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World Food Issues

World Food Issues Agronomy 342. Agronomy 342. World Food Issues. Fall Semester 2011. Dr. Steven L. Fales Professor of Agronomy 1563 Agronomy Hall 294-3917 slf@iastate.edu. Agronomy 342. World Food Issues. World Food Issues. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMZ4nihvEng. Agronomy 342.

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World Food Issues

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  1. World Food Issues Agronomy 342 Agronomy 342 World Food Issues Fall Semester 2011

  2. Dr. Steven L. Fales Professor of Agronomy 1563 Agronomy Hall 294-3917 slf@iastate.edu Agronomy 342 World Food Issues

  3. World Food Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMZ4nihvEng Agronomy 342 World Food Issues Fall Semester 2011

  4. August 23 Introduction to the course

  5. Objectives • Understand contemporary issues regarding food, food systems, food distribution, hunger, and food security • Evaluate arguments critically and professionally • Respect and value different perspectives on issues • Practice skills for collaborative learning • Effectively communicate orally and in writing

  6. Scope of the course • Food and food systems • Components of a food system • Factors shaping US food preferences • Hunger • Hunger in the U.S. • Root causes • Myths about hunger: • World Hunger: 12 Myths, Lappe et al., 1998

  7. Format: • Occasional mini-lectures, short videos, and class discussion • In class assignments • Assignments completed outside, and presented in class • Analysis of chapters in text • Investigations • Term project

  8. Evaluation criteria for Investigations and Project • Clarity of thought and evidence of comprehension • Soundness of arguments • Communication skill • Evidence of joint effort, when appropriate

  9. Grading (600 points) • Attendance/class participation: 90 • Assignments (7) : 210 • Investigations (3): 150 • Project (1): 150

  10. Professional Etiquette • All points of view are respected. • Everyone is encouraged to voice their opinions, even if they might be unpopular. • Personal attacks are inappropriate and will not be tolerated. • A word about cell phones, etc…

  11. Course Web Pagehttp://www.agron.iastate.edu/courses/agron342/index.asp

  12. Questions?

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