AGRI 2110 - Agriculture Practicum

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Agriculture

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

2 Credit(s)
This course 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). Semesters available: Su - Day P/NP

14 Practicum Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take AGRI 2111

College Wide 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

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Interpret legal issues relating to community relationships, safety, and risk management	Homework; Participation; Collaborative In-Class Group Work; Quizzes; Final throughout term
2. Discuss how agriculture is impacting communities and urban settings	Participation; Collaborative In-Class Group Work throughout term
3. Explain the role that agriculture has in impacting social issues	Homework; Participation; Collaborative In-Class Group Work; Quizzes; Final throughout term
4. Analyze a cost/profit statement for a business	Homework; Participation; Collaborative In-Class Group Work; Quizzes; Final throughout term
5. Develop a business plan and budget	Final Presentation 16th week of term

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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