MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: Agricultural Management

C.	Course Number and Title: AGRI1210 Agricultural Management

D.	Course Coordinator: Laura Wood

Assistant Dean: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Principles of Agribusiness Management

Authors: Beierlein, Schneeberger, Osburn

Copyright Year: 2014

Edition: 5th

ISBN #: 9781478605669

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual:

J.	Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to Agricultural Management principles in relation to the evolution of agriculture, technology, record keeping, agricultural laws, urban agriculture, and social issues. Students will create and present a business plan and budget relating to their field of agriculture.

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

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

How is Agriculture Changing

Agricultural Laws

Recordkeeping

QuickBooks

Urban Agriculture

Community Relationships

Social Issues

Public Views of Agriculture

Organizing Your Agricultural Business

N.	Course Assignments:

Assigned readings

Homework

Business Plan

Budget

Quizzes

Final

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

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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