Agricultural Business (Comprehensive)

1. General Education Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)
   Specific General Education courses: CHM 105(5); MTH 135(3) or MTH 138(5); PSY 121(3)

2. Major Requirements (58-65 hours)

   1. AGA 105(3), 215(3); AGB 144(4), AGB 314(3) or RIL 231(3); AGB 334(3), 354(2), 364(2), 374(3), 394(1), 494(1); AGB 514(3) or ECO 565(3) or MKT 474(3); AGB 524(3); AGB 444(2) or AGR 499(2); AGR 330(3) or QBA 237(3); AGR 490(1); ACC 201(3)

   2. Complete one course from: COM 315(3); MGT 286 (3); AGB 384(2)

   3. Complete one of the following options:

      1. Agricultural Enterprise Management (18 hours):

         1. AGB 344(3) or 584(3); MGT 384(3)

         2. Complete 12 hours from one of the following groups:

            1. Animal Science: AGS 101(4), 161(3), 301(3), 302(3), 306(3), 311(3), 316(3), 342(2), 346(2), 361(3), 402(2), 432(2), 442(2), 446(3), 451(3), 452(3), 461(3), 511(3); AGA 365(3) or 375(3)

            2. Agronomy: AGA 335(3), 365(3), 375(3), 405(3), 425(2), 455(2), 485(3), 545(3), 555(3), 575(2)

            3. Horticulture: AGH 243(2), 303(3), 323(2), 333(3), 343(3), 353(3), 363(3), 393(3), 403(3), 443(3), 483(3), 573(3)

      2. Agricultural Finance and Management (22 hours):

         1. ACC 211(3); AGB 344(3), 584(3); AGS 101(4)

         2. Complete two courses from: ACC 311(3); ECO 305(3); FGB 380(3), 485(3); MGT 340(3), 345(3); RIL 211(3), 266(3), 415(3)

         3. Complete one course from: AGS 311(3); AGH 303(3), 353(3), 483(3); AGA 335(3), 365(3), 375(3), 485(3); AGR 383(3)

      3. Agricultural Marketing and Sales (16 hours):

         1. AGB 344(3) or 584(3); AGS 101(4)

         2. Complete two courses from: MKT 351(3), 354(3), 355(3), 360(3); MGT 340(3) or 345(3)

         3. Complete one course from: AGS 311(3); AGH 303(3), 353(3), 483(3); AGA 335(3), 365(3), 375(3), 485(3); AGR 383(3

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see "Academic Programs and Requirements" section of catalog)

Agriculture Education

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
   Specific General Education Requirements: BIO 102(4); CHM 105(5) or 160(4); MTH 135(3) or 138(5); PSY 121(3)

2. Major Requirements

   1. AGS 101(4); AGA 105(3), 215(3); AGB 144(4), 334 (3); AGH 303(3); AGE 337(3); AGW 143(3)

   2. AGE 318(2), 568(3), 578(2), 588(2)

   3. Area of Specialization: Students must select a minimum of 20 hours of Agriculture courses to complete 45 hours of Technical Agriculture required by the State Department of Education.

3. Professional Education courses: AGE 558(3), 493(5-6), 494(5-6); and the Professional Education Required Core and Competencies (see "Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Requirements" section of catalog).

4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

5. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree are required to meet the following grade point average requirements: at least a 2.50 GPA on all course work attempted at all colleges attended; at least a 2.50 GPA in the certificate subject area (major field of study) which includes all courses listed under C; at least a 2.50 GPA in any additional certificate subject area; at least a 2.50 GPA in the professional education courses; and no grade lower than a “C” in all professional education courses. All GPA requirements include both Missouri State and transfer grades.

Agronomy (Comprehensive)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
   Specific General Education Requirements: BIO 102(4) or 121(4); CHM 105(5) or 160(4); MTH 135(3) or MTH 138(5)

2. Major Requirements

   1. AGA 105(3), 215(3), 335(3), 365(3), 405(3), 425(2), 485(3), 490(1); AGB 144(4), 334(3) or 364(2); AGH 483; AGR 157(3), 300(3), 383(3); AGS 101(4), 311(3)

   2. Select one course from: AGA 353(3); AGH 375(3)

   3. Select one course from: AGA 345(2), 455(2), 495(2), 499(3)

   4. Select one course from: AGA 545(3), 555(3), 575(2)

   5. Select one course from: AGB 344(3), 354(2), 394(1), AGR 444(2)

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Animal Science (Comprehensive)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
   Specific General Education Requirements: BIO 102(4); CHM 105(5) or 160(4); MTH 135(3) or MTH 138(5)

2. Major Requirements

   1. AGS 101(4), 301(3), 302(3), 311(3), 316(3), 491(1); AGA 105(3), 215(3), 365(3) or 375(3); AGB 144(4); AGR 300(3), 330(3); BIO 210(3).

   2. Select a minimum of 24 hours from the following two groups of courses including at least eight hours from each group:

      1. Group A courses: AGS 161(3), 191(2), 196(2), 306(3), 342(2), 346(2), 361(3), 402(3), 432(2),  442(2), 446(3), 451(3), 452(3), 461(3), 511(3)

      2. Group B courses: AGR 250(2), 377(3), 383(3), 499(3); AGB 314(3), 334(3), 344(3), 364(2), 394(1), 584(3); AGA 335(3), 405(3)

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

General Agriculture

1. General Education (see “Academic Programs and Requirements/General Education” section of catalog)

2. Major Requirements

   1. Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution. Contact the department for details.

