AGRICULTURAL AND EXTENSION EDUCATION (AEED)

Don R. Herring , Head of the Department , 301B Agriculture Building , 575-2035

* Emeritus University Professor Hardy * Professors Herring, Johnson, Wardlow * Professors Emeriti Braker, Ferguson, Love, Rolloff * Associate Professors Arthur, Graham, Scott * Associate Professor Emeritus Scanlon * Assistant Professor Wyatt * Research Assistant Professor Lester * Adjunct Assistant Professors Burch, Plafcan

The department of agricultural and extension education offers a degree program in agricultural education, communication and technology. Students with this major are in constant demand due to the rapidly changing educational needs of the agricultural and natural resources industries. Graduates with this degree have a broad knowledge of agricultural disciplines. They are prepared as agricultural technology transfer specialists to enter a variety of careers in formal and non-formal teaching roles in either the public or private sector as agricultural educators, Extension agents, industry-based trainers, information specialists or technology-management specialists. Students in agricultural education, communication and technology may choose one of four areas of concentration listed below, or, with adviser's approval, select courses from more than one concentration area.

Concentration A - Agricultural Education (AGED)

This area of concentration is designed for students who wish to be certified to teach agricultural science in public schools. Students may choose one of two options for teacher certification: either a four-year certification program or a five-year certification program that culminates in a master's degree (M.A.T.). The department of agricultural and extension education has information about both programs. Admission and graduation requirements for the M.A.T. program are listed on page 207 in the College of Education and Health Professions section of this catalog.

Concentration B- Extension and Industry Education (EXIE)

This concentration is designed for students who desire employment as professional educators/change agents with either the Cooperative Extension Service or in agricultural business and industry. Graduates from this program are in demand because it combines strong leadership, team management, communication and human relations skills with a broad base of competencies in scientific agriculture.

Concentration C - Agricultural Systems Technology Management (ASTM)

Students planning a professional career related to technical operations and management in agricultural industry should enroll in this concentration. Graduates assume positions of leadership and responsibility in such areas as agricultural services and sales, agricultural management, agricultural production systems, product service, product testing and service management. The program focuses on preparing students as problem solvers in the application, management and/or marketing of agricultural technology.

Concentration D - Agricultural Communications (ACOM)

This concentration is designed to produce graduates with both technical knowledge about the food and fiber industry and the communication skills needed to convey in an effective manner the story of agriculture to consumers, policy makers and the public at large. Interpersonal and group communication, public relations, graphic art, video and television production, electronic communication, distance learning, video conferencing and writing for the media are emphasized in this program.

Requirements for a major in agricultural education, communication and technology (See page 39 for University Core and page 61 for B.S.A. requirements)

35 hours of University Core requirements to include:

CHEM 1074/1071L¹ and

BIOL 1543/1541L

AGEC 1103 or AGEC 2103

PSYC 2003

WLIT 1113 or WLIT 1123 (Required for AGED)

University Advanced Composition Requirement: ENGL 2003 - exemption possible

College Requirements - COMM 1313 and Communication Elective AGED 3143

Departmental Requirements: 86 hours (includes concentration and elective hours):

CHEM 2613/2611L

MBIO 2013/2011L or PHYS 1044 (or higher level)

HLSC 3633 and the following agricultural courses:

AGED 1001 - Orientation to Agricultural and Extension Education

AGED 1011 - Freshman Orientation

AGED 4003 - Issues in Agriculture

AGME 1613/1611L - Fundamentals of Ag Systems Technology/Lab

AGRN 2203/2201L - Soil Science/Lab

AGRN/HORT 1203 - Intro to Plant Sciences

ANSC 1003 - Intro Animal and Poultry Science

ENTO 2003 - Pest Management

Concentration A (AGED)

BIOL, BOTY, MBIO or ZOOL elective - 4 hours

Agricultural electives - 13 hours selected in conjunction with adviser plus the following courses:

AGED 1122 - Agri Youth Organizations

AGED 3133 - Methods in Ag Ed

AGED 4012 - Program Development

AGED 4843 - Methods in Ag Labs

AGME 2123 - Metals and Welding

AGME 3102/3101L - Small Power Units/Turf Equipment/Lab or AGME 4203 - Mechanized Systems Mgmt

