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 |
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Communication – Speech |
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence |
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Critical Thinking |
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Information Literacy |
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Quantitative Literacy |
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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
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Homework; Participation; Collaborative In-Class Group Work; Quizzes; Final throughout term |
2. Discuss how agriculture is impacting communities and urban settings
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Participation; Collaborative In-Class Group Work throughout term |
3. Explain the role that agriculture has in impacting social issues
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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
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