AGRC 23 Invasive, Native, Local and Imported Plants II in our Community II builds upon the skills and knowledge of AGRC 20. This course will further connect students to the local community to learn about local agriculture, invasive and native plants and food security. Students will research local contacts to build upon their knowledge and understanding of important issues. Students will continue to practice positive communication techniques, build confidence, and demonstrate positive behaviours essential for building successful workplace relationships.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 120 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Other | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Formulate short- and long-term goals for course completion
- Locate examples of different plants and food locally
- Identify local issues regarding local food security
- Evaluate classroom poster ideas collaboratively
- Demonstrate positive behaviors that aid in building and maintaining positive workplace relationships
- Exhibit effective communication exchanges in the community setting and in the educational setting
- Employ active-listening skills
- Interact in a courteous and professional manner with all stakeholders
- Show confidence in ability to connect to personal values and professional merit
- Identify work and personal value
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.