 ASM 490 Case Studies for Agricultural Systems Management Syllabus Course Description: Builds upon concepts developed in 195 and 300. Students utilize knowledge and solve "real life" management problems using cases from agricultural systems settings. Prerequisites: ABE 195, ABE 300, and MATH 263 (statistics) or consent of instructor. (3) Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1) define systems management problems; 2) organize projects to address/solve problems; 3) acquire resources required for problem solving; 4) deliver creative, feasible solutions to problems; and 5) prepare written and oral presentations. Meeting Time and Place: Monday, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in AC 108. A two-hour work session for your group will be scheduled each week for the purpose of problem identification and assembly. Instructors:
Office Hours: To Be Determined Text: No required text; however, the cost of duplicating case studies may be assessed to the students. Evaluation:
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Attendance and Late Assignment Policies: Attendance will be taken in class and at all scheduled discussion sessions and used for determining your grade. You will be allowed 1 class absence without penalty. Assignments are due at the beginning of each class. There is a deduction of 10% per day for late assignments. Quality of Work Policy: All assignments should be word processed as appropriate. All problems should show complete work or steps to receive full credit in grading. ADA Policy: The instructor complies and encourages students with special needs to gain permission for special accommodations as allowed by the American with Disabilities Act. Other University of Arizona Class Policies: All students are expected to accomplish and perform their own work individually unless expressed specifically by me to perform otherwise. Students are encouraged to review academic policies regarding conduct, honesty, rights, and privileges stated at: http://w3.arizona.edu/~studpubs/policies/cacaint.htm
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