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College Writing I. (3) Introduction to college writing, with an emphasis on the writing process, reflective writing, and critical thinking. All sections taught with word processors. Graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, U, F.

College Writing II. (3) A second course in college writing, to be taken during sophomore year. Emphasis on the interaction between writer and reader. Prerequisites: ENG 180 and at least 24 s.h. earned. Designated sections taught with word processors. Graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, U, F.

Introduction to Public Speaking. (3) Preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Students apply concepts of critical listening, audience adaptation, organization/support of ideas, appropriate style, and effective delivery. Not open to students with credit for COMM 242.

Fundamentals of Public Speaking. (3) Preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Students apply concepts of critical listening, audience adaptation, organization/support of ideas, appropriate style, and effective delivery completed in an online format. Not open to students with credit for COMM 241.

Agriculture in Today's Society. (3) General orientation to agriculture issues; study of career opportunities in industry, business, production agriculture, teaching, resource management, and environment control. 3 hrs. lect.

Introduction to Agribusiness Concepts. (3) A survey of and introduction to agricultural management concepts and general knowledge base needed to operate a small profit-oriented agribusiness in today's competitive environment. Not available to students that have completed AGEC 230. 3 hrs. lect.

Success Strategies in Agriculture. (2) Topics in applied life sciences--strategies for success. Topics will include problem solving, communication, interpersonal relations, resume preparation, and interviewing. Student participation will be emphasized. 2 hrs. lect.

Personal Development and Leadership in Agriculture. (1) Personal leadership skills will be developed as students explore historical and current views of social, cultural, and technological issues and the associated social changes in agriculture. Styles and roles of leadership in agricultural organizations including group dynamics, conflict resolution, ethical considerations, and communications will be covered. 1 hr. lect.

Introduction to Agricultural Technology Management. (3) Introduction to electrification, surveying, internal combustion engines, metallurgy, and concrete and wood construction used in agriculture. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Principles of Crop Science. (3) Introduction to science-based principles underlying crop production, including: classification and use of major world crops; plant growth and development in response to environment and management; crop pests and pest protection; plant breeding and genetic improvement. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Introductory Horticulture. (3) Importance of horticulture in providing food and plant ornamentation, plant structure, growth, and development; environmental and biological factors influencing plant growth. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Fundamentals of Soil Science. (3) Introduction to principles of soil science. Fundamentals of physical, chemical, biological, and agricultural properties of soils. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.           

Fundamentals of Animal Science. (3) Application of fundamental biological principles as related to the nutrition, reproduction, and management of livestock. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Man and Animal Interaction. (3) Interaction of man with companion, domestic, and wild animals. Consideration of wide ranging societal concerns including food production, companionship benefits, impact of wild animals in urban and rural settings, animal and human disease risks, and animal welfare and rights issues. 3 hrs. lect.

Agricultural Marketing. (3) Principles of marketing agricultural products. 3 hrs. lect.

Agribusiness Management. (4) A study of intermediate level agricultural management tools to create a conceptual framework for successfully operating a profit-based agribusiness. 4 hrs. lect.

Electrical Power and Equipment in Agriculture. (4) Principles of electricity and its application to wiring buildings, electric motors, automatic controls, and solid-state equipment used in agriculture. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Agricultural Shop Skills. (4) Principles and skills in metal and welding fabrication, wood working, plumbing, and repairs related to agriculture. 2 hrs. lect.; 4 hrs. lab.

Integrated Pest Management. (4) Identification and biology of economically-important weeds, insects, diseases, and vertebrate pests affecting plants. Selection and use of effective biological, cultural, chemical, and mechanical pest control methods. Safe handling and application of pesticides. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Field Crops of the Midwest. (4) Grain and forage crop characteristics, production, and utilization in the Midwest; roughages for livestock; pasture improvement and management; identification of crop plants, seeds, and pests. 4 hrs. lect.

