AGBS 2990 International Field Study
Course Information
| Course Number | AGBS 2990 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | International Field Study |
| Description | This international field study seminar introduces students to agricultural, food, and natural resource systems of other countries of the world. The course consists of two major components: a series of pre- and/or post-departure workshops and an in-depth short-term structured international experience within a host country or countries. Students gain global perspective through exposure to international history, cultures, and socio-economic situations of the country or countries visited. Students explore, compare, and contrast food, fiber, and fuel systems of the country or countries visited. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
Course Competencies
- Investigate international agriculture, food, and natural resource systems.
- Develop greater understanding of culture, history, language, climate, geography, and food systems of host country or countries.
- Experience a foreign culture through the context of agriculture, food, and natural resources.
- Compare and contrast food and fiber systems of the upper Midwest to the food and fiber systems of the host country or countries.
- Identify global policy impacts on agriculture.
- Interact directly with agricultural professionals of a different culture.
- Determine similarities and differences between the agricultural education systems of the upper Midwest and the host country or countries.
- Explain differences in cultural production practices in an international agricultural, food, and natural resource system.
- Identify and employ best practices for safe international travel.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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