Course Number and Title:
AGS 226 Applied Agriculture Internship
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: AGS 101 and AGS 102 and AGS 105 and AGS 206
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 and responsibilities needed in the agriculture industry. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Use effective communication skills relevant to a specific job in the agriculture industry. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Receive and apply relevant supervision and feedback from agency personnel and the course instructor to improve professional development. (CCC 1, 3, 4; PGC 1, 2, 3)
- Interact ethically and professionally at an appropriate skills level for the placement. (CCC 1, 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:
- Apply technical skills and responsibilities required in the agriculture industry.
- Apply current technology being used in the industry.
- Illustrate skills necessary to a specific area of agriculture.
- Use effective communication skills relevant to a specific job in the agriculture industry.
- Prepare written assessments as assigned by the internship instructor.
- Produce a professional work experience portfolio to document work performed.
- Apply basic recordkeeping skills related to an agribusiness.
- Demonstrate professional communication required for a specific job in the agriculture industry.
- Receive and apply relevant supervision and feedback from agency personnel and the course instructor to improve professional development.
- Establish regularly scheduled meetings with the on-site supervisor and the course instructor.
- Assess feedback from the on-site supervisor and the course instructor to improve knowledge and skills.
- Complete evaluation of on-site supervisor to determine overall benefits of the work experience.
- Interact ethically and professionally at an appropriate skill level for the placement.
- Conform to the policies and procedures of the placement site.
- Practice safety standards specific to the placement site.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors that satisfy workplace expectations.
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 |
- Campus Work Experience Performance Evaluation
| 25% |
- Off-Site Work Experience Evaluation
| 25% |
- Campus Work Experience Professionalism Evaluation
| 10% |
- Work Experience Portfolio
| 25% |
Formative Assessments |
The course will contain various formative assessments including but not limited to: - Weekly Timesheets
- Job Summary Logs
- Assignments
- Learning Activities
| 15% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
AGSAASAGS
1. Demonstrate professional behaviors that satisfy workplace expectations.
2. Demonstrate effective professional communication skills.
3. Competently perform common practices and skills within the various aspects of the agriculture industry.
4. 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
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