Course Description
Individual or group study through reading, service-learning, and/or research of selected topics in international agriculture.
Athena Title
Topics in Intl Agriculture
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in AESC 3150, AESC 3150E
Non-Traditional Format
Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service- learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall instruction time. Students will work independently on individual topics and turn in a paper at the end of the semester based on their service-learning experience. No formal class time is required, however, students will participate in group projects involving the application of academic skills to address or solve real-life needs or problems in collaboration with community partners.
Prerequisite
Junior standing or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To enable students to understand and appreciate food and agricultural production, trade and distribution in various countries. The student will apply problem-solving skills in culturally appropriate service-learning projects with community partners.
Topical Outline
Specialized and intensive study of agriculture and its related disciplines throughout the world. Students will gain an understanding of environmental, social, political, and cultural aspects of agriculture in other countries and regions of the world. An integral component of this intensive study will be gaining hands-on experience working effectively with a local community group through a service-learning project.