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4.00 Credits
Introduces the principles and basic facts of the natural environment. The course will focus on land forms, vegetation and soils, air and water pollution, water quality monitoring, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, biodiversity, sustainability, and global change. Emphasis is placed on the application of basic science to the understanding and mitigation of current environmental problems. Course format demonstrates how the environment works and how the human use of resources perturbs the environment, citizen action for past, present, and future decisions. A laboratory is taken in conjunction and provides hands on laboratory exercises related to selected lecture topics.
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3.00 Credits
Introduce students to the organization and functions of 4-H, FFA, and other youth and adult groups. Students will observe, practice and develop leadership skills necessary to succeed as advisors of organizations. A practicum will be used in conjunction with this course for observation of groups and group leaders.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically to natural resource management and environmental analyses. Basic GIS concepts such as map characteristics and projections, spatial data models, relational databases, and spatial analysis with emphasis on the nature and source of geographic data and the issues of data input, data quality and metadata, will be covered. The course will also deal with the supporting disciplines of remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS). To complement classroom instruction, there will be extensive hands-on exercises based on computer software dedicated to GIS and remote sensing. Field-trips will be organized to visit governmental agencies or institutions where GIS-related work is being done.
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3.00 Credits
The course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and applications of remote sensing in the areas of agriculture, biological, computer, political, and social sciences, and engineering. To complement classroom instruction, there will be extensive hands-on exercises based on computer software dedicated to remote sensing and integrating it in GIS. Field trips will be organized to visit governmental agencies or institutions where remote sensing is being done.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce global issues on food security and its relationship to sustainable development. It is a multidisciplinary course to explore interrelationships between food, population, the environment, and socio-economic development through a case study/discussion approach. It also examines the psychological implications of food security and sustainable development issues and their psychological impact.
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3.00 Credits
This course aims to train students in fundamental principles and practices related to research in agricultural sciences; literature search; preparation and review of scientific publications; preparation and presentations of scientific seminars; and preparation of resume/thesis/dissertation. Topics related to Ethics in Research and Reporting would also be discussed. Prerequisite: Completion of core agriculture courses.
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3.00 Credits
Prepares students to organize and provide instruction to all types of agriculturally oriented groups. A practicum is used to provide an opportunity for the student to observe methods of teaching by experienced teachers.
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3.00 Credits
Students will develop an insight into the history and philosophy of a program of agricultural education program in secondary schools. Special emphasis will be given to planning, conducting and managing a department. A practicum will be used to observe teachers in as they perform management tasks involved in operating a successful educational program for youth and adults.
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3.00 Credits
Assignment of students to an Agricultural Science or related agency in their junior year for practical on-the-job experience. This assignment involves career counseling, ethics in the work place, cooperating with others, and following the instructions of supervisors.
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3.00 Credits
An opportunity for students to work independently on Agricultural Science related issues and problems under the guidance of a single professor.
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