Agricultural Education, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Agricultural Education (A ED) Dept Info - College Info

A ED 195A Introduction to Teaching Agriculture and Related Sciences (1) I II

A ED 293 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

A ED 297A Youth Leadership in Ag Technology Management and Education (1) [Rpt./ 4 units] I II The practical application of practices relative to functioning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods applicable to the advisement of youth organizations. This is a two semester commitment for two units of credit. Students are required to take both A ED 297A and A ED 297B sequentially. Two units of credit awarded upon completion of A ED 297B.

A ED 297B Youth Leadership in Ag Technology Management and Education (1) [Rpt./ 4 units] I II The practical application of practices relative to functioning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods applicable to the advisement of youth organizations. This is a two semester commitment for two units of credit. Students are required to take both A ED 297A and A ED 297B sequentially. Two units of credit awarded upon completion of A ED 297B.

A ED 299 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

A ED 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

A ED 301 Youth Leadership Development (3) I Characteristics of effective advisors, leadership styles, strategies for the management and organization of youth groups in agriculture, practice in leadership development techniques.

A ED 391H Honors Preceptorship (1-3) I II

A ED 393 Internship (1-6)

A ED 394 Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./]

A ED 396H Honors Proseminar (3) I II

A ED 399 Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]

A ED 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

A ED 407 Principles of Vocational Education (2) II Social and economic values of vocational education, federal laws, state policies and administration; theories and principles with special reference to programs in the secondary school. (Identical with TTE 407). May be convened with A ED 507.

A ED 410 Leadership Concepts and Context (3) I II Personal leadership development through experiential learning, philosophical exploration, examination of the literature, and reflective writing. (Identical with FS 410). May be convened with A ED 510.

A ED 422 Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences (3) I Principles and processes of knowledge diffusion and methods of transferring appropriate technology to user/clientele groups. Communicating effectively within organizations. (Identical with AGTM 422). May be convened with A ED 522.

A ED 438 The Teaching of Secondary School Agricultural Science (4) I Specific methods, objectives, organization of subject matter, and evaluation in the various subjects. May be convened with A ED 538.

A ED 439 Experiential Education Principles and Practice (3) II A hands-on course which explores experiential teaching and learning through integration of readings and writing, application of concepts, modeling of principles, and thoughtful reflection. (Identical with FS 439). May be convened with A ED 539.

A ED 442 Transformation of Agrarian Societies in the Middle East (3) II (Identical with NES 442, which is home). May be convened with A ED 542.

A ED 460 Instructional Materials Development (4) I Analysis and construction of resources and materials used in instructional delivery. Analysis and development of competencies and behavioral objectives used in preparing instructional materials. 3R, 3L. P, or CR, A ME 493. May be convened with A ED 560.

A ED 462 Curriculum Development (2-3) II S Analysis, design, construction and evaluation of resources appropriate for a competency based agricultural education curriculum. May be convened with A ED 562.

A ED 485 Teaching Psychomotor Skills in Laboratory Sciences (1-2) I II Methods and procedures in teaching psychomotor operational skills, conducting demonstrations, providing for student and teacher safety, sequencing skills activities, providing and organizing facilities, including micro-teaching demonstrations. 1R, 3L. May be convened with A ED 585.

A ED 493 Internship (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

A ED 494R Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 110, ABE 120, consent of the instructor.

A ED 496C Ambassador Orientation (1-2) [Rpt./ 4 units] II

A ED 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

A ED 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

A ED 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

A ED 499H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

A ED 507 Principles of Vocational Education (2) II For a description of course topics see A ED 407. Graduate-level requirements include developing a philosophy statement for a secondary-level school. (Identical with TTE 507). May be convened with A ED 407.

A ED 510 Leadership Concepts and Context (3) I II For a description of course topics see A ED 410. Graduate-level requirements include additional writings, assignments, and an expanded issue paper. (Identical with FS 510). May be convened with A ED 410.

A ED 522 Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences (3) I For a description of course topics see A ED 422. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report. (Identical with AGTM 522). May be convened with A ED 422.

A ED 538 The Teaching of Secondary School Agricultural Science (4) I For a description of course topics see A ED 438. Graduate-level requirements include an entire year's secondary curriculum plan. May be convened with A ED 438.

A ED 539 Experiential Education Principles and Practice (3) II For a description of course topics see A ED 439. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research report. (Identical with FS 539). May be convened with A ED 439.

A ED 540 International Extension Education (3) II Critical evaluation of case histories of international extension education models, and integration of successful components into composite models based on cultural, political and educational situations typically encountered in developing countries.

A ED 542 Transformation of Agrarian Societies in the Middle East (3) II (Identical with NES 542, which is home). May be convened with A ED 442.

A ED 560 Instructional Materials Development (4) I For a description of course topics see A ED 460. Graduate-level requirements include an additional assignment. May be convened with A ED 460.

A ED 562 Curriculum Development (2-3) II S For a description of course topics see A ED 462. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report. May be convened with A ED 462.

A ED 585 Teaching Psychomotor Skills in Laboratory Sciences (1-2) I II For a description of course topics see A ED 485. Graduate-level requirements include additional assigned readings, demonstrations, lesson presentations, and a position paper. May be convened with A ED 485.

A ED 593 Internship (1-3) I II

A ED 596A Leading and Learning Across the Disciplines (3) II Seminar participants will explore philosophy and practice regarding the integration of leading and learning across the disciplines.

A ED 597A Instructional Advances in Experiential Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units]

A ED 597B Advances in Youth Leadership (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units]

A ED 597D Instructional Advances in Applied Biological Systems (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units]

A ED 597E Continuing Education in Agriculture (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

A ED 597F Program Development in Vocational and Technical Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units]

A ED 597G Instructional Advances in Vocational/Technical Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] (Identical with FS 597G).

A ED 597N Instructional Advances in Environmental Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units]

A ED 597T Instructional Advances in Non-Formal Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] (Identical with FS 597T).

A ED 599 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

A ED 601 Philosophy and Practices of Instructional Methods (3) [Rpt./ 3] Problems in organizing and conducting programs of instruction in vocational and extension education.

A ED 615 Investigations and Studies in Applied Research (3) II Study and analysis of research literature, methods, techniques and procedures for conducting investigations, selecting a problem and developing plans for a study.

A ED 616 Research Project Design and Implementation (3) II Principles and practices of selecting, developing and analyzing research instruments, analyzing and interpreting both quantitative and qualitative data research in agricultural and extension education, including the use of the computer. P, A ED 615.

A ED 621 Program Planning and Evaluation (3) II Developing and evaluating programs in teaching and extension; situation analysis, objectives, policies, content, procedures, and evaluative criteria.

A ED 693 Internship (1-3) I II

A ED 695A Teaching College Level Agriculture and Life Sciences (1-3) I II

A ED 699 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

A ED 900 Research (2-4) [Rpt./]

A ED 909 Master's Report (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

A ED 910 Thesis (2-6) [Rpt./]

A ED 920 Dissertation (1-9)

A ED 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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