Undergraduate Degree Level Course Descriptions
SPEC 2000 Topics in Economics and Business Management (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
An opportunity for students throughout the University to study introductory topics defined by an individual student, a group of students, or faculty. The course is conducted by classes, tutorials, assigned readings, assignments and/or other appropriate activities. Topics must be supervised by a faculty member and approved by the department head.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
PREREQUISITES: 10 degree or diploma courses
SPEC 2001 Topics in International Development (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
An opportunity for students to study introductory topics in international development, with a focus on agriculture and rural development. Topics may be defined by the individual student, a group of students, or faculty. The course is conducted by classes, tutorials, assignments, readings, and/or other appropriate activities. Students are encouraged to use international travel or study opportunities as a focus for the course, but this is not required. Topics must be supervised by a faculty member in the proposed area of interest, and approved by the Department Head of Business and Social Sciences. Students must apply to the Department Head at least six weeks before the semester start date.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
PREREQUISITES: Second-year standing
SPEC 4000 Special Topics in Animal Science or Aquaculture
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is an opportunity to study a special topic in the area of animal science or aquaculture as defined by an individual student, group of students or faculty. The course is conducted by tutorials, assigned readings, assignments, field trips and/or other appropriate activities. The special topics would normally be supervised by a faculty or staff member associated with the Animal Science program or the Aquaculture program and approved by the department head.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
PREREQUISITES: Two years of full-time study at a post-secondary institution (normally 60 degree credit hours), and permission of the instructor
SPEC 4005 Special Topics in Agricultural Economics and Business I (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
An opportunity to study a special topic in the area of agricultural economics and business as defined by an individual student, a group of students, or faculty. The course is conducted by tutorials, assigned readings, assignments, and/or other appropriate activities. Special topics must be supervised by a faculty member and approved by the department head.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
PREREQUISITES: 90 degree credit hours
SPEC 4007 Special Topics in Environmental Studies (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is an opportunity to study a special topic in the area of agricultural, environmental or environmental horticultural studies as defined by an individual student, a group of students, or faculty. The course is conducted by tutorials, assigned readings, assignments, and/or other appropriate activities. Special topics would normally be supervised by a faculty member associated with either the Environmental Sciences or Environmental Landscape Horticulture program, and must be approved by the coordinator.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
PREREQUISITES: 60 degree, technology or technical credit hours, including
ENVA 2000 and
ENVA 2001, and permission of the coordinator
SPEC 4009 Special Topics in Rural Studies (H)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is an opportunity to study a special topic in the area of rural studies as defined by an individual student, a group of students, or faculty. The course will consist of tutorials, assigned readings, writing assignments, and/or other appropriate activities. Special topics must be supervised by a Faculty member and approved by the Business and Social Sciences department head.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: At least third-year standing
SPEC 4010 Special Topics in Plant Science I (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
An opportunity to study a special topic in the area of plant science as defined by an individual student, a group of students, or faculty. The course is conducted by tutorials, assigned readings, assignments, and/or other appropriate activities. Special topics must be supervised by a faculty member and approved by the department head.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
PREREQUISITES: 60 degree credit hours or enrollment in the B.Tech (Env. Hort.) program
SPEC 4011 Special Topics in Plant Science II (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
A second special topics course provides additional opportunity for students to individualize the program with in-depth study of an approved topic. Although the second topic selected may be in a similar area of interest to that studied in
SPEC 4010, it must be sufficiently distinct to warrant additional study. Special topics must be supervised by a faculty member and approved by the department head.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
PREREQUISITES: 60 degree credit hours or enrollment in the B.Tech (Env. Hort.) program
SPEC 4012 Directed Studies in Agricultural Engineering I (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Independent studies are developed through literature review or laboratory or field research on topics pertinent to agricultural engineering. Topics must be supervised by a faculty member and approved by the department head.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
SPEC 4014 Directed Studies in Agricultural Engineering II (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Independent studies are developed through literature review or laboratory or field research on topics pertinent to agricultural engineering. Lectures may be required depending on the instructors’ and students’ needs. Topics must be supervised by a faculty member and approved by the department head.
FORMAT COMMENTS: as arranged.
PREREQUISITES: 60 degree credit hours
SPEC 4015 Special Topics in Sustainable Development - An International Perspective
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is designed for senior undergraduate university students or graduate students who are interested in the research and practices in sustainable development. Taught in English, this course is a 10-day study tour in Beijing, China to study issues that are particularly relevant to developing and emerging economies. Building on the context of industrialization and globalization, as well as its related environmental and social problems, this course focuses on viable business strategies and economic development policies at international, national and regional levels. Students will apply the principles of sustainable development to analyze specific problems, cases , and explore business, economic and policy solutions for emerging economies, particularly China.
FORMAT:
- Seminar
- Discussion
- Experiential Learning
PREREQUISITES:
ECOA 3008,
MGTA 4006 and
IAGR 3002