International Agriculture & Rural Development (IARD)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.
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Classes
IARD 2050
Course Description
This discussion-based course introduces opportunities for international study available to juniors and seniors. Grounded in experiential learning through community engagement, public service, and leadership ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: NTRES 2050
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Fernow Hall G01
Instructors
Lassoie, J
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Additional Information
Class is open to freshmen and sophomores majoring or minoring in IARD and NTRES. All others by permission of instructor.
IARD 4910
Course Description
Reading and discussion course focusing on the relationship between agricultural sustainability and religious faith, especially the linkage between the motivation to adopt practices of sustainability and ... view course details
Seven Week - First. Combined with: PLSCS 4910
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Emerson Hall 133
- Jan 25 - Mar 17, 2017
Instructors
Fick, G
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Additional Information
Recommended prerequisite: Sustainable Agriculture (CSS 1900) or equivalent.
IARD 4940
Course Description
The department teaches "trial" courses, and special topics not covered in other courses, at the undergraduate level, under this number. Offerings vary by semester and will be advertised by the department. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Senior Seminar
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Fernow Hall G01
Instructors
Lassoie, J
Tucker, T
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Additional Information
Class is open to IARD Seniors. Others by permission of insturctor.
IARD 4960
Course Description
International internship, supervised by a faculty member who is directly involved in determining both the course content and in evaluating a student's work. The student researches and initiates an appropriate ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
See CALS internship policies and submit approved submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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IARD 4970
Course Description
Allows students the opportunity to investigate special interests that are not treated in regularly scheduled courses. The student develops a plan of study to pursue under the direction of a faculty ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Students must register using the independent study form Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.
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IARD 4980
Course Description
This course enables undergraduate students to get valuable teaching experience in any one of the IARD courses for credit. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
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Additional Information
Previous enrollment in the course to be taught or other appropriate previous training and experience. Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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IARD 5655
Course Description
This course combines the analysis and application of important planning and management concepts with a participatory orientation, with the analysis and evaluation of case-study experiences from Asia, Africa ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PADM 5655
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Warren Hall B51
Instructors
Uphoff, N
IARD 5970
Course Description
Allows M.P.S. students the opportunity to investigate special interests that are not treated in regularly scheduled courses. The student develops a plan of study to pursue under the direction of a faculty ... view course details
IARD 5980
Course Description
A problem-solving project entailing either fieldwork and/or library work for MPS students. The aim of the project is to give students supervised experience in dealing intellectually and analytically with ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
IARD 5990
Course Description
A problem-solving project entailing either fieldwork and/or library work for MPS students. The aim of the project is to give students supervised experience in dealing intellectually and analytically with ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
IARD 6020
Course Description
The course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to observe agricultural development in India or Myanmar and to promote interdisciplinary exchange among faculty, staff, students and their ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one field studies. Combined with: FDSC 6020
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Warren Hall 150
Instructors
Coffman, R
Raman, K
Rizvi, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: IARD 4020 and/or permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Other International
- Jan 1 - Jan 17, 2017
Instructors
Coffman, R
Raman, K
Rizvi, S
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Additional Information
Taught in India. Travel dates: December 31, 2016 and January 18, 2017.
IARD 6940
Course Description
The department teaches "trial" courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department before the semester starts. Courses offered under the number will be approved by ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
The department teaches 'trial' courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department before the semester starts. Courses offered under the number will be approved by the department curriculum committee, and the same course is not offered more than twice under this number.
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IARD 6960
Course Description
A variety of speakers present seminars on international development topics relating to sustainable development throughout the world. Students attend each seminar and submit a five-page essay at the end ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 6960, NTRES 6960, PLSCS 6960
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Emerson Hall 135
Instructors
Buck, L
Christy, R
Lauren, J
IARD 6970
Course Description
A seminar for M.P.S. students to discuss important issues in international development and to prepare themselves to write their project papers. Specific content varies. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Fernow Hall 210
Instructors
Gregory, P
Kyle, S
Lassoie, J
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to and required for: MPS ID students or permission of instructor.
IARD 6980
Course Description
This course enables MPS students to get valuable teaching experience in any one of the IARD courses for credit. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
IARD 6990
Course Description
Provides students with the opportunity to develop and present their special projects. Also serves as a forum for discussion of current issues in low-income agricultural and rural development, with particular ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Fernow Hall 210
Instructors
Gregory, P
Kyle, S
Lassoie, J
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to and required for: MPS IARD students or permission of instructor.
IARD 7830
Course Description
A comparative analysis of extension and research philosophies and educational approaches to sustainable agriculture and natural resource management using case studies from developing countries. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II B104
Instructors
Tucker, T