For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
Outcome #8: Show the ability to contribute to political, civic, and community responsibilities as an informed member of society
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
The student will be able to classify and categorize soil, air, and water pollutants.
The student will be able to characterize the interaction of pollutants with anthropogenic activities.
The student will be able to ascertain the scientific method and implement it within the broader scope of environmental management.
The student will be able to isolate factors that influence environmental policy at local, state, and federal levels.
- The Scientific Method
- Classification of Pollutants
- Federal Environmental Legislation
- Soil Quality
- Environmental Testing
- Nature and Properties of the Atmosphere
- The Hydrologic Cycle
- Soil'�s Physical and Chemical Properties
- Nitrogen Cycle
- Effects of Nitrogen in Surface and Ground Waters
- Sulfur (Cycle and Effects)
- Trace Elements
- Global Climate Change
- Greenhouse Gases
- Food Security
Lecture and class discussion.
Guest Speakers
Handouts, mass media, etc.
Presentations/Projects
NRCS Soil Management Video
USDA Soils Training Material
Cooperative Extension Service Literature
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include class participation, attendance, exam scores, homework assignments, and presentation assignments
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.