Administrative Master Syllabus
Administrative Master Syllabus
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Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
Introduction to Agricultural Economics
AGRI 2317
Life & Physical Science: Agriculture
3
3
3
Fundamental economic principles and their application in the
agricultural industry.
TSI Reading and Writing requirements met
Sean Amestoy
Digitally signed by Sean Amestoy
Date: 2017.03.10 12:11:20 -06'00'
3/10/17
Sean Amestoy
Digitally signed by Sean Amestoy
Date: 2017.03.10 12:11:39 -06'00'
3/10/17
Kevin Dees
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DN: cn=Kevin Dees, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Division Chair, email=kevind@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.10 13:20:17 -06'00'
3/10/17
Leigh Ann collins
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DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI,
email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.05.03 11:35:53 -05'00'
5-3-17
Emmons, Tracy
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DN: cn=Emmons, Tracy, email=EmmonsT@wcjc.cc.tx.us,
o=Wharton County Junior College
Date: 2018.03.09 13:23:45 -06'00'
03/23/17
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Administrative Master Syllabus
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
Topical Outline Dedicated Instructional Time
What is Agricultural Economics? One week
The U.S. Food and Fiber Industry One week
Understanding Consumer Behavior: Theory of
Consumer Behavior; Consumer Equilibrium
And Market Demand One week
Measurement and Interpretation of Elasticities Two weeks
Introduction to Production and Resource Use One week
Economics of Input Substitution One week
Market Equilibrium and Product Price: Perfect
Competition, Imperfect competition. Two weeks
Natural Resources, the Environment and Agriculture One week
Government Intervention in Agriculture One week
Product Markets and National Output Two weeks
Macroeconomic Policy Fundamentals Two weeks
Macroeconomic Policy and Agriculture One week
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
1. Describe fundamental macro- and
microeconomic principles.
2. Apply economic principles to agricultural
production, marketing and consumption.
3. Describe the different agricultural
economic fields (e.g. food industry, demand
theory, supply theory, competitive
environments, etc.)
Lecture, exams, and gateway.
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________________________
V. List any
specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI. Course
Requirements/Grading SystemDescribe any
course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Academic
General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal
Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, Current edition. Penson, Capps,
Rosson, Woodward. Prentice Hall Publishing
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The lecture room should include sufficient dry erase (or chalk) board for notes
and illustrations, a computer with internet access and overhead computer
projector, and a traditional overhead projector.
Students are required to read the textbook chapters assigned to them. Throughout the
semester, the students have 3 major lecture exams, attendance, chapter question assignments,
and a comprehensive final. Together, these items comprise 80% of their total grade for the
semester. The final exam alone counts for 20% of the semester grade. There is a standardized
GATEWAY EXIT EXAM that is administered as the final exam. This is a comprehensive exam
over material from the entire semester. The results of these exams are kept for the department
statistics for improvement in course instruction.
Evaluative Procedures:
Each of the 3 lecture exams (20% each) - total of 60%
Comprehensive Final 20%
Attendance and Assignments 20%
Total 100%
The grade classifications
as outlined in the College
Catalog are employed:
A – 90 – 100% Excellent
B – 80 – 89% Good
C – 70 – 79% Average
D – 60 – 69% Poor
F – Below 60% Failure
W – Withdrawn