OATdb Archive

2008 - 2009

Agriculture BS (Agricultural Mechanization)

Goal
Deliver A Curriculum With Appropriate Discipline Specific Knowledge
The curriculum will address the discipline specific knowledge dictated by professional societies and/or professionals in the workforce.

Objective
Students Will Develop Specific AET Knowledge And Skill Base
Students, through the Ag Mech curriculum, will develop a knowledge base in Ag Engineering and Technology which encompassed science, theory and application. In specific courses, skills will be learned through laboratory activities.

Indicator
AET Curriculum
Ag Mech curriculum will provide students with information to provide a competency in specific topics relative to the Ag Engineering and mechanizaiton industry with professional growth.

Criterion
AET Student Standards
90% of the students enrolled in Ag Mech courses will pass with an overall understanding and skill base.

Finding
Student Learning Outcome
Goals were achieved with student outcome in specific knowledge and skill of students.

Action
Knowledge And Skill Continuation In AET
Faculty will continue to review curriculum and course content to ensure students receive appropriate information for their knowledge and skill for employment in the field of Ag Engineering and mechanization.

Goal
Deliver A Curriculum That Complements The General Education Core
The curriculum will contain general knowledge and skill sets beyond the subject matter of the specific discipline.

Objective
Core Curriculum
Students will complete courses offered in the University Core Curriculum

Indicator
Curriculum
Ag Mech curriculum will provide students with information to provide a competency in specific topics relative to the Agriculture Engineering and mechanization with professional growth.

Criterion
Eduational Standards
90% of the students enrolled in Ag Mech courses will pass with an overall understanding and skill base of AET.

Finding
Student Outcome
Goals were achieved with student outcome in specific knowledge and skill of students.

Action
Continuation Of Knowledge And Skill Set
Faculty will continue to review curriculum and course content to ensure students receive appropriate information for their knowledge and skill for employment in griculture engineering and mechanization.

Goal
Deliver A Curriculum That Emphasizes Communication Skills
The curriculum will provide students with opportunities to develop the appropriate speaking and writing skills to function as a professional in the area.

Objective
Students Will Demonstrate Competence In Communication Skills
Students, through both written and oral exercises, will demonstrate competence in communication.

Indicator
Communication Skill Activities
Students will be required to demonstrate their skill in writing technical reports and speaking skills in their field of study.

Criterion
Skill Standards
Each student must achieve a combined score of 70% or better on their written and oral activities.

Finding
Skill Summary
Over 80% of the students received a 70% or better on their communication activity report.

Action
Communication Skill Activities
Faculty in AET will continue to require students to perform activities that will improve their competency in writing and oral presentation.


Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement

Plan for continuous improvement Faculty will continue to review the curriculum to provide students with competency in Ag Engineering and mechanization knowledge and skills recent additions include alternative energy and landscape construction. They will continue to require communication skill based activities in their classroom activities to enhance their managerial potential for employment.