Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999AgEds 110. Orientation. (1-0) Cr. R. F. Orientation to the department. Careers in agriculture. A. Agricultural Education B. Agricultural Studies C. General Agriculture.
AgEds 111. Orientation for Agricultural Excellence Scholars. (1-0) Cr. 1 each time taken, maximum of 2 credits. F. Prereq: Enrollment as an agricultural excellence scholar. The roles of professionals in agriculture, academic preparation for assuming the role of a professional in agriculture, and meeting the demands of the scholar's curriculum.
AgEds 112. Agriculture Biotechnology Colloquium. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Enrollment as an agricultural excellence scholar. The scientific basis of biological and social sciences in agriculture.
AgEds 211. Early Field Based Experience. (1-0) Cr. 1 each time taken, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: 110. Five days on-site in an agricultural setting plus orientation and follow-up sessions. Participation and observation at approved sites under supervision by a professional. Site options are high schools, Extension, agricultural agencies and industries. Provides career guidance, role model, and set of activities for reference in future courses. Experience needs to be completed before students enroll in the course.
AgEds 215. Career Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Overview of career opportunities. Evaluation interests and accomplishments and setting career goals. Development of job search and interviewing skills. Establishing networks of job contacts.
AgEds 290. Special Problems in Agricultural Education and Studies. Cr. 1-3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S.SS.
AgEds 310. Foundations of Public Agricultural Education Programs. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S. Historical development of public agricultural education programs. Philosophic premises, program goals and objectives. Educational and social issues impacting the implementation of agricultural education programs.
AgEds 311. Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Utilizing instructional methods, techniques, and problem solving, presentation and sales strategies with agricultural audiences.
AgEds 315. Leadership Programs in Agriculture. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Principles and practices in planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating leadership programs for agricultural groups.
AgEds 410. Planning Agricultural Education Programs. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 310. Responsibility of an agricultural education teacher, curriculum development, experiential learning opportunities including FFA and SAE, and assessment and maintenance of program quality. Nonmajor graduate credit.
AgEds 411. Methods of Teaching in Agricultural Sciences/Agribusiness. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 311. Topics include: principles of teaching and learning, individualized and group methods, application of learning, instructional management, special populations, and evaluation. Nonmajor graduate credit.
AgEds 412. Internship in Agricultural Education and Studies. 2 to 12 weeks. Cr. 2 to 6 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S.SS. Prereq: 211, junior classification in AGEDS and permission of instructor. A supervised learning experience in an approved learning setting with application to educational, agricultural and/or environmental practices and principles. Nonmajor graduate credit.
AgEds 414. Developing Agricultural Education Programs in Non-Formal Settings. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 211 and permission of instructor. Basic concepts in planning, conducting, and evaluating educational programs in non-formal settings. Includes programming for youth and adults in Extension, agricultural industry, and related agencies. Nonmajor graduate credit.
AgEds 417. Supervised Teaching in Agricultural Education Programs. 12 to 16 weeks. Cr. 12 to 16. F.S. Prereq: 411 and full admission to teacher education program. Supervised teaching in public schools.
AgEds 418. Supervised Extension Experience. 2 to 16 weeks. Cr. 2 to 16. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: 211, junior classification, permission of instructor. Supervised professional experience in an approved county or area Cooperative Extension Service office. Nonmajor graduate credit.
AgEds 450. Farm Management and Operation. (1-6) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Econ 330, junior classification; microcomputer course recommended. Participation in the management and operation of a diversified Iowa farm. The class is responsible for the plans, records, and decisions for buying and selling the farm's livestock, crops, and equipment. Special speakers on current topics. May be taken for credit 3 times at different times of the year by permission of the instructor. Nonmajor graduate credit.
AgEds 490. Independent Study in Agricultural Education and Studies. Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor. A maximum of 6 credits of 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation. A. Philosophy, Curriculum, and Methods B. Leadership, Evaluation, and Administration C. Business, Industry, and Farming D. Extension and International Agriculture E. Computers and Instructional Technology F. Environmental Issues H. Honors
AgEds 499. Undergraduate Research. Cr. arr. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor, adviser, and departmental executive officer. Research experience in agricultural education and studies with application to selected problems.
