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Experimental Courses

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Experimental courses do not appear in the official catalog listings. For further information regarding when experimental courses are offered, check the Online Schedule of Classes.

2007-09 Listing

Last Updated: 11/16/2007

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Seed Technology and Business 592X. Seed Health Management. Cr. 2 (Same as Pl P 592X). Prereq: Admission to the Master of Seed Technology and Business/Consent of instructor. Occurrence and management of diseases during seed production, harvest, conditioning, storage, and planting. Emphasis on epidemiology, disease management in the field, seed treatment, effects of conditioning on seed health, and seed health testing.

Spanish 501X. Advanced Composition and Grammar. (Dual-listed with Span 401). (3-0) Cr. 3 Prereq: Span 314 or one course at the 320-level or above, or permission of instructor. Advanced study of Spanish grammar and syntax. Students writing of compositions incorporates an advanced understanding of grammar, syntax, and principles of organization of thought and ideas. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Spanish 540X. Seminar on the Literatures and Cultures of Spain . (Dual-listed with Span 440). (3-0) Cr. 3 Prereq: Span 330, 331, or 332 (Recommended Span 330 and 331). Discussion and analysis of selected topics in Spanish literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the Present. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Spanish 545X. Seminar on the Literatures and Cultures of Latin America . (Dual-listed with Span 445). (3-0) Cr. 3 Prereq: 6 credits Spanish and/or Latin American literature or culture at 400 level, or permission of instructor. Discussion and analysis of selected topics in Latin American literature and culture from Pre-Colonial times to the Present. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Sustainable Agriculture 584X. Organic Agriculture: Theory and Practice. Cr. 3.  (see also Hort 484X, Hort 584X, Agron 484X, Agron 584X). Prereq: 9 cr. in biological or physical sciences or permission of the instructor. Delate, DeWitt. Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of organic crop/livestock production, socio-economic processes and policies and ethical issues in organic agriculture.

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Technology Systems Management 114X. Developing Responsible Learners and Effective Leaders. (Same as NREM 114X, FS HN 114X, Hort 114X.) (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: 112. Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.

Technology Systems Management 381X. Agricultural Safety and Health. Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior or Senior Classification. Analysis, organization and implementation of agriculture safety and health programs. Physical and economic impacts of accidents, standards and liabilities. Role of man in man-machine systems.

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University Studies 120X Student Support Services Program Seminar. Cr. 1. Prereq: Acceptance in Student Services Learning Community. Designed to assist students in developing successful academic strategies to meet demands of college and achieve desired goals.  Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. 

University Studies 201X. WiSE Sophomore Success Learning Community Seminar. Cr. 1, Prereq: Sophomore classification. Chrystal. The purpose of this seminar is for students to explore and develop individual leadership styles, create personal vision, mission and values statements to identify what they want in a career and understand issues facing women as they enter the workplace. The course will provide direction on how to identify mentors, explore career options and translate the college curriculum to career possibilities. This course will be taught through guest speakers, field trips, panel presentations, contemporary readings and reflection. This course is offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.