   2. AGA 105(3), 215(3); AGB 144(4); AGR 157(3); AGS 101(4)

   3. Thirty-five credit hours of upper-division courses in agriculture

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

General Agriculture (Comprehensive)

Horticulture (Comprehensive)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
   Specific General Education Requirements: BIO 102(4) or 121(4); CHM 105(5); PSY 121(3)

2. Major Requirements

   1. AGH 343(3), 353(3); AGH 393(3) or FRS 401(3); 483(3)

   2. Select a minimum of 11 hours from: AGH 243(2), 323(2), 333(3), 363(3), 403(3), 443(3), 573(3); AGA 575(2); AGW 143(3)

   3. Other Agriculture Requirements: AGA 105(3), 215(3), 405(3), 485(3); AGA 335(3) or AGR 357(3); AGB 144(4), 364(2); AGR 383(3), 490(1), 499(3); AGR 300(3) or any AGS class for 3 credit hours

   4. BIO 334(3) or 339(2); ACC 201(3)

   5. Select two courses from: MGT 320(3), 345(3), 384(3); MKT 350(3)

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Technology Education

1. General Education Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements/General Education” section of catalog)
   Specific General Education courses: BIO 102(4); PSY 121(3); ENG 110(3) and ENG 310(3) or ENG 321(3) or AGR 320(3); Recommend MTH 135(3) or MTH 138(5)
2. Major Requirements (45 hours)
   1. Technical Core (36 hours)
      1. Courses to be taken at Ozarks Technical College:
         1. Communications:  PRT 101(4), DDT 100(4)
         2. Energy/Power: IMT 130(4) or ELT 102(4); and AUM 110(4) or AUM 121(4)
         3. Materials/Processes: DDT 115(4), MMT 125(4)
      2. Courses to be taken at Missouri State University:
         1. Energy/Power: AGR 357(3)
         2. Materials/Processes: AGE 337(3), AGR 377(3)
         3. Safety: IDM 455(3)
   2. Technical Education (9 hours): AGT 416(3), AGT 420(3); AGT 521(3) or AGV 521(3)
3. Professional Education Courses: SEC 495(2); AGT 493(6); AGT 494(6)); and the Professional Education Required Core and Competencies (see "Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Requirements" section of catalog).
4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements – see “General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements” section of catalog
5. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree are required to meet the following grade point average requirements: at least a 2.50 GPA on all course work attempted at all colleges attended; at least a 2.50 GPA in the certificate subject area (major field of study) which includes all courses listed under B; at least a 2.50 GPA in any additional certificate subject area; at least a 2.50 GPA in the professional education courses; and no grade lower than a “C” in all professional education courses. All GPA requirements include both Missouri State and transfer grades.

Wildlife Conservation and Management (Comprehensive)

This major is offered in cooperation with the Biology Department.

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
   Specific General Education Requirements: BIO 121(4); CHM 105(5) or 160(4); GLG 110(4); GRY 100(3); MTH 135(3) or 138(5)

2. Major Requirements

   1. Agriculture Requirements:

      1. AGA 105(3), 215(3), 335(3), 365(3) or 375(3); AGR 383(3); AGW 143(3), 496(1)

      2. Select two courses (4-6 hours) from: AGA 485(3); AGB 354(2); AGH 333(3), 483(3); AGW 351(2)

   2. Biology Requirements:

      1. BIO 121(4)*, 122(4)*, 334(3), 339(2) or 545(2), 373(3)

      2. Select one course from: BIO 369(4), 436(4), 562(4)

      3. Select two courses from: BIO 573(3), 575(3), 577(3)
         *Students who have prior credit for BIO 134 and 167 combination are not required to take BIO 121 and 122; BIO 121 and 122 cannot count as degree credit if BIO 134 and 167 are counted as credit.

   3. Select ten additional hours in Agriculture and/or Biology

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Agriculture

1. Select at least one course from each of the following areas: Agriculture Economics, Animal Husbandry, Soils, and Field Crops

2. Select at least one course from each of the following areas: Dairy Husbandry, Horticulture, and Poultry Husbandry

3. Select additional courses to complete 24 hours or more of agriculture. Students desiring to minor in agriculture on the Bachelor of Science in Education should confer with a member of the agriculture staff before scheduling to receive advice of desirable courses which meet their special needs.

Agricultural Business

1. AGB 144(4), 394(1)
2. additional hours from the following courses to total at least 20 hours in agricultural economics: AGB 334(3), 344(3), 354(2), 374(2), 524(3), 584(3)

Agronomy

1. AGA 105(3)
2. additional hours from the following courses to total at least 20 hours: AGA 215(3), 335(3), 365(3), 375(3), 405(3), 455(3), 485(3), 545(3), 575(2); AGH 483(3); AGR 300(3); AGW 143(3)

Animal Science

1. AGS 101(4), 311(3)
2. additional hours from other courses in animal science to total at least 20 hours.

Equine Studies

1. AGS 101(4), 161(3), 191(2), 311(3), 461(3)
2. 6 additional hours from courses in Equine Studies to be determined by consultation with advisor.

General Agriculture

1. AGA 105(3), AGB 144(4), AGS 101(4)
2. additional hours in agriculture to total at least 20 hours.

Horticulture

1. AGA 105(3)
2. additional hours from the following courses to total at least 20 hours: AGH 243(2), 323(2), 333(3), 343(3), 353(2), 363(3), 393(3), 443(3), 483(3), 573(3); AGR 383(3)

Agriculture (General) Courses

AGR 100 Technology's Impact on Society 3(3-0), F,S

General Education Course (Culture and Society/Social Sciences Perspective) Technological progress of agriculture and industry and its socio-economic impact in a global environment.

