| AEC 3030C: Effective Oral Communication
Strategies and techniques for effective presentations in the food, agricultural and natural resource professions. Emphasis on oral and visual techniques for formal and informal situations including leadership and group settings.
Fall 2012 Syllabus:
Brittany Adams, all sections (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Brittany Adams, all sections (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Avery Culbertson, all sections (PDF) |
AEC 3033C: Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Prereq: Junior or Senior standing. This course establishes the importance of effective communication to success in both the educational and professional environments; emphasizes writing as a primary form of communication; examines the elements of effective written communication in organizational and scholarly areas; and explores the causes of ineffective writing and ways to correct them.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Erin Nessmith, DEPT section; Dr. Linda Perry, section 6406
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Linda Perry,section 3591 (PDF); Jessica Holt, section 0175 (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus:
Dr. Linda Perry, section 7C49 (PDF); Jessica Holt, section 7061 (PDF) |
AEC 3070C: Digital Media Production in Agricultural and Life Sciences
An introduction to the history and incorporation of electronic media used in agricultural and natural resources sciences. Hands-on learning of electronic media technology as it relates to agriculture is emphasized.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Ricky Telg, DEPT section
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Ricky Telg, section 2227 (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 3073: Intercultural Communication
Basic culturally coded communication behaviors, such as cultural values and beliefs, attitudes and verbal and non-verbal behavior, will be examined to identify basic differences among individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Special emphasis on cultural communication issues in the agricultural and natural resources sciences will be addressed.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Marta Hartmann. section 4331 (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Marta Hartmann, section 7644 (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 3209: Instructional and Event Planning in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Instructional methodology that focuses on the selection and use of innovative teaching, presentation, meeting planning and evaluation strategies for teaching agricultural subjects in various educational settings.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Becky Raulerson (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Becky Raulerson, section 05F4 (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 3313: Development and Role of Extension Education
Extension philosophy, programs, methods and leadership principles, and history of federal, state and local leadership in the development of the cooperative extension service.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Austen Moore, section 7A95 (PDF) |
AEC 3323: Development and Philosophy of Agricultural Education
An analysis of evolving concepts and philosophies of agricultural education programs with emphasis upon the history, legislation and principles underlying organization and practice.
Fall 2011 Syllabus: Dr. Jim Dyer, DEPT section (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 3413: Working with People: Interpersonal Leadership Skills
Identifies and defines leadership in terms of intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Anthony Andenoro (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Summer 2013 Syllabus:
Dr. Tony Andenoro, section 7155 (PDF) |
AEC 3414: Leadership Development
An understanding of the dynamic interactions of personal characteristics, technical skills, interpersonal influence, commitment, goals and power necessary for effective organizational leader and follower behaviors.
Fall 2012 Syllabus:
Dr. Nicole Stedman, DEPT section (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Anthony Andenoro, section 7510
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Nicole Stedman, section 0482 (PDF)
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AEC 4031: The Communication Process in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Survey of basic communication concepts as they apply to agriculture and natural resource industries.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Ricky Telg, DEPT section (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4035: Advanced Agricultural Communication Writing
Prereq: AEC 3070C and AEC 4031 or JOU 3101, with grades of C or better. This course provides students the opportunity to master a variety of writing styles used in corporate and mass media settings. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of writing skills.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Jessica Holt, section 1431 (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4036/5037: Advanced Agricultural Communication Production
This course provides directed experience in the following areas of agricultural communication – video production, graphic design, visual composition, desktop publishing and multimedia development.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Ricky Telg, section 05GB (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Ricky Telg, section 73C6 and
73C7 (PDF) |
AEC 4052: Communication Campaign Strategies in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Prereq: AEC 4031 or MMC 2100 or JOU 3101 or PUR 3000. Examination of the role of communication in agriculture, focusing on strategies and methods for agricultural information transfer.
Fall 2012 Syllabus:
Dr. Linda Perry, DEPT section (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Linda Perry, section 048G (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4065: Issues in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Prereq: AEC 3030C and AEC 3033. Methods used to effectively communicate, inform, and influence policy decisions about agricultural and life sciences issues.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Becky Raulerson (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Becky Raulerson, section 0022 (PDF)
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4200: Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education
Teaching methodology course that focuses on the selection and use of teaching strategies, methods/ approaches and techniques; evaluating learning; managing learning environments; and classroom management for teaching agricultural subjects in formal educational settings.
