INAG 310 -- International Agriculture in Developing Countries
Fall 2014
Dr. John Carlson
313 Knoblauch Hall
Office Hours: T, Th 11-12
Call for an appointment
E-mail: JP-Carlson@wiu.edu
Course Description: The study of international agricultural problems and
processes in developing countries. A special emphasis will be given to world hunger,
the world food supply, use of resources, population growth, and trade policies.
Course Objectives:
1. To develop an understanding of the interrelated factors involved in the world
food situation, poverty and population, including the role of food production,
marketing, distribution, culture and governmental policies that affect development of
agricultural-based societies.
2. To develop knowledge and appreciation of other cultures.
3. To develop knowledge of the agricultural practices used in other nations.
4. To develop geographic literacy of developing countries.
5. To develop correct writing skills and abilities.
Date
Topic
Tu 8/26
Introduction, Western Online
Th 8/28
Identification of developing countries and problems
Tu 9/2
Identification of developing countries and problems
Th 9/4
Australia, Population statistics
Tu 9/9
Population statistics
Th 9/11
Food supply
Tu 9/16
Food supply
Th 9/18
Nutrition/Undernutrition
Tu 9/23
Nutrition/Undernutrition
Th 9/25
Exam I, Trade
Tu 9/30
Peace Corps, trade
Th 10/2
Russia, Trade
Tu 10/7
Country reports
Th 10/9
Country reports
Tu 10/14
Country reports
Th 10/16
Country Reports
Tu 10/21
Country Reports
Th 10/23
Trade
Tu 10/28
New Zealand, Culture
Th 10/30
Test II, Culture
Tu 11/4
Culture
Th 11/6
Culture, water issues
Tu 11/11
Senegal, Keys to development
Th 11/13
Keys to Development
Tu 11/18
Keys to development
Th 11/20
Keys to development
Tu 11/25
Thanksgiving Break
Th 11/27
Thanksgiving Break
Tu 12/2
Women in international agriculture
Th 12/4
Green Revolution
Tu 12/9
Exam III, Food Aid
Th 12/11
China
Final Exam -- 8:00 class -- Tuesday at 8:00; 9:30 class -- Thursday at 8:00
Grading Scale
A 100 - 92%
A- 91 - 90%
B+ 89 - 88%
B 87 - 82%
B- 81 - 80%
C+ 79 - 78%
C 77 - 72%
C- 71 - 70%
D+ 69 - 68%
D 67 - 62%
D- 61 - 60%
F <60%
Grades Based On:
3 hr. exams @ 50 pts.
Homework, quizzes
Country Report
Final Exam
150
75
50
100
Total
375
Quizzes: Classroom quizzes will be unannounced and of either 5 or 10 pts. each. There will also be
10 - 12 online quizzes throughout the semester.
Country Report -- Information is available at the Western Online class page
Additional Reading: Additional outside-class reading material may be assigned periodically on the
Western Online page.
Excuses: Any excuse for a missed test or assignment must be cleared before the assignment is
due or test is to be taken. In general, the only accepted excuses will be for university events,
personal health if a doctor's excuse is available, and verifiable family emergencies.
All cell phone ringers must be shut off when in class. A deduction of 10 points will be made for
each cell phone call made or received in class.
No text messaging will be allowed in class. You will be asked to leave the classroom for
either text messaging or excessive talking to fellow students.
Education majors: You are required to receive a grade of "C" or better in this course. Receiving
a grade of "C-" or lower will require you to retake this course or find a substitute course.
In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic
accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an
accommodation. For the instructor to provide the proper accommodation(s), you must obtain
documentation of the need for an accommodation through Disability Support Services and
provide it to the instructor. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the
instructor's attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of
students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire,
tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in
such an emergency. Contact Disability Support Services at 298-2512 for additional services."
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