AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND STUDIES

Environmental Issues

Course Number: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 490F, XA

Credit: 1 undergraduate credit, 1 nonmajor graduate credit

Tuition: $223 undergraduate, $347 graduate, plus $70 delivery fee

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Dates: January 28 - March 14, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 14, 2008

   The course examines the economic and legal relationships between agriculture and the environment. Examined are the various legal systems for allocating water to agriculture, the reasons legal constraints are necessary for handling natural resource issues, constitutional issues arising from the regulation of land-use activities, and the federal (and state) regulation of air, soil, water, land use, livestock grazing, animals and plants, seed and food products.

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior classification

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements

Note: May be applied toward Bachelor of Liberal Studies (social sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of social sciences); Master of Agriculture; Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Instructors: Roger A. McEowen and Neil E. Harl

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Introduction to Research in Agricultural Education

Course Number: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 510, section XW, section XH (non-ISU students)

Credit: 3 graduate and non-major graduate credits

Tuition: $1041, plus $70 delivery fee section XW, $1245 section XH (non-ISU students)

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 7, 2008

   Determining your research focus; developing research problems and objectives; reviewing the literature and establishing a theoretical framework; establishing procedures for data collection and analysis; ethical issues. The primary outcome is the development of a thesis, dissertation or creative component proposal.

Prerequisite: graduate classification & department permission, Contact Carrie Brus, 515-294-1862 or cbrus@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements

Note: May be applied toward Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Instructor: Greg S. Miller

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Introduction to Learning Theory in Agricultural Education

Course Number: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 533, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate and non-major graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate, plus $70 delivery fee

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 7, 2008

   Introduction to a variety of theoretical perspectives of learning and how they may be used within the context of agricultural education. Emphasis on the major domains of learning, developmental considerations, basic assumptions, concepts, and principles of various learning theories; understanding how each theoretical perspective may be used in both formal and non-formal educational settings.

Prerequisite: graduate classification & department permission

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements

Note: May be applied toward Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Instructor: Levon Esters

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Technology Transfer and the Role of Agricultural and Extension Education

Course Number: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 561, section XC, section XH (non-ISU students)

CD-ROM

Credit: 3 graduate and non-major graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 section XC plus $150 delivery fee, $1245 section XH (non-ISU students)

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 14, 2008

   The impact of agricultural and extension education processes on development and their role in the transfer of agricultural technology. Utilizing situational analysis techniques to analyze and solve problems in international agricultural education programs.

Prerequisite: graduate classification. Registration Permission (for XH): Contact Carrie Brus - 294-1862 - cbrus@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements

Note: May be applied toward Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Instructor: Robert Martin

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Special Topics in Agricultural Education - - Methods

Course Number: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 590B, section XA

Credit: 1-3 graduate credits

Tuition: $347 per graduate credit

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 1, 2008

   Independent study. For secondary and post-secondary agriculture instructors and extension professionals. Developing learning activities to support agricultural and natural resources curriculum.

Note: May be applied toward Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Instructor: Greg Miller

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Special Topics in Agricultural Education - Program Planning

Course Number: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 590L, section XA

Credit: 1-3 graduate credits

Tuition: $347 per graduate credit

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 1, 2008

   Independent study. Developing educational programs or training programs to support agricultural education (secondary and postsecondary), agricultural extension, and industry training.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor W. Wade Miller at (515) 294-0895 or wwmiller@iastate.edu

Note: May be applied toward Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Instructor: W. Wade Miller

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

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Phone: 712-366-3647
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