AGME - 2 hour JR/SR elective

CIED 1002/1011 - Intro to Education

CIED 3023 - Survey of Exceptionalities

CIED 3033 - Classroom Learning Theory

ETEC 2001/2002L - Educational Technology/Lab

HORT - 3 elective hours

Concentrations B (EXIE), C (ASTM) and D (ACOM) take the following common courses:

BIOL, BOTY, MBIO, ZOOL or MATH (above MATH 1203) elective - 3 hours

Agricultural Electives - 10-17 hours selected in conjunction with adviser:

AGED 3133 - Methods in Ag Ed or
EXED 4173 - Prin of Extension Teaching

AGED 4012 - Program Development or
AGED 401V - Special Topics or

EXED 3023 - Intro to Coop Extension Service

AGME 2903 - Microcomputers

AGME 4011 - Senior Seminar

EXED 475V (3 hours) - Internship in Extension

Additional Requirements for Concentration B (EXIE): 14 to 21 hours

AGED 401V Special Topics (3 hours) Leadership or AGED 401V (3 hours) Prin of Tech Change

EXED 3023 - Intro to Cooperative

Extension Service

AGED 401V - Special Topics (3 hours) Volunteer Management

5-6 hours from the following:

COMM 3303 - Small Group Communication

RSOC 4623 - Intro Community Dev or

RSOC 2603 - Rural Sociology

AGED 1122 - Agri Youth Organizations

VAED 3213 - Strategy Design and Implementation in HRD

VAED 3113 - Skills/Strategies in HRD

VAED 4113-Theory and Principles of Adult Education

MGMT 3563 - Mgmt Concepts and Organizational Behavior

MGMT 3643 - Team Management

Additional Requirements for Concentration C (ASTM): 14 to 21 hours. Select from:

AGME 2123 - Metals and Welding

AGME 2153 - Surveying in Ag & Forestry

AGME 3102/3101L - Small Power Units/Turf Equipment/Lab

AGME 3173 - Electricity in Ag

AGME 4203 - Mechanized Systems Mgmt

AGME 4963 - Soil & Water Conser Tech

AGME 4973 - Irrigation

AGME 4983 - Agricultural Meteorology

BAST 3023 - Ag Waste Management

BAST 4754 - Engineering Prin. Of Processing Ag Products

PHYS 220V - Intro Electronics I

PHYS 320V - Intro Electronics II

Additional Requirements for Concentration D (ACOM) - 14-21 hours

COMM 2303 - Public Speaking

COMM 3303 - Small Group Comm

JOUR 1033 - Fundamentals of Journalism

And select 5 hours from the following:

COMM 3703 - Organizational Comm

JOUR 1023 Media and Society

JOUR 2013 - News Reporting I

JOUR 3023 - News Reporting II

JOUR 2032/2031L - Broadcast News Reporting I

JOUR 3072/3071L - Broadcast News Reporting II

JOUR 2332/2331L - Photojournalism I

JOUR 3743 - Public Relations Principles

Requirements for a minor in Agricultural Education (AGED):

22 hours to include the following: CIED 1002, CIED 1011, ETEC 2002L/2001, CIED 3023,CIED 3033, AGED 1122, AGED 3133, AGED 4843, and AGED 4012.

A student completing the requirements for this minor meets the education hours required for entry into the master of arts in teaching (M.A.T.). Students interested in being certified to teach must contact the department of agricultural and extension education for additional requirements to enter the M.A.T. program.

Requirements for a minor in agricultural systems technology management (ASTM): 18-20 hours to include AGME 1613 and AGME/BAST 2903 and 12-14 additional hours selected from:

AGME 1611L, AGME 2123, AGME 2153, AGME 3102/3101L, AGME 3173, AGME 4203, AGME 4963, AGME 4973, AGME 4983, BAST 3023 and, BAST 4754.

Students planning to minor in ASTM should contact the department of agricultural and extension education.

Requirements for a minor in extension and industry education (EXIE): 18 hours to include AGED 1122, AGED 1001, EXED 3023, AGED 3133 or EXED 4173, EXED 475V, and MGMT 3563 or RSOC 4623 or AGED 401V. Select 3 additional hours from: COMM 2303, COMM 3303, and AGED 3143 or JOUR 1033. Students planning to minor in EXIE should contact the department of agricultural and extension education.

Requirements for a minor in journalism (JOUR): 18 hours. See page 62 for specific requirements.

