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Articulated Agricultural & Environmental Education Courses 2015-16 1 ARTICULATED AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES *Coursework is always subject to departmental review upon return. Not all courses listed below may be available when on-site. Additional courses may exist that are not listed here. Refer to the university’s course catalogue for updated course offerings. *Other programs and universities are available and may offer relevant coursework. You are not limited to the options you see below. *Check with the Ag & Env. Education department on how coursework fulfills your major. All UCEAP programs are UC units and will be posted on your UC Davis transcript regardless of major credit or fulfillments. *Check with UC Davis Study Abroad on dates and costs of each program, as well as application process and deadlines *Learn more about each program at the UCEAP website. UCEAP PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA: University of Queensland ......................................................................................................... 2 DENMARK: University of Copenhagen ......................................................................................................... 5 GHANA, WEST AFRICA: University of Ghana................................................................................................ 6 IRELAND: University College Cork .............................................................................................................. 18 NEW ZEALAND: Lincoln University ............................................................................................................. 22 NEW ZEALAND: Massey University ............................................................................................................ 26 UK, SCOTLAND: Glasgow University ........................................................................................................... 33 UK, SCOTLAND: University of Edinburgh .................................................................................................... 35

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ARTICULATED AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES

*Coursework is always subject to departmental review upon return. Not all courses listed below may be available when on-site. Additional courses may exist that are not listed here. Refer to the university’s course catalogue for updated course offerings.

*Other programs and universities are available and may offer relevant coursework. You are not limited to the options you see below.

*Check with the Ag & Env. Education department on how coursework fulfills your major. All UCEAP programs are UC units and will be posted on your UC Davis transcript regardless of major credit or fulfillments.

*Check with UC Davis Study Abroad on dates and costs of each program, as well as application process and deadlines

*Learn more about each program at the UCEAP website.

UCEAP PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA: University of Queensland ......................................................................................................... 2

DENMARK: University of Copenhagen ......................................................................................................... 5

GHANA, WEST AFRICA: University of Ghana ................................................................................................ 6

IRELAND: University College Cork .............................................................................................................. 18

NEW ZEALAND: Lincoln University ............................................................................................................. 22

NEW ZEALAND: Massey University ............................................................................................................ 26

UK, SCOTLAND: Glasgow University ........................................................................................................... 33

UK, SCOTLAND: University of Edinburgh .................................................................................................... 35

 

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AUSTRALIA: University of Queensland AEE Study Abroad Courses

UCEAP Program: Australian Universities

Courses:

Plant Production Principles (AGRC1014) (Specialization)

o Use of plants including crops, pastures and rangelands with emphasis on Australia; an understanding of production systems and their relation to natural systems; environmental resources and constraints and major challenges facing these industries.

Plant Production Technology (AGRC1022) (BIT 160)

o Principles of crop production, harvesting, drying, storage and handling

equipment.

Agricultural and Resource Policy (AGRC3027) (ARE 120)

o Framework to analyse agricultural and resource policies. Role of policy advisor and theories of government regulation. Measuring policy impacts. Analysis of selected agricultural, agri-environmental and resource policies and institutions in Australia and internationally. Global issues in agriculture and agricultural trade.

Horticultural Science (HORT2007) (Specialization)

o The principles of propagation and establishment of horticulture crops, model production systems and the maintenance of quality by appropriate post-harvest handling of horticultural products through the marketing chain.

Production Horticulture (HORT3003) (ENH 125)

o Industry operation, botany, growth cycles & cultural & management practices for a range of flower, fruit, nursery & vegetable crops.

Business Management in a Carbon Constrained World (ENVM3524) (Specialization)

o Understanding the carbon cycle, the uses for carbon in the economy, business exposure to carbon constraints, the transition from hydrocarbon to new sources of energy, the business case for first movers versus ignorers, carbon trading, the Kyoto Protocol and the future of business.

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Agroecology (AGRC2040) (Specialization)

o Agroecology is defined the study of the interrelationships of plants, animals, soils and water within an economic, social and global framework. This holistic view of plant and animal biology which integrates scientific disciplines, permits the use of an ecological approach to examine ways of improving the sustainability and the biodiversity of agricultural systems. The complex social and ecological shifts that may need to occur will be discussed.

Crop Production Science (AGRC3002) (Specialization)

o Application of physiology and agronomy in crop production. Influence of environment on crop growth and sustainable agriculture. Note: More than 10 students required for internal mode to be offered. If less than 10 internal enrolments then course to be offered as external only.

