ADMS2428 Administrative Assistant Internship I This internship will provide the student with a “real world learning experience” in which the student will apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. This internship is for 48 hours and should be completed near the end of the student’s coursework to obtain the maximum benefit for both the student and the interning business. (Prerequisite: None) (1 Credit: 0 lecture/0 lab/1 OJT) ADMS2429 Administrative Assistant Internship II This internship will provide the student with a “real world learning experience” in which the student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. This internship is for 96 hours and should be completed near the end of the student’s coursework to obtain the maximum benefit for both the student and the interning business. (Prerequisite: None) (2 Credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/2 lab) ADMS2430 Administrative Assistant Internship III This internship will provide the student with a “real world learning experience” in which the student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. This internship is for 144 hours and should be completed near the end of the student’s coursework to obtain the maximum benefit for both the student and the interning business. (Prerequisite: None) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/3 OJT) ADMS2431 Administrative Assistant Internship IV This internship will provide the student with a “real world learning experience” in which the student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. This internship is for 192 hours and should be completed near the end of the student’s coursework to obtain the maximum benefit for both the student and the interning business. (Prerequisite: None) (4 Credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/4 OJT) ADMS2432 Customer Service Field Experience This course is designed to provide the student with a purposeful and exploratory observation/shadow experience in the field of customer service. Each student will collaborate with his/her academic advisor to determine a site to enhance educational/career objectives through a practical observation/shadow experience in a customer service-related profession. Reflection papers written by the student will supplement each specific observation/shadow experience. (Prerequisite: Instructor/advisor approval) (2 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/2 OJT) AGRI1100 Farm Safety In this course, students will focus on safety as it relates to proper operation of a variety of common agricultural situations, tools, and implements. Students will be provided an overview of the major risks and hazards in the agricultural setting and will explore best practices injuries and accidents. The course will include a strong hands-on component where students will demonstrate proper equipment operation and maintenance, and the course will culminate with students designing a customized farm safety plan. (Prerequisite: None) (2 Credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) AGRI1202 Animal Science This course offers basic knowledge in understanding the important role of domestic animals in agriculture. Reproduction, Nutrition, Growth/Development and Health will be the overarching modules of the course. These will apply to the study of selected animal species (Ruminant, monogastric, avian) that will be considered in the second half of the course. Class time will be spent in lecture, lab and field trips to farms and livestock operations in order to foster learning. Special consideration will be given to 108 Course Descriptions sustainable and regenerative practices integrating animals to a diversified farm. (Prerequisite: none) (3 Credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) AGRI2200 Crop Science This course blends basic knowledge in plant science, embracing horticulture, crop science and agroforestry, in order to provide students with the broadest understanding about the important role played by plants in modern, sustainable farms. Origin of cultivated plants, their propagation techniques (sexual, asexual), their agronomic needs, harvest and fruits/seed conservation will be the main, general topics to be taught in the first half of the semester. Selected herbaceous (corn, soybean, barley, sunflower, fodder crops) and arboreal crops (apple, plum, grapes, hazelnut) valuable for Southeastern Minnesota agriculture will be considered in the second half of the course. Special consideration will be given to sustainable and regenerative practices integrating crops in a diversified farm. (Prerequisite: BIOL1240 and BIOL2240) (3 Credits) AGRI2599 Agriculture Practicum For this course, students will be assigned to a farm or other agricultural/food production setting for a total of 150 hours. The student must complete the hours in not less than four weeks and not more than 16 weeks as determined by the faculty mentor. Students will apply practical skills including such activities as design and planning, equipment operations, harvesting, animal husbandry, budgeting, and farm management, as applicable to the site. It is expected that students will be involved in all aspects of operation including physical labor and machine operations. Students will complete the course under the direct guidance of the faculty mentor in consultation with the supervising farmer mentor. At the end of the course, students will give a presentation describing their experience and outlining new skills and knowledge obtained. (Prerequisite: AGRI1100, BIOL1240, BIOL 1241, AGRI 1201, and AGRI2200) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/3 OJT) ANTH1210 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology This course examines the anthropological view of culture, its development, and change. Topics include research methodology, evolutionary theory and society, language and the arts, economic and political systems, gender, family structures and kinship, religion and spirituality, and personal identity. Emphasis will be given to the impact of globalization on various societies. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ARTS1101 Introduction to the Arts The purpose of this course is to develop in students an appreciation of the arts as a vital element in understanding the human condition and to expose the students to various art forms. Students will explore the relationships between the artist, the artwork, the audience, and society. The students will engage in critical analysis of various forms of art to help them form aesthetics judgments. Attendance at arts events is a requirement of the course. (Meets MnTC Goal 6) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ARTS1222 Introduction to Graphic Design This introductory course provides an overview of various industry-standard software applications used in graphic design. Students will apply visual communication strategies and creative and effective design elements and layouts. The course will focus on fundamental design concepts and historical design styles relating to text and image interaction. Students will develop various types of graphic designs to include typography, color, illustration, symbols, and photography. Prior knowledge of Adobe
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