Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

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