| Course ID: | AESC 2050. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Effects of Global Agriculture on World Culture |
Course
Description: | Examination of the complex global relationship between
agriculture and human culture. Specifically it explores how
humans have modified their environment to produce food and the
effect this has on cultures, national and international
politics, social interactions, economics, and the environment. |
| Oasis Title: | Effects of Global Agriculture |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the relationship between culture and agriculture.
2. Understand how human decisions regarding food production
affects culture, international relationships, politics,
economics, and the ecosystem.
3. Understand how different cultures perceive and practice
agriculture and how food is a basic and defining aspect of
every culture.
4. Understand how the future quality of human existence is
dependent upon international cooperation to establish
sustainable food production. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. Historical perspective of the effect of agriculture on human
culture
2. Variations in agricultural practices based on geographical
location and culture
3. The green revolution and its effect on global culture and
population growth
4. The effect of food production on politics and global
stability
5. Environmental effects on food systems, development, and
health
6. How lifestyle decisions affect agriculture and the
environment
7. The cost associated with food production |