MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: Agricultural Management

C.	Course Number and Title: AGRI2110 Agricultural Practicum

D.	Course Coordinator: Laura Wood

Assistant Dean: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Practicum: 14 Hours

F.	Co-requisites: AGRI2111 (m);

Students must get permission from the instructor in order to enroll in this class.

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: None

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This practicum involves placement of the student in an actual work environment that will integrate the student’s knowledge and skills in the agricultural industry. The student will complete 175 hours of practicum experience at the placement site over 15 weeks. This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience within the industry. As part of this course the student will return to campus and attend a seminar offered concurrently with the fieldwork learning. The purpose of the seminar is to critique the experiences of the student in the site. This class is Pass/No Pass (P/NP).

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Demonstrate proper communication skills when interacting with a variety of individuals in the employment setting	Completion of cooperative work experience report form throughout term
Demonstrate safety awareness	Completion of cooperative work experience report form throughout term
Demonstrate entry level technical skills consistent with industry	Completion of cooperative work experience report form throughout term
Demonstrate logical reasoning skills using current information and past experiences.	Completion of cooperative work experience report form throughout term
Demonstrate entry level data collection	Completion of cooperative work experience report form throughout term

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Practicum Learning with Practicum Supervisor

Orientation to Industry and Staff

Orientation to Safety Codes and Procedures

Supervised Activities

Site Visit by Practicum Coordinator

Interview with Supervisor

Interview with Student

Joint Summation

N.	Course Assignments:

Completion of practicum work experience report forms

Complete time sheet including 175 hours of Practicum Work Experience time. There is no partial credit, 150 hours must be completed in order to pass the class

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3