AGR 108 Topics in Agriculture 1(1-0), F,S

A course designed to treat specific areas of agriculture to meet specialized student needs. Treatment of the subject will include consideration of historical, theoretical, scientific, and application aspects. May be repeated up to a total of 4 hours provided the same topic is not repeated. Variable Content Course.

AGR 110 Agriculture Orientation 1(1-0), F,S

Introduction to the educational opportunities, facilities, services, and activities with specific emphasis toward the Department of Agriculture. Course designed for students interested in Agriculture.

AGR 118 Leadership 1(1-0), F

A course for entering freshmen students to examine leadership through the observation and analysis of leaders in various career paths. To demonstrate leadership through class projects.

AGR 157 Principles of Agricultural Mechanization 3(3-0), F,S

Engineering and mechanical principles; their application to agriculture equipment, systems and concepts.

AGR 200 Mini Agriculture 1(1-0), F,S

A course designed to treat specific areas of agriculture to meet specialized student needs. Treatment of the subject will include consideration of historical, theoretical, scientific and application aspects. May be repeated up to a total of 4 hours provided the same topic is not repeated. A course fee may be charged for selected sections. Variable Content Course. Approved recurring course topic: Floral Design I. 1(1-0) D.Basic concepts and elements of floral design. Specific emphasis on aesthetics, color, shape, space and texture. Supplemental course Fee. Approved recurring course topic: Floral Design II. 1(1-0) D. Assist student to develop his or her unique individual style of advanced floral design. Expansion on basic concepts and elements. Specific emphasis placed on aesthetics, color, shape, space and texture. Supplemental course Fee. Approved recurring course topic: Home and Garden Insects. 1(1-0) D. Basic concepts of pest control appropriate for residences and businesses. Approved recurring course topic: Rodeo Techniques. 1(1-0) D. Provide students with an appreciation for and general knowledge of rodeo history, events, organizations, economic impact on today's society and future direction.

AGR 250 (350) Agricultural Communications 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: ENG 110 and COM 115. Introduces the scope and applications of communications and journalism as they relate to agriculture.

AGR 299 Special Topics 1-5, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Special study of agricultural topics not treated in other courses. Course may be repeated to a total of 5 hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. Variable Content Course.

AGR 300 Food and Agricultural Chemistry 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CHM 105 or CHM 160. Chemistry, sources and importance of biological materials used for food, fiber, and feed for man and domestic animals.

AGR 313 Beekeeping 2(1-2), D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Fundamentals needed for the amateur to establish and maintain honey bees and produce a surplus honey crop.

AGR 320 Writing II: Writing in the Applied Sciences 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: ENG 110 and 45 credit hours. General Education Course (Basic Required Courses) Strategies for accessing information. Writing proposals, progress reports, final reports, manuals, and online documents for the Applied Sciences.

AGR 330 Statistical Applications in Agriculture 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: Recommended: either MTH 130 or higher and either CIS/CSC 101 or CSC 111. Collection, display, analysis and application of agricultural data, including measurement of location and dispersion, probability, normal distribution, sampling, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis. Computer statistical packages will be used for simulation study and agricultural data analysis. Applications are specific to Agriculture. A student may not receive credit toward a degree for more than one of the following courses: AGR 330, ECO 308, MTH 340, PSY 200, QBA 237, REC 331, SOC 302.

AGR 357 Agricultural Power 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: MTH 130 or higher. Principles of operation, construction and utilization of power units.

AGR 367 Agricultural Machinery 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: MTH 130 or higher. Principles of construction, operation, selection and utilization of farm field equipment.

AGR 377 Agricultural Structures and Systems 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: MTH 130 or higher. Functional and structural design of unified structures and systems for agricultural enterprises.

AGR 383 Applied Entomology 3(2-2), F,S

Principles of insect life; careful study of a number of common insect pests, their identification and control.

AGR 399 Special Topics 1-5, D

Special study of agricultural topics not treated in other courses. Course may be repeated to a total of 5 hours provided the same topic is not duplicated. Variable Content Course. Supplemental course fee (variable by section). Approved recurring course topic: Agriculture and Water Quality. 1(1-0) D. Issues related to agriculture and its impact on water quality—both surface and ground water. Common practices that have a negative impact will be studied along with practices that can have positive and/or minimal impact on water quality. Approved recurring course topic: Events Management. 1(1-0) D. Specific tasks of organization, marketing, and managing resources for special events. Approved recurring course topic: Principles of Horseshoeing. 1(1-0) D. Horseshoeing techniques including safe use of tools and handling of horses. Supplemental Course Fee. Approved recurring course topic: Therapeutic Riding. 3(0-6) S. Recommended: AGS 162 or AGS 262. Introduction to therapeutic riding and the role of the horse in equine assisted therapy programs. Development of horses and volunteers for use in a therapeutic riding program.

AGR 490 Agronomy/Horticulture Senior Seminar 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: 90 credit hours. Presentation, discussions and analysis of professional and technical topics in Agronomy and Horticulture.

AGR 499 Internship in Agriculture 1-8, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Supervised agricultural work experience. A paper describing and analyzing the experience required. May be repeated for a total of 10 credit hours. Approved recurring course topic: Internship—Equine. 1-8, D. An academic program to integrate class experience with actual practice and to provide students with hands-on experience in businesses or agencies which employ agriculture majors. Approved recurring course topic: Internship—Horticulture. 1-8, D. An academic program to integrate class experience with actual practice and to provide students with hands-on experience in businesses or agencies which employ agriculture majors.

