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

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2781 IARD 2050   LEC 001

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    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Giroux, S

      Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    IARD Majors Only.

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

  •  2872 IARD 4030   LEC 001

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    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Hobbs, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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

  •  3118 IARD 4721   SEM 101

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 19250 IARD 4940   LEC 001

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    • M Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    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

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:

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15187 IARD 4970   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15413 IARD 4970   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16422 IARD 4970   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Devoogd, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  • 15121 IARD 4980   TA 651

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    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 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

  •  1989 IARD 5970   IND 601

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    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Giroux, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1990 IARD 5970   IND 602

  •  
    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2931 IARD 5970   IND 603

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    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enroll in your approved faculty section and choose the accurate credits.

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:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Sust and Inclusive Development Planning: Post 2020

  •  2912 IARD 6940   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Lassoie, J

      Mir, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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:

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1183 IARD 6960   SEM 101

  •  
    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Buck, L

      Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1318 IARD 6970   SEM 101

  •  
    • T Ives Hall 305
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Acevedo, M

      Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment limited to and required for: MPS ID students or permission of instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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

  •  2280 IARD 6980   TA 651

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  • Instruction Mode: Online
    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:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2264 IARD 7830   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Online