COURSES: AGRI EDUC (AGED)

AGED1001 Orientation to Agricultural and Extension Education (FA) Continuation of AGAD 1001, 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.

AGED1011 Freshman Orientation (IR) Orientation to academic life at the University and orientation to the broad spectrum of modern agriculture. Lecture 2 days per week during the first 8 weeks of the semester.

AGED102V Special Topics for Freshmen (1-2) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or in-depth study of a particular topic. Used primarily with the program for Beginning Scholars and the Honors Program.

AGED1122 Agricultural Youth Organizations (FA) Survey course of agricultural youth organizations including 4-H, FFA, Grange, and others pertaining to membership, awards programs, benefits, and special recognition programs. Lecture and discussion. Two periods per week.

AGED3133 Methods in Agricultural Education (IR) Methods and techniques in teaching agriculture at the secondary level. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: AGED 3130L. Prerequisite: CIED 1002 and CIED 1011.

AGED3130L Methods in Agricultural Education Laboratory (IR) Must be taken at the same time as AGED 3133 to receive credit. Corequisite: AGED 3133.

AGED3142 Agri Communications (FA, SP) An overview of communications in the agricultural, food and life sciences, including newsletter design, slide presentations, newswriting, electronic communication and web publishing. Corequisite: AGED 3141L.

AGED3141L Ag Communications Lab (FA, SP) Corequisite: AGED 3142.

AGED400V Special Problems in Agricultural and Extension Education (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual study or research for advanced undergraduates in the field of agriculture and extension education.

AGED4003 Issues in Agriculture (FA, SP) 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: senior standing.

AGED401V Special Topics (1-3) (IR) Studies of selected topics in agricultural or extension education not covered in other courses. May be repeated for 4 hours.

AGED4012 Program Development (FA) 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.

AGED4843 Methods in Agricultural Laboratories (SP) 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.

AGED5001 Seminar (SP) Presentations and discussion of graduate student research as well as review of current literature and topics of current interest by students and faculty. All graduate students will make at least one formal presentation.

AGED5013 Advanced Methods in Agricultural Mechanics (IR) Emphasis on shop organization and management, courses of study, unit shop instruction, and development of skills in agricultural mechanics.

AGED5031 Ethics in Agricultural and Extension Education (FA) A study of ethics as applied to problems of professional practice. The focus will be on case studies.

AGED5033 Developing Leadership in Agricultural Organizations (IR) Organizational concepts of leadership; administrative styles and structures; leadership for boards, committees, governmental bodies, and review of societal and political processes. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

AGED5053 Philosophy of Agricultural and Extension Education (IR) An examination and analysis of social and economic events leading to the establishment and maintenance of federal, state, county, and local agricultural education programs. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

AGED5074 Program Management Practicum (SP) A course involving activities emphasizing the practical application of theory and on-the-job experiences in program management. Corequisite: AGED 575. Prerequisite: admission into the MAT program.

AGED510V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual investigation of a special problem in agricultural education which is not available through regular courses. These will be directed by a member of the graduate faculty. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

AGED520V Special Topics in Agricultural and Extension Education (1-4) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in agriculture education. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

AGED5463 Research Methodology in the Social Sciences (SP, Odd years) Logical structure and the method of science. Basic elements of research design; observation, measurement, analytic method, interpretation, verification, presentation of results. Applications to research in economic or sociological problems of agriculture and human environmental sciences. (Same as AGEC 5013, HESC 5463, RSOC 5463) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

AGED5473 Interpreting Social Data in Agriculture (FA) The development of competencies in analyzing, interpreting and reporting the results of analyses of social science data in agriculturally related professions. Students will select appropriate analysis techniques and procedures for various problems, analyze data, and interpret and report the results of statistical analyses in narrative and tabular form. Prerequisite: AGST 4023 (or EDFD 5393) and AGED 5463 (or RSOC 5463 or HESC 5463 or AGED 5013).

AGED550V College Teaching in Agriculture and Related Disciplines (1-3) (IR) For students who are pursuing graduate degrees where emphasis is on preparation for a research career, but who also may desire or expect to teach. Provides theory and practice in planning and executing a college-level course.

AGED575V Internship in Agricultural Education (1-6) (FA, SP) Scheduled practical field experiences under supervision of a professional practitioner in off-campus secondary school systems. Emphasis includes classroom preparation, teaching, and student evaluation.