AGR 690 Introduction to Agricultural Research Methods 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the process of research. The course will address planning, conducting, and reporting research; and development of good consumers of research.

AGR 697 Seminar 1(1-0), D

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. In-depth study in an area of agriculture, culminating in an extensive scholarly presentation. May be repeated to a total of three hours.

AGR 698 (AGH) Research 1-6, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Supervised research in agriculture. May be repeated, but not more than 6 hours may be counted toward the 32 hour degree.

AGR 699 Thesis 1-6, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Demonstration of the capacity for research and independent thought culminating in a thesis. May be repeated. A minimum of 6 hours will be applied toward a master's degree.

Agricultural Business Courses

AGB 144 (AGR) Agricultural Economics I 4(3-2), F,S

Characteristics of our economic system and basic economic concepts with applications to agriculture. Effects on agriculture by money and banking systems, monetary and fiscal policies, government policies, and international trade.

AGB 314 (AGR) Legal Aspects of Agriculture 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 credit hours. Legal framework impinging upon decision making of farm business including farm ownership and transfer, taxation, business organization, losses, and regulations of land and water use.

AGB 334 (AGR) Marketing Agricultural Products 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: AGB 144 or ECO 165. Marketing functions and agencies involved in the movement of farm products from producers to consumers. Explains how the economic behaviors of the farmers, marketing agents and consumers affect the organization and performance of the food markets.

AGB 344 (AGR) Financing Agriculture 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGB 144. Capital requirements and sources and uses of each type of credit.

AGB 354 (AGR) Land Economics 2(2-0), F,S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGB 144. Principles and institutions affecting the allocation of land resources among uses and users.

AGB 364 (AGR) Agricultural Commodity Futures and Options 2(2-0), Su

Prerequisite: AGB 334. Introduction to the economic theory, organization, and operating principles of agricultural commodity futures markets. Emphasis is placed on speculating, hedging, and investing in agricultural commodity futures contracts.

AGB 374 (AGR) Agricultural Business Management 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGB 144. A study of agricultural firm management including planning, organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating functions used to attain business goals. The role of finance and type of business organization including agricultural cooperatives.

AGB 384 (AGR) Agricultural Selling 2(2-0), F

Prerequisite: AGB 334. Principles of selling with application to agricultural inputs and products. Attitudes, value systems, and behavioral patterns that relate to agricultural sales. Relationship of sales to marketing, selling strategies, preparing for sales calls, making sales presentations, handling objections, and closing sales. Analysis of the buying or purchasing process. Evaluation of agri-selling as a possible career choice.

AGB 394 (AGR) Agricultural Industry Study 1(0-2), S

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AGB 494 for 1 credit hour, completion of 60 credit hours including 6 hours in agricultural business and permission of instructor. A five-day study alternating between St. Louis and Kansas City to examine the management process of a variety of agricultural businesses. May be repeated for a total of 2 credit hours. Supplemental course fee.

AGB 444 (AGR) American Agricultural Policy 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: AGB 144. Description and analysis of economic problems of U.S. Agriculture. History and significance of government programs to support farm prices and incomes, conserve land resources, encourage adequate food supplies and expand U.S. agricultural trade.

AGB 494 (AGR) Problems in Agricultural Business 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A student selects a specific topic, prepares an outline, makes an investigation and presentation under the supervision of an agricultural business staff member.

AGB 514 International Agricultural Trade 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: AGB 334 or MKT 350. Gains from trade, agricultural trade policies of exporters and importers, exchange rates, multilateral trade negotiations, preferential trade agreements, technical barriers and environmental regulations and trade.

AGB 524 (AGR) Agricultural Prices 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: AGB 334. Factors influencing the level and movement of agricultural commodity prices and prices of agricultural inputs.

AGB 584 (AGR) Farm Business Management 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: AGB 144. Economic principles applied to the organization and operation of agricultural units; tools of decision-making; and factor allocation.

Agricultural Education Courses

AGE 318 (AGR) Introduction to Agricultural Education 2(2-0), F

Prerequisite: 30 credit hours. Building an acquaintance with the aims, philosophy, functions, opportunities and demands of agricultural education programs.

AGE 337 (AGR) Agricultural Mechanics Practices 3(1-4), F

Shop processes and techniques required for the construction, repair, and maintenance of agricultural facilities and equipment. Supplemental course fee.

AGE 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Agriculture) 5-6, S

Prerequisite: completion of all methods courses in Agriculture; a grade of “C” or better in all professional education courses; current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching. Student observes then teaches agriculture classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee.

AGE 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Agriculture) 5-6, S

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AGE 493. Student observes, then teaches under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee.

AGE 498 (AGR) Problems in Agricultural Education 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with permission.

AGE 499 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II 4, F,S

Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education Program; and grades of "C" or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2. This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MOSTEP quality indicators and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on B.S. in Education or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Students can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, BSE 499, CFS 498, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, HST 499, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, PED 498, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.

AGE 508 (AGR) Teaching Adults in Vocational Education 3(3-0), D

Rise of the adult education movement; learning abilities, educational interests and vocational needs of adults; problems and procedures in organizing and operating adult education programs; relationship of adult education to public school education. Identical with AGV 527 and SEC 527. Cannot receive credit for AGV 527 and SEC 527 and AGE 508.

AGE 518 (AGR) Agriculture Education—Special Topics 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Special study of agricultural education topics not covered in other courses. Course may be repeated to a total of 5 hours provided the same topic is not duplicated.

