AGRONOMY 897/ HORTICULTURE 897 Master of Agriculture Project	DATES:  Arranged	Call Numbers:  TBA
URL:  http://casnr.unl.edu/moa

Credits:  One to six graduate credits.

Registration:  Click here for academic credit.

Description:  Under the guidance and supervision of their graduate advisory committee, Master of Agriculture students are required to develop and complete a one- to six-credit-hour, non-thesis-based project which enables them to synthesize and apply knowlege gained from their area of concentration to meet an agricultural or horticultural challenge.  Specifically, students are required to:

• Research a particular need or problem in their field of interest, then develop a project proposal based on that research, obtaining final approval from their advisory committee.  The proposal will include a description of the need or problem and describe what they propose to investigate or develop and the anticipated impact.
• Complete activities necessary to carry out the project.
• Write a project summary paper.
• Give a public presentation describing the project and its impact.
• Pass a comprehensive exam (oral or written) covering the project.

Contact:  Dr. John Markwell , Chair, Master of Agriculture Program 

Delivery:  Students will complete this course by working closely with their advisor and committee.  Communication may be face-to-face, via e-mail, phone, etc.    

Requirements:  Internet access and e-mail.

Prerequisites:  Admission to the Master of Agriculture degree program.

Text:  Not applicable.

Tuition:  For information on tuition and fees, please click on the Registration links above.