Course Number and Title:
AGS 226 Agribusiness Management Work Experience
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: AGS 102 and AGS 104
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
0 lecture hours/week
4 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course provides an opportunity for students to apply classroom and laboratory skills to actual work experiences. Supervised work experience enhances knowledge and provides experience within the agriculture industry.
Additional Materials
None
Disclaimer
Student may engage in using heavy machinery or equipment, chemicals, or other tools used in the industry depending on the site/location of the work experience.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Apply technical skills needed in the agribusiness industry. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1)
- Perform responsibilities for the current season as related to agribusiness. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 2, 4, 5)
- Use effective written communication skills in documentation and assignments; when appropriate, include current issues and challenges related to the profession. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 2, 4, 5)
- Demonstrate production techniques related to sustainable agriculture. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; PGC PAG 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:
- Apply technical skills needed in the agribusiness industry.
- Perform on-the-job training in an agribusiness environment.
- Demonstrate operation of current technology being used in the industry.
- Demonstrate safety practices as related to a specific agribusiness.
- Perform responsibilities for the current season as related to an agribusiness.
- Integrate pest management procedures into crop production techniques.
- Demonstrate production techniques related to sustainable agriculture.
- Demonstrate production, marketing, harvesting, and safe handling of crops.
- Use effective written communication skills in documentation and assignments; when appropriate, include current issues and challenges related to the profession.
- Prepare written assessments as assigned by the internship instructor.
- Produce a professional work experience portfolio to document work performed and other related responsibilities.
- Apply basic recordkeeping skills related to agribusiness and completion of the portfolio.
- Demonstrate production techniques related to sustainable agriculture.
- Demonstrate safety practices when working in an agribusiness.
- Practice Good Handling Practices and Good Agricultural Practices (GHP and GAP) as required by the Delaware Dept. of Agriculture.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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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
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: Campus Work Experience Performance Evaluation
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25%
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Summative: Off-Site Work Experience Evaluation
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25%
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Summative: Campus Work Experience Professionalism Evaluation
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10%
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Summative: Work Experience Portfolio
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25%
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Formative Assessments: Weekly Timesheets and Job Summary Logs, Assignments and Learning Activities
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15%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
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- Apply basic agribusiness management procedures to production and marketing of agriculture products.
- Integrate pest management procedures into crop production techniques.
- Demonstrate production techniques related to sustainable agriculture.
- Demonstrate scheduling, production, marketing, harvesting, and safe handling of crops.
- Describe the importance of poultry, livestock, and crop production to the agriculture industry.
- Assess breeding, care, and nutrition of livestock animals.
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
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