Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog

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Course Descriptions

Agricultural Science
(AGSC)

(faculty, see Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications)

289. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.

Special topics in an identified area of agricultural science. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

291. Research. Credit 1 to 4.

Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in agricultural science. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.

301.  Introduction to Agricultural Science Teaching. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to agricultural science teaching at the secondary level;  an overview of preparing teachers for a changing world including knowledge of learners, subject matter and teaching within the context of agricultural science. Prerequisite:  Junior or senior classification.

325. Instructional Design in Agricultural Science. (1-2). Credit 2. I

Instructional design as it relates to teaching agricultural science, including topics on effective teaching, principles of learning, learning styles, lesson planning, instructional media and teaching methods. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

327. Program Planning in Teaching Agricultural Science. (1-2). Credit 2. I, II

Planning and supervising experiences and activities for students enrolled in secondary agricultural science programs. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head.

380.  Workshop in Agricultural Science. (4-0). Credit 1 to 4.

The study, understanding and solution of human-agricultural problems based on theory learned in the classroom, library, laboratory and fieldwork completed by individuals and teams. Prerequisite:  Junior or senior classification. 

384. Early Field Experience. (2-3). Credit 3.

Early experience for students preparing to teach agricultural science in public schools of Texas; learning theories, individual differences, teaching methods, classroom management curriculum, school climate and culture, teacher roles and responsibilities. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

425. Learner Centered Instruction in Agricultural Science. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II

Preparing curriculum materials for secondary agricultural science and adult education programs. Prerequisites: AGED 301; senior classification; or approval of department head.

436. Student Teaching in Agricultural Education. (2-12). Credit 6. I, II

Planning for and teaching vocational agriculture in selected high schools in Texas; includes one-half semester student teaching. Prerequisites: Senior classification; completion of the prerequisite sequence of professional courses in agricultural education; full admission into student teaching.

481. Seminar. (1-0). Credit 1. I, II

Review of current literature and research as related to program development in light of legislation and policies affecting education in agriculture. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

484. Field Experience. Credit 1 to 6 each semester. I, II, S

An on-the-job supervised experience program conducted in the area of the student's specialization. Prerequisites: Senior classification; 2.0 GPR; approval of department head.

489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.

Special topics in an identified area of agricultural science. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

491. Research. Credit 1 to 4.

Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in agricultural science. May be repeated 3 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

494. Internship. Credit 1 to 6. I, II, S

Supervised internship and independent study related to student's professional interest. Prerequisites: AGED 301; junior or senior classification; 2.0 GPR; approval of instructor.