AGE 548 Agriculture in the Classroom 1(1-0), Su

Course is designed to help elementary teachers better appreciate the importance of agriculture in their student's lives and to better understand Missouri agriculture. Course stresses integration of resources available from the agricultural industry across the curriculum.

AGE 558 (404) Teaching of Agriculture 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: SEC 302 and EDC 350 and 20 hours in agriculture and admission to the teacher education program. Establishing objectives and organizing the course, selecting textbooks and equipment, securing and using teaching aids; using workbooks and notebooks, planning field trips, selecting and supervising projects. Credited only on B.S. in Education (Secondary). A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take AGE 493 or AGE 494. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

AGE 568 (468) Course and Program Building in Agricultural Education 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 558 and 60 credit hours. Organization and analysis of agricultural instruction courses and programs; including the adoption of resource materials to meet individual student needs.

AGE 578 (478) Methods of Teaching Agricultural Management 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 558 and 60 credit hours. Identification, development, and utilization of supervised agriculture experience programs in Agricultural Education that includes methods of teaching program management, record keeping, and appropriate methodologies.

AGE 588 (488) Methods of Teaching Agricultural Laboratory Management 2(1-2), S

Prerequisite: AGE 318 and AGE 558 and 60 credit hours. Prepare prospective agricultural science teachers to determine subject matter, methods of teaching, and organization of equipment and facilities as applied to agricultural laboratories in high schools.

AGE 618 (AGR) Topics in Agricultural Education 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Current developments and trends in teaching agricultural education as well as new developments in resources and techniques. Students may repeat course, however, only 9 hours will count towards the student's graduate program of study.

AGE 628 Induction Year Teaching I 2(2-0), F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Course for the professional development of first-year teachers of agriculture. The course focuses on the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and attitudes and managerial skills needed by beginning teachers of agriculture.

AGE 638 Induction Year Teaching II 2(2-0), F,S

Prerequisite: AGE 628. Course for the professional development of second-year teachers of agriculture. The course is a continuation of AGE 628 and focuses on the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and attitudes and managerial skills needed by beginning teachers of agriculture.

Agricultural Vocational Courses

AGV 520 Occupational Analysis 1-2, D

Analysis and breakdown of broad occupations or specific jobs into basic elements for instructional purposes. Identical with BSE 520. May be repeated to a total of 2 hours when topic varies.

AGV 521 Selection and Organization of Industrial Education 3(3-0), D

Selection and arrangement of units to teach; preparation of informational and job assignments; selection, purchase and arrangement of laboratory equipment; dispensing of supplies and keeping of adequate records. Course typically taken in same semester as AGT 416. Identical with AGT 521. Cannot receive credit for both AGV 521 and AGT 521.

AGV 522 Philosophy of Vocational Education 1-3, D

Philosophical foundations of vocational education; philosophies of vocational education in the contemporary school. Identical with SEC 522 and BSE 522. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credit hours when topic varies.

AGV 523 Guidance for Vocational Development 1-3, D

Materials, procedures, and problems involved in the guidance of individuals in the selection of, preparation for, and advancement in a vocation. Identical with BSE 523. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topics varies.

AGV 525 Organization and Management in Vocational Education 3(3-0), D

A systematic approach to defining and measuring occupational knowledge, skills and attitudes based upon an occupational analysis, instructional methodology, evaluation, and program standards.

AGV 526 Coordination of Cooperative Education 1-2, D

Problems and procedures in organizing and operating part-time cooperative and evening occupation programs. Identical with BSE 526 and SEC 526. May be repeated to a total of 2 hours when topic varies.

AGV 527 Teaching Adults in Vocational Education 3(3-0), D

Rise of the adult education movement, learning abilities, educational interests, and vocational needs of adults; problems and procedures in organizing and operating adult education programs; relationship of adult education to public school education. Identical with AGE 508 and SEC 527. Cannot receive credit for AGV 527 and AGE 508 and SEC 527.

AGV 528 Measurement and Evaluation of Vocational Education Programs 1-3, D

Means for assessing specific program needs as determined from occupational surveys and other demographic data; follow-up techniques to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program to the manpower needs in a given labor market area. Identical with BSE 528 and SEC 528. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours with departmental approval when topic varies.

AGV 576 Teaching of Industrial/Vocational Subjects 3(3-0), D

Instructional methods and techniques of teaching industrial/vocational education subjects; attaining objectives of career and technical education, design and evaluation of instructional units; classroom and laboratory management; and development of evaluative instruments.

AGV 624 Organization and Administration of Vocational Education 1-3, D

Problems, procedures and local, state and federal relationships in the organization and administration of vocational education in the contemporary school. Identical with SFR 624. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies.

AGV 626 Seminar in Industrial Education 3(3-0), D

Presentation and discussion of professional or technical problems in the organization and management of programs and facilities in industrial education.

AGV 660 Special Investigations 1-5, D

The student, in consultation with the advisor, selects for in-depth study an area determined by the interest/career objectives of the student. Based on demand and timeliness of the subject, a cluster study group may engage in a joint investigation.

Agronomy Courses

AGA 105 (AGR) Soils and Crop Science 3(3-0), F,S

Soils as influenced by geography, geology, temperature, rainfall, and other natural factors. Crop origin, adaptation, function and management principles are investigated.

AGA 215 (AGR) Soils 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: Recommended: CHM 105 or CHM 160. Physical, chemical and biological activities within the soil as related to moisture, temperature, drainage, and tillage.

