1. World Food Issues Syllabus Title: World Food Issues: Past and Present Semester: Summer 2014 Course: –Agron. 342, FSHN 342, Env. S. 342 –Tech. Soc.Ch. 342 Calendar: –May 19 – July 10 with some flexibility (No Final Exam) Instructor: Clark Ford –2567 Food Sci, 294-0343, cfford@iastate.educfford@iastate.edu Course Website: –http://www.public.iastate.edu/~cfford/342WFI.htmhttp://www.public.iastate.edu/~cfford/342WFI.htm Required text: –The World Food Problem: Toward Ending Undernutrition in the Third World –by H.D. Leathers and P. Foster, 4th Edition, 2009. Brenton Center: –Contact in case of computer or WebCT problems –agdehelp@iastate.edu, phone: 515 294-1862agdehelp@iastate.edu http://www.amazon.com/World-Food-Problem-Toward- Undernutrition/dp/1588266389

2. Course Website Google: World Food Issues World Food Issues: Past and Present FSHN 342, AG 342, Univ Stud 342, TSC 342 EnvS 342 Summer 2014 Instructor: Clark Ford http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/9famstudworldhunger/images/WH_grnkorea.jpg Course Webpage

3. Course Description We will examine world food issues from the perspectives of: –The way things are in the present –How things got this way –Policies and solutions for the future http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/06/30/poverty_wideweb__430x387.jpg

4. Course Description 1: The way things are in the present World Hunger in developing nations Interrelated global, economic, political and social issues: –Poverty and inequity –food production, –biotechnology, –ecological destruction, –population growth, –policy, and aid. Ethical issues concerning these topics will be discussed. World Hunger Map www.feedingminds.org/ img/map_world.jpg

5. Course Description 2: How things got this way The agricultural revolution Hierarchical agricultural societies Food production and geography Invention and technology Winners and losers in 10,000 years of –Conquest and population growth –Interaction of religion, government, and economic systems Unequal treatment of women The industrial revolution Colonialism and imperialism Global economic domination –by wealthy over developing nations Slave Trade http://www.socialistworker.co.uk/chimage.php?image=2007/2043/triangle_map.jpg

6. Course Description 3: Policies and Solutions for the future Policies: –Health –Economics –Demographics –Aid –Consumer Subsidies –Farming subsidies –Land Distribution –Agricultural research –Development Aid Organizations What can we do ? http://www.dailygalaxy.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/ 07/17/norman_borlaug.jpg

7. Grading 90-80-70% Quizzes, 20 pts each –140 pts Nutrition Case Study –20 pts News Report –20 pts Bihari Farmer Computer Simulation –20 pts Movie Report –20 pts Historical Origins of Hunger in the Developing World Case Study –20 pts Aid Organization Report –20 pts Student Presentation –20 pts Extra Credit –Paper (20 pts) –Lecture reflections (2 @ 5 pts) Movie Report http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/chugs1124/ Gallery%201/blood_diamond_ver3.jpg

8. Exam Format Sample Question: –I s it morally acceptable that 25% of the world’s population controls 75% of its resources? Use ethical theories and principles to defend your argument. Quizzes: –10 short answer questions –2 points each –You have 40 minutes Quizzes based primarily, but not solely, on study guide questions Must use ethical theories and principles when asked for!

9. Testing – Off Campus Off-campus students –You MUST find a Proctor for all quizzes do this the first week! –Print off Proctor form Send completed form to me: Clark Ford 2312 Food Sciences Bldg Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 Fax: 515 294-8181

10. On-Campus Testing 2552 Gilman DaysDoors OpenDoors Locked* Computers shut down and exams must be finished** Monday10:00 am6:30 pm7:00 pm Friday10:00 am6:30 pm7:00 pm Wednesday8:00 am3:30 pm4:00 pm Thursday8:00 am3:30 pm4:00 pm Friday10:00 am3:30 pm4:00 pm Closed weekends, University holidays and breaks. *Once the doors are locked students will not be allowed into the Testing Center. **Once the computers shut down they will not be restarted to allow students to finish exams. Students should allow enough time to complete exams prior to computer shut down. Testing Center Summer Session 2552 Gilman is the only Testing Center open during the summer session.