Pasture Science (AGRC3006) (Specialization)

o Advanced coverage of important topics in tropical & subtropical pasture science including pasture plant improvement, pasture plant adaptation, yield & ecology of sown pastures, carrying capacity, pasture sampling, role of pastures & fodder crops in sustainable agriculture & livestock production, environmental issues. Practicals & field trips.

The Soil Environment (LAND2003) (SSC 100)

o Soil fertility & management. Elementary biology, physics & chemistry of soils. Plant nutrients & their cycling. Land capability assessment, soil physical factors & plant growth. Soils as environmental buffers.

Soil Plant Relationships (LAND3005) (Specialization)

o This course is intended to provide students with interest in the ecological, environmental, and agricultural fields with an understanding of the role of soil in plant growth. This course addresses the underlying mechanisms which control the interaction between plants and soil, rather than providing a purely descriptive account. Practical sessions and assignments provide opportunities to analyse soil characteristic and plant growth data. Key concepts covered in this course are the mechanisms through which soils supply water and nutrients to plants, the role of soil as an environmental buffer, and the essential processes carried out by the diverse microbial inhabitants of soils.

Plant Physiology (PLNT2002) (PLB 105)

o This course examines plant physiology and relates this to growth and development. The main physiological systems will be examined sequentially and aspects of biology relevant to currently active or promising research areas

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featured. The course features aspects of physiology that are relevant to the development of plants important to agriculture and horticulture, including weeds. Lectures and laboratory classes will be accompanied with web-based resources.

Plant and Environmental Health (PLNT2011) (Specialization)

o An introduction to the identification and management of pests in cropping and conservation areas. The course aims to provide an understanding of the best strategies for the management of these problems through the developmment of integrated programs.

Land Use & Management (LAND3007) (PLS 150)

o Any economic development ¿ rural, urban or industrial ¿ transforms or impacts on our land. Subsequent changes to our land can only be predicted and assessed, benefits maximised and potential damages minimised if the factors that control or influence land use options are understood. The course covers physical, biological, social and economic factors that determine land use, capability, and how these different factors are connected and affect land use decisions. An important aspect of this course is the examination of environmental, economic and social consequences of the use of land for agriculture and other purposes.

Agribusiness Sales (MKTG2961) (Specialization)

o Application of industrial marketing principles to marketing of agricultural inputs & products.

Biology and Ecology of Plant Pests (AGRC2042) (PLS 105)

o The current shift towards sustainable agriculture means that understanding the biology and ecology of pests is essential in order to manage pests effectively, but avoid unintended offsite consequences. This course will consider pests in the continuum from urban, natural and agricultural systems.

Agricultural Genetics & Biotechnology (AGRC3017) (BIT 160)

o Improvement of agricultural systems via the application of genetics & biotechnology. Introduction to the principles of genetics, gene expression and biotechnology. Plant and animal breeding, population & quantitative genetics, DNA technology, genomics & genetic engineering as applied to improvement of agriculturally important organisms.

Crop Physiology (AGRC3040) (Specialization)

o This course will discuss the research related to capture and efficient use of water, light and nitrogen by crops and trees and consider models for crop yield improvement, which explore the integrative effects of genetics, environment and

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management combinations. The concepts of yield potential and yield under abiotic stresses will be examined and area of relevant currently active or promising research areas featured.

For an ANS specialization, see the classes on the ANS/ANM approved sheet

DENMARK: University of Copenhagen 

AEE Study Abroad Courses

UCEAP Program: University of Copenhagen

Courses:

NPLB14005U -Diagnosis of Diseases of Agricultural and Horticultural Plants (Specialization)

o The course will introduce the student to commonly occurring plant diseases in agriculture, horticulture and orchards. Hand-on experience with classical and web based methods used in identifying causal organisms and diagnosing the diseases will be given. Also a theoretical introduction to molecular diagnosis is offered and field-kits are demonstrated. Assessment of crop damage in the field and how to take samples for further studies will be discussed. (Summer course only)

NPLB14007U Plant Breeding (Specialization)

o The major goal of the course is to provide basic knowledge about technology and theory from genetics, physiology and genomics used to improve cultivated plants and to enable discussion of genetic diversity and its importance for sustainable plant production in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. (Quarter: Block 3)

NPLB13001U Plant Genomics (Specialization)

o Describe basic principles for the study of major model plants and general plant evolution - Explain genetic markers and their use for qualitative and quantitative traits - Compare basic central experimental techniques used in plant genomics and molecular breeding and propose their application for novel challenges (Quarter: Block 4)