AGA 335 (AGR) Soil Conservation and Water Management 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 215. Conservation of soil by integrating the various mechanical and agronomic management practices needed for effective erosion control. Design and layout of water management practices on the land.

AGA 345 (AGR) Soil Judging 2(1-2), F,S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 215. Introduction to soil morphology, interpretation of water relationships, site characteristics, classification, and land use. A soil judging team will be selected from this class. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours.

AGA 365 (AGR) Grain Crops 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105. Adaptation, production, and utilization of the major grain crops.

AGA 375 (AGR) Forage Crops 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105. Culture, preservation and management of crops useful for pasture, hay and silage.

AGA 405 (AGR) Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 215. Principles of soil fertility and fertilizer applications affecting nutrient availability and plant growth.

AGA 425 (AGR) Soil and Crop Management 2(2-0), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 215 and either AGA 365 or AGA 375. Integration of soil and crop management techniques necessary to enhance crop production and improve soil productivity.

AGA 455 (AGR) Soil Genesis, Morphology and Classification 2(2-0), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 215. Pedogenetic processes that are responsible for genesis, morphology, and classification of the eleven orders of soil taxonomy.

AGA 485 (AGR) Weed Management 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: either AGA 105 or AGA 375 and either BIO 102 or BIO 121 and either CHM 105 or 160. Identification, physiology and growth habits of weeds and their management in crop production and ecological systems.

AGA 495 (AGR) Problems in Plant and Soil Science 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Assigned investigations, dealing with current problems in plant and soil science supervised by an agricultural staff member. Student prepares outline, investigates sources of information concerning the subject, and summarizes his findings in a written report. May be repeated with permission.

AGA 505 (AGR) Advanced Soil Fertility 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 405. Theoretical and Applied aspects of soil fertility emphasizing ion transport, nutrient availability, and root absorption in soils-plant environments.

AGA 545 (AGR) Soil Survey and Land Appraisal 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: 6 credit hours in soils. Soil as a natural body, its morphological and chemical properties, and methods used to distinguish among different soils; description and identification of soil profiles; techniques in soil mapping; and interpretation of soil survey data.

AGA 555 (AGR) Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification II 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 345 and AGA 455. Pedogenetic processes, macromorphology, micromorphology, redoximorphic features, and classification as related to soil taxonomy.

AGA 575 (AGR) Plant Improvement 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105. Application of genetic principles to the improvement of crop plants. Includes self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops.

AGA 625 (AGR) Advanced Soils Interpretations 3(2-3), D

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 345 and AGA 455. Field interpretation of physical and chemical properties, water relationships, and soil landscape relationships.

Animal Science Courses

AGS 101 (AGR) Animal Science 4(4-0), F,S

Introduction to farm animal industries, breeds, numbers, distribution, nutrition, heredity, reproduction, health and products.

AGS 161 (AGR) Introduction to Horses 3(2-2), F

Scope and role of the horse industry. Responsibilities of ownership; selection, breeds-development and uses; basic care-nutrition, health care, conditioning; and facilities.

AGS 162 (AGR) Introduction to Riding 1(0-2), F,S,Su

This is an introductory course with a focus on safe and effective techniques for both English and Western riding. Students are responsible for transportation and payment of a horse care fee. The course may be repeated for a total of 3 hours. Supplemental course fee.

AGS 191 (AGR) Evaluation and Performance Appraisal of Horses 2(0-4), D

Detailed evaluation of athletic performance of horses; influence of training and other environmental effects, heredity, and conformation; use of racing and performance records, visual appraisal, and industry trends; oral and written defense of judgments.

AGS 196 (AGR) Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation 2(0-4), F

Comparative judging including selection, grading, and classification of dairy cattle, or beef cattle, swine and sheep. May be repeated with permission for up to 4 semester hours. Variable Content Course.

AGS 262 (AGR) Riding for Horse Training 2(0-4), F,S

Prerequisite: AGS 162 or permission of instructor. This is an intermediate-level riding course with a focus on developing skills necessary for training horses. Students may ride hunt seat, stock seat, or both seats during the semester. Students are responsible for transportation and payment of horse care fee. Supplemental course fee.

AGS 301 (AGR) Physiology of Farm Animals 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: AGS 101 and B10 102 and CHM 105. Basic physiology of farm animals with special emphasis on systems related to the economic importance of domestic animals such as the mammary, reproductive, endocrine, and other systems.

AGS 302 (AGR) Reproductive Physiology 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101 and BIO 102. Physiological principles of reproductive processes in domestic animals (production and companion) including sperm and ova production, estrus, fertilization, gestation, and parturition. Supplemental course fee.

AGS 306 (AGR) Veterinary Science 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101. Functional anatomy, diseases and parasites of farm animals; sanitation; disease prevention and control.

AGS 311 (AGR) Feeds and Feeding 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101 and MTH 135 or higher. Feed composition and formulation of livestock rations.

AGS 316 (AGR) Animal Breeding 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101 and either MTH 102 or higher. Principles of heredity applied to the improvement of farm animals; variation, selection, inbreeding and crossbreeding.

AGS 342 (AGR) Meat Science and Products 2(1-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101 and either CHM 105 or CHM 160. Processing, inspection, grading, preservation and nutritive value of meats and meat products.

AGS 346 (AGR) Dairy Products 2(1-2), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101 and either CHM 105 or CHM 160. Processing, inspection, grading, preservation and nutritional value of dairy products.

