AGED
Agricultural Education
Department of Entomology/Division of AGED/AOT
(406) 994-3861
testing AGED 105 MICROCOMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE AGED 200 SEMINAR AGED 251US LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR AGRIBUSINESS & INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES AGED 253 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AGED 280 SPECIAL TOPICS AGED 289R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION AGED 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY AGED 309 PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAMS IN EXTENSION AGED 312 COMMUNICATING AGRICULTURE TO THE PUBLIC AGED 314 POWER SYSTEMS OPERATION & CONTROL AGED 316 AGRICULTURAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS AGED 333 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AGED 353 COOPERATIVE BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES AGED 355 TEACHING PRACTICES AGED 400 SEMINAR AGED 417 CRITICAL THINKING FOR THE FOOD AND FIBER SYSTEM AGED 470 INDEPENDENT STUDY AGED 476 INTERNSHIP AGED 480 SPECIAL TOPICS AGED 482 NON FORMAL TEACHING METHODS IN AGRICULTURE AGED 489R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION AGED 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY AGED 500 SEMINAR AGED 506 RESEARCH METHODS AGED 507 PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION AGED 510 THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION:AGRICULTURAL LITERACY IN MONTANA SCHOOLS AGED 570 INDEPENDENT STUDY AGED 575 PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH PAPER AGED 576 INTERNSHIP AGED 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION AGED 590 MASTER'S THESIS
AGED 105 MICROCOMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
-- Utilizing and selecting microcomputer software for the broad field of agriculture. Decision aid software, spreadsheets, database, telecommunication, financial records, and word processing are emphasized. Application of computers to control, monitor, and calibrate devices in addition to aiding management decisions.
MacIntosh and IBM
AGED 200 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
-- Topics offered at the lower division level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material.
AGED 251US LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR AGRIBUSINESS &
INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES
F,S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- Process of developing and managing individuals by providing leadership and guidance at all levels of personnel development. Self concepts developed through situational leadership and management, principles of people management, goal setting, and belief systems. Collaborative learning and field experience utilized.
AGED 253 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Establish a philosophy of agricultural education at the secondary, middle school, and elementary level. Instructional content in agriculture science, mechanics, and leadership will be identified. Principles needed in developing agricultural experiences associated with agricultural education will be presented.
AGED 280 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.
AGED 289R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S 1-3 cr. RCT. May be repeated.
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate research/creative activity projects.
AGED 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
F,S 1-6 cr. IND. May be repeated.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a written work or other creative project.
AGED 309 PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAMS IN EXTENSION
S alternate years, to be offered 2007 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 209.
-- Designed to introduce prospective county extension educators to fundamental philosophy, activities, and educational and planning methods undergirding the Cooperative Extension Service. Identification of educational and program needs and providing instructional programs for rural and urban youth and adults.
AGED 312 COMMUNICATING AGRICULTURE TO THE PUBLIC
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: AGED 251, and ENGL 121.
-- Designed to serve students in Agricultural Education, Extension Option and related fields, or any agricultural student who may have a communication component as part of their career.
AGED 314 POWER SYSTEMS OPERATION & CONTROL
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- A study of internal combustion engine systems and the electronic control of these systems. Emphasis on power service, fuel, electrical, ignition, and emission systems used on modern engines. Lab activities include testing, adjusting, and servicing the various systems.
AGED 316 AGRICULTURAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: AGED 314.
-- The application of belts, chains, gears, hydraulics and electric motors used in agriculture to transfer and control energy. Major emphasis will be on hydraulics and electric motors.
AGED 333 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
-- Various construction systems that are used to construct structures on site. Includes all aspects of the construction industry including basic planning, materials, estimating, building techniques, managing, and the actual construction of building projects.
AGED 353 COOPERATIVE BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
F 3 cr. 3 LEC
-- The course will acquaint students with cooperatives and the cooperative way of doing business. Students will learn the role of cooperatives in marketing, bargaining, purchasing, and service. Cooperative business decision making will be emphasized throughout the course.
AGED 355 TEACHING PRACTICES
F 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: To be taken concurrently with EDSD 352
-- Provides additional experience in planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons in agricultural education.
AGED 400 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material.
AGED 417 CRITICAL THINKING FOR THE FOOD AND FIBER SYSTEM
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in AGED or AOT.
-- Senior capstone course. Following an overview of current food and fiber system issues related to Montana, teams of students will select a problem to analyze, and will propose solutions to solve the problem. Application of prior knowledge, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills will be required.
AGED 470 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
AGED 476 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 2 - 8cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business, or other organization to provide guided experience in the field.
AGED 480 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.
AGED 482 NON FORMAL TEACHING METHODS IN AGRICULTURE
F 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: AGED 251, ENGL 221 and Junior standing.
COREQUISITE: AGED 355.
-- Non Formal Teaching Methods in Agricultural is a course designed for senior and graduate level students in Agricultural Relations and other majors who will be designing, implementing and evaluating learning through Cooperative Extension and/or other careers. Graduate teaching assistants may also take this course to aid in developing their teaching skills. The course covers theories, principles and practices associated with effective non-formal teaching and learning for adult education as well as non-adult educational settings such as 4-H meetings, conferences, and conventions.
AGED 489R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S,Su 1 - 2 cr. RCT May be repeated. Max 4 cr.
COREQUISITE: AGED 490.
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate research/creative activity projects.
AGED 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis.
AGED 500 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and present discussion material.
AGED 506 RESEARCH METHODS
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, STAT 216, or concurrent enrollment in EDCI 402.
-- Principles and techniques of research appropriate for planning, conducting and reporting agricultural and extension education research.
AGED 507 PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION
S,Su 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A study of the literature on specific facets of program planning and evaluation applicable to agricultural and extension education. Application of program planning and evaluation concepts through individual and class projects.
AGED 510 THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION:AGRICULTURAL LITERACY IN MONTANA SCHOOLS
Su 2 cr. LEC 2 Maximum credits unlimited.
PREREQUISITE: Montana Teacher Certification.
-- Integrating factual and scientific educational material from all areas of agriscience into the Montana elementary and middle school curriculum.
AGED 570 INDEPENDENT STUDY
S,F,SU 1-6 cr. IND 1-6
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing, consent of instructor, approval of department head and Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- Direct research and study on an individual basis.
AGED 575 PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH PAPER
On Demand 1-4 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing.
-- A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student, the major advisor, and graduate committee.
AGED 576 INTERNSHIP
S,F,SU 2-12 cr. IND 2-12
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing, consent of instructor, approval of department head and Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business or other organization to provide guided experience in the field.
AGED 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 3 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of their coursework (and thesis, if on a thesis plan), but who need additional faculty or staff time or help.
AGED 590 MASTER'S THESIS
S,F,SU 1-10 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Master's Standing.
