 | | Course ID: | AGCM 1600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Effective Engagement with Issues in Agricultural Food Systems and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | Critically examine controversial issues in food, agricultural,
and environmental sciences. Issues are presented to find common
ground, build trust, address conflict management, and think
critically through all sides of an issue. Explore various
meanings and practices of advocacy and conflict as it relates to
controversial issues. | | Athena Title: | Effective Engagement AES | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 2200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Communicating in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | Students will practice strategies for effective communication. Engaging in activities, discussions, and presentations, students will highlight the human experience in relation to food and environmental systems integral to daily life. Students will practice critically analyzing, refining, and effectively sharing research-based information with various audiences. | | Athena Title: | Comm Agric and Environ Science | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 3200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | History and Philosophy of Communication in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | Introduction to agricultural communication as a professional
field, including its current status and role within the larger
United States mass media system. An overview of career options
and professional skills and competencies required of
agricultural communicators. | | Athena Title: | Hist and Phil of Comm Ag Sci | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 3400W. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Writing for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | While introducing students to the agricultural and environmental science communication profession, they will practice and develop the skill of writing for a variety of situations and audiences. Additionally, students will understand the role of agricultural and environmental communication within the current status and role within the U.S. mass media system. | | Athena Title: | Writing in Ag and Env Science | | Nontraditional Format: | This version of the course will be taught as writing intensive,
which means that the course will include substantial and ongoing
writing assignments that a) relate clearly to course learning; b)
teach the communication values of a discipline—for example, its
practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; and c)
prepare students for further writing in their academic work, in
graduate school, and in professional life. The written
assignments will result in a significant and diverse body of
written work (the equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the
instructor (and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course)
will be closely involved in student writing, providing
opportunities for feedback and substantive revision. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 3600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Event and Instructional Planning for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | Identification, application, and evaluation of methods and
techniques for planning events, project management, and
instruction in formal and non-formal educational settings. | | Athena Title: | Event Instructional Plan Ag | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in or RLST 3130 | | Prerequisite: | AGCM 1200 or COMM 1100 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 3810. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Photography and Videography in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | Develop knowledge of photography and videography composition
techniques and editing programs used in agricultural and
environmental sciences. | | Athena Title: | Photo Video in Ag and Env Sci | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 3820. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Branding and Marketing For Agricultural Communication | Course
Description: | Branding and marketing are stressed in the context of
agricultural and environmental science companies and
organizations using Adobe Illustrator to create graphics used in
branding and marketing campaigns. Greater understanding and
appreciation for the importance of brand formation and marketing
practices. | | Athena Title: | Branding and Marketing AGCM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in AGCM 3820E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 3820E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Branding and Marketing for Agricultural Communication | Course
Description: | Branding and marketing are stressed in the context of
agricultural and environmental science companies and
organizations using Adobe Illustrator to create graphics used in
branding and marketing campaigns. Provides greater understanding
and appreciation for the importance of brand formation and
marketing practices. | | Athena Title: | Branding and Marketing AGCM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in AGCM 3820 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 3830. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advertising and Digital Design for Agricultural Communication | Course
Description: | Introduces students to print design using advertising for the
agricultural industry. Introduces Adobe InDesign and provides the
fundamental skills necessary within the program to create
successful print and digital advertisements. Integrates the
theory of design to produce digital advertising media. | | Athena Title: | Advertising and Digital Design | | Pre or Corequisite: | AGCM 3200 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 3910. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship in Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication | Course
Description: | Experiential and applied learning in an agricultural communication organization. | | Athena Title: | Ag and Env Sci Comm Internship | | Nontraditional Format: | Internship. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4000. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Problems in Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication | Course
Description: | Directed study of topic applicable to student's program of study. | | Athena Title: | Spec Prob Ag and Env Sci Comm | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will work independently on individual topics. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Media Literacy and Science Communication in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | Students will critically examine media sources, message
development, and audience analysis to understand how consumers of
media engage and process information related to agricultural and
environmental science communication. | | Athena Title: | Media Literacy Sci Comm in Ag | | Prerequisite: | AGCM 3200 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4200S. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Digital Engagement Strategies in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | Web-based strategies for agricultural businesses and
organizations, virtual marketing and communication tools,
understanding of how web-based tools function and which tool
best fits the needs and target audience for agricultural
businesses. | | Athena Title: | Dig Eng Strat Ag Env Sci Comm | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester
that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or
teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives.
Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of
the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom.
Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for
approximately 25-50% of overall instructional time. | | Pre or Corequisite: | AGCM 3200 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4300S. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Culture-Centered Communication and Engagement | Course
Description: | Service-learning course to prepare students to work with a
domestic or international organization during the subsequent
Maymester service-learning study abroad program. Methods in
cross-cultural communication, message development, engagement,
and program development. Work with local food pantries.
Co-construct participant narratives and techniques of personal
listening skills. | | Athena Title: | Culture-Centered Communication | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester
that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or
teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives.
Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of
the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom.
Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for
approximately 25-50% of overall instructional time. | | Pre or Corequisite: | AGCM 3810 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4310/6310. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Community-Based Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication | Course
Description: | Students will travel abroad and engage with agricultural and environmental industries to further enhance their conceptualization of science communication practices. Students will create, reflect, and refine their ability to professionally and effectively translate science within agricultural and environmental industries into meaningful content to be shared with the public. | | Athena Title: | Community Communication | | Nontraditional Format: | Students in this course will participate in a study abroad experience focused on agricultural and environmental science communication. This course uses experiential learning as the primary pedagogical tool for teaching the course objectives. The course will be taught in a flexible and hands-on learning environment, utilizing the direct experiences in-country to demonstrate and practice skills taught in the class. This course is an experiential learning course, where approximately 90 - 100% of instructional time will be conducted in-country and in different learning environments. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Design in Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication | Course
Description: | Students will build their expertise in branding and marketing for
agricultural and environmental science communication. Utilizing
digital design skills, students will create informational media
about the agricultural and environmental science fields for the
benefit of the public and industry stakeholders. | | Athena Title: | Adv Design Ag and Env Sci Comm | | Pre or Corequisite: | AGCM 1200 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ALDR(AGED)(AGCM) 4800E/6800E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Grantseeking | Course
Description: | Funding proposal development for foundation and government
agencies. Conceptualizing innovative projects that address
societal needs, identifying funding sources, and developing
proposals that follow agency guidelines, including a literature
review, need for the project, approach, timeline, and budget. | | Athena Title: | Grantseeking | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online and does not
require students to travel to a classroom for instruction. | | Prerequisite: | ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence
to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry
into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the
4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or
capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and
apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research
project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback
from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 5500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Capstone Experience in Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication | Course
Description: | This capstone course is designed to prepare students for entry
into the workplace, assess and enhance their communication
knowledge and skills, and provide multi-faceted project
experiences that will demonstrate their ability to communicate
scientific and technical information through multi-media platforms
and multi-faceted projects, targeting a wide array of target
audiences. | | Athena Title: | Capstone Ag and Env Sci Comm | | Nontraditional Format: | Practicum. | | Prerequisite: | AGCM 3200 and AGCM 3400W and AGCM 3810 and AGCM 4200S | | Pre or Corequisite: | AGCM 3910 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 5600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Capstone Experience in Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication | Course
Description: | Building upon Capstone Experience in Agricultural and
Environmental Science Communication, students will assume
leadership roles, providing oversight to projects that include
multi-media marketing collateral intended to address client,
business, and community goals. The course will be organized and
function as a multi-service communication and public relations
agency. | | Athena Title: | Adv Cap Exp Ag and Env Sci Com | | Nontraditional Format: | Practicum. | | Prerequisite: | AGCM 5500 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 6200S. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Digital Engagement Strategies in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Course
Description: | Web-based strategies for agricultural businesses and
organizations, virtual marketing and communication tools,
understanding of how web-based tools function, and which tool best
fits the needs and target audience for agricultural businesses. | | Athena Title: | Dig Eng Strat in Ag Sci Comm | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester
that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or
teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives.
Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of
the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom.
Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for
approximately 25-50% of overall instructional time. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 7600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Digital Storytelling of Agricultural and Environmental Science Issues | Course
Description: | Theoretical underpinnings associated with using technology to
communicate with the public about global issues related to
agricultural and environmental sciences. Students will engage in
research related to using digital storytelling to analyze the
impact this form of communication has on consumer thoughts and
opinions related to agricultural and environmental sciences. | | Athena Title: | Digital Storytelling of AES | | Prerequisite: | ALDR 7400 or ALDR 7400E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 8100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Communication, Engagement, and Community Development | Course
Description: | Explores the interaction of communication, engagement, and community in the purview of social change. Focused areas include the knowledge structures of the modern university; the constitutive role of culture as a space of change; and the politics of transformative action in local, national, and global contexts. | | Athena Title: | Commun Engagement and Comm Dev | | Prerequisite: | ALDR 7400E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 8700E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Communicating about Agricultural and Environmental Scientific Innovation | Course
Description: | This course will use a critical thinking approach to analyze and discuss the pros and cons of emerging conversations and communication techniques used surrounding agricultural and environmental science innovations. The course will introduce and cover strategies and tactics for communicating most effectively about innovations with the scientific community, decision makers, and the general public. | | Athena Title: | Communicating AES Innovation | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in AGCM 8700 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 8700. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Communicating about Agricultural and Environmental Scientific Innovation | Course
Description: | This course will use a critical thinking approach to analyze and discuss the pros and cons of emerging conversations and communication techniques used surrounding agricultural and environmental science innovations. The course will introduce and cover strategies and tactics for communicating most effectively about innovations with the scientific community, decision makers, and the general public. | | Athena Title: | Communicating AES Innovation | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in AGCM 8700E | | Nontraditional Format: | Additional assignments include science communication analysis papers and a communication campaign effectiveness report. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 8710. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication Theory | Course
Description: | Communication theories and strategies will be applied to agricultural and environmental issues using a case study approach. Using a seminar format, the course will review current mass and social media news stories along with relevant communication products to drive class discussion, a group project, and additional assignments. | | Athena Title: | AES Communication Theory | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | AGCM 8750. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Effectively Communicating about Emerging Agricultural and Environmental Science Issues | Course
Description: | Focuses on how to be prepared to communicate science effectively as agricultural and environmental science issues emerge. Outcomes include an ability to think critically, articulate the central role of science communication, and develop communication philosophies grounded in strategies used when posed with emerging Agricultural and Environmental Science issues. | | Athena Title: | Comm Emerging AES Issues | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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