Any experimental courses offered by AGEDS can be found at: registrar.iastate.edu/faculty-staff/courses/explistings/
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.S.
Introduction to professional and educational development within university, college, department and major. Development of Resumes and Cover Letters. Career planning and assessment of professional goals.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: College Permission
Introduction to leadership in agriculture and the life sciences, problem solving applied to current case studies, global perspective required by leaders, and designing programs to respond to societal needs in the agricultural and life sciences.
(1-0) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Department Permission
The scientific basis of biological and social sciences in agriculture.
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Career skills, learning strategies, and social and academic integration techniques to student members of Step Forward Learning Community. Utilization of campus resources, encouragement of self-exploration, and development of academic skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-2) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: AGLSE major
Field experience in a formal education setting designed to explore teaching as a career through guided observation and interviews, reflection, and on-campus dialogue.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: AGEDS 110
Forty hours on-site in an agricultural setting. Students will have an opportunity outside the classroom for career guidance, role modeling, and reflection on their observations that they can apply to their courses and other educational experiences.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: AGEDS 110
Forty hours on-site in an agricultural setting. Students will have an opportunity outside the classroom for career guidance, role modeling, and reflection on their observations that they can apply to their courses and other educational experiences.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: AGEDS 110
Forty hours on-site in an agricultural setting. Students will have an opportunity outside the classroom for career guidance, role modeling, and reflection on their observations that they can apply to their courses and other educational experiences.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AGEDS 110; Junior classification
Career preparation including assessments, networking, interviewing skills and related life skill development. Survey of current issues in agriculture that impact career goals.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Historical development of agricultural education programs. Philosophic premises, program goals and objectives. Educational and social issues impacting the implementation of agricultural education programs.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Utilizing instructional methods, techniques, and problem solving, presentation and sales strategies with agricultural audiences.
(1-6) Cr. 3. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences undergraduate majors
A planned learning experience wherein each student and faculty mentor develops a learning agreement that encompasses specific activities and expectations. Students are engaged in reflective activities that include journals, micro-reflections, formal presentations, and a comprehensive portfolio.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Leadership principles and strategies to influence and motivate team members to achieve personal, professional, and entrepreneurial goals in production agriculture, agricultural education, and agricultural organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Development of written, oral, visual and electronic communications relevant to agriculture and life sciences. Students develop a set of communication skills applicable to agriculture and life science contexts and for various audiences.
(2-3) Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
Introduction to SMAW (Arc), GMAW (Mig), GTAW (Tig), Oxy-Fuel welding, Oxy-Fuel cutting, and Plasma cutting theories and applications. Emphasis will be on theoretical foundation of welding, safety, welding skill development, and management of equipment, and materials. Introduction to small engines and applications. Emphasis will be on theory of operating systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and safety.
Cr. R. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Department Permission
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
(Dual-listed with AGEDS 501). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: AGEDS 310
Responsibilities of an agricultural education teacher, curriculum development, experiential learning opportunities including FFA and SAE, and assessment and maintenance of program quality.
Cr. 2-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior classification in AGEDS; Permission of Instructor
A supervised two to twelve week learning experience in an approved learning setting with application to educational, agricultural, communications and/or environmental practices and principles.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Basic concepts in planning, conducting, and evaluating educational programs in non-formal settings. Includes programming for youth and adults in Extension, agricultural industry, and related agencies.
(Dual-listed with AGEDS 525). Cr. 1-6. Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. SS.
Inquiry-based techniques for education related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in agriculture in secondary classrooms. Analyze, demonstrate, and design activities, labs, and projects using inquiry-based frameworks for teaching and learning.
(2-4) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ECON 230; ECON 235; Junior classification
Participation in the management and operation of a diversified Iowa farm. The class is responsible for the plans, records, and decisions for buying and selling the farm's livestock, crops, and equipment. Special speakers on current topics. May be taken for credit 3 times at different times of the year with permission of the instructor.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Senior classification
The legal framework impinging upon decision-making by firms, families, and individuals, real and personal property, contracts, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, debtor-creditor relations, bankruptcy, farm income tax organization of firms, intergenerational property transfers, trusts and farm estate planning, civil and criminal liabilities, environmental law, federal and state regulatory powers.
(Dual-listed with AGEDS 561). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Junior classification
Examine the processes by which innovations in agriculture, food, and natural resources are diffused across global societies based on their performance characteristics that influence rate of adoption. Diffusion of Innovations Theory and alternative models will be applied to analyze and solve issues facing communities, industries, and organizations in domestic and international settings.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(2-0) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Specialized training in communication and agricultural marketing knowledge and skills in preparation for intercollegiate competition.
Maximum of 6 credits can be applied toward graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study agriculture and education related topics. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study agriculture and education related topics. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study agriculture and education related topics. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
Cr. arr. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Department Permission
Research experience in agricultural education and studies with application to selected problems.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(Dual-listed with AGEDS 401). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: AGEDS 310
Responsibilities of an agricultural education teacher, curriculum development, experiential learning opportunities including FFA and SAE, and assessment and maintenance of program quality.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Determining your research focus; developing research problems and objectives; reviewing the literature and establishing a theoretical framework; establishing procedures for data collection and analysis; ethical issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
The identification and use of key planning, delivery and evaluation of presentations using audience engagement techniques focused on research-based principles and field-based practices of professional presenters in agriculture and the life sciences.
Cr. 2-6. F.S.
Prereq: AGEDS 590B, AGEDS 501, AGEDS 502 Admission to the University Teacher Education program
Supervised 5th-12th grade public and private schools teaching practicum for graduate students in Masters degree teacher certification program.
NA
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Theory and practice of adult education. Teaching and learning in formal and non-formal instructional programs for adult learners.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Theories and practice of program planning for nonformal education. Addresses use of program logic modeling and considers critical theories of planning to address power and interests in program development, needs assessment, and evaluation.
(Dual-listed with AGEDS 425). Cr. 1-6. Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. SS.
Inquiry-based techniques for education related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in agriculture in secondary classrooms. Analyze, demonstrate, and design activities, labs, and projects using inquiry-based frameworks for teaching and learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to a variety of theoretical perspectives of learning and how they may be used within the context of agricultural education. Emphasis will be on the major domains of learning, developmental considerations, basic assumptions, concepts, and principles of various learning theories; understanding how each theoretical perspective may be used in both formal and non-formal educational settings.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Philosophical premises, ethical principles, historical development, contextual applications, and knowledge bases for agricultural education.
(Dual-listed with AGEDS 461). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Junior classification
Examine the processes by which innovations in agriculture, food, and natural resources are diffused across global societies based on their performance characteristics that influence rate of adoption. Diffusion of Innovations Theory and alternative models will be applied to analyze and solve issues facing communities, industries, and organizations in domestic and international settings.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Graduate Status
Understanding the role of interviews in agricultural education research, basis for theory of meaning, and variations of interview technique among qualitative traditions. Development of facilitation technique for individual interviews; and focus groups. Transcription and basic qualitative analysis. Use of interview findings to prepare manuscripts.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
For nonthesis masters degree programs.
Courses for graduate students:
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 1-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Analysis of the roles and activities of professionals in agricultural education. Supervised professional field-based experience in public and private settings.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Principles and best practices for leading, administering, supervising, and managing agricultural education programs. Analyzing selected case studies that apply theory to practice in agricultural situations.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.