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

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
Agricultural Selling 3
> AGB-336
Covers the fundamentals and techniques of
successful selling, developing sales personality
and the selling cycle. Practical application
through sales presentation of the principles of
selling using videotape as a self-evaluation
device.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Agricultural Finance 3
> AGB-466
Emphasizes general principles associated with
the evaluation of management and the use of
capital in agricultural business. Application of
effective use of credit and credit instruments,
and description and analysis of agricultural
credit institutions and agencies will be taught.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: A
Farm Records, Accounts, Analysis 3
> AGB-470
Provides knowledge of methods of keeping
farm records and accounts for farm and tax
management uses. Students complete a record
keeping project and prepare a cash flow
budget, income statement and balance sheet.
Uses double-entry procedures along with a
farm accounting computer program.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: A
AGC
AG - COMPREHENSIVE
Ag Computer
> AGC-103
3
Studies the use of personal microcomputers
for processing firm and financial records.
Emphasizes word processing, database
management, spreadsheets, PowerPoint
presentations and Internet use.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Ag Career Orientation 1
> AGC-115
Provides students with an overview of their
chosen career field. Students identify areas of
interest within the industry and make an
educational plan to attain their career goals.
Includes activities to assist students in
adjusting to college life and exploring Kirkwood
opportunities.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
66
Mathematics I - Agriculture 3
> AGC-130
Provides the student with math skills relating to
agricultural economics, agribusiness, animal
science, agronomy and agricultural mechanics.
Applies the basic math functions and basic
algebra to practical agricultural situations.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Intro to Technical Chemistry 4
> AGC-160
Provides a background in general chemistry
that enables students to succeed in clinical
chemistry. The hands-on laboratory exercises
allow students to learn physical chemical
properties and work more efficiently in an
industry laboratory.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Employment Seminar 1
> AGC-210
Assists the student in planning and knowing
the rules in employment internship. Includes
current topics on resume writing, interviewing
techniques and other job-hunting skills.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Leadership in Agriculture
> AGC-313
1
Develops skills in using parliamentary
procedure, business meeting agendas,
techniques of delegation, applied
communication skills, organization structure
and job-seeking skills. Includes determining
cooperative activities, organization funding,
committee functions and leading discussion
groups.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Issues in Agriculture 3
> AGC-420
Studies the policies and issues that affect
American agriculture and rural society.
Explores the methods of accessing those who
form agricultural policy and economic/social
systems. Focuses on agricultural/
environmental laws, regulations and
technologies driving current policymaking, and
how they impact stakeholders in a rapidly
changing agricultural economy. Prepares
students to think critically within today’s global
economy and changing workforce.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Internship 2–6
> AGC-932
Provides on-the-job training in an approved
business establishment. Valuable learning
experiences are structured by the program
coordinator and the training sponsor.
(0/0/0/8-24); ASE Code: B
Note: Program coordinator approval
AGE
AG - EqUINE
Total Fitness for the Rider 1
> AGE-104
Students learn basic principles and techniques
in strength training and conditioning to help
performance and communication with the
horse. Critical elements of equestrian fitness to
be covered include basic fitness program
design, nutrition, various lifting techniques or
modalities, flexibility, and cardiovascular
fitness.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Trail Riding 1–2
> AGE-107
Introduces factors that affect a horse on the
trail such as laws, ride preparation, equipment,
trail etiquette, application of reins, seat and
anticipation.
(0.5-1/1-2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: AGE-109 or
AGE-110
Note: Permission of instructor and dean.
Horsemanship I 3
> AGE-108
Introduction to the principles of horsemanship
stressing horse care before and after riding, the
initial seat position, elements of the seat,
posting trot, coordination of the aids, turns and
leads of the canter, as well as anatomical,
physiological and psychological implications
involved in riding.
(1/4/0/0); ASE Code: B
Intro to Basic Riding 2
> AGE-110
Provides applied instruction in developing the
western rider and horse. Balanced-seat
approach stressed; covers horse handling,
grooming, haltering, leading, saddling, bridling
and fundamentals of walk, jog and beginning
lope.
(1/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Horse Evaluation 3
> AGE-121
Provides information on horse conformation.
Students can apply knowledge and develop
their potential in judging horses by
comparatively analyzing a class of horses.
Students will cover anatomy and skeletal
structure.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
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