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition. (3) Fundamental chemicals needed for plant growth. Chemical forms of elements in the soil, reactions of fertilizers in soils, determination of fertilizer needs, soil test methods. 3 hrs. lect.

Man and Animal Interaction. (3) Interaction of man with companion, domestic, and wild animals. Consideration of wide ranging societal concerns including food production, companionship benefits, impact of wild animals in urban and rural settings, animal and human disease risks, and animal welfare and rights issues. 3 hrs. lect.

Applied Meat Science. (4) Evaluation, grading, and marketing of meat animals and meat products including swine, beef, lamb, and poultry. Factors affecting meat palatability. Qualifies student for federal, state, and local internships. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Applied Livestock Nutrition and Feeding. (4) Composition of feed/nutrients and their functions, formulating/balancing of ratios, and the basic chemical and physiological principles of ruminant and non-ruminant nutrition. Consideration of common nutrition problems, feed additives, and growth stimulants. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Introduction to Plant Biology. (4) A lecture and laboratory course recommended for science majors and minors, emphasizing basic principles in plant biology including scientific inquiry, cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and diversity in plant anatomy and physiology.

Introduction to Animal Biology. (4) A lecture and laboratory course recommended for science majors and minors, emphasizing basic principles in animal biology including scientific inquiry, cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and diversity in plant anatomy and physiology.

General Chemistry I. (4) A survey for students who do not plan to take chemistry beyond the 100 level. Application of the general principles of inorganic and organic chemistry to biological, environmental, and applied sciences. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Inorganic Chemistry I. (4) Designed for science and pre-engineering majors. Fundamental physicochemical principles and quantitative relationships including the mole concept, periodic properties of the elements, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and thermochemistry. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative analysis. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.

American History to 1877. (3) A survey of American history from European backgrounds to the close of Reconstruction.

American History since 1877. (3) A survey of American history from the end of Reconstruction to the present.

Mathematics for General Education. (3) Three or four topics chosen from mathematics          of social choice and game theory, management science and graph theory, linear programming, mathematics of finance, geometry and symmetry, emphasizing applications.

Modeling with Mathematical Functions. (3) The application of numeric, geometric, algebraic, and trigonometric models to analyze situations and solve problems from natural, social, and applied sciences, with integrated use of technology. Not open to students with credit in MATH 128.

General Elementary Statistics (3)     Principles and applications of sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

American Government and Politics (3) Development, organization, powers, limitation, and practical problems of the governmental and political system of the United States. IAI: S5 900.

Introduction to Plant Biology (4) A lecture and laboratory course recommended for science majors and minors, emphasizing basic principles in plant biology including scientific inquiry, cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and diversity in plant anatomy and physiology.

Introduction to Animal Biology (4) (General Education/Natural Sciences) A lecture and laboratory course recommended for science majors and minors, emphasizing basic principles in animal biology including scientific inquiry, cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and diversity in plant anatomy and physiology.

General Chemistry II (4) (General Education/Natural Sciences) A continuation of CHEM 101. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.

Inorganic Chemistry II (4) A continuation of CHEM 201. Includes a study of solutions, acids and bases, equilibria, electrochemistry, and chemistry of the main group elements and the transition elements. Laboratory emphasizes qualitative analysis, quantitative measurements, and syntheses. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.

Introduction to Weather and Climate (4) Concepts and processes that govern weather and climate systems: solar energy distribution and seasons, world climates, temperature, humidity, wind and force balances, clouds and precipitation, stability, fronts, cyclones, and severe weather (including tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.) Laboratory.

Planet Earth: Surface Processes and Interactions (4) The interplay between landforms, soils, water, climate, and life forms (including humans) on Earth's surface, and how these interact to shape the surface of Planet Earth. It also covers the distribution of landforms in the U.S. and other countries. Laboratory.

