Fall 2007 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Fall 2007; however, some (or all) may not be offered this term.  The course numbers that are offered this term link to the Schedule of Classes.  Class with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Agricultural Education (A ED)  Department Info

A ED 195A -- Freshman Colloquium  (1 unit)
Description:  Instruction often includes lectures by several different persons, usually in a small group setting. Designed to give students insight into the concepts and practices which typify different academic disciplines, and introduce students to the methods and standards of the discipline for discovering new knowledge, the values which characterize the field of study, advances in the field, impact on society, and career opportunities.  This is a First-Year Colloquium Course.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 291A -- Planning and Organizing Youth Career Development Event and Leadership Activities  (2 units)
Description:  Course designed to engage students in the planning, organization and evaluation of youth career development event practicums and leadership activities, examining the relationship to effective classroom teaching.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 4 units of credit.
Identical to:  AGTM 291A.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

A ED 293 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 299 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 299H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 301 -- Youth Leadership Development  (3 units)
Description:  Characteristics of effective advisors, leadership styles, strategies for the management and organization of youth groups in agriculture, practice in leadership development techniques.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 391 -- Preceptorship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 391H -- Honors Preceptorship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 393 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 394 -- Practicum  (1-6 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 396H -- Honors Proseminar  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 397E -- Workshop for Preceptors  (1 unit)
Description:  Practical application of teaching/learning activities focused on the improvement of instruction to enhance the teaching ability of student assistants who serve in various departments in the College of Agriculture as preceptors.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 399 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 407 -- Principles of Vocational Education  (2 units)
Description:  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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  TTE 407.
May be convened with:  A ED 507.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 408 -- Diversity Issues in a Contemporary Society  (3 units)
Description:  This course is designed as a work world preparation course for all majors. As students ready to leave the relative safety of the cocooned worlds of their chosen disciplines, this course provides practical tools and information necessary to succeed in a diverse and changing world of work. By combining interactive learning, current and relevant readings, and key presenters, the course will help completers integrate more smoothly into the next phase of their lives. As the world shrinks and we find ourselves playing roles in an increasingly diverse society, understanding the communication process and how culture, race and gender affect interpersonal communication becomes ever so more important for all of us. The class will take an objective look at our own beliefs and the beliefs and systems espoused by our chosen disciplines. The students who graduate today will create the way our fields operate in the future.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Approved as:  General Education Tier Two - Individuals and Societies.
Approved as:  General Education Diversity Emphasis.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 422 -- Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences  (3 units)
Description:  Principles and processes of knowledge diffusion and methods of transferring appropriate technology to user/clientele groups. Communicating effectively within organizations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  AGTM 422.
May be convened with:  A ED 522.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 435 -- This is a test for A ED  (1-3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  yes.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion.

A ED 438 -- The Teaching of Secondary School Agricultural Science  (4 units)
Description:  Specific methods, objectives, organization of subject matter, and evaluation in the various subjects.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  A ED 538.
Usually offered:  Fall, Summer.

A ED 460 -- Instructional Materials Development  (4 units)
Description:  Analysis and construction of resources and materials used in instructional delivery. Analysis and development of competencies and behavioral objectives used in preparing instructional materials.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, A ME 493.
Typical structure:  3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
May be convened with:  A ED 560.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 462 -- Curriculum Development  (3 units)
Description:  Designed to prepare student teachers for their year in preservice. Provides introductory material on curriculum development, record books and SAEs (experiential education), and the FFA as it relates to agricultural education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  A ED 562.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

A ED 485 -- Teaching Psychomotor Skills in Laboratory Sciences  (1-2 units)
Description:  Methods and procedures in teaching psychomotor operational skills, conducting demonstrations, providing for student and teacher safety, sequencing skills activities, providing and organizing agricultural education facilities, including micro-teaching demonstrations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Typical structure:  1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
May be convened with:  A ED 585.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 493 -- Internship  (1-8 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 493H -- Honors Internship  (1-8 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 494A -- Practicums in Agricultural Education  (1-5 units)
Description:  Provide students with the opportunity to develop proficiency in one or more skills area of an agriculture subject they will be responsible for teaching during their spring student teaching field experience using the assistance of a community resource person.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 494R -- Research  (3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ENGL 101, MATH 110, ABE 120, consent of the instructor.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 496C -- Ambassador Orientation  (1-2 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  open to COA Ambassadors only.
May be repeated:  for a total of 4 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 496D -- Teaching Science and Mathematics Through Inquiry  (2 units)
Description:  This seminar will provide a comprehensive introduction to teaching science and mathematics through inquiry. The seminar will consist of team taught sessions that include student and instructor presentations, active learning exercises, and discussions.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be convened with:  A ED 596D.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 497G -- Instructional Advances in Career and Technical Education  (1-3 units)
Description:  Pre-service and in-service teachers crosswalk Career and Technical Education (CTE) Competencies with business and industry validated assessment options.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
May be convened with:  A ED 597G.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

A ED 497Q -- Advances in Agricultural Communication/Education  (1-5 units)
Description:  Workshop that deals with the practical application of communication theories at the college level as they relate to planning and implementation of communication activities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  A ED 597Q.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 498 -- Senior Capstone  (1-3 units)
Description:  A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 5 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 498H -- Honors Thesis  (3 units)
Description:  An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 499 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 507 -- Principles of Vocational Education  (2 units)
Description:  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. Graduate-level requirements include developing a philosophy statement for a secondary-level school.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  TTE 507.
May be convened with:  A ED 407.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 522 -- Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences  (3 units)
Description:  Principles and processes of knowledge diffusion and methods of transferring appropriate technology to user/clientele groups. Communicating effectively within organizations. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  AGTM 522.
May be convened with:  A ED 422.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 538 -- The Teaching of Secondary School Agricultural Science  (4 units)
Description:  Specific methods, objectives, organization of subject matter, and evaluation in the various subjects. Graduate-level requirements include an entire year's secondary curriculum plan.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  A ED 438.
Usually offered:  Fall, Summer.