NPLB14016U Weed Biology and Management (Specialization)

o The frame of references of the course is identification, biology, ecology, competitive ability, effects and management of weeds. This applies to weeds of

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agriculture, horticulture and forestry, as well as invasive species and environmental weeds on public land and “natural” plant communities. The emphasis is placed upon the quantification of the harmful effects of weeds in relation to their biology and ecology, and how the weed floras, by ways of mere

evolution and adaptation, infest areas and sustain control measures. (Quarter: Block 1)

LPLB10368U Organic Agriculture (Specialization)

o This course is a basic course in organic food production, linking ecological theory with organic farming practises. The course is targeted to students in the last part of their BSc studies who seeks knowledge of the principles, the practice and the environmental impacts of organic agriculture as well as an understanding of the application of ecological mechanisms in the organic production. (Quarter: Block 1)

NPLB14024U Seed Science and Technology (Specialization)

o Morphology, anatomy and identification of seeds of common crops, trees and important weeds of the world. - Development and maturation of seeds - Dormancy and germination and the environmental and hormonal regulation mechanisms - Seed tests and technology such as the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) rules - Vigour and viability - Seed testing equipment, seed cleaning equipment, coating of seeds and seed certification and quality (Quarter: Block 1)

For an ANS specialization, see the classes on the ANS/ANM approved sheet

GHANA, WEST AFRICA: University of Ghana 

AEE Study Abroad Courses

UCEAP Program: University of Ghana

Courses:

AGEC 313: Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory (ARE 100 A/B)

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o It presents the theoretical underpinings of both macroeconomic and microeconomic phenomena. At the end of the course, candidates should be able to understand and explain economic phenomena using geometry, calculus and difference equations. Candidates are also required to apply the theories learnt to the economy of Ghana.

AGEC 311: Farm Management (ARE 140)

o The Field of Management, Factors Affecting Managerial Effectiveness, Basic Management Concepts, Farm Management Information, Preparation of Financial Accounts, Analysis of Financial Accounts, Management Accounts, Farm Budgets, Control, Risk and Uncertainty.

AGEC 401: Agricultural Marketing & Research (ARE spec)

o Overview (Definitions, importance of marketing and trade, the role of marketing in Ghana’s poverty reduction strategy); business, marketing and trade; problems in agricultural marketing and trade, the concept of market, market structure and trade (the static theory of perfect competition, the static theory of monopoly, the trade theory); marketing research (purpose, uses, procedure and applications in key agribusinesses in Ghana.); Group behaviour and pricing (Non-collusive oligopoly models, collusive oligopoly concepts); non-price competition (theory of product differentiation, useful tools of product differentiation, improving production quality and efficiency); Critical issues in international trade (the foreign exchange market, tariffs, balance of payments, economic integration); Welfare issues in agricultural marketing (social choice mechanisms, market failure and government intervention, pricing public goods and bads; the Ghana National Trade Policy and institutions).

AGEC 402: Agrifood Business and Agroprocessing (ARE 135)

o Introduction: the agricultural modernisation goal and agro industrial development. The current situation of agro industry in Ghana. A Systems Approach to Agro industrial Analysis: production chain linkages, macro-micro policy linkages, institutional linkages, international linkages. Alternative analytical methodologies: Porter’s value chain approach. Options in Agri food Business Organisation: basic concepts in organisational development, integration, differentiation, the co-operative system, outgrower schemes. Principles of Agro processing: the basic component activities of agro processing (Procurement, processing and marketing). The governance structure: Food safety and environment issues, laws and institutions in Ghana. Case Studies:- The management marketing and financing strategies in the: Egg Production Business, Chicken meat processing business, Palm Oil Processing business, Fruit Processing business, Grain processing business.

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AGEC 403: Agribusiness Management (ARE spec)

o Overview of Managerial and Business Economics; Micro-economic Concepts and their Application to Business; Business Behaviour in Different Market Structures; Production and Costs; The Firm and Its Environment; Demand Estimation: Regression Analysis; Decision Making Under Uncertainty; Product Pricing; Types of agribusiness ownership, such as Sole Ownership, Partnership, Corporate Structure, etc. Managing the agricultural business, including strategic management, comparative advantage and competitive advantage, value-chain analysis. Business analysis and control – financial Statements, profit and loss statement, financial ratio analysis, and performance and activity analysis. Managerial Economics and Public Policy – how and why market regulation. Globalization – of markets and production; drivers of globalization. Economics of Human Resource Management. Case Studies.

