Course Number and Title:
AGS 225 Agriculture Seminar
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: AGS 102 and AGS 104
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course facilitates the successful transition of potential graduates into a professional career or transfer to a bachelor's degree program in the field of agriculture. This course covers the processes of researching employment opportunities within their career field by conducting independent reading and research, preparing resource documents to help with agribusiness employment and ownership, and obtaining information on current agriculture related topics.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Clarify goals and career expectations in the agriculture industry. (CCC 1, 3, 4; PGC 2)
- Develop effective strategies to achieve a successful career. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 1, 2, 3)
- Demonstrate understanding of how to prepare for a career in the agriculture industry. (CCC 1, 3; PGC 1, 2, 3)
- Identify various opportunities within the agriculture industry. (CCC 1, 5; PGC 2, 3)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Clarify goals and career expectations in the agriculture industry.
- Create and develop an academic or career plan.
- List academic and career goals, and describe how to achieve each goal.
- Develop effective strategies to achieve a successful career.
- Evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Develop personal and professional strategies for career search.
- Create a professional profile.
- Demonstrate understanding of how to prepare for a career in the agriculture industry.
- Develop and modify a resume.
- Prepare a professional cover letter.
- Create a list of professional references.
- Identify various opportunities within the agriculture industry.
- Identify available positions and requirements in the agriculture field.
- Apply to an available job opportunity or a four year agriculture program.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
Portfolio | 40% |
Cover letter and resume (equally weighted) | 20% |
Formative Assessments |
Current event summaries (3-4) (equally weighted) | 20% |
Discussion Boards (4-5) (equally weighted) | 20% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
AGSAASAGS
- Demonstrate professional behaviors that satisfy workplace expectations.
- Demonstrate effective professional communication skills.
- Competently perform common practices and skills within the various aspects of the agriculture industry.
- Demonstrate adherence to ethical, safety and environmental practices related to the agriculture industry.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.