An extended original investigation of a specific topic designed to give students experience in methods of research and an intensive study of a particular subject in the field of agricultural economics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
This course is designed to assist students in developing skills and competencies needed to plan, implement, advise, and evaluate a Career and Technical Student Organization as part of the total CTE program.
A field based learning experience in career and technical education under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must complete a learning contract which outlines the requirements agreed to by the student for successful completion of the course.
Instructional methodology course focused on analyzing the principles of teaching and learning to design curriculum, instruction, and assessment for formal and non-formal educational settings. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Planned and supervised practicum in teaching, extension, governmental agencies, etc. Requires the integration of observation skills, development and use of objectives, using instructional strategies, developing effective interpersonal skills, using appropriate communication skills, developing a portfolio, selecting instructional materials, and evaluating instruction. Regularly scheduled seminars included as integral part of course. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
A study of the underlying philosophy and principles for organizing and advising youth organizations in career and technical education. Emphasis on activities that will enrich and motivate instructional programs, and develop leadership, cooperation and citizenship.
A critical study of selected problems in career and technical education. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Wood and metal work, including reading engineering drawings, welding, power woodworking tools, soldering and pipe work. Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 4 hours.
This course introduces Business Analytics and its application to business problems in functional domains including Operations, Marketing, Management, etc. Students learn contemporary tools, models, and methods for developing and deploying descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics approaches to solving such problems. This core course enables future in-depth knowledge of Business Analytics in advanced classes.
This course provides an introduction to the uses of information systems in the management of organizations. Recognizing that modern organizations rely on such systems, it is geared toward aspiring professionals who need to understand both how these systems contribute to their organizations and how they can participate in the realization the value from these systems.