AGEC 404: Fundamentals of Business Planning & Policy (ARE 120)

o The nature and Importance of Business Policy and Planning; Policy and levels of planning (global, national, community and firm). The business Planning Process: Feasibility study, the route to market entry; and the business plan. Strategic planning: Choosing the strategy, implementing the strategy, evaluating the strategy. Annual plans; action plans (the logical framework). Contingency planning; Information systems for planning; Policy implementation.

AGEC 405: Quantitative Methods & Operations Research (ARE spec)

o Introduction, Probability and Decision Making, Index Numbers, Time Series Analysis, Correlation and Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Network Analysis and Scheduling, Inventory Control, Simulation Analysis, Waiting Lines Analysis (Queuing Theory), Linear Programming- Simplex Method and Advanced Methods, Transportation and Assignment Problem.

AGEC 406: Managerial and Business Economics (ARE spec)

o The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the economic environment in which businesses operate, and provide an understanding of how economic principles are applied in management and business. Course content: The scope and nature of managerial and business Economics; Internal organization of firms; The firm and its Environment; Alternative Business objectives; Markets and industries; Demand estimation and forecasting; Production and costs; Linear Programming and production Structures; Pricing practices; Decision making under uncertainty; Capital budgeting; The economics of Human Resource Management; Business information; Forms of business organization; The role of government in the market economy.

AGEC 407: Management Accounting (ARE spec)

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o Overview of Management Accounting, Basic Cost Classifications and Concepts, Materials Control, Ledger Accounting, Marginal and Absorption Costing, Product Costing Systems, Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis, Budgetary Control, Standard Costing, Performance Measurement.

AGEC 409: Agricultural Price Analysis &Marketing (ARE 130)

o The role of prices; demand analysis (theory), focusing on review of consumer behavior, utility maximization, elasticity, substitution & income effects of price changes, Engel curves. Demand analysis (empirical consideration), demand for a typical farm product, formulating demand equations, demand for agricultural inputs. Supply analysis, supply relation in agriculture, estimating supply functions (direct & indirect approaches). Estimation problems, model specification, using cross-section and time-series data, interpreting estimated parameters, statistical tests, and forecasts. Introduction to Futures market. General overview of Agricultural pricing policies in Ghana.

o Overview; business, marketing and trade; problems in agricultural marketing and trade, the concept of market, market structure and trade; Group behaviour and pricing (Non-collusive oligopoly models, collusive oligopoly concepts); non-price competition; Critical issues in international trade (the foreign exchange market, tariffs, balance of payments, economic integration)

ABCS 309: Animal Ecology (Environmental Science spec)

o Community Ecology – Structure, patterns and rules. Ecological diversity and its measurements. Ecological energetics. Invasive alien species.

ABCS 305: Behavioural Ecology (Environmental Science spec)

o Definitions of terms. Ecological aspects of animal behaviour adaptations: foraging, mating systems and reproductive strategies. Parental care. Social systems in animals. Predator-prey relationships. Life-history strategies.

ABCS 412: Petroleum Ecology (Environmental Sci spec)

o Oil pollution: behavior, characteristics and impact of oil pollution on biota and recreational facilities. Damage estimation methods and management of oil spills in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Impact assessment and clean-up. Ballast water ecology: introduction of invasive species; ecological significance of invasive species transfer, survival strategies of invasive species and implications on biodiversity conservation.

ABCS 408: Wetland Ecology & Management (Environmental Sci spec)

o Wetland values, human impacts and regulations. Wetland evaluation and delineation. History of wetland management in Ghana. Principles of wetland

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restoration. Wetlands management for waterfowl. Integrated catchments management: challenges and realities. Current issues in wetland conservation.

ABCS 407: Limnology (ESP 151)

o Introduction to Limnology. The water cycle. Basic hydrology. Stream classification. Lakeformation and morphology. Optical and thermal properties of water. Water movements in lakes.Global geochemistry. Ionic composition of natural waters. Dissolved gases. Nutrients and Nutrient Cycling. Eutrophication. Metals in the Aquatic Environment. Environmental effects of dams.

ABCS 405: Population Ecology (Environmental Sci Spec)

o Sampling techniques. Dispersion. Population parameters. Methods of animal population estimation. Natural regulation of animal populations. Life table and Key-factor analyses.

ABCS 414: Fishery Biology and Marine Ranching (Agri Business Spec)

o Biological parameters of fish populations: age and growth, food and feeding habits. Ecology of pelagic and demersal species in Ghanaian waters. Theory of fishing (including stock assessment). Fishery management methods: fish population estimation; factors limiting abundance, habitat improvement and legislation. Fishery aspect of water pollution. Aquaculture: Principles and applications. Marine Ranching: principles and techniques.

