design and construction. Includes site selection calculating structural loads and computerized packages for building design. Safety practices, selection of building materials and determining costs are also included. Lecture is one hour and lab is two hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1203 and junior standing.

AGME 3101L. Small Power Units/Turf Equipment Laboratory (Sp). 1 Hour.

Testing, evaluation, and maintenance of engines, hydrostatic power transmission systems, and equipment commonly used in the turf and landscaping industries. Corequisite: AGME 3102. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.

AGME 3102. Small Power Units/Turf Equipment (Sp). 2 Hours.

Principles of operation, adjustment, repair, maintenance, and trouble shooting of small air-cooled engines and power units, including various engine systems, service and maintenance of turf equipment and machinery. Lecture 2 hours per week. Corequisite: AGME 3101L. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.

AGME 3153. Surveying in Agriculture and Forestry (Fa). 3 Hours.

Techniques and procedures normally used in determining areas and characterizing the topography of agricultural and forest lands. Includes basic concepts of surveying; use and care of level, transit, distance measuring equipment; topographic mapping and public land surveys.

AGME 3173. Electricity in Agriculture (Sp). 3 Hours.

Principles of electricity; wiring of home, farmstead and other agricultural structures; selection of electric motors and their care and application in the broad field of agriculture; lighting and special uses of electricity such as heating and electrical controls. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component.

AGME 400V. Special Problems (Sp, Su, Fa). 1-6 Hour.

Individual research or study in electrification, irrigation, farm power, machinery, or buildings. Prerequisite: Senior standing. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

AGME 402V. Special Topics in Agricultural Mechanization (Irregular). 1-4 Hour.

Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of special topics in agricultural mechanization. May be repeated for degree credit.

AGME 4203. Mechanized Systems Management (Even years, Fa). 3 Hours.

Selection, sizing, and operating principles of agricultural machinery systems, including power sources. Cost analysis and computer techniques applied to planning and management of mechanized systems. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.

AGME 4973. Irrigation (Sp). 3 Hours.

Methods of applying supplemental water to soils to supply moisture essential for plant growth, sources of water, measurement of irrigation water, pumps, conveyance structure, economics, and irrigation for special crops. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component.

EXED 4183. Management of Volunteer Programs (Irregular). 3 Hours.

Recruiting, training, management, evaluation, and recognition of volunteers in agricultural-related agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups, and advisory committees. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

EXED 475V. Internship in Extension (Sp, Su, Fa). 3-6 Hour.

A supervised practical work experience in Cooperative Extension which is designed to give the student an insight into the role of Extension employees and an opportunity to gain professional competence in this area. Prerequisite: Junior standing. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.