Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

156 Agriculture Business 2018-2019 Catalog 4 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE (FORMERLY AG 1) 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and Mathematics 103. This course addresses computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing information through the internet and other software appropriate to agribusiness applications. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID AG + AB 108) 5 AG SALES AND COMMUNICATIONS (FORMERLY AG 5) 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 1A. This course covers the principles and practices of the selling process: selling strategies and approaches, why and how people buy, prospecting, territory management, and customer service. Self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector will be explored. Students will gain experience through role-play scenarios and a formal sales presentation. The course content is organized to give students an in-depth understanding of the factors and influences that affect selling within the agribusiness industry. (A, CSU) 6 CAREER PREPARATION (FORMERLY AGNR 1) 1 unit, 1 lecture hour ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course will cover the development of goals and skills required to secure a job in the agriculture and natural resources area including job search, résumé development, interviewing, motivation, communications, leadership, and employee/employer relationships. (A, CSU) 7 CAREER LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (FORMERLY AGNR 2) 1 unit, 1 lecture hour ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is a seminar on workplace issues which addresses elements of leadership, communication skills, work ethic, workplace etiquette, teamwork, problem-solving, supervision, time management, and interviewing skills. (A, CSU) 8 AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AMBASSADORS (FORMERLY AGNR 41) 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 126. This is a course on career opportunities in Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR). Students will learn about career options and prepare presentations to be used with K-12 students to educate them about Agriculture and Natural Resources. (A, CSU) 9 AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROJECTS (FORMERLY AGNR 42) 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 126. This is a course in preparing and leading Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) outreach projects. Students will learn the principles behind outreach activities that are used with K-12 students to educate and excite them about AGNR subjects and opportunities. Students will also lead these activities and work together to design new activities. (A, CSU) 11 SKILLS (FORMERLY AGNR 48) 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. Development of occupational skills not normally provided for in other Agricultural, Natural Resources, and Manufacturing classes. Skills may include but not limited to livestock, manufacturing, forestry, horticultural, or power mechanics, and career development training related to these areas. (A, CSU) 19V COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE, AGRICULTURE (FORMERLY AG 19V) 1-8 units This course is designed to provide ongoing support for students while they are engaged in supervised employment, directly related to their major. Students earn units using the following formula: for paid work, 75 hours = 1 unit; for volunteer work, 60 hours = 1 unit. Students may enroll for a maximum of 8 units per semester. Students may earn a total of 16 units in work experience of which only 6 may be in COTR 19G. Note: Repetition of CooperativeWork Experience courses is allowable under Title 5, §55253. (A, CSU)