ABCS 416: Wildlife Management (Environmental spec)

o Ecology of African game animals; methods of study: aging, identification. Ecology of pastures cropped by game; habitat and harvest management. Management techniques. Population studies of wildlife: game census, wild animal population regulation; capture techniques; threatened species management. Protected area systems; park design, introduction to park management and planning. Law enforcement in protected areas. Public relations. Human-wildlife conflict management. Wildlife utilization, domestication, ranching. Ghana’s wildlife conservation policy. International Wildlife Laws.

ABCS 413: Conservation Biology (ESP 170)

o Indigenous conservation strategies and introduction to management systems of forests, rangelands and wildlife; conservation of water catchment and soil; in situ and ex situ conservation practices. Application of ecological principles to the management of biological resources. Community-based natural resource management. Application of ecotourism as a conservation tool. Climate change and conservation; climate change and global environmental problems and their effects on biodiversity. International conservation measures: World Conservation

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Strategy. Biodiversity Convention and other international conservation treaties. Ghana’s Biodiversity policy and strategy.

BOTN 3I6: Plant Ecology of West Africa (PLB 117 or PLB 102 equiv)

o Introduction to description and classification of plant communities; climax vegetation; the West African environment. Basic concepts in plant ecology; biological associations: mutualism commensalism, parasitism, predation. Pollination mechanisms; social insects. General distribution of vegetation types in relation to climate and soils. Forest and savanna types and their interrelationships. Strand, mangrove, lagoon and montane vegetation types. Accra plains. Human ecology in hese vegetation types. Introduction to quantitative ecology. Species diversity indices

BOTN 311: Vegetative Anatomy of Seed Plants (PLB 116 or PLS spec)

o A theoretical and practical light-microscope study of the anatomy of vegetative parts of the seed plants, with some reference to economic importance of some of the tissues, and use of some of the anatomical features in taxonomy and phylogeny

BOTN 436: Applied Plant Anatomy (PLS spec)

o Anatomy in plant identification, classification and phylogeny. Anatomy in plant pathology. Forensic plant anatomy. Food adulterants and contaminants. Dendrochronology. Ecological plant anatomy. Wood in archaeology. Forensic applications.

BOTN 435: Developmental Plant Anatomy (PLB 105)

o Quantitative description of growth. Phyllotaxy and leaf development. Experimental observation of leaf growth and development in some elected plants. Developmental and differentiation of (i) the cell wall (ii) vascular system and reproductive structures of seed plants. Embryology. Systematic anatomy of useful plant products: fibres, seeds, latex, osmophores. Cell wall structure.

CROP 322: Crop Physiology (Environmental Sci or PLS spec)

o Major physiological processes in plants including seed germination, plant-water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, biological nitrogen fixation and respiration. Introductory environmental physiology including photoperiodism, vernalization and temperature stress as well as air, soil and water pollution stresses on plants. Plant growth substances and growth regulation. Crop growth analysis, especially, leaf area index, leaf area duration, crop growth rate and net assimilation rate.

CROP 315: Principles of Horticulture (Horticulture spec)

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o An introduction to plant propagation techniques, career opportunities in ornamental horticulture, as well as a look at the ornamental crop industry in Ghana. Methods of propagation, environmental factors affecting production and control of flowering will be treated. Production systems for flower, foliage and turf crops, particularly floral designs, nursery management, house plant care, specialized crop production, postharvest handling and marketing will also be discussed.

CROP 311: Crop Protection (PLS 105)

o Concept of pests. Classification of pests. Economic importance of pests. Effects of pest presence. Methods of pest control. Merits and demerits of different methods, with emphasis on pesticides. Current trends in pest control. Meaning, scope and history of plant pathology; concept of diseases in plants; Importance, classification, causes, symptoms and general control of plant diseases.

CROP 435: Environmental Horticulture (Horticulture Spec)

o Landscape Design: History of garden and landscape design. Contemporary trends, types and elements of the landscapes. Objectives of landscaping. Conduction of a landscape survey and analysis of landscape survey data. Materials of design. Principles of design and Principles of landscape design. The functions and design of beds and borders, home gardens, open space, public parks and public gardens. Road, street and industrial landscaping. Landscape graphic techniques. Preparation of plans. The sequence of operation for Landscape, projects. Preparation of costs and estimates. Landscape Horticulture: Importance of landscape plants in the environment. Selection of plants for landscaping. Establishment and maintenance of landscape trees, shrubs, climbing plants, hedges and shelter belts, bedding plants, lawns in garden and parks, and aquatic plants in water garden. Problems of landscape horticulture in Ghana. Establishment of landscape maintenance program.

