Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...
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Office Concepts and Procedures 3<br />
> ADM-163<br />
Provides for an understanding of the concepts,<br />
terminology, skills and procedures needed for<br />
employment in an office. This course covers<br />
such topics as telephone and teleconference<br />
techniques, travel arrangements, meetings,<br />
mail and shipping services, ethics and<br />
professionalism, office supplies and other<br />
basic office information.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: COM-710 or<br />
ENG-105; Coreq: BCA-136, BCA-179, BCA-205<br />
Administrative Office Applications 3<br />
> ADM-164<br />
Integrates the skills, knowledge and personal<br />
qualities necessary for an administrative<br />
assistant to perform the operational and<br />
supervisory functions for today’s computerized<br />
office. Provides simulated office activities in a<br />
team environment using integrated software,<br />
problem-solving techniques and decisionmaking<br />
experiences with special emphasis on<br />
creativity, computer applications and<br />
professionalism.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ADM-163<br />
Note: This is a capstone course that utilizes<br />
software to complete a simulation. Teaching of<br />
the software is not done in this course.<br />
Information Processing 3<br />
> ADM-165<br />
Develops and applies oral, written and listening<br />
communication skills using a variety of tools in<br />
an individualized environment. Students learn<br />
to use transcription and voice recognition<br />
equipment in order to make formatting<br />
decisions while improving listening skills.<br />
Student learning outcomes focus on English,<br />
proofreading, editing and producing mailable<br />
documents.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: COM-710 or<br />
ENG-105; Coreq: BCA-136<br />
Electronic Records System 3<br />
> ADM-176<br />
Create, collect, process, maintain, retrieve, use,<br />
store, disseminate and dispose of records<br />
using an electronic records system. Student<br />
use the Windows environment to store records<br />
according to ARMA (Association of Records<br />
Managers and Administrators, Inc.) alphabetic<br />
rules. Numeric, geographic, and subject filing<br />
rules are explored. Students research and<br />
present up-to-date material on retention,<br />
retrieval and transfer of records.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B<br />
<strong>Kirkwood</strong> <strong>Credit</strong> <strong>Class</strong> <strong>Schedule</strong> . summer & <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2011</strong> . COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />
Professionalism in the Workplace 2<br />
> ADM-257<br />
This course covers the various aspects of<br />
professionalism. Students complete five units<br />
of course work that focus on professional<br />
growth, professional organizations, success,<br />
professional image and research. Students<br />
create a professional growth plan, determine<br />
the value of professional organizations,<br />
develop success attributes, hone a professional<br />
image and research various career options.<br />
(2/0/0/0); ASE Code: B<br />
Independent Study 1<br />
> ADM-928<br />
Provides readings, papers and basic research<br />
or other projects under the individual guidance<br />
of a staff member.<br />
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Note: Permission of instructor, dean<br />
AGA<br />
AG - AGRONOMY<br />
Principles of Agronomy 3<br />
> AGA-114<br />
Presents instruction in crop plant classification,<br />
use and identification. Also covers cropping<br />
systems, tillage methods, planting and<br />
harvesting methods, and crop growth patterns.<br />
A balance of theoretical and practical crop<br />
science.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Fundamentals of Soil Science 3<br />
> AGA-154<br />
Studies physical and chemical properties of<br />
soil, soil formation and classification. Also<br />
studies the essential plant nutrients and their<br />
availability in soil. Balances theoretical and<br />
practical aspects of soil fertility and includes<br />
soil testing and fertilizer products.<br />
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Fertilizer Management 3<br />
> AGA-170<br />
Covers principles of nutrient management as<br />
they relate to soil, plants, fertilizer practices,<br />
management systems and the environment.<br />
Discusses manure management plans,<br />
handling laws and how they impact farming<br />
operations.<br />
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Field Crop Harvesting and Drying 3<br />
> AGA-217<br />
Introduces the basics, theory and operation of<br />
combines and choppers with actual in-the-field<br />
adjustment and operation of machines.<br />
(1/4/0/0); ASE Code: B<br />
Crop Scouting 3<br />
> AGA-381<br />
Focuses on identification of pest problems in<br />
crops and on developing an integrated pest<br />
management program. Students learn to<br />
utilize economic thresholds in recommending<br />
control methods. Students also learn to<br />
prevent potential fertility, pest and<br />
environmental problems with crop production<br />
practices.<br />
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B<br />
Special Projects 1<br />
> AGA-948<br />
Includes an agreed-to development plan for an<br />
applied problem solution. Students and<br />
instructor meet regularly for discussion,<br />
observation and evaluation of the project<br />
development.<br />
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B<br />
AGB<br />
AG - FARM MANAGEMENT<br />
Intro to Ag Business 3<br />
> AGB-133<br />
Focuses on entrepreneurship in agribusiness.<br />
Includes the study of marketing, budgeting,<br />
financial statements, purchasing, business<br />
structure, customer relations and inventory<br />
control.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B<br />
Agribusiness Procedures 3<br />
> AGB-251<br />
Reviews terminology used in agribusiness, the<br />
handling of money from sales, inventory<br />
control, customer credit control, business<br />
money management and basic double-entry<br />
bookkeeping.<br />
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B<br />
Farm Business Management 3<br />
> AGB-330<br />
Applies farm accounting, economic principles<br />
and budgeting to the organization and<br />
management of a farm business. Includes risk<br />
and uncertainty, precautions and adjustments,<br />
size of business, capital acquisition and control,<br />
as well as crop, livestock, machinery and labor<br />
management considerations.<br />
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
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Course Descriptions