Agricultural Education, Courses Summer 2001

Courses offered in Summer 2001 are linked to the Schedule of Classes.

All courses listed below are approved to be taught as of Summer 2001; however, some may not be offered this Summer. The courses that ARE offered this Summer, in either Pre-Session, Summer I or Summer II, are linked to the Schedule of Classes. The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about future offerings).

A ED 195A -- Introduction to Teaching Agriculture and Related Sciences (1) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 293 -- Internship (1-6) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 297A -- Youth Leadership in Ag Technology Management and Education (1) [Rpt./ 4 units] I II The practical application of practices relative to functioning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods applicable to the advisement of youth organizations. This is a two semester commitment for two units of credit. Students are required to take both A ED 297A and A ED 297B sequentially. Two units of credit awarded upon completion of A ED 297B.

A ED 297B -- Youth Leadership in Ag Technology Management and Education (1) [Rpt./ 4 units] I II The practical application of practices relative to functioning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods applicable to the advisement of youth organizations. This is a two semester commitment for two units of credit. Students are required to take both A ED 297A and A ED 297B sequentially. Two units of credit awarded upon completion of A ED 297B.

A ED 299 -- Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 299H -- Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt.] I Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 301 -- Youth Leadership Development (3) I Characteristics of effective advisors, leadership styles, strategies for the management and organization of youth groups in agriculture, practice in leadership development techniques.

A ED 391H -- Honors Preceptorship (1-3) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 393 -- Internship (1-6) Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 394 -- Practicum (1-6) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 396H -- Honors Proseminar (3) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 397E -- Workshop for Preceptors (1) I II Practical application of teaching/learning activities focused on the improvement of instruction to enhance the teaching ability of student assistants who serve in various departments in the College of Agriculture as preceptors.

A ED 399 -- Independent Study (3) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 399H -- Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 407 -- Principles of Vocational Education (2) II Social and economic values of vocational education, federal laws, state policies and administration; theories and principles with special reference to programs in the secondary school. (Identical with TTE 407). May be convened with A ED 507.

A ED 410 -- Leadership Concepts and Context (3) I II Personal leadership development through experiential learning, philosophical exploration, examination of the literature, and reflective writing. (Identical with FSHD 410). May be convened with A ED 510.

A ED 422 -- Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences (3) I Principles and processes of knowledge diffusion and methods of transferring appropriate technology to user/clientele groups. Communicating effectively within organizations. (Identical with AGTM 422). May be convened with A ED 522.

A ED 438 -- The Teaching of Secondary School Agricultural Science (4) I Specific methods, objectives, organization of subject matter, and evaluation in the various subjects. May be convened with A ED 538.

A ED 439 -- Experiential Education Principles and Practice (3) II A hands-on course which explores experiential teaching and learning through integration of readings and writing, application of concepts, modeling of principles, and thoughtful reflection. (Identical with FSHD 439). May be convened with A ED 539.

A ED 442 -- Transformation of Agrarian Societies in the Middle East (3) II (Identical with NES 442, which is home). May be convened with A ED 542.

A ED 460 -- Instructional Materials Development (4) I Analysis and construction of resources and materials used in instructional delivery. Analysis and development of competencies and behavioral objectives used in preparing instructional materials. 3R, 3L. P, or CR, A ME 493. May be convened with A ED 560.

A ED 462 -- Curriculum Development (2-3) II S Analysis, design, construction and evaluation of resources appropriate for a competency based agricultural education curriculum. May be convened with A ED 562.

A ED 485 -- Teaching Psychomotor Skills in Laboratory Sciences (1-2) I II Methods and procedures in teaching psychomotor operational skills, conducting demonstrations, providing for student and teacher safety, sequencing skills activities, providing and organizing facilities, including micro-teaching demonstrations. 1R, 3L. May be convened with A ED 585.

A ED 493 -- Internship (1-8) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 493H -- Honors Internship (1-8) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 494R -- Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, ENGL 101, MATH 110, ABE 120, consent of the instructor.

