International Agriculture & Rural Development (IARD)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

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IARD 2050
Worldly Explorations: Gateway to Engaged International Experiences for Undergraduates

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NTRES 2050

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3802 IARD 2050   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Class is open to freshmen and sophomores majoring or minoring in IARD and NTRES. All others by permission of instructor.

IARD 4030
Traditional Agriculture in Developing Nations

Half the world's arable land is farmed by traditional farmers who have produced food and fiber for millennia with few outside inputs. Many of these practices are forgotten but some are still used by farmers ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4030

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3964 IARD 4030   LEC 001

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    • W Emerson Hall 135
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Lauren, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

IARD 4721
Peace Building in Conflict Regions: Case Studies Sub-Saharan Africa Israel Palestinian Territories

This course focuses on issues of conflict, peace, and reconciliation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories as well as Sub-Saharan Africa. Both regions exemplify how issues ranging from nationalism ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •  4388 IARD 4721   SEM 101

    • R Washington, DC
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Leuenberger, C

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Taught in Washington, DC. This is part of the Cornell in Washington program. Essay required for selective admission to field-trip.

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IARD 4910
Food, Farming, and Personal Beliefs

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: PLSCS 4910

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 14447 IARD 4910   DIS 201

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  • Recommended prerequisite: Sustainable Agriculture (CSS 1900) or equivalent.

IARD 4940
Special Topics in International Agriculture and Rural Development

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: IARD Junior Seminar

  •  4015 IARD 4940   LEC 001

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    • M Warren Hall 101
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Intended for IARD Juniors, but it also is opened to IARD Seniors who were unable to it during their Junior year. It is a s/u course for 1 credit

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BEE 7710

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Water Management

  • 19056 IARD 4940   LEC 003

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

IARD 4970
Independent Study in IARD

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3235 IARD 4970   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4412 IARD 4970   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19469 IARD 4970   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Devoogd, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

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IARD 4980
Teaching Experience in International Agriculture and Rural Development

This course enables undergraduate students to get valuable teaching experience in any one of the IARD courses for credit. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3891 IARD 4980   TA 653

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Lassoie, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

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IARD 5655
The Planning and Management of Agricultural and Rural Development

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PADM 5655

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3631 IARD 5655   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

IARD 5970
Independent Study in Global Development (MPS Students)

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2630 IARD 5970   IND 601

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    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Ahmad, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2631 IARD 5970   IND 602

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    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Kyle, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4066 IARD 5970   IND 603

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    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Buck, L

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enroll in your approved faculty section and choose the accurate credits.

IARD 6020
International Agriculture in Developing Nations

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: FDSC 6020

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 14549 IARD 6020   LEC 001

    • R Warren Hall 173
    • Jan 21 - Mar 10, 2020

    • Raman, K

  • Any additional individual theme group meetings will be announced by your group leader with the day, time, and room location.

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IARD 6940
Graduate Special Topics in IARD

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Property Rights Innovations & Landscape Management

  •  4016 IARD 6940   LEC 001

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    • M Warren Hall 138
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

IARD 6960
Perspectives in International Development

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 6960, NTRES 6960, PLSCS 6960

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1280 IARD 6960   SEM 101

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    • W Emerson Hall 135
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Buck, L

      Lauren, J

      Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

IARD 6970
Global Development M.P.S. Seminar

A seminar for M.P.S. - Global Development students to discuss important issues in their field and to prepare themselves to write M.P.S. project papers. Specific content varies. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1487 IARD 6970   SEM 101

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    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Leonard, L

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment limited to and required for: MPS ID students or permission of instructor.

IARD 6980
Teaching Experiences for MPS in Global Development

This course enables MPS students to get valuable teaching experience in any one of the IARD courses for credit. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3134 IARD 6980   TA 651

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    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Nelson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Students must have the needed experience to help assist with the teaching of the course.

IARD 7830
Farmer-Centered Research and Extension

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3106 IARD 7830   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person