AGS 361 (AGR) Horse Management and Training 3(2-2), S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Survey of management and basic training of horses. Structural anatomy, care of feet, unsoundness, and equipment and facilities are emphasized. Instruction in fitting for show or sale, practical horse psychology and training for basic performance is given. Sections available for secure riders and non-riders available.

AGS 362 (AGR) Riding Instruction 2(0-4), S

Prerequisite: AGS 162 or permission of instructor. This is an advanced-level riding course with a focus on developing skills necessary for basic riding instruction. Students may ride hunt seat, stock seat, or both seats during the semester. Students are responsible for transportation and payment of horse care fee. Supplemental course fee.

AGS 396 (AGR) Advanced Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation 2(0-4), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 196. Continuation of AGS 196 with special emphasis on comparative judging and giving of oral reasons. A variable content course; may be repeated for up to 4 semester hours.

AGS 402 Applied Reproductive Techniques 2(1-2), F,S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 302. Techniques of artificial insemination, pregnancy determination, semen processing and collecting, and embryo transfer. Planning and management for successful artificial breeding programs. Additional Saturday field trips may be required. Supplemental course fee.

AGS 432 (AGR) Sheep and Goat Science 2(2-0), D

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 311. Applications of the principles of nutrition, physiology and genetics to sheep and goat management. Wool and mohair production.

AGS 442 (AGR) Swine Science 2(2-0), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 311. Applications of the principals of nutrition, physiology and genetics of swine management.

AGS 446 (AGR) Dairy Production 3(2-2), FE

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 311. Efficient dairy farm enterprise organization, feed supplies, economical rations, breeding record analysis, labor-saving buildings and equipment, herd replacements, health and other management problems.

AGS 451 (AGR) Poultry Science 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101. Broiler production, market turkey production, egg production and processing of poultry products.

AGS 452 (AGR) Beef Cattle Production 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101. Production and management of purebred and commercial beef cattle. Supplemental course fee.

AGS 461 (AGR) Light Horse Production 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 101 and BIO 102. Breeding; housing; management of horses for pleasure and for profit.

AGS 491 (AGR) Animal Science Senior Seminar 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: 90 hours and animal science major. Discussion and analysis of trends and developments in animal agriculture.

AGS 492 (AGR) Problems in Animal Science 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Assigned investigations dealing with current problems in animal science supervised by an agricultural staff member. Student prepares outline, investigates the sources of information concerning the subject, and summarizes his findings in a written report. May be repeated with permission.

AGS 511 (AGR) Animal Nutrition and Metabolism 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGR 300 or CHM 200 or CHM 310. Utilization and metabolism of nutrients by domestic animals; role of vitamins and minerals.

AGS 612 (AGR) Special Topics in Animal Science 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Special study in an identified area of animal science not treated in other courses. Recent advances and new research techniques will be discussed. May be repeated when topic varies up to 6 hours.

AGS 616 (AGR) Mammalian Reproductive Physiology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGS 302. Comparative anatomy and physiological processes of reproduction with an emphasis on domestic and laboratory animals. Fertilization through embryonic development, pregnancy, and growth to sexual maturity, reproductive efficiency and application of reproductive technology.

Fruit Science Courses

AGF 121 Introduction to Wine 2(2-0), S

An introduction to wine in the modern world. History, classification, production and the geography of wine. The basics of wine appreciation will also be examined.

AGF 193 Internship in Plant Science 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Supervised work experience at the State Fruit Experiment Station involving selected research and/or advisory projects. A written report and an oral examination are required.

AGF 401 Pomology 3(3-0), S

The course will emphasize the production and management of perennial fruit crops which are adapted to a temperate zone climate. The crops include apple, peach, grape, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry. The physiology of plants as a response to production practices, and recent technology as it applies to fruit production will be addressed. May be taught concurrently with AGF 601. Students cannot receive credit for both AGF 401 and AGF 601.

AGF 411 Vitaculture 3(3-0), S

The course will emphasize the production and management of Vitis species which are adapted to a temperate zone climate. The physiology of grapevines as a response to production practices, and recent technology as it applies to vineyard production will also be addressed. May be taught concurrently with AGF 611. Students cannot receive credit for both AGF 411 and AGF 611.

AGF 493 Internship in Fruit Science 1-5, D

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Supervised work experience either at the Fruit Experiment Station or in the commercial fruit production and/or processing industry. A paper analyzing some major aspect or aspects of the work experience as related to fruit production and/or processing is required.

AGF 496 Independent Study in Fruit Science 1-3, D

The student, with the approval of the instructor, conducts an in-depth literature review and writes a paper on a subject within the area of fruit production, fruit processing, or fruit marketing. May be repeated for a total of 3 credit hours.

AGF 497 Selected Topics in Fruit Science 1-4, D

Prerequisite: open to agriculture, biology, chemistry and related majors with at least 60 credit hours. Study of highly specialized topics related to fruit production or fruit processing. A variable content course which may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours when topic varies.

AGF 499 Undergraduate Research 1-3, D

Prerequisite: 60 or more credit hours and permission of the instructor. Individually conducted field and/or laboratory research under faculty supervision resulting in a research paper. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

AGF 600 Plant Science Colloquium 1(1-0), F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of graduate coordinator. A series of oral presentations on new developments in plant science. Presentations to be made by faculty members, students, and guest speakers from industry and academe. May be repeated, but not more than 2 hours may be counted toward the M.S. Degree.

AGF 601 Advanced Pomology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: BIO 544 or permission of instructor. The culture and management of perennial fruit crops adapted to temperate climates. Physiology, technology, and research as it applies to modern production practices will be emphasized. May be taught concurrently with AGF 401. Students cannot receive credit for both AGF 401 and AGF 601.

