AGED
Agricultural Education
AGED 105 MICROCOMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE AGED 140US LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR AGRICULTURE AGED 253 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AGED 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AGED 291 SPECIAL TOPICS AGED 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY AGED 294 SEMINAR AGED 301 RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGED 309 PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAMS IN EXTENSION AGED 312R COMMUNICATING AGRICULTURE TO THE PUBLIC AGED 333 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AGED 353 COOPERATIVE BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES AGED 397 EDUCATIONAL METHODS IN AGRICULTURE AGED 417 CRITICAL THINKING FOR THE FOOD AND FIBER SYSTEM AGED 462 INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION SYSTEMS AGED 463 INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION SYSTEMS--STUDY ABROAD AGED 475 PROFESSIONAL PAPER AGED 482 NON FORMAL TEACHING METHODS IN AGRICULTURE AGED 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AGED 491 SPECIAL TOPICS AGED 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY AGED 494 SEMINAR AGED 498 INTERNSHIP AGED 506 RESEARCH METHODS AGED 507 PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION AGED 510 THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION:AGRICULTURAL LITERACY IN MONTANA SCHOOLS AGED 562 INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION SYSTEMS AGED 575 PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH PAPER AGED 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION AGED 590 MASTER'S THESIS AGED 591 SPECIAL TOPICS AGED 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY AGED 594 SEMINAR AGED 598 INTERNSHIP
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
and financial records are emphasized. Application of computers to control,
monitor, and calibrate devices in addition to aiding management decisions.
IBM
AGED 140US LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR
AGRICULTURE
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 agricultural
science, mechanics, and leadership will be identified. Principles needed
in developing agricultural experiences associated with agricultural
education will be presented.
AGED 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND. May be repeated.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor.
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate
in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
AGED 291 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 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
AGED 294 SEMINAR
On Demand 1-2 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor.
-- Topics offered at the lower division level which are not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting
discussion material. (Freshman and Sophomore students only.)
AGED 301 RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- This course will cover the basic wiring requirements for farm buildings
and agricultural electrical motors. An emphasis is placed on application
and trouble shooting. Alternative power generation methods are also
discussed.
AGED 309 PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAMS IN
EXTENSION
S alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDU 223.
-- Designed to introduce prospective county extension educators to fundamental
philosophy, activities, and educational and planning methods under girding
the Cooperative Extension Service. Identification of educational and
program needs in order to provide instructional programs for rural and
urban youth and adults.
AGED 312R COMMUNICATING AGRICULTURE
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: AGED 140, and WRIT 101W.
-- Designed to serve students in Agricultural Education, Relations Option
and related fields, or any agricultural student who may have a communication
component as part of their career.
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 such as 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 397 EDUCATIONAL METHODS IN AGRICULTURE
F 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: To be taken concurrently with EDU 497.
-- Provides additional experience in planning, teaching, and evaluating
lessons in agricultural education.
AGED 417 CRITICAL THINKING FOR THE FOOD
AND FIBER SYSTEM
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in AGED.
-- 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 are required.
AGED 462 INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION SYSTEMS
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Senior capstone course. Focuses on a broad range of extension education
topic areas that impact agriculture and rural community development.
The primary purpose is to further students' understanding about extension
systems influence on agricultural and rural development in the world.
AGED 463 INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION SYSTEMS--STUDY
ABROAD
S 1 cr. SEM 1
-- Optional one-credit study abroad component to accompany AGED 462.
Students must be enrolled in AGED 462 in the same semester.
AGED 475 PROFESSIONAL PAPER
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. IND
-- 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
and his or her major advisor and graduate committee.
AGED 482 NON FORMAL TEACHING METHODS
IN AGRICULTURE
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing.
-- 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. The lab provides additional experience in planning,
teaching, and evaluating lessons/seminars in the non-formal educational
setting.
AGED 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate
in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct of research.
AGED 491 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 492 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 494 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 - 2 cr. SEM Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering and
consent of instructor.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level which are not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting
discussion material.
AGED 498 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 of Agricultural
Education.
AGED 506 RESEARCH METHODS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
-- 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 562 INTERNATIONAL EXTENSION SYSTEMS
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
-- This course focuses on a broad range of extension education topic
areas which impact agriculture and rural community development. The
primary purpose is to further students' understanding about extension
systems influence on agricultural and rural development in the world.
An analysis of case studies in International Extension will be a focus
of this graduate course.
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 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.
AGED 591 SPECAIL TOPICS
On Demand 1-4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others 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 592 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 594 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 598 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.
