AGHE - AGRICULTURE & HOME ECONOMICS

AGHE 100. Rodeo Production and Skills 2 cr.

A study of rodeo activities including history, organization, promotion, organization, animal welfare, judging, and rule book interpretation. Skill in all standard events will be emphasized with special attention to student needs.

AGHE 111. Freshmen Orientation 1 cr.

Orientation to University life, including the understanding and utilization of resources that promote University success. Designed to promote success in achieving a career objective and perseverance for degree completion. Promotes a recognition of changes required in moving from high school to the University. Eight weeks in length, required for all freshmen in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics.

AGHE 112. Seminar for College Success 1 cr.

Designed to help students explore goals, get turned on to learning, and achieve academic success. Promotes acquisition of skills such as reading, writing, note-taking, studying, listening and communication.

AGHE 305. Advanced Leadership and Communication in Agricultural Sciences 1-3 cr.

Theory and application of advanced communication techniques, focusing on public speaking and public relations, are emphasized in this course for current and potential college ambassadors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credits.

AGHE 380G. Ecosystem Earth: The Impact of Human Activities 3 cr.

Analysis and evaluation of how human activities affect the earth's environment or ecosystems. Several examples, from global issues to local issues in the tropics and temperate latitudes, will be studied in detail. World population, agricultural productivity, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, and future prospects for the environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 110, EPWS 213, or consent of instructor.