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AGRI 402 STUDENT TEACHING IN AGRICULTURE – 3 semester hours
F, Sp
This course is designed to provide supervision on the content area for pre-service secondary agriculture
candidates.
Prerequisite: Department approval
Corequisite: EDUC 402 Student Teaching Seminar, EDUC 402 Student Teaching
AGRI 441 ORGANIZED INSTRUCTION IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION -
3 semester hours F, Sp
Evaluation of instructional proceedings, planning programs of instruction, and evaluation of instructional
outcomes.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing, Academic Advisor’s approval
AGRI 446 PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - 3 semester hours
Sp
A study of the philosophy, history and development of the Cooperative Extension Service. In addition,
attention is given to leadership training, and instructional methods and techniques. Each student will be
required to complete a practicum with a selected extension agent.
Prerequisite: AGRI 140 Introduction to Agriculture
AGEC 342 Cooperative Marketing and sophomore or above standing
AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION
AGME 140 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS - 2 semester hours
F, Sp
The selection, care and use of supplies, tools and equipment to plan and make practical application of
sketching, drawing and plan reading.
AGME 242 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING - 3 semester hours Sp
A study of the basic engineering principles in the areas of agricultural power and machinery, rural
Prerequisites: GEMA 112 Basic College Algebra and Trigonometry,
GEMA 113 Basic College Algebra and Trigonometry Sophomore or above standing
AGME 346 AGRICULTURAL POWER MACHINERY - 3 semester hours
Sp
A study of the construction, operation, adjustment and management of agricultural implements and power
machinery. Primary emphasis is on tractor and machinery management.
Prerequisites: AGME 242 Introduction to Agricultural Engineering
AGME 442 ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS - 3 semester hours
F
Emphasis on organization and management of the agricultural mechanics laboratory, selection, care, and
use of power equipment in construction and repair jobs. Special emphasis is placed on developing skills in
Prerequisites: AGME 140 Agricultural Mechanics and
AGME 242 Introduction to Agricultural Engineering
AGME 444 ELECTRICITY IN AGRICULTURE - 3 semester hours
F, Sp
A study of the practical application of electricity in the home and in the agricultural industry with emphasis
on planning the wiring systems, selection, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
Prerequisites: AGME 242 Introduction to Agricultural Engineering
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