Course Listing For ALDR

ALDR 3820H. Reflections on Fighting Hunger (Honors). 3 hours.
Oasis Title: REF FIGHTING HUNGER.
Prerequisite: Permission of Honors.
Exploration of world hunger using an interdisciplinary approach. Analysis of natural resource-related, political, and cultural causes of hunger; its health and socioeconomic effects; and current proposed solutions, with an emphasis on education. Group discussions and service learning will be emphasized in this course.
Offered fall semester every year.

ALDR 3900. Leadership and Service. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: LEADERSHIP.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 2900.
An interdisciplinary approach to current issues related to leadership in contemporary and changing society. Exploration of classic and emerging models, roles of leaders and followers, concepts of effective leadership, ethical issues, with special focus on leadership as service in teams, organizations, communities, and society.
Offered fall semester every year.

ALDR 3910. Internship in Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTERN LEADERSHIP.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Experiential and applied work experience in leadership or service organization.
Non-traditional format: Internship with hours to be arranged.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 4000. Directed Project in Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DIRECT PROJ LEADER.
Guided learning experience applicable to student's program of study under direction of faculty advisor.
Non-traditional format: Individual completion of a directed project.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 4500. Advanced Leadership Theory and Process. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ADV LEADER THEORY.
Prerequisite or corequisite: ALDR 3900.
Interdisciplinary discussion of current issues in leadership theory and process with focus on application to teams and organizations. Topics include more in-depth coverage of theory, team process, conflict resolution, sources and responsibilities of power and authority, and the process of change.

ALDR 4540/6540. Leadership Ethics and Culture. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CULTURE AND ETHICS.
Undergraduate prerequisite: ALDR 3900.
Discussion of the importance of ethical and moral leadership theories. Authentic and charismatic leadership theories will also be explored. There will be a focus on organizational culture and the implications of leadership on organizational culture. Students will gain an understanding of the role of culture in organizational success.

ALDR 4560. Team Development and Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: TEAM LEADERSHIP.
Prerequisite: ALDR 3900.
The proper development of teams, team dynamics, group member roles, and the multifaceted approaches to leading teams. Upon completion, students will be able to effectively develop and lead teams as well as be productive members of a team environment.
Offered spring semester every year.

ALDR 4580/6580. Leadership Analysis Through Film. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: LEADERSHIP IN FILM.
Undergraduate prerequisite or corequisite: ALDR 4500.
Graduate prerequisite or corequisite: ALDR 7200.
In order for students to fully understand leadership theory, there must be application. By reviewing current and historical leadership theories then studying these theories in current and historical film, students are given the chance to apply their leadership theory knowledge.

ALDR 4600E/6600E. Issues in Contemporary Agriculture. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ISSUES IN AGRI.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 4600/6600 or ALDR 7500.
Issues affecting agricultural industry. How agriculture fits into and affects societal, social, political, and economic forces that drive agriculture. Ethics, issues, and policies that drive agriculture.
Offered spring semester every year.

ALDR 4600/6600. Issues in Contemporary Agriculture. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ISSUES IN AGRI.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 7500.
Issues affecting agricultural industry. How agriculture fits into and affects societal, social, political, and economic forces that drive agriculture. Ethics, issues, and policies that drive agriculture.
Offered spring semester every year.

ALDR(AFST)(LACS) 4710/6710. International Agricultural Development. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTERNATIONAL AGDEV.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR(AFST) 5700/7700.
Analysis of international development programs, stressing the developing world's perspective. Study of issues affecting international cooperation, agricultural development and sustainability, technology transfer, and extension education.
Non-traditional format: Course dynamics emphasize case studies, discussions, and group projects. Students in AFST and LACS will focus their term assignments in their region of interest.
Offered fall semester every year.

ALDR 5050. Communication in the Agricultural Professions. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COMM AG PROF.
Not open to students with credit in AGRI 5050.
Theory and skill development of effective communication strategies for success in agricultural professions. Organizational, team, and interpersonal contexts with special focus on diversity issues, communication for change, enhancing the perception of agriculture, and effects of communication technology on information dissemination.
Not offered on a regular basis.

ALDR 7000. Master's Research. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S RESEARCH.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7000.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 7020. Program Evaluation. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROGRAM EVAL.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7020.
Identifying and selecting evaluation models, planning an evaluation, collecting and analyzing evaluation data using various qualitative and quantitative methods relating evaluation to program change for agricultural and extension educational programs.
Offered every year.

ALDR 7040. Programming for Agricultural Youth Groups. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: AGR YOUTH GROUPS.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7040.
History, philosophy, and organizational structure of Agricultural Youth Education; emphasis upon the needs of youth, teaching, program planning and evaluation methods, the management of volunteer leaders, volunteer leader development, and program and financial resources necessary for youth work.
Not offered on a regular basis.

ALDR 7040E. Programming for Agricultural Youth Groups. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: AGR YOUTH GROUPS.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7040 or ALDR 7040.
History, philosophy, and organizational structure of Agricultural Youth Education; emphasis upon the needs of youth, teaching, program planning and evaluation methods, the management of volunteer leaders, volunteer leader development, and program and financial resources necessary for youth work.