A ED 496C -- Ambassador Orientation (1-2) [Rpt./ 4 units] II Contact department for a description of this course. P, open to COA Ambassadors only.

A ED 498 -- Senior Capstone (1-3) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 498H -- Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 499 -- Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 499H -- Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 507 -- Principles of Vocational Education (2) II For a description of course topics see A ED 407. Graduate-level requirements include developing a philosophy statement for a secondary-level school. (Identical with TTE 507). May be convened with A ED 407.

A ED 510 -- Leadership Concepts and Context (3) I II For a description of course topics see A ED 410. Graduate-level requirements include additional writings, assignments, and an expanded issue paper. (Identical with FSHD 510). May be convened with A ED 410.

A ED 522 -- Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences (3) I For a description of course topics see A ED 422. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report. (Identical with AGTM 522). May be convened with A ED 422.

A ED 538 -- The Teaching of Secondary School Agricultural Science (4) I For a description of course topics see A ED 438. Graduate-level requirements include an entire year's secondary curriculum plan. May be convened with A ED 438.

A ED 539 -- Experiential Education Principles and Practice (3) II For a description of course topics see A ED 439. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research report. (Identical with FSHD 539). May be convened with A ED 439.

A ED 540 -- International Extension Education (3) II Critical evaluation of case histories of international extension education models, and integration of successful components into composite models based on cultural, political and educational situations typically encountered in developing countries.

A ED 542 -- Transformation of Agrarian Societies in the Middle East (3) II (Identical with NES 542, which is home). May be convened with A ED 442.

A ED 560 -- Instructional Materials Development (4) I For a description of course topics see A ED 460. Graduate-level requirements include an additional assignment. May be convened with A ED 460.

A ED 562 -- Curriculum Development (2-3) II S For a description of course topics see A ED 462. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report. May be convened with A ED 462.

A ED 585 -- Teaching Psychomotor Skills in Laboratory Sciences (1-2) I II For a description of course topics see A ED 485. Graduate-level requirements include additional assigned readings, demonstrations, lesson presentations, and a position paper. May be convened with A ED 485.

A ED 593 -- Internship (1-8) Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 596A -- Leading and Learning Across the Disciplines (3) II Seminar participants will explore philosophy and practice regarding the integration of leading and learning across the disciplines.

A ED 597A -- Instructional Advances in Experiential Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 597B -- Advances in Youth Leadership (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 597D -- Instructional Advances in Applied Biological Systems (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 597E -- Continuing Education in Agriculture (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 597F -- Program Development in Vocational and Technical Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 597G -- Instructional Advances in Vocational/Technical Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] Contact department for a description of this course. (Identical with FSHD 597G).

A ED 597N -- Instructional Advances in Environmental Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 597T -- Instructional Advances in Non-Formal Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] Contact department for a description of this course. (Identical with FSHD 597T).

A ED 599 -- Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 601 -- Philosophy and Practices of Instructional Methods (3) [Rpt./ 3] Problems in organizing and conducting programs of instruction in vocational and extension education.

A ED 615 -- Investigations and Studies in Applied Research (3) II Study and analysis of research literature, methods, techniques and procedures for conducting investigations, selecting a problem and developing plans for a study.

A ED 616 -- Research Project Design and Implementation (3) I Principles and practices of selecting, developing and analyzing research instruments, analyzing and interpreting both quantitative and qualitative data research in agricultural and extension education, including the use of the computer. P, A ED 615.

A ED 621 -- Program Planning and Evaluation (3) II Developing and evaluating programs in teaching and extension; situation analysis, objectives, policies, content, procedures, and evaluative criteria.

A ED 693 -- Internship (1-3) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 695A -- Teaching College Level Agriculture and Life Sciences (1-3) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 699 -- Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 900 -- Research (2-4) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 909 -- Master's Report (1-5) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 910 -- Thesis (2-6) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 920 -- Dissertation (1-9) Contact department for a description of this course.

A ED 930 -- Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.