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AGR 19T, Turf and Landscape Operations Co-op Experience I
Public Course Master
Status   Approved Division   Business and Applied Technologies
Credits   3  
Prerequisite(s)   AGR 104 and minimum of 15 technical hours
Pre/Corequisite(s)   none
Corequisite(s)   none
 
Permission Required   No

Description   Co-op work experience in Turf and Landscape Operations career field at industry location. Work site for part-time (30 hours) work for 10 weeks selected by the student with assistance from Ag Co-op instructor. Oral and written reports of the experience required.
Course Goals  
1. Demonstrate technical work skills found in the industry.
  • Apply technical knowledge learned in the classroom during co-op placement.
  • Strengthen technical skills by using equipment found in the work place.
  • Perform a variety of skills by rotating work assignments.
  • Improve work skills during the co-op experience.
2. Strengthen problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Resolving real world problems within a specified time frame.
  • Collect and analyze information to aid in problem solving.
  • Develop a list of possible alternative solutions, and then select the best solution for the situation.
3. Exhibit professional attitudes and skills in the work environment.
  • Apply customer service skills in an appropriate manner.
  • Develop good working relationships with supervisors, peers and customers.
  • Exhibit appropriate punctuality and attendance skills.
4. Develop job related objectives to achieve during the placement experience.
  • Develop three specific job related objectives to advance skill level.
  • Report the results and recommendations of the student's job placement experience.
  • Communicate with the instructor and supervisor to maximum the co-op experience.
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