Applied Physics (4) Includes mechanics with hydrostatics and hydrodynamics; heat and thermodynamics; wave motion and optics; D.C. electricity, magnetic induction and A.C. electricity. Assumes that students have a knowledge of high school algebra and trigonometry. Recommended, but not required, to take the course in sequence. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

Applied Physics (4)     Includes mechanics with hydrostatics and hydrodynamics; heat and thermodynamics; wave motion and optics; D.C. electricity, magnetic induction and A.C. electricity. Assumes that students have a knowledge of high school algebra and trigonometry. Recommended, but not required, to take the course in sequence. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

University Physics I (4) Motion, Newton's laws, forces, momentum, energy, work, rotation, and simple harmonic motion. 3 hrs. lect.; 1 hr. discussion; 2 hrs. lab.

Introduction to Agriculture Education. (2) Introduction to principles of vocational education, nature of agriculture teaching, teacher responsibilities, and agricultural education as a career. 2 hrs. lect.

Multicultural and Social Foundations of Education. (3) A study of the social, linguistic, and cultural factors that affect the educational experiences, practices, and environments in America. This course broadens students’ understanding of the diverse pluralistic nature of the contexts that either enhance or negate one’s educational experience. Field experience—10 hours required. A grade of C or above must be earned for teacher licensure.

The Exceptional Learner. (2) A survey of the characteristics of individuals with diverse mental, physical, behavioral, learning, or communication needs. This course emphasizes the identification and education of exceptional learners. For non-majors only. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Cognition, Development, and Motivation in Academic Settings. (3) An introduction to the state of knowledge in contemporary educational and developmental psychology as related to academic settings. Topics include cognitive processing, motivation, and physical, social, and emotional development. A grade of C or above must be achieved in EIS 301 for teacher licensure.

Measurement and Assessment of Learning in Academic Settings. (2) An introduction to the language and principles of assessment, measurement theory, and assessment-related issues (reliability, validity, etc.) within education grounded in a cognitive theoretical framework that views assessment as the integration of observation, interpretation, and cognition. A grade of C or above must be achieved in EIS 305 for teacher licensure. Prerequisites: C or better in EIS 202, SPED 210, and EIS 301.

Reading Instruction in Secondary Schools. (2) This course addresses instructional reading strategies for secondary school content area classrooms. It focuses on reading and literacy instruction, design and selection of content-specific reading materials, creating course content to meet learner needs, and formal and informal reading assessment.

Literacy Instruction in Content Areas. (2) This course develops an understanding of principles of reading, writing, and oral communication instruction needed to scaffold comprehension of content area texts. It includes a focus on academic language and the identification of               language demands embedded in instruction. Not open to Elementary, Early Childhood, Bilingual/Bicultural, or Special Education majors. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Summer Experience in Agriculture Education. (2 ) Supervised experiences in a summer program in agriculture education. C grade or above required to receive credit for the course to fulfill part of the observation hour requirement.

Minimum Required Field Experience Contact Hours:  80

Program Organization in Agriculture Education. (3 ) Program organization and development of learning activities in agriculture education including program planning, supervised agriculture experiences, FFA, federal, state and local program structure. 3 hrs. lect.

Minimum Required Field Experience Contact Hours:  15

Differentiating Instruction for Learners with Special Needs. (2) Introduces and provides practice in using various strategies, including Universal Design for Learning, collaboration, Response to Intervention, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, to help general educators serve learners with special needs in their classrooms. Not open to Special Education majors. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Special Methods in Agriculture. (3 ) Analysis of objectives, selection, development, and organization of teaching units; development of procedural techniques, program implementation, and evaluation. Includes clinical experience. Grade of C required in this class. 3 hrs. lect.

Minimum Required Field Experience Contact Hours:  15

Educational Law and Policy. (2) An analysis of formal legal and ethical problems that will allow students to 

critique contemporary debates in educational policy, law, and ethics. The course will examine the tension between competing philosophical theories and the construction and function of educational policy.  A grade of C or above must be earned for teacher education.

Student Teaching—Secondary. (12) Student teaching in grades 7–12.

Required Clinical Student Teaching Hours:  16 weeks, Full-time