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Welcome to AGR 101. Introduction to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University. Topics for the Day. Instructor Course objectives Course organization Personal Response Device “Clickers” Grading and other course changes due to a campus emergency Attendance Web site
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Welcome to AGR 101 Introduction to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University
Topics for the Day • Instructor • Course objectives • Course organization • Personal Response Device “Clickers” • Grading and other course changes due to a campus emergency • Attendance • Web site • Things to do before AGR 101 class on Tuesday, Sept. 2 • Jay Akridge – Dean College of Agriculture • Agriculture Council Members
Instructor John G. Graveel Environmental Soil Scientist Assistant Dean
Objectives • Introduction to the College of Agriculture and its academic departments and programs • Assist you with understanding academic policies and procedures • Examine career opportunities, current issues, and priorities in the food, agricultural, environment, and natural resources
Course Organization • AGR 101 is a shared course between the College of Agriculture and its academic departments and programs • College portion is offered 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30, departmental portion is offered Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Course Organization • It is important that you follow your class schedule as outlined by your academic advisor. “Do not switch academic departments” • Course meets during the first eight weeks of the semester
Enrollment Confirmation • Confirm enrollment for the Fall Semester • Go to myPurdue and complete the enrollment confirmation located in the center of the home page • Subject to cancellation of registration at the end of this week
Response System for AGR101 during Lectures: • Purchase ‘clicker’ if you do not already have one from a previous class - $25. • Register ‘clicker’ on the Blackboard Vista. Required by Monday, September 1 http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/blackboard/
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AGR 101 - College Level Course Web Site http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/oap/ AGR101/index.html AGR 101 - College Level is using Blackboard Vista
AGR 101 - College Level Grading - 50 points (16) - Class Participation (18) - Two Quizzes (16) - Six Class Assignments
AGR 101 – September 2 1. Log on to the course Web site -policies -schedule -assignments -coordinators 2. Reading Assignments 3. Summary paper – My Professional Goals 4. International Experience and Interest
AGR 101 Attendance • Print Your Name On Appropriate Line Leave Empty Seats Blank • Record Your Row Location and Number of Seats From Aisle Including Empty Ones • Return to Your Location Next Tuesday
Adobe Connect Tutoring • Beginning September 8th students will be able to connect with a tutor for MA 220 and MA 223 • Tutors will be Honors and Dean’s Scholar students within the College of Agriculture • Tutors will have taken either MA 220 or MA 223 or completed the more advanced calculus series
Welcome to the College of Agriculture Dr. Jay Akridge Dean of Agriculture Student Agricultural Council Members