A ED 560 -- Instructional Materials Development  (4 units)
Description:  Analysis and construction of resources and materials used in instructional delivery. Analysis and development of competencies and behavioral objectives used in preparing instructional materials. Graduate-level requirements include an additional assignment.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  A ED 460.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 562 -- Curriculum Development  (3 units)
Description:  Designed to prepare student teachers for their year in preservice. Provides introductory material on curriculum development, record books and SAEs (experiential education), and the FFA as it relates to agricultural education. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  A ED 462.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

A ED 585 -- Teaching Psychomotor Skills in Laboratory Sciences  (1-2 units)
Description:  Methods and procedures in teaching psychomotor operational skills, conducting demonstrations, providing for student and teacher safety, sequencing skills activities, providing and organizing agricultural education facilities, including micro-teaching demonstrations. Graduate-level requirements include additional assigned readings, demonstrations, lesson presentations, and a position paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Typical structure:  1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
May be convened with:  A ED 485.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 593 -- Internship  (1-8 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 594A -- Practicums in Agricultural Education  (1-5 units)
Description:  Provide students with the opportunity to develop proficiency in one or more skills area of an agriculture subject they will be responsible for teaching during their spring student teaching field experience using the assistance of a community resource person.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 596D -- Teaching Science and Mathematics Through Inquiry  (2 units)
Description:  This seminar will provide a comprehensive introduction to teaching science and mathematics through inquiry. The seminar will consist of team taught sessions that include student and instructor presentations, active learning exercises, and discussions. Graduate-leavel requirements include the graduate students to be the lead persons for the school observations, lessons taught in the class, coordinating the travel arrangements to the schools, and serving as mentors to the undergraduate students.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be convened with:  A ED 496D.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 597B -- Advances in Youth Leadership  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 597E -- Continuing Education in Agriculture  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 597G -- Instructional Advances in Career and Technical Education  (1-3 units)
Description:  Pre-service and in-service teachers crosswalk Career and Technical Education (CTE) Competencies with business and industry validated assessment options. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of two units of instruction.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  A ED 497G.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

A ED 597Q -- Advances in Agricultural Communication/Education  (1-5 units)
Description:  Workshop that deals with the practical application of communication theories at the college level as they relate to planning and implementation of communication activities. Graduate-level requirements include students to conduct a graduate seminar on their experience.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  A ED 497Q.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 597T -- Instructional Advances in Non-Formal Education  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Identical to:  FSHD 597T.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 599 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 601 -- Philosophy and Practices of Instructional Methods  (3 units)
Description:  Problems in organizing and conducting programs of instruction in vocational and extension education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 607 -- Untold Stories: University Women in Agriculture  (3 units)
Description:  This course examines the status of women involved in higher education in a variety of agriculturally related fields. Through readings and interviews we survey the working conditions, personal challenges and lifestyles of professional women in non-traditional fields. Covering a wide variety of topics, this course surveys the contributions of women to the professional workplace and to the household. The role of the law in shaping conditions for women in the workplaces and levels of satisfaction in their chosen professions is also reviewed. In addition this course moves toward understanding how to work with women in the professional workplace and enhance their contributions and encourage their professional growth.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  CALS 607, FCSC 607, PL S 607.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 615 -- Investigations and Studies in Applied Research  (3 units)
Description:  Study and analysis of research literature, methods, techniques and procedures for conducting investigations, selecting a problem and developing plans for a study.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 616 -- Research Project Design and Implementation  (3 units)
Description:  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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  A ED 615.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 621 -- Program Planning and Evaluation  (3 units)
Description:  Developing and evaluating programs in teaching and extension; situation analysis, objectives, policies, content, procedures, and evaluative criteria.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

A ED 691 -- Preceptorship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 693 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 697C -- Workshop on Teaching at the College Level  (3 units)
Description:  Workshop that deals with the practical application of teaching/learning theories at the college level as they relate to instructional methodologies, strategies, and planning. This will include instructional objectives, content organization, and assessment of learning experiences. The workshop will involve the exchange of ideas and will focus on practical methods, skills and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  GRAD 697C.
Usually offered:  Fall.

A ED 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

A ED 900 -- Research  (1-4 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 909 -- Master's Report  (1-5 units)
Description:  Individual study or special project or formal report thereof submitted in lieu of thesis for certain master's degrees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 910 -- Thesis  (1-6 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 920 -- Dissertation  (1-9 units)
Description:  Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or dissertation writing).
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

A ED 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  a Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.