AGEC 3050 Applied Ethics: US and World Agriculture
This course in agricultural ethics is designed to provide the student the opportunity to evaluate ethical issues pertaining to agriculture, natural resources, and food systems in the U.S. and abroad. The student will engage in debate, group discussion, written evaluation, and team collaboration. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
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Interconnectedness of global dynamics in the context of food production, processing, distribution, and consumption
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Cultural influences on issues related to agriculture
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Ethical approaches to agricultural production, expansion, and marketing activities
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Cultural contexts in the development of ethics
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Contemporary issues in agriculture and food policy
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Critique issues of ethical concern in agriculture and food systems.
2. Evaluate the pros and cons of contemporary issues in food, agriculture, and renewable natural resources.
3. Create informative and persuasive essays on controversial topics.
4. Critique ethics, beliefs and values of U.S. and World Agriculture.
5. Create an informative or persuasive speech on an ethical issue relevant to agriculture, food, or natural resources.
6. Evaluate influences in the development of regulations and policies affecting the production, distribution, and management of food, agriculture, and natural resources systems.