Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences Course
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 311/590A, XC
Utilizing instructional methods, techniques, and problem solving, presentation and sales strategies with agricultural audiences.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Dates: 06/02/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: CD-ROM
Credit: 3 undergraduate, 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $693 for undergraduate, $1077 for graduate
Delivery fee: $156
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Robert Martin, Professor
Registration deadline: 5/19/2008
Text: Josh Gordon, 2006. Presentations that Change Minds. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-146109-4. (40)
Course Packet: AgEdS 311/590A course packet - available at Copyworks.

Special Topics in Agricultural Education - Methods
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 590B, XA
For secondary and post-secondary agriculture instructors and extension and industry professionals. Developing formal and non formal teaching and learning activities.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Independent Study
Credit: 1-3 nonmajor graduate, 1-3 graduate credits
Tuition: $231 per undergraduate credit, $359 per Graduate credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture and Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Greg Miller, Professor

Special Topics in Agricultural Education - Philosophy
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 590C, XA
Special projects related to career and technical education and higher education in agriculture and life sciences. Emphasis on philosophical concepts as they relate to curriculum, methodology, and outcomes.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Independent Study
Credit: 1-3 nonmajor graduate, 1-3 graduate credits
Tuition: $231 per undergraduate credit, $359 per Graduate credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture and Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Wade Miller , Professor

Special Topics in Agricultural Education - Program Planning
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 590L, XA
Developing educational programs or training programs to support agricultural education (secondary and postsecondary), agricultural extension and industry training.
Required: Instructor permission
Computer Requirements: Internet access and e-mail capability
Dates: 05/19/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Independent Study
Credit: 1-3 nonmajor graduate, 1-3 graduate credits
Tuition: $231 per undergraduate credit, $359 per Graduate credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture and Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: W.Wade Miller , Professor

Methods Workshop: Agricultural Mechanics
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 593B, XA
Methods and management techniques in agricultural mechanics laboratories that may be used in an agri-science education program. Emphasis will be on management of students, facilities, equipment and materials.
Dates: 06/09/2008-06/11/2008
Days/Times: Monday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Tuesday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday, 8:00am-12:00pm
Delivery Method: Ames
Credit: 1 nonmajor graduate, 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture and Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Michael Pate
Registration Deadline: 5/27/2008

Administration Workshop: Supervising Agricultural Instruction
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEdS) 593D, XA
A workshop to develop knowledge, interpersonal skills, and technical skills needed by supervisors of agricultural instruction.
Prerequisite: two years of high school teaching experience
Dates: 007/07/2008-07/09/2008
Days/Times: Monday and Tuesday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm
Delivery Method: Ames
Credit: 1 nonmajor graduate, 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture and Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Greg Miller, Professor

Workshop on Natural Resources Education
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEds) 593G, XA
--Canceled for Summer 2008--
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with knowledge of the basic principles of natural resources. At the conclusion of the workshop, each participant will have the knowledge, skills, and access to resources necessary to develop a set of innovative learning activities that they can use in their agricultural education curriculum to increase student interest in natural resources. Lessons and activities of thsi workshop will focus on a variety of topics such as natural and managed ecosystems, environmental science, stewardship, land use and water-related issues, wildlife, and urban agricultural systems.
Dates: 06/23/2008-06/27/2008
Days/Times: Monday, Friday; 8:00am-5:30pm
Delivery Method: Ames
Location: 224 Curtiss Hall
Credit: 1 nonmajor graduate, 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture and Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Levon Esters, Assistant Professor
All course materials will be provided during the first day of class.

Science Education Workshop: Biotechnology Education Workshop I for Science Teachers, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, and Agriculture Education Teachers.
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEds) 593M, XA, (Cross-listed as FCEds 593B, XA and C I 593C, XA)
This workshop will focus on basic technologies and principles of biotechnology. The skills learned in this workshop will help science, agriculture educators and family and consumer sciences educators better understand how to incorporate biotechnology into their school's curriculum. Teachers will learn how to prepare and instruct the laboratories in DNA extraction and quantification from various sources, DNA transformation, DNA fingerprinting, transgenic technologies, bioinformatics, and more. Educators will prepare and perform the lab protocols as the students would do in class.
Dates: 06/09/2008-06/12/2008
Days/Times:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30AM-5:00PM
Delivery Method: On site at Campus
Location: ISU Campus, 1320B MBB
Credit: 1-2 nonmajor graduate or 1-2 graduate credit
Tuition: $359 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Mike Zeller / Bob Bosselman / Robert Martin
Registration deadline: 05/23/2008

Biotechnology Workshop II-An Advanced Workshop for Science, Agriculture, and Family Consumer Sciences Instructors
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AgEds) 593M, XB, (Co-listed as CI 593C, XB and FCEdS 593D, XB)
Open to any science, agriculture, and family and consumer science educators who have previously attended one of the biotechnology workshops. Learn how to prepare and instruct advanced laboratories in biotechnology. Activities include showing marker gene expression, DNA isolation, recombinant DNA techniques, DNA amplification, restriction analysis of DNA, bioinformatics, sequencing, genomics, and more. Prepare and perform the lab protocols that your students could do in class.
Requirements: Participants should have attended one of the basic biotechnology workshops before attending this advanced workshop.
Dates: 07/08/2008-07/11/2008
Days/Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm
Delivery Method: Ames at ISU Campus, 1320B MBB
Credit: 1-2 nonmajor graduate, 1-2 graduate credit
Tuition: $347 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture and Master of Family and Consumer Science
Instructor: Robert Martin, Professor
Text: TBA
Registration Deadline: 6/18/2008

Biotechnology Education Workshop II-Advanced for Science Teachers and Ag Education Teachers at Iowa Lakes Com. College.
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 593M, XU, (Co-listed as CI 593C, XU)
The workshop is open to any science and agriculture educators who have previously attended one of the biotechnology workshops. Learn how to prepare and instruct advanced laboratories in biotechnology. Activities include showing marker gene expression, DNA isolation, recombinant DNA techniques, DNA amplification, restriction analysis of DNA, bioinformatics, sequencing, genomics, etc. Prepare and perform the lab protocols that your students could do in class. Workshop is held at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, IA.
Other Requirements:Participants should have attended one of the basic biotechnology workshops before attending this advanced workshop.
Dates: 06/16/2008-06/20/2008
Days/Times: June 16, 1-5 pm; June 17, 18 and 19, 8-5pm; June 20, 8:30-12pm
Delivery Method: Iowa Lakes Community College
Location: Emmetsburg Campus, 3200 College Dr.
Credit: 1-2 nonmajor graduate, 1-2 graduate credits
Tuition: $359 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture
Instructor: Michael Zeller, Biotechnology Outreach Education Coordinator
Registration deadline: 5/23/2008

Creative Component
Course: Agricultural Education and Studies (AGEDS) 599, XA
Creative component project and report for off-campus M.Ag. and M.S. degree students in Agricultural Education and Professional Agriculture.
Dates: 05/19/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Independent Study
Credit: 1-6 graduate credits
Tuition: $359 per credit
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture and Master of Science in Agricultural Education
Instructor: Greg Miller, Professor
Registration deadline: 05/05/2008