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

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

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

5. August 23

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

11. Professional Etiquette 1. All points of view are respected. 2. Everyone is encouraged to voice their opinions, even if they might be unpopular. 3. Personal attacks are inappropriate and will not be tolerated. 4. A word about cell phones, etc…

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