ALDR 7070E. Program Development for Agricultural Leaders. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROG DEV AGR LDR.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 7070 or AEXT 7070.
Basic problems, principles, and procedures involved in developing programs by leaders in agricultural organizations. Topics include needs assessment and citizen involvement techniques, instructional and evaluation elements.

ALDR 7070. Program Development for Agricultural Leaders. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROG DEV AGR LDR.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7070.
Basic problems, principles, and procedures involved in developing programs by leaders in agricultural organizations. Topics include needs assessment and citizen involvement techniques, instructional and evaluation elements.
Offered every year.

ALDR 7080. Agriculture and Extension Administration. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: AGR EXT ADMIN.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7080.
Administration and management of agricultural and extension educational programs and people. Four major domains of managerial activity; administrative, communications, supervision, and cognitive areas.
Offered fall semester every year.

ALDR 7100. Directed Study in Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours. 3 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: DIR STUDY AGR LDR.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7100.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Students gain experience in leadership roles in agricultural organizations, businesses, and/or institutions by working with current leaders in a learning laboratory situation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 7100E. Directed Study in Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DIR STUDY AGR LDR.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7100 or ALDR 7100.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Students gain experience in leadership roles in agricultural organizations, businesses, and/or institutions by working with current leaders in a learning laboratory situation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 7110E. Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SPEC PROBS IN ALDR.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 7110 or AEXT 7110.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Specialized problems and training appropriate to the needs of the individual associated with agricultural organizations. Businesses and institutions will be studied to develop greater facility in the application of specific agricultural subject matter and leadership techniques.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 7110. Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SPEC PROBS IN ALDR.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7110.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Specialized problems and training appropriate to the needs of the individual associated with agricultural organizations. Businesses and institutions will be studied to develop greater facility in the application of specific agricultural subject matter and leadership techniques.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 7200. Foundations of Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: FOUND AG LEADERSHIP.
An interdisciplinary analysis of current issues in the practice of leadership in contemporary and changing society particularly as they affect agricultural organizations and issues. Discussions of leadership theory, roles of leaders, skills for effective leadership, diversity issues, followership, and strategic planning will challenge students to think critically about leadership, enhance personal leadership performance and potential, and prepare for or expand leadership roles, and to become innovative and productive in dealing with challenges facing agricultural organizations today.

ALDR 7200E. Foundations of Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: FOUND AG LEADERSHIP.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 7200.
An interdisciplinary analysis of current issues in the practice of leadership in contemporary and changing society particularly as they affect agricultural organizations and issues. Discussions of leadership theory, roles of leaders, skills for effective leadership, diversity issues, followership, and strategic planning will challenge students to think critically about leadership, enhance personal leadership performance and potential, and prepare for or expand leadership roles, and to become innovative and productive in dealing with challenges facing agricultural organizations today.

ALDR 7250. Agri-Leaders Field Experience. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: AGRILEAD FIELD EXP.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Georgia Agri-Leaders Forum.
A study of contemporary issues in agriculture and agricultural leadership through classroom and travel experience. Development of personal skills in dealing with contemporary agricultural issues and challenges.
Non-traditional format: Travel and seminar series focusing on agricultural issues.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 7300. Master's Thesis. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S THESIS.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and thesis preparation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

ALDR 7350E. Group, Team, and Organizational Development in Agricultural Organizations. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ORG DEV IN AG.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 7300 or ALDR 7350.
An interdisciplinary course on the understanding of groups, teams, and organizations related to agricultural organizations. Theories of group dynamics and applications of problem-solving skills. Team building skills are studied with practical applications. Profit and non-profit agricultural organizations are used as case studies.

ALDR 7350. Group, Team, and Organizational Development in Agricultural Organizations. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ORG DEV IN AG.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 7300.
An interdisciplinary course on the understanding of groups, teams, and organizations related to agricultural organizations. Theories of group dynamics and applications of problem-solving skills. Team building skills are studied with practical applications. Profit and non-profit agricultural organizations are used as case studies.

ALDR 7400. Communication in Agricultural and Environmental Science. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COMM AG ENV SCI.
Analysis of communication challenges faced by leaders in agricultural and environmental organizations and their constituents. Basic communication theory and targeted applications such as working with media, conducting advisory group meetings, marketing, negotiation, public affairs communication, networking among stakeholders, and conflict management and resolution required of leaders to sustain and improve organizational effectiveness.

ALDR 7400E. Communication in Agricultural and Environmental Science. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COMM AG ENV SCI.
Not open to students with credit in ALDR 7400.
Analysis of communication challenges faced by leaders in agricultural and environmental organizations and their constituents. Basic communication theory and targeted applications such as working with media, conducting advisory group meetings, marketing, negotiation, public affairs communication, networking among stakeholders, and conflict management and resolution required of leaders to sustain and improve organizational effectiveness.

ALDR 8030. Diffusion of Innovations. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DIFFUSION OF INNOVA.
Students will develop a better understanding of the factors that influence changes in social systems. Students will analyze several examples of diffusion and determine how each represents the theory base supporting the process of diffusion.
Offered summer semester every year.

ALDR 8200. Research Methods in Agricultural Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: RESEARCH IN AG ED.
Theory and design of research problems in agricultural education; communication of research proposal and results of research; evaluation of current research of faculty and students; review of current research literature.
Offered spring semester every year.