Course Number and Title:
AGS 215 Agriculture Leadership
Prerequisites
AGS 102 and ENG 101 or concurrent
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course introduces the concept of leadership within the agriculture industry. Emphasis is on the application of acquired knowledge to practical problems in agriculture.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Examine effective leaders in the agriculture industry. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 2)
- Create an individual personal vision and mission for career success. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5; PGC 2)
- Describe strategies to foster desire and motivation in others. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 1, 2, 3)
- Analyze and practice service-learning activities. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
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:
- Examine effective leaders in the agriculture industry.
- Discuss leadership styles and characteristics.
- Assess personal leadership style.
- Identify leadership opportunities available in the agriculture industry.
- Create an individual personal vision and mission for career success.
- Analyze and compose the components of a personal vision.
- Analyze and compose the components of a personal mission statement.
- Construct goals and objectives to operationalize the vision and mission.
- Describe strategies to foster desire and motivation in others.
- Explain persuasion and motivation.
- Demonstrate methods for motivating others.
- Analyze and practice service-learning activities.
- Explain service-learning as it relates to agriculture.
- Participate in service-learning activities that relate to agriculture.
- Analyze the importance of participating in service-learning activities.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
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 |
Research paper on a Leadership topic | 20% |
Leadership lesson presentation | 20% |
Formative Assessments |
Service Learning Project
| 20% |
The course will contain a various number of formative assessments including but not limited to (equally weighted): assignments discussion board posts
| 40% |
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.