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Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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A ED 195A. Introduction to Teaching Agriculture and Related Sciences (1) I II

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

A ED 297A. Workshop in Youth Leadership Agr Tech Mgmt 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 course is temporary, and will be offered during the Fall of 1999 only.

A ED 297B. Workshop in Youth Leadership Ag Tech Mgmt 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 course is temporary, and will be offered during the Fall of 1999 only.

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. Non-Formal Education (3) II An experiential course which explores the nature and scope of non-formal education, the process of facilitating and evaluating non-formal education, and a framework for developing a working philosophy of non-formal education practice. (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 agriculture 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 P, open to COA Ambassadors only.

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. P, (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. Non-Formal Education (3) I 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. Advanced in Youth Leadership (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units]

A ED 597D. Instructional Advances in Applied Biological Systems (1-3)

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) I 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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