AGRI 1131 Crop & Food Science

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Keywords

hybrid course , precision ag tech , certificate

Project

Mapping New Careers in Geospatial Technologies

Authors

Greenwood, Laureen
Fairley, Amanda
Erichsen, Annie

Date Submitted

2015

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Assignment
Collection
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Reference Material
Syllabus
Tutorial

Institution

Southeast Community College

Industry Partner

Ag Leader, Norder Supply, and Servitech assisted with the program design, helped to define strategies and goals, identified necessary skills and competencies, provided additional resources and either provided certificate completers with internships or in some cases, hired them.

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 3

Additional Public Access

https://moodle.skillscommons.org/mymoodle/course/view.php?id=81

Abstract

This Agriculture Course includes the syllabus, curriculum map, calendar, module descriptions, and policies. It lists the topics, objectives, readings/resources, activities, assignments, assessments, discussions and quizzes. Module 1: Agriculture and Crop Terminology, Module 2: Agroecology and Crop Production Systems, Module 3: Crop Improvement, Module 4: Corn Production, Module 5: Soybean Production, Module 6: Wheat and Grain Sorghum, Module 7: Seeds, Seedlings and Crop Roots, Module 8: Crop Stems and Leaves, Flowering and Reproduction, Module 9: Photosynthesis and Respiration, Module 10: Insects and Disease Control, Module 11: Climate and Weather, Power Point: Grain Sorghum; history, uses, growth habits, climate, soil, seeding, varieties, pests, diseases, harvesting, storage, yield, Power Point: Precision Agriculture; definition, variability, efficiency, technology, benefits, tools.

Industry (NAISC)

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)

Occupation (SOC)

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (45-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization