0 or 2 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
Emphasis on facilities, shop layout, organization, course planning, and demonstrations. Course meets during weeks 8-16. For students seeking career opportunities, certification, and instructional skill of educating others in agricultural mechanics and engineering technology utilizing a hands-on problem-solving approach. Students shall develop skills necessary to educate youth, employees, and/or consumers about complex agricultural systems. Special emphasis will be given to developing materials for kinesthetic learners.
Learning Outcomes1Integrate S.T.E.M. approach in teaching and demonstrations of agricultural mechanics.
2Develop hands-on demonstrations around agricultural technology and mechanics.
3Analyze approaches to educational learning objectives.
4Apply basic principles of agricultural technology and mechanics operations management.
5Understand and apply the basic principles of creating a safe educational environment (hazard awareness).
6Estimate project materials, cost, and layout for hands-on learning.
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