Ireland: An Introduction to EU Agriculture
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Dr. Morgan Morrow veterinarian and associates
morgan_morrow@ncsu.edu
May 12th- May 26th 2013
COURSE LOCATION
Dr. Morgan Morrow in conjunction with Global Education Partners (GEP) is proud to offer this
wonderful summer break opportunity Ireland: An Introduction to EU Agriculture. From an academic
perspective Ireland offers fantastic opportunities for students interested in Agriculture and
particularly recent innovations in sustainability, organic production and animal welfare. The Irish
model is an excellent example of European Agriculture and our variety of site visits and guest
presenters will provide students with an excellent learning experience on Agriculture & Animal
Science. Students will spend 14 days in Ireland and will visit with University College Dublin and enjoy
both academic and social facilitation with local students.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The objective of the course is to familiarize students with various agricultural enterprises in the
Republic of Ireland as an example of farming in the European Union. In addition to receiving lectures
on the various industries we visit a variety of farms and research establishments, both government
and private, for a first-hand understanding. The course will be taught with the logistic support and
assistance from various faculty at Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Required Readings –Students will be responsible for reading the assigned material from the course
handouts and reading material provided. Required reading includes the USDA publication: U.S.-EU
Food and Agriculture Comparisons: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/WRS0404/WRS0404.pdf
In addition students must write a report on Black Potatoes : the story of the great Irish famine, 18451850.
Assessments – There will be comprehensive assessments for each aspect of the class to test student
knowledge and comprehension of the course material, in-class and field exercises, and required
readings.
Pre-Departure book report
Field Journal & participation
Final Paper
Total
= 100 points
= 150 points
= 100 points
= 350 points
Class participation will be judged by input from all lecturers:
Good participation: Listening attentively, asking relevant questions, never been late for meeting time,
never leaving meetings/activities early, engaged in learning
Poor participation: Arriving late for meetings or leaving early, sleeping in class, rarely asking
questions, disengaged.
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POLICY ISSUES
Attendance
Class attendance is required. Student participation is critical and without near perfect attendance, a
student is unlikely to receive a respectable grade in the course.
Missed Assessments
There will be NO makeup of missed exams and assignments.
Academic Integrity Statement
Assessments are built into the course to gauge a student’s understanding of the subject material
covered in this class. Therefore, dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. All individuals involved
in an act of academic dishonesty (e.g., copying, plagiarism etc.) will fail the assignment and/or the
course.
Harassment
The role of all employees and students is to create and maintain a supportive and harassment-free
working and learning environment for all members of the campus community. All faculty, staff, and
students are responsible for understanding and complying with harassment policies.
COURSE CONTENTS (Subject to change based on field conditions). See the Itinerary for daily activities.
 14 night’s accommodation in Dublin, Fermoy & Galway
Accommodations are in excellent central locations (3 – 3.5 star properties)
 All academic site visits as per itinerary on pages 8-15
 15 Meal Package includes: 12 breakfasts & 3 dinners
 All Ground Transportation to scheduled events (see itinerary for details)
 Guided Walking Tour of Dublin: Your Guide for this two hour experience is a History Graduate of
an Irish University and will provide a colorful and informative introduction to Dublin including
stops at Trinity College, Old Parliament House, Dublin Castle & Christ Church Cathedral
 Visit to a local university for presentations with both academic and social facilitation with
students
 Admission tickets to a Gaelic Football & Hurling game
 Guided behind the scenes tour of Croke Park, which is the home of the Gaelic Games and
headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
 Entry to the Gaelic Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
 Tickets to the Dublin Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tour: This Tour has been designed to give you the
freedom to explore and experience the history and culture of Dublin at your leisure. With 23
stops visiting all the main Dublin attractions including Trinity College (home of the Book of Kells),
the entertaining on board Dublin tour guides will show you the city as only a native can
 Full day trip (8:00 am – 6:00 pm) to the Boyne Valley where students will see the Hill of Tara;
Newgrange, Mellifont Abbey; the Hill of Slane; Trim Castle as well as some breathtaking scenery
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Visit to the the Dingle Peninsular which is a tourist trail in County Kerry, south-western Ireland. It
is a very popular drive which high lights many of Ireland’s natural beauties
 Guided Walking Tour (2 hours): “Galway; Gothics & Legends Tour”. Experience the darker side of
Galway’s medieval past with turbulent tales of siege, rebellion and religious strife. Hear what
gruesome stories lie behind the many skeletons recently unearthed in Eyre square. Visit the
scenes of public execution and the site of the horrendous Spanish Armada massacre and more.
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