Fall 2012 Syllabus:
Nathan Conner; Dr. Jim Dyer, DEPT section (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4202: Curriculum Development and Assessment Techniques in Emerging Agricultural Technologies
Prereq: AEC 4200. This course is designed to introduce students to new and emerging areas in food agriculture and natural resource sciences. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate teaching techniques, curricula and resources.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Brian Myers, section 06B4 (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Jim Dyer, all sections
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Jim Dyer, section 1184 (PDF)
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AEC 4224: Special Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education
Prereq: AEC 4200 and AEC 3323. Emphasis on supervised agricultural experience programs, record keeping and related FFA awards. Classroom management techniques, discipline and liability issues are also discussed.
Fall 2012 Syllabus:
Dr. Jim Dyer, DEPT section
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Jim Dyer, sections 3253 and 05B4
Summer 2013 Syllabus:TBA
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AEC 4228: Laboratory Practices in Teaching Agricultural Education
Prereq: AEC 4200, AEC 3323 and AOM 3220. Laboratory practices in teaching mechanics and other operative skills, conducting field and laboratory classes, and providing space and teaching facilities.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Jim Dyer, DEPT section
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Jim Dyer, section 3260; Dr. Andrew Thoron, section 0182
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4417: Leadership for Personal and Organizational Change
Prereq: AEC 3414. To prepare students for addressing complex personal and organizational issues related to leading change.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Nicole Stedman, section 05AB
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4434: Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams
This course focuses on leadership and communication in groups and teams. Topics include: what makes effective groups and teams, processes of groups and teams, relationships of members, and improving group/team performance.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Hannah Carter, section 06C4 (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Hannah Carter, section 9159
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4465: Global Leadership
Prereq: AEC 3413 or AEC 3414. An integrated, practical and dynamic framework for students to develop global literacy and leadership competencies.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Marta Hartmann, section 3110
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Marta Hartmann, section 1G54
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4504: Curriculum and Program Planning for Agricultural Education
Principles and practices used in designing courses of instruction for effective teaching and total program development.
Fall 2012 Syllabus:
Dr. Jim Dyer, DEPT section
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Summer 2013 Syllabus: TBA
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AEC 4905: Individual Study
Topics and special problems selected from fields such as 4-H and FFA work, demonstrations, farm and home management, rural development, pre-school planning and post-school evaluation and planning.
Fall 2012 Syllabus:
Dr. Jim Dyer, DEPT section; Dr. Nicole Stedman, DEPT section; Dr. Andrew Thoron, DEPT section
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Jim Dyer, section 1H55, section 15D0; Dr. Anthony Andenoro, section 1476; Dr. Nicole Stedman, section 052H
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Nicole Stedman, section 4D02; Dr. Andrew Thoron, section 7D65; Dr. Tony Andenoro, section 73EB
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AEC 4909: Honors Project
Prereq: must be admitted to the CALS honors program. An individual special project course restricted to students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences honors program. Students will complete a project on a selected topic, issue or problem. Projects may relate to research, teaching or extension. The project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members chosen by the honors coordinator.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Spring 2013 Syllabus: TBA
Summer 2013 Syllabus: TBA
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AEC 4942: Agricultural Education Internship
Prereq: senior standing. An individual program whereby students are apprenticed to officials to gain practical experience in agribusiness and natural resources education, agricultural and extension programs at the county level and/or agribusiness experience in selected agricultural organizations.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Jim Dyer, DEPT section
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Andrew Thoron, DEPT section
Summer 2013 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
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AEC 4943: Leadership Development Internship
Prereq: 15 hours of communication and leadership courses with no grade below C. Nine hours must include AEC 3070C, AEC 4031, and AEC 3413 or AEC 4434. An individual program whereby students are apprenticed to officials to gain practical experience in agricultural organizations, industry and/or the county extension program.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Nicole Stedman, DEPT section
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Nicole Stedman, section 052H
Summer 2013 Syllabus: TBA
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AEC 4944: Cooperative Extension Internship
Prereq: senior standing, AEC 3313, minimum 2.0 GPA. The cooperative extension internship provides students the opportunity to develop practical on-the-job supervised experience in cooperative extension, primarily at the county level.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Course Not Offered
Spring 2013 Syllabus:Dr. Amy Harder, section 0520
Summer 2013 Syllabus:TBA
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AEC 4948: Agricultural Communication Internship
Prereq: 15 hours of communication and leadership courses with no grade below C. An individual program whereby students gain supervised experience in agricultural communications including reporting, writing, editing, photography, graphics, broadcasting, advertising or public relations.
Fall 2012 Syllabus: Dr. Ricky Telg, DEPT section (PDF)
Spring 2013 Syllabus: Dr. Ricky Telg, DEPT section (PDF)
Summer 2013 SyllabusTBA
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