Term: Spring Year: 2017 Credit: 1 Semester Hours Credit

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE STUDENT COURSE SYLLABUS

Term: Spring Year: 2017 Credit: 1 semester hours credit

Course No.: AGR 1273 CRN#: 60181 Section: 320 Title: Special Topics In AG I

Instructor Information: Name: Scott Balding Office location and phone number: AA 118 618-263-5191 Office hours: posted

Class Meeting Times, Days, and Locations: 2/20/17-2/24/17

Course Catalog Description/Prerequisites: Application of agribusiness and agriculture production principles to latest agricultural technology and innovation. A study through specific problems via case studies, simulation, special projects, or problem-solving procedures. The course topic is listed on the student's permanent record. Special Topics courses earn variable credit depending upon the specific level. Lecture. Variable. Repeatable 3 times.

Required Textbooks, References and Other Materials:

Attendance Requirements: Students are required to attend all classes. Field trips count as class time. IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE CLASSROOM WHEN ROLL IS CALLED, YOU WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT, NO EXCEPTIONS. THREE ABSENCES WILL LOWER GRADE ONE LETTER AND UPON THE SIXTH ABSENCE YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE.

Code of Honor: Plagiarism and/or cheating will not be tolerated. ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ADHERE TO THE WVC CODE OF HONOR. Punishment for acts of plagiarism and/or cheating is as follows:

1. First offense – zero on the assignment 2. Second offense – removal from course 3. If students are removed from two classes for the act of plagiarism, students will be removed from the program.

Methods of Instruction: Classroom training using handouts and power point presentations and hands on in lab

Methods of Student Evaluation and Grading Scale: Attendance and class participation A= 90-100% B= 80-89% C= 70-79% D= 60-69% F= Below 60%

Course Objectives/Outcomes: Successful completers will: 1. Gain knowledge of the latest Agricultural Technology. 2. Develop ways of utilizing new technology with present production practices. 3. Develop problem-solving principles in agriculture.