AGRICULTURAL and EXTENSION EDUCATION (AEED)
Don R. Herring, Head of the Department, 301B Agriculture Building, 575-2035
EMERITUS UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR HARDY; PROFESSOR FERGUSON; PROFESSORS EMERITUS BRAKER, LOVE, ROLLOFF; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS ARTHUR, GRAHAM, JOHNSON, WARDLOW, SCOTT; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS SCANLON; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS LESTER, WYATT; ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSORS BURCH, PLAFCAN
Agricultural education majors 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 which qualifies them to enter a variety of positions with agricultural industries, the Cooperative Extension Service, and state and federal agencies. The student who desires to teach in the public schools meets the admission requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program through the agricultural education program. Students seeking teaching certification must complete the MAT degree program. The admission and graduation requirements of the MAT program are listed on page 396 of this catalog. Other requirements for admission to teacher education are located in the College of Education section of this catalog.
The requirements for certification in agricultural education are a minimum of 40 semester hours, including: AGED 1001, 1122, 3133, 4012, 4843, AGME 2124, CIED 1001, 1002, 3023, 3663 and ETEC 2003 and an additional 12 hours of agricultural mechanization courses.
Requirements for a minor in Agricultural Education: 22 hours are required to meet the requirements of the minor in agricultural education. These include AGED 1122, 3133, 4012, 4843; CIED 1001, 1002, 3023, 3663, and ETEC 2003. A student enrolled in this minor meets the education hours required for certification necessary for admission into the MAT Program. Students interested in being certified to teach should consult with an adviser in the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education for other requirements necessary to enter the Master of Arts in Teaching program.
Extension Education (EXED)
The Extension Education program is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the needs of students desiring employment with the Cooperative Extension Service or other nonformal educational positions in agriculture. The curriculum provides for a general knowledge of the physical and biological sciences, agricultural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and communications while allowing the student to develop a concentration of study in a particular discipline of agricultural science. Graduates secure positions with the Cooperative Extension Service, state or federal agencies, agricultural related firms, or adult education programs. Undergraduate majors receive the necessary preparation to initiate advanced study leading to the Master of Science degree in agricultural and extension education as well as a Master of Science degree in several other agricultural areas. All bachelor of science graduates must be admissible to the Graduate School to be considered for employment by the Cooperative Extension Service.
Requirements for a B.S.A. Degree with a Major in Extension Education: A minimum of 24 semester hours in the first area of specialization including AGED 1001, 1122; EXED 3023, 4173, 475V; AGME/BAST 2903; AGST 4023; JOUR 1033 or AGED 3143; and RSOC 4623 or MGMT 3563. A second area of specialization of 15-16 semester hours will be selected from an area of interest to satisfy the requirements of a minor. Prospective students must consult with a departmental adviser on selected courses and additional requirements.
Requirements for a Minor in Extension Education: AGED 1001, 1122, EXED 3023, 4173, 475V MGMT 3563 or RSOC 4623 and three hours in communication selected from COMM 2303, 3303, JOUR 1023, 1033 or AGED 3143, Agricultural Communications.
Agricultural Mechanization (AGME) Minor
Graduates with a minor in agriculture mechanization are employed by companies specializing in food, farm machinery , irrigation , electric power, etc.
Courses in the agricultural mechanization minor are taught jointly by faculty in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department and the Agricultural and Extension Education Department. Courses are listed as AGME or BAST. The minor is coordinated by the Agricultural and Extension Education Department.
Requirements for a Minor in Agricultural Mechanization: include AGME 1613 and AGME/BAST 2903 and 12-14 hours from the following courses: AGME 1611L, 2153, 3173, 4203, 4963, 4973, 4983; BAST 3023, 3403, 4153, 4754.
Minor in Journalism
This minor allows for a combination of training in journalism with a specialization in agriculture. Its purpose is to prepare the student for employment with firms and institutions that produce agricultural publications or employ public relations personnel. The minor is coordinated by the Agricultural and Extension Education Department.
Courses: Agricultural Education (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. Required of all students in agriculture who enter the College with less than 24 semester hours. 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.
AGED3130L Methods in Agricultural Education Laboratory (IR) Must be taken at the same time as AGED 3133 to receive credit. Corequisite: AGED 3133.
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.
AGED3143 Agricultural Communications (FA, SP) An overview of communications in the agricultural, food and life sciences, including newsletter design, slide presentations, writing for print and broadcast news, electronic communication and research papers. Computer and keyboarding skills are necessary.
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
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 vocational agriculture program. Emphasis on management of students and facilities, equipment, and materials. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: AGME 2124.
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.
AGED5023 Organizing, Planning, and Maintaining Young Farmer Programs (FA) Methods and techniques in organizing, planning, and maintaining a Young Farmer Program. Including identifying and assessing needs, methods of instruction, and effective evaluation of the organization.
AGED5031 Ethics in Agricultural and Extension Education (FA) A study of the philosophical 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.
AGED5043 Supervised Occupational Experience Programs (IR) Planning, directing, and evaluating supervised experience programs in vocational agricultural education.
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 in to 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 doctoral 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 Education (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. Prerequisites: EXED 3023 and PSYC 2003.
EXED475V Internship in Extension (3-6) (IR) A supervised practical work experience in Cooperative Extension which is designed to give the student an insight to 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 agricultural extension programs. Emphasis will be given to organization, structures, principles, and theories of administration, personnel management, training and evaluation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Courses: Agricultural Mechanization (AGME)
AGME1611L Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanization Laboratory (SP) Study of basic mathematical and physical science concepts important in the mechanization of agriculture. Laboratory required for agricultural education majors enrolled in AGME 1613, optional for others enrolled in AGME 1613. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.
AGME1613 Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanization (SP) Introduction to basic physical concepts important in mechanization of agriculture: units, dimensional analysis, work, torque, power, speed ratios, energy use, environmental control, and selected topics in operation of machinery. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.
AGME2120L Metals and Welding Laboratory (FA) Must be taken at the same time as AGME 2124 to receive degree credit. Corequisite: AGME 2124.
AGME2124 Metals and Welding (FA, SP, SU) An introduction to agricultural mechanics shopwork to include: tool fitting, sheet metal, soldering, hot and cold metal work, arc welding, and gas welding and cutting. Lecture and laboratory 6 hours per week. Corequisite: AGME 2120L.
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)
AGME3101L Small Power Units/Turf Equipment Laboratory (SP) Testing, evaluation, maintenance and hydrostatic power transmission systems, and equipment commonly used in the turf and landscaping industries. Corequisite: AGME 3102. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.
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.
AGME3170L Electricity in Agriculture Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: AGME 3173.
AGME3173 Electricity in Agriculture (FA) Principles of electric circuits; 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 3 hours per week. Corequisite: AGME 3170L.
AGME400V Special Problems (1-6) (FA) Individual research or study in rural electrification, irrigation, farm power, machinery, or buildings. May be repeated. Prerequisite: senior standing.
AGME4011 Senior Seminar (FA) For agricultural mechanization 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.
AGME4200L Mechanized Systems Management Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) Corequisite: AGME 4203.
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).
AGME4960L Soil and Water Conservation Technology Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: AGME 4963.
AGME4963 Soil and Water Conservation Technology (FA, 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. Analyitical soulution 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.
AGME4970L Irrigation Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: AGME 4973.
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.
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.
AGME5010L Experiment Station Operations I Laboratory (IR) Corequisite: AGME 5014.
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.
AGME5020L Experiment Station Operations II Laboratory (IR) Corequisite: AGME 5024.
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.
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