Course ID: | AESC 4700E. 2 hours. |
Course Title: | Agrosecurity Issues, Incidents, and Response Seminar |
Course Description: | This interdisciplinary capstone seminar includes experts across
campus, government, and private organizations to discuss
security of food and agricultural systems in contemporary
society. Exploration of existing and emrging threats, roles of
agriculture and policy leaders, ethical issues, international
trade relations, and emergency preparedness for domestic and
international incidents. |
Oasis Title: | AGROSECURITY SEM |
Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in AESC 4700 |
Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. |
Prerequisite: | CRSS 2001 |
Pre or Corequisite: | ADSC 3840 |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | Motivate students to think critically about emerging issues on
food system infrastructure and security. Learning experiences
involve both creative and critical thinking. Challenge
prevailing student beliefs and actions through investigation
and response to issues. Enhance students' decision-making
skills in emergency response situations. |
Topical Outline: | Scope of agrosecurity issues
Threats to food and agriculture systems
Existing and emerging models for dissemination and response
Roles of agricultural and policy leaders
Ethical issues for agrosecurity
Domestic and international food defense
International relations and trade in agricultural products
Emergency preparedness |