By Appointment
14 credit hours of Agri-Hort Technology core courses with a grade of C or better
AGHT 2022 Special Topics was designed to meet specific student needs either individually or within a program. Transferability of this course will be determined by each transfer institution.
Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer option.
Faculty Contact Information
By appointment
Kristen North
Course Information
Materials will depend upon the subject matter being covered. Suitable current subject materials will be used.
Researching, locating, and obtaining suitable current subject materials will be part of the student’s responsibility.
Students will be evaluated based on check points (i.e., research topic due, outline due, etc.) leading up to the research project and the research project itself.
Grading scale:
100 – 90 A
89 – 80 B
79 – 70 C
69 – 60 D
59 and lower F
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Goals and Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will:
Investigate and determine a particular agri-hort problem or issue that is of interest to you, or complete a business plan based on their career goals.
Research information (i.e., practices, laws, regulations, etc.) pertaining to the problem or issue,
Draft a research paper providing an in-depth analysis of the problem or issue, or create a business plan.
Discuss how researching this problem or issue will impact your performance as a professional in the agri-hort technology industry,
Present your research project to a committee of agri-hort technology professionals.
General Education Outcomes
The general education program at KCC is designed to enable students to acquire communication and reasoning skills at a level reflecting college-level learning. Students who complete the general education program will be able to examine complex topics and apply systematic processes to form conclusions. The specific general education objectives addressed in this course are:
Communication: Students will communicate with precision, clarity, fluency, accuracy, and coherence through their reading, writing, and verbal communications.
Quantitative Reasoning: Students will reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts.
Inquiry and Analysis: Students will examine complex topics and apply systematic processes resulting in formed conclusions.
College Policies
Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date stated on the syllabus without receiving a punitive final grade.
Change of Schedule forms (used to add or drop a course) are available in Student Services and the student should obtain the required signatures prior to submitting the Change of Schedule form to an adviser in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. To determine the last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” in this course, log onto KCConnect and click on “my registration statement” under Academic Profile.
Code of Conduct
Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.
College Resources
Academic Skills Center
Tutorial Assistance – The center offers free tutorial services on a walk-in basis to support students enrolled at KCC in a wide range of college courses and individual skill development activities. The Learning Assistance Center, L335/339, is the location of most tutorial services. current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring.
Learning Laboratory – The Learning Lab, located in Room L329, uses instructional technology to provide individualized learning for students enrolled at KCC. In the lab, students can review and practice math, writing, reading, basic sciences, study skills, word processing, and other basic skills. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring
Office of Disability Services – KCC offers advisement and special instructional support for students who are physically and learning disabled, as well as those with academic deficiencies.
Students will receive appropriate academic instructional support, including preparatory courses, tutorial assistance, study skills assistance, and self-instructional programs. For disability services, go to room L326, Tel: 815-802-8632.
Learning Resource Center
The LRC provides a variety of services free to students (print, audio, video, cd-rom & microfilmcollections, computers etc.).
The LRC is available to you Monday through Saturday. For specific hours, go to http://www.kcc.edu/students/library
Schedule will be developed between the instructor and the individual student.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.