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Taylor Kathryne Ruth

Assistant Professor | Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

Specialization: Science Communication

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ALEC 330 - Foundations of Practical Skills for Communicating Natural Sciences
3 credit hour(s)

Novice communicators gain hands-on experience with a variety of communication tools and methods, including digital publishing, graphic design, photography, audio and video production, and website design. Students learn how to plan and execute the delivery of communication products for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 442 - Digital Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 532 - Introduction to Agricultural Communications
3 credit hour(s)

Understanding the role of agricultural communicators. Explore elements of written, visual, and digital communication methods to interact with agricultural audiences. Credit Restriction: May not receive credit for both 330 and 532.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 542 - Digital Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Offered spring semester even years. (RE)Prerequisite: 330 or 532.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 593 - Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. Education and Communications
1 - 4 credit hours

Special research and/or special reports based on supervised independent study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Richards, Jennifer Kathryn

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-3522

truth3@tennessee.edu

Curriculum Vitae
201B Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, 2018
  • MS, Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, 2015
  • BS, Microbiology and Cell Sciences, University of Florida, 2013

Taylor Kathryne Ruth

Assistant Professor | Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
Picture of Taylor Kathryne Ruth image

865-974-3522

truth3@tennessee.edu

Curriculum Vitae
201B Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, 2018
  • MS, Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, 2015
  • BS, Microbiology and Cell Sciences, University of Florida, 2013
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ALEC 330 - Foundations of Practical Skills for Communicating Natural Sciences
3 credit hour(s)

Novice communicators gain hands-on experience with a variety of communication tools and methods, including digital publishing, graphic design, photography, audio and video production, and website design. Students learn how to plan and execute the delivery of communication products for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 442 - Digital Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 532 - Introduction to Agricultural Communications
3 credit hour(s)

Understanding the role of agricultural communicators. Explore elements of written, visual, and digital communication methods to interact with agricultural audiences. Credit Restriction: May not receive credit for both 330 and 532.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 542 - Digital Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Offered spring semester even years. (RE)Prerequisite: 330 or 532.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 593 - Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. Education and Communications
1 - 4 credit hours

Special research and/or special reports based on supervised independent study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Richards, Jennifer Kathryn

Semesters Offered: Spring