1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

261 . Methods and Materials in Extension Education. II. 2 hr. PR: Consent. Organizationand preparation for extension teaching and the processes of communication.263. Teaching Young, Adult Farmer, and Off-Farm Agricultural Occupations Classes.I. 2 hr. PR: Ed. P. 105, 106 or consent. Participation in conducting young farmer, adultfarmer, and off-farm agricultural occupations classes; organization, course of study,method in teaching, and supervision of classes, young farmers' associations, adultfarmers' organizations, and off-farm agricultural occupations organizations. (Also listedas C&l 263.).264. Cooperative Vocational Education. II. 4 hr. PR: Consent. Preparation forplanning, organizing, and conducting high school programs of cooperative vocationaleducation, and familiarization with business organization and operation. (Also listed asC&l 264.)Agricultural Mechanics (AgrM)120. Shop Theory and Methods. I, II. 4 hr. Six areas of basic shop work: carpentry,cold metal work, hot metal work (forge, electric and gas welding), sheet metal(soldering, forming, cutting, riveting), tool care, and plumbing. 1 hr. rec, 6 hr. lab.150. Engineering Technology for Urban Watersheds and Irrigation. 3 hr. Soil andwater management; analysis of small watersheds and design of waterways, culverts,ponds, sediment basins, and turf irrigation systems. 3 hr. lee.230. Farm Structures. II. 3 hr. Study of structures required for agriculture, familyhousing, storage, and recreation. Includes function, planning, layout, materials, constructiontechniques, prefabrication, repair, remodeling, and costs. 2 hr. rec., 3 hr. lab.240. Agricultural Engines. I, II. 3 hr. Study of power sources (gasoline, diesel, turbine,wankel, etc.) for agriculture and forestry. Operation, selection, maintenance techniques,and emissions impact on power and fuel efficiency. 2 hr. rec, 3 hr. lab.260. Advanced Farm Machinery. I. 3 hr. Systems approach to selection, use, andoperation of machinery as related to agriculture, forestry, and other rural activities.Emphasis on safety and environmental impact. Use of records for managementdecisions, purchase, replacement, sale, or overhaul. 2 hr. rec, 3 hr. lab.270. Electricity and Lighting. 3 hr. Properties of electricity and electrical circuits,residential wiring, selection of electric motors, use of electrical controls; and design ofinterior lighting, landscape lighting, and flood lighting systems. (Field trip required.)280. Agricultural Mechanics Problems. 1-4 hr. PR: C or better in an Agr.M. course.Special projects and problems in theoretical analysis, design, or construction. 1-4 hr.conference.Agriculture and Forestry (Ag. & F.)180. Assigned Topics. I, II, S. 1-4 hr. Assigned studies of an interdisciplinary naturewith a particular specialty area in agriculture and forestry. Students must be in goodstanding and have prior approval of a proposed outline from the Division Director'sOffice.190. Professional Development. I, II, S. 1 hr. per sem. PR: Cooperative educationcommitment. Evaluation of cooperative education experience in an independent workstudyprogram.295. Professional Field Experience. I, II, S. 1-12 hr. PR: Division approval of plannedprogram. Junior or senior standing recommended. Prearranged experiential learningprogram, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and fieldsupervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise forprofessional competency development. (Pass/Fail Grading.)310 Agricultural Education Courses