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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Intro to Agriculture Economics
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Course Prefix & Number:
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AGRI 2317
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Spring ‘21
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Fundamental economic principles and their applications to the problems of the industry of agriculture.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required Course Materials:
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 7th edition, by Penson, Capps, Rosson, & Woodward. : ISBN: 9780134602943
Calculator is required for this class. Basic plain calculator works best for this course.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Elizabeth Meech
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Campus
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Gainesville
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E-mail Address:
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emeech@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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** Available by appointment – Email emeech@nctc.edu to schedule an appointment
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe fundamental macro- and micro-economic principles.
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Apply economic principles to agricultural production, marketing and consumption.
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Describe the different agricultural economics fields (e.g. food industry, demand theory, supply theory, competitive environments)
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Point Values
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3
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Exams
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100 x3=300
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10
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Homework
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20x10=200
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6
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Written Article Assignments
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50x6=300
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16
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Discussion Boards
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16 x20=320
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1
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Final Exam (Comprehensive)
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200
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Total
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1320
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
These homework assignments are to check for understanding and to prepare for exams. Mostly a completion grade, but will be graded as well. There will be 10 homework assignments, will be posted the Wednesday of the week before they’re due, will be due on a Sunday 11:59 PM when assigned.
WRITTEN ARTICLES
Agricultural economic related articles must be chosen to do an article summary overview. This overview is to be in Times New Roman, 12-point font, MLA format, double space, 1-1/2 pages long. Make sure to summarize the article and in the last paragraph to write your thoughts about the article. Each article needs to have the website listed at the end of the paper. These papers are worth 50 points each, and be bi-weekly (6 TOTAL), make sure to check for plagiarism as well. These articles will be posted the Wednesday of the week before they’re due, will be due on a Sunday 11:59 PM when assigned.
DISCUSSION BOARDS
There will be weekly discussion boards that will have current agriculture economic topics that are happening to be discussed to keep students involved in the current agriculture markets, futures, economic. These discussion boards will be used as an attendance grade throughout the semester. Each week discussion board students need to make a post, plus respond to 2 other students questions/answers within that week time. Discussion board post are worth 20 points each with 16 discussions for total of 320 points.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___April 5th__.
Holidays where class will not meet:
March 15-21 Spring Break
May 10-15 Final Exams
May 14 Graduation
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
NO CELL PHONES OUT DURING LECTURE OR LAB
EXCEPT when being used as part of an instructional exercise or assignment OR
If you are expecting an emergency call during the class period, notify the instructor prior to the start of class, set your phone to vibrate and then step outside of class to take the call. This should only be used in times of emergency such as a health issues with a family member, etc.
Beyond the above exceptions, you will receive a 1-point deduction from Final Course Grade for each time a cell phone is visible. You will be notified verbally in class, on paper after class and electronically by Canvas Mail for each infraction.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.
FIRST OFFENSE in this class will result in a ZERO grade for the assignment/project anyone found guilty of Scholastic Dishonesty. SECOND OFFENSE will be turned over to Student Services for action. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Agriculture Division Chairperson
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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SCI 403A
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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