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 #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
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
SCCC Policy
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Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.