CROP 437: Pests and Diseases of Horticultural Crops (ENH 129/Hort spec)

o Overview of the concept of pests and diseases and development of pest and disease in plants. Disease diagnosis, assessment and general control of plant diseases. Study of the identification, damage, economic importance, symptoms and management of major insect pests and diseases of the following crops: (a) Vegetables: Tomato, Cabbage, Garden egg, Baby aubergines, Okra, Pepper, Onion, Water melon, Cucumber etc. (b) Fruit crops e.g. pineapple, mango, citrus, pawpaw, cashew. (c) Ornamental plants.

CROP 434: Fruit and Vegetable Crops (Hort spec)

o The fruit industry. Classification of fruit crops. Factors affecting fruit production. Establishment of an orchard: propagation and nursery practices and fruit crop

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management; fruit quality and marketing. Detailed knowledge of the botany. Physiology and production practices for citrus, banana, mango, avocado pear, cashew and pineapple. Minor fruit crops of Ghana. Importance of vegetables enterprises. Classification of vegetables. Factors affecting vegetables production in Ghana. The vegetable production process: site selection and soil preparation; fertilizers and plant nutrition; water sources; propagation practices; weed, pest and disease control. Vegetable cropping systems. General principles of harvesting, postharvest handling, marketing and storage of vegetables. Cultural practices involved in the production of major vegetable crops in Ghana. Research needs.

CROP 427: Seed Science and Technology (Hort or PLS spec)

o Biology of seeds – ontogeny, structure, storage, germination and storage behaviour. Principles and practices involved in the production, harvesting, processing, conditioning, storage, testing, quality management and use of agricultural seeds. Seed improvement, national seed laws, international seed institutions and regulations, seed industry policy and germplasm policy for Ghana. Developments in the international seed arena including patenting. Establishment and management of seed production as a business.

CROP 424: Plant Virology (Hort or PLS spec)

o History, classification and terminologies in virology. Virus structure, components of viruses. Isolation and characterization of viruses. Transmission of viruses. Life cycle of virus- synthesis and Genome replication of viruses. Virus entry, movement and assemble. Plant virus pathogenesis, cell damage and Host contribution to pathogenesis. Virus evolution, origin and divergence. Prevention and control of viral disease including plant defense agents. Practical sessions should include: Detection and assaying of plant viruses using host plants, serology and nucleic acid based techniques. Transmission of virus to test plants, symptomatology and Electron microscopy.

CROP 425: Statistics for Agriculturists (Hort or PLS spec)

o Introduction to planning and execution of agricultural experiments. Principles of scientific experimentation. Statistical methods commonly used in agricultural research and experimental biology. Descriptive statistics. Normal ‘T’ and ‘F’ distributions and their uses. Experimental designs, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, simple correlation and regression. Factorial experiments. Introduction to multiple regression and non-parametric statistics. Emphasis will be on applications of these methods rather than on mathematical derivations.

CROP 423: Plant Pathology (Hort or PLS spec)

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o Review of the major characteristics of the major pathogen groups; Introductory plant pathology, Development of disease in individual plants and plant population, plant disease triangle, disease cycle and relationship between disease cycle and epidermics in plants; pathogenic attack of plants-role of enzymes, toxins, growth regulators etc. in plant disease; effect of disease on plant metabolism; defence of plants against pathogens – the concept and basis of resistance; genetics of plant diseases, Diagnosis and assessment of plant disease. Some selected plant diseases and their control in Ghana – importance, symptomalogy, aetiology and control.

CROP 422: Crop Entomology (Hort or PLS spec)

o A detailed study of the biology, economic importance and control of major and minor insect pests of Field, Plantain and Horticultural crops including vegetables: Emphasis would be placed on pests of the above crops both in the field and in storage.

CROP 411: Field Crops (Hort or PLS spec)

o Origin, botany, distribution, adaptation, propagation, cultural practices, harvesting, utilization and post-harvest handling of tropical food crops including cereals, legumes, root and tuber crops and plantain. Other crops include beverages, oil, spice and fibre crops. Constraints to production and research needs.

CROP 418: Plantation and Industrial Crops (Hort or PLS spec)

o Ecology, agronomy, physiology, production systems and research needs of major plantation crops in Ghana. Emphasis will be on cocoa, coffee, rubber, shea, sugarcane, oil palm, coconut, tobacco, cotton and citronella. Processing utilization and marketing potential. Prospects and problems of production.