AgEds 500. Short Course in Agricultural Education. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Specific problems, issues, and content areas in agricultural education. On and off campus on arranged basis. Materials fee.
AgEds 511. Instructional and Organizational Issues for Beginning Teachers of Agriculture Programs. (0-2) Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S. Planning and conducting agricultural programs in secondary schools. May be repeated one time.
AgEds 514. Organizing Agricultural Information for Professional and Scientific Meetings. (1-2) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification in agriculture. Concepts and practices in planning, preparing, and presenting materials used in professional meetings and scientific papers by agriculturalists with special emphasis on computerized delivery methods. Materials fee.
AgEds 520. Instructional Methods for Teaching in Agricultural Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 411. Learning theories, innovations and advanced principles in teaching methods and materials. Group techniques including decision making, developing interest and understanding, and student evaluation. Individualized instructional techniques and evaluation of instruction.
AgEds 521. Leadership Development in Agricultural Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 315 and permission of instructor. Principles and practices of leadership development. Organization, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group leadership development in agriculture and group dynamics.
AgEds 524. Program Development and Evaluation in Agricultural Extension Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. 1997. Prereq: 414. Development of program objectives, implementation strategies and evaluation procedures based on agricultural needs and educational opportunities in communities, counties, and multi-county areas.
AgEds 538. Adult and Post-Secondary Education in Agriculture. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Theory and practice of adult learning and the delivery of formal and non-formal programming to agriculturally related audiences. Why and how adults learn differently than children. Leading instruction from the point of learners first. Reviews thinking, whole brain concepts, domains, styles, and levels of learning.
AgEds 560. Role of Agricultural Education and Agricultural Extension in Technology Transfer. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: Soc 415. Processes by which formal and informal Extension and other agricultural education programs influence introduction and acceptance of agricultural technology, including strategies for technology transfer.
AgEds 561. Agricultural and Extension Education in Developing Countries. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Utilizing systematic approaches to identifying, analyzing, and solving problems in international agricultural education, with emphasis on the impact of agricultural education, formal and nonformal, on development.
AgEds 590. Special Topics in Agricultural Education. Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education. A. Curriculum B. Methods C. Philosophy D. Evaluation E. Administration F. Leadership G. Guidance I. Computers and Instructional Technology J. Extension K. International Agriculture L. Program Planning
AgEds 593. Workshop in Agricultural Education. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education. Materials fee. A. Curriculum B. Methods C. Evaluation D. Administration E. Leadership F. Extension G. Program Planning
AgEds 599. Creative Component. F.S.SS. For nonthesis M.S. degree programs.
AgEds 604. Evaluation in Agricultural Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 410 or 524 and permission of instructor. Criteria and procedures for designing evaluations of programs in agricultural education. Critique of evaluation theories. Selection and construction of evaluation instruments. Reporting of results and recommendations.
AgEds 610. Curriculum Development in Agricultural Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1997. Prereq: 410 and permission of instructor. Analysis of social, individual, and subject matter needs in agriculture and their impact on agricultural curricula. Application of new concepts and educational theory to curriculum planning in agricultural education.
AgEds 615. Seminar in Agricultural Education. (1-0) Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S.SS. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
AgEds 617. Professional Internship for Agricultural Educators. Cr. 1-3 each time taken, maximum of 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Analysis of the roles and activities of professionals in agricultural education. Supervised professional field-based experience in public and private settings.
AgEds 620. Research Procedures in Agricultural Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: ResEv 550, 552. Application of research methods to agricultural education research. Identification of research priorities, developing research design and data analysis procedures, and critique of research in agricultural education.
AgEds 625. Administration and Supervision of Agricultural Education Programs. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: 521. Management principles and practices of planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and evaluating as applied to administration and supervision of programs in agricultural education.
AgEds 630. Philosophy and Policymaking in Agricultural Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 410 and permission of instructor. Basic philosophic premises in development of agricultural education programs. The role of philosophy in policymaking. Social and educational issues impacting philosophy and policymaking in agricultural education.
AgEds 699. Research.