Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

AGRI 150: AGRICULTURE ORIENTATION COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE INFORMATION AGRI 150: Agriculture Orientation (11330), 2 credits, ONLINE, 1 st 8 weeks – 8/26/19-10/18/19 Course Description: Seminar class that will discuss opportunities and issues in agriculture. INSTRUCTOR Jessalyn Bachler, Western Star Career and Technology Center 137, 701-774-4539 jessalyn.bachler@willistonstate.edu Office Hours: M-F 10:00-11:00AM or by appointment TEXTBOOK & MATERIALS Deeply Rooted: Unconventional Farmers in the Age of Agribusiness, Lisa M. Hamilton - ISBN: 9781582435862 Agriculture: A Very Short Introduction, Paul Brassley & Richard Soffe – ISBN: 9780198725961 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES 1.) Students will demonstrate effective communication skills. 2.) Students will use reasoning skills to analyze and solve problems. 3.) Students will demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and value systems. 4.) Students will apply health-related knowledge to promote physical and mental well-being. Agriculture | Fall 2019 Dept. Chair: Maren Furuseth, 701-774-4298