ECON 457 Agricultural Economics I (Pre-req: A good background in Economic Theory) (ARE 100A)

o This course focuses on the economic issues of agriculture in developing countries. It looks at the structure and organization of agriculture in developing countries and the attendant problems for mechanization, the agricultural production function, pricing of agricultural inputs and outputs. The course also place special emphasis on technology adoption in agriculture.

ECON 458 Agricultural Economics II (Prereq: ECON 457) (ARE 100B)

o This course continues the discussion on agriculture in developing countries with a focus on the main issues and problems of agriculture and transformation as well as a discussion of policy measures to address these problems. The main problems

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discussed are land tenure systems and land reforms, marketing of agricultural products (with particular attention paid to international commodity pricing of agricultural products), financing for agriculture and external constraints to agricultural policy.

SOIL 306: Management of Soil Environment (PLS and soil sci spec)

o Theory: Soil Chemistry (7 weeks): Nutrient elements: forms and their availability in soils, functions in plants, deficiency symptoms. Types of fertilizers, manufacture of nitrogen, phosphorus and potash fertilizers; fertilizers and calculations involving rates of application. Fertilizer usage: fertilizer and economic development, cost/benefit of fertilizer use, effect of fertilizer use on the soil environment. Fertilizer application methods: broadcast and band application, side-dressing, top dressing, foliar application; liming and liming materials. Nutrient uptake processes, mass flow, diffusion and contact exchange. Biochemistry/ Microbiology (6 weeks): Crop residue and organic matter decomposition and management (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, C/N ratio) microbiology and biochemistry of composting, green manuring

SOIL 308: Soil Degradation and Rehabilitation (PLS and soil sci spec)

o Potential problems and management of major soil orders of Ghana. Soil quality and land degradation, basic concepts, resilience and rehabilitation; Soil physical degradation: extent in Ghana and their causes, e.g. deforestation, erosion, mining, water-logging, etc.; Soil chemical degradation: extent in Ghana, depletion of soil nutrients and organic matter, sorption of non-ionic organic contaminant by soil, causes of chemical degradation e.g. leaching, salinity, sodicity, ameliorative measures; Chemical techniques; Soil biological degradation: extent in Ghana and causes, loss of beneficial micro-organisms, preponderance of harmful micro-organisms; soil macro-organisms: earthworms, termites; Soil restoration and reclamation practices.

SOIL 309: Soil Research Methodology and Laboratory Analyses (PLS and soil sci spec)

o Experimental design; Hypothesis formulation; Site selection and sampling techniques; site characterization. Principles of soil, water, air and plant analyses. Instrumentation and methods of analyses – physical, chemical, microbiological and mineralogical. Analytical procedures of stable and radiogenic isotopes. Interpretation of analytical data.

SOIL 414: Soil Chemistry and Fertility (SSC 102)

o Solid phase: Origin and distribution of charge on soil colloid surface, point of zero charge, electrical characteristics of soil/water interface, double layer theory; mechanism of cation and anion fixation in soils. Sulphur, aluminium, pyrite in

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the formation of soil acidity. Liquid phase: composition, concentration, activities and activity coefficients, Debye-Huckle theory; Chemical factors affecting plant growth: growth expressions, Mitscherlich’s law of diminishing returns, Liebig’s law of the minimum. Methods of evaluating soil fertility; principles of soil fertility management – fertilizer application, liming, lime requirement of soils, reactions of lime in soils. Management of acidic, saline and sodic soils. Soil and plant factors affecting N availability to plants, behavior of P fertilizers and their availability in soils.

SOIL 411: Soil Genesis, Quality and Land-Use Planning (SSC 118)

o organic fractions. Eluviation and illuviation of bases, silica, aluminum, iron, clay and organic matter; Development of pans, nodules and concretions; Progressive soil development; Soil orders and the genesis of their diagnostic horizons. Soil survey: scales and kinds of soil survey, soil mapping units, soil survey operations. Environmental regulations of lands; Assessment of soil productivity rating / judgement; soil quality evaluation. Understanding what we see in terms of soil genesis: concept of benchmark soils, defining soil series - the hypothetical model. Soil survey reports: land evaluation, soil care, land-use planning, introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems). Use of soil classification in soil management and extrapolation of agronomic research results.