11. Written Reports There are 6 written reports –Nutrition Case Study –News Report –Green Revolution Report –Movie Report –Historical Origins of Hunger Report –Aid Organization Report At least 2 full pages of text, typed –plus Bibliography –Single or 1.5 spaced At least 3 scholarly references –From peer reviewed journals –Must be cited in text –Reference must give authors, date, Journal, volume, pages Engaged discussion –of ethical, environmental, social, economic, historical (etc.) implications. Must develop ethical arguments –Use ethical theories and principles http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/hunger.jpg

12. Powerpoint Project –Individual presentations Powerpoint slides –With references Audio recording –Must include a transcript! http://www.internationalwaterinstitute.org/education_center.htm

13. Extra Credit Paper – 20 points –Relevant subject –5 page report –At least six scholarly references from peer reviewed journal articles 1-1.5 spaced –Must relate to hunger/malnutrition –Must include a discussion of nutritional, environmental, social, political, historical implications, etc. –Must include ethics discussion using ethical theory and developing ethical arguments Norman Borlaug http://johnkemeny.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/borlaug.jpg

14. Section 1 Topics: –World Hunger –Famines –Malnutrition Reading: – WFP Ch 1-3; – Food Insecurity in the World 2005 – World Hunger 12 Myths – News Stories Videos Quiz 1 Malnutrition: Kwashiorkor http://www.imageenvision.com/md2/sym_0004-0703-1422- 2622_nurse_standing_with_a_group_of_african_children_showing_symptoms_of_the_protein -deficiency_disease_kwashiorkor.jpg

15. Section 2 Topics: –Hunger Ethics –Economics –Population Reading : –WFP Ch 4-12 –World Hunger a Moral Response –News Stories Videos Nutrition Case Study Quiz 2 World Population Growth

16. Section 3 Topics: –Environment –Agriculture –Biotechnology Reading: –WFP 13-14 –Advances in Plant Biotechnology in Developing Countries –News Stories Videos News Report Quiz 3 http://www.povertymap.net/mapsgraphics/index.cfm?data_id=23360&theme=

17. Section 4 Topics: –Agricultural Revolution –Agricultural Societies –Ancient History Reading: –The worst mistake in the history of the human race –News Stories Videos Green Revolution Report Quiz 4 http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/en_easyart/lg/3/0/Scene-of-butchers- and-servants-bringing-offerings-Tomb-of-Onsou-Egyptian-Art-302241.jpg Agriculture in Ancient Egypt

18. Section 5 Topics: –Age of Discovery –Industrial Revolution –Women in Ag societies –Religion in Ag societies –Markets and Capitalism Reading: –News Stories Videos Movie Report Quiz 5 Industrial Revolution

19. Section 6 Topics: –Global Policies: Health Incomes Globalization Demographics Reading: –WFP 15-20 –News Stories Videos Origins of Poverty Report Quiz 6 Clothing Factory, India http://www.globaleye.org.uk/secondary_summer/oncamera/india-factory.html

20. Section 7 Topics: –Global Policies: Agriculture Development –Aid Organizations Reading –WFP 21-24 –Food Sovereignty –The End of Poverty Videos Aid Organization Report Quiz 7 World Health Organization immunizations http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/africa/photos/immunization-002.jpg

21. How to get an A Attend class –Online students: watch lectures Study lecture notes Do required reading Watch videos Fill out study guides Put effort into your reports and presentation Work at it every day Engage in the subject! –Especially your area of interest http://www.scottsdalecc.edu/future_students/strategies_for_success.html

22. How to not get an A Getting behind –No time to study, write Not preparing for quizzes –You will do poorly No ethics arguments/theory –Or only asking “is it ethical for…?” (I will say “you tell me!”) Plagiarism –Cutting and pasting Minimal answers –Or rote memory answers Minimal discussions –Must engage in the subject! Minimal bibliographies http://www.bbc.co.uk/wear/student/2004/09/images/students_hangover_270.jpg Hung-over student