AGF 611 Vitaculture 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: BIO 544 or permission of instructor. Principles of growing grapes based upon the genetics, physiology, development and morphology of the genus Vitis; the environments in which grapes are grown; and the uses of grapes. May be taught concurrently with FRS 411. Students cannot receive credit for both FRS 411 and FRS 611.

AGF 621 Enology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: BIO 310 or permission of instructor. The course will study the chemistry, microbiology, and technology of modern wine production.

AGF 622 Enology Lab 2(0-4), F

Prerequisite: AGF 621. Laboratory techniques in assessing wine production methods and quality.

AGF 630 Advanced Topics in Plant Science 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. An advanced topic in plant science will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: Improved Disease Resistance in Viticulture, Application of Field Collected Data to Computer Analysis. Identical with AGH 630. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. Variable Content Course.

AGF 631 Plant Genetic Engineering 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: BIO 235 or CHM 200 or CHM 310. Principles, methodology, and commercial applications of plant biotechnology. Includes brief introduction to nucleic acid structure, gene regulation, and genome organization in eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.

AGF 698 Research 1-6, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Supervised research in areas of emphasis within the discipline of plant science. May be repeated, but not more than 6 hours may be counted toward the M.S. degree.

AGF 699 Thesis 1-6, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Demonstration of the capacity for research and independent thought culminating in a thesis. May be repeated, but no more than 6 hours will be applied to the master's degree.

Horticulture/Plant Science Courses

AGH 243 (AGR) Indoor Plants 2(2-0), S

Identification, cultural requirements and growth habits of ornamental foliage and flowering plants for indoor use.

AGH 303 (AGR) Suburban Horticulture 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. Horticultural concepts and their application to the growth and maintenance of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals common to most homes. Will not count toward Horticulture major or minor.

AGH 323 (AGR) Floriculture 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. Production and management of greenhouse floriculture crops and herbaceous landscape plants.

AGH 325 Herbaceous Plants 2(1-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. Nomenclature, identification and characteristics of herbaceous ornamental plants.

AGH 333 (AGR) Landscape Design 3(2-2), F,S

Theory and practice of landscaping including elementary design.

AGH 343 (AGR) Vegetable Production 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. Methods and practices of home and commercial vegetable production.

AGH 353 (AGR) Turf Management 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. The establishment, cultural maintenance, selection of cultivars and pest control relevant to lawn and turf grass.

AGH 363 (AGR) Landscape Plants I 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. Identification, classification and adaptation of common trees, shrubs and groundcovers used for landscape purposes.

AGH 393 (AGR) Fruit Culture 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGA 105 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. The culture and management of tree fruit, grapes, strawberries and other small fruit.

AGH 403 (AGR) Nursery Management 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGH 363 or BIO 334 or BIO 339. General principles and practices involved in the commercial production, management, and marketing of landscape plants. Field trips required.

AGH 443 (AGR) Greenhouse Management 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: Recommended: AGH 323. Factors involved in site selection, construction, and management of greenhouses for the production of horticulture crops. Supplemental course fee.

AGH 483 (AGR) Diseases of Economic Plants 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: 9 hours of plant science. Plant diseases and physiological disorders of economic plants as seen in the environment.

AGH 493 (AGR) Problems in Horticulture 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Assigned investigations dealing with current problems in horticulture supervised by an agricultural staff member. Student prepares outline, investigates sources of information concerning the subject, and summarizes his findings in a written report. May be repeated with permission.

AGH 573 (AGR) Plant Propagation 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: Recommended: either AGA 105 or BIO 121 and either CHM 105 or CHM 160. Practices employed by fruit and ornamental plant producers in propagation of plants, including seeds, cuttings, layerings, grafting and micropropagation. Supplemental course fee.

AGH 630 (AGR) Advanced Topics in Plant Science 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An advanced topic in plant science will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: Improved Disease Resistance in Viticulture, and Application of Field Collected Data to Computer Analysis. Identical with FRS 630. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours with differing topics. Variable Content Course.

AGH 653 (AGR) Plant Stress Physiology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The effects of environmental stresses on plant physiological functions and plant growth, plus cultural methods to help plants adapt to stress.

AGH 673 (AGR) Plant Growth Regulation 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The role of natural and synthetic plant hormones and related compounds in the growth, reproduction and cultivation of plants.

Technology Education Courses

AGT 416 Principles of Teaching Industrial Education 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: EDC 150 and SEC 302 and 60 credit hours; and admitted to teacher education program or teacher certification. Instructional methods of attaining the objectives of technology education and vocational industrial technical education; design of individualized instruction and classroom and laboratory management; techniques of problem solving and applied critical thinking/decision-making; construction of tests; student evaluation; and use of visual aids. Credited only on B.S. in Education (Secondary). A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take AGT 493 or AGT 494. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

AGT 420 Technology Education for the Classroom 2(1-2), F

Prerequisite: AGT 416 or concurrent enrollment; EDC 150 and SEC 302 and 60 credit hours; and admitted to teacher education program or teacher certification. Techniques, constructional activities, instructional materials and critical thinking/problem solving activities used in teaching technology education in elementary and secondary schools. Credited only on B.S. in Education (Secondary). A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take AGT 493 or AGT 494. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

AGT 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Technology) 6, S

Prerequisite: completion of all method courses in Technology; a grade of “C” or better in all professional education courses; current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching. Student observes then teaches industrial technology classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee.

AGT 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Technology) 6, S