AGED600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

COURSES: EXTENSION ED (EXED)

EXED3023 An Introduction to the Cooperative Extension Service (SP) Development of the Extension Service as a part of the Land-Grant College system; organization, personnel and functions of the Extension Service in agriculture and human environmental sciences. Prerequisite: junior standing.

EXED4173 Principles of Extension Teaching (FA) An understanding of the principles of teaching and learning, selection, and use of teaching methods and materials with emphasis on the role of extension as a part of the community education system. Prerequisite: EXED 3023 and PSYC 2003.

EXED475V Internship in Extension (3-6) (FA, SP, SU) 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 and EXED 3023.

EXED5113 Program Development and Evaluation (IR) Principles and proceedings of program development process including planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating of extension education programs. An emphasis on the framework for applying adult and non-formal education principles to the change process. Prerequisite: EXED 3023.

EXED5133 Extension Organization and Administration (IR) Program and personnel administration for planning and management of county extension programs. Emphasis will be given to organization, structures, principles, and theories of administration, personnel management, training and evaluation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

COURSES: AGRI MECH (AGME)

AGME1613 Fundamentals of Agricultural Systems Technology (SP) 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. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.

AGME1611L Fundamentals of Agricultural Systems Technology Laboratory (SP) 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. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.

AGME2123 Metals and Welding (FA) 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: AGME 2120L.

AGME2120L Metals and Welding Laboratory (FA) Must be taken at the same time as AGME 2124 to receive degree credit. Corequisite: AGME 2123.

AGME2153 Surveying in Agriculture and Forestry (FA) 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. Lecture and laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.

AGME2903 Agricultural and Human Environmental Sciences Applications of Microcomputers (FA, SP, SU) Lecture and laboratory assignments covering the contemporary use of microcomputers in agricultural research, production, and home economics. Major emphasis placed on learning to use selected, appropriate software packages. Lecture 2 hours per week, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as BAST 2903)

AGME3102 Small Power Units/Turf Equipment (SP) 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.

AGME3101L Small Power Units/Turf Equipment Laboratory (SP) 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.

AGME3173 Electricity in Agriculture (FA) 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: AGME 3170L.

AGME3170L Electricity in Agriculture Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: AGME 3173.

AGME400V Special Problems (1-6) (FA) Individual research or study in electrification, irrigation, farm power, machinery, or buildings. May be repeated. Prerequisite: senior standing.

AGME4011 Senior Seminar (IR) For agricultural education, communication and technology majors. Covers how to prepare and present a report on a current topic, job opportunities, and professionalism. Prerequisite: senior standing.

AGME402V Special Topics in Agricultural Mechanization (1-4) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of special topics in agricultural mechanization. May be repeated.

AGME4203 Mechanized Systems Management (FA, SP, SU) 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: AGME 4200L. Prerequisite: MATH 1203 and BAST 2903 (or AGME 2903).

AGME4200L Mechanized Systems Management Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) Corequisite: AGME 4203.

AGME4963 Soil and Water Conservation Technology (SP, Even years) Management and conservation of soil and water resources in agriculture. Analysis of the nature of natural resources in agriculture and problems arising form their abuse. Analytical solution of soil and water management problems including estimating runoff and erosion and effective control. Recitation 2 hours per week, laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: AGME 1613.

AGME4960L Soil and Water Conservation Technology Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: AGME 4963.

AGME4973 Irrigation (SP, Odd years) 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 3 hours per week. Corequisite: AGME 4970L. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.

AGME4970L Irrigation Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: AGME 4973.

AGME4983 Agricultural Meteorology (FA, Even years) Meteorological phenomena, their observation and measurements and their interaction with agricultural biological systems. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.

AGME5014 Experiment Station Operations I (IR) Planning and design of experiment stations; general, personnel, fiscal, and communications administration on an experiment station. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: AGME 5010L.

AGME5010L Experiment Station Operations I Laboratory (IR) Corequisite: AGME 5014.

AGME5024 Experiment Station Operations II (IR) Research support services; natural resource management; experiment station operations; physical plant operations and equipment; and augmentation services. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: AGME 5020L.

AGME5020L Experiment Station Operations II Laboratory (IR) Corequisite: AGME 5024.

1 Two semesters of chemistry, CHEM 1003/1001L and 1123/1121L may be substituted fot CHEM 1074/1071L.

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