It is not a formal course but rather provides an arrangement whereby a student can undertake a learning experience not covered by an existing course. The amount of credit involved varies with the amount of work involved in the project. The 200 Problems course is not designed to be just a way of obtaining a needed hour or two of credit. It is for the student who has a topic in mind they wish to investigate and who has identified a faculty member who will advise them on the project and outline the requirements for satisfactory completion. This faculty member often determines if work on the project is satisfactory.
Student works directly with a professor on a topic approved by the professor prior to enrollment.
Usually the student will develop a proposal that outlines the project and necessary work to complete prior to enrolling. Participation in the NAMA National Agri-Marketing Competition. This project involves product design, market research, development of marketing strategy, and product promotion. Faculty advisors to NAMA serve as the professor responsible. Returning to the Farm students who complete the financail planning portion of the program.