MASC 325: Aquatic Plants (PLS spec)

o Identification and systematics. Structure and reproduction of the major groups (green, brown and red macroalgae). Zonation and factors affecting distribution of aquatic plants. Marine plants and their production (sea grasses and mangroves). Economic importance of aquatic plants. Alien and invasive aquatic plants. Algal blooms including harmful microalgae.

MASC 324: Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation (Environ Sci spec)

o Principles of biodiversity and conservation. measurement and analysis of biodiversity; Patterns of species diversity. Indicators of Biodiversity. Conservation of aquatic resources – Protected areas, Heritage sites, Ramsar sites etc. Convention on Biological Diversity. Resource valuation. National case studies of institutional and legislative framework for biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity and climate change; climate change impacts on aquatic biodiversity. Key biodiversity areas (KBAs) in Ghana and key stone species.

MASC 441: Global Climate Change and the Marine and Coastal Environment (Environ Sci Spec)

o Global warming – definition and terminologies. History and trends. Driving forces. Greenhouse gas effect. Major causes, impacts, threats, and opportunities for the marine and coastal environment. Sea level rise and its implications on

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coastal development. Assessment, vulnerability, adaptation, enhancement, sustainability, and mitigation of impacts on coastal ecosystems and coastal communities. Worldwide efforts at potential solutions and international agreements. Communicating climate change.

MASC 435: Waterbird Ecology and Conservation (Environ Sci spec)

o Taxonomy and diversity of waterbirds; Vulnerability of waterbirds to climate variations; Interactions between climate change stressors; Adaptive capacity of waterbirds; Foraging ecology and trophic mechanisms; Disturbances of waterbirds (sea level rise and rainfall patterns, anthropogenic disturbances); Migration and breeding. State of world’s birds; threatened aquatic bird species of the world or Ghana. Management and conservation strategies of waterbirds. Important bird areas (IBAs) of the world.

MASC 431: Marine Turtle Ecology and Conservation (Environ Sci spec)

o Turtle Population Ecology, Taxonomy and Foraging ecology. Behaviour - Orientation, Navigation, Natal Beach Homing, Sea Turtle Locomotion - Mechanics, Energetics, Habitat Utilization, Migration and Habitat Use. Life History Patterns. Physiological and diving adaptations. Reproduction – Nesting Embryonic Development and Sex Determination, Conservation - Human Impacts and threats, Contemporary Fisheries Related Mortality and Turtle Excluder Devices. Conservation strategies.

For an ANS specialization, see the classes on the ANS/ANM approved sheet

Course Selection Tips

Coding and Numbering Of Courses

All degree programmes have alphanumerical codes (e.g. POLI 445). The first 4 letters stand for a department or subject, followed by a 3 digit number in one of the following ranges.

Level 100 (First Year) Courses: 100-199 (not recommended)

Level 200 (Second Year) Courses: 200-299

Level 300 (Third Year) Courses: 300-399

Level 400 (Fourth Year) Courses: 400-499

The third digit in the number code is:

Zero (0) for a course that is offered over both semesters (Aug to May/June)

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Odd (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) for a course offered in the first semester (Aug-Dec) Even (2, 4, 6 or 8) for a course offered in the second semester (Jan-May/June)

Credits

One (1) course credit is defined as:

One hour lecture per week for a semester One hour tutorial per week for a semester One practical session of two or three hours per week for a semester Six hours of field work per week for a semester

* Visiting undergraduate students are only allowed to take courses at levels 200 to 400.

IRELAND: University College Cork 

AEE Study Abroad Courses

UCEAP Program: Irish Universities

Courses:

ER4004 Practical Offshore Marine Science (Specialization) o Research vessel operations and capabilities; geoscience operations at sea;

oceanographic operations at sea; benthic ecology operations at sea; advanced marine data collection technologies and applications. 5 credits semester 1

AE2003 Habitats and Ecosystems (Specialization) o his module will provide a) an introduction to the multiple biotic and abiotic processes

that control and regulate all ecosystems, including the flow of energy and matter, nutrient cycles, climate, disturbance and species interactions and b) an introduction to the animals and plants of selected individual habitats, their functional roles within habitats and the various interactions that take place between them. Lectures will be supported by laboratory and field practicals. 5 credits semester 1

AE3014 Biodiversity and Conservation (Specialization) o This module examines the temporal and spatial aspects of biodiversity on Earth. In

addition the module examines the different use and non-use values of biodiversity. Given the importance and values of biodiversity, the module then examines the threats

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to biodiversity and the methods used to conserve biodiversity at all levels through in-situ and ex-situ methods of conservation by means of the national and international legal and spatial frameworks applied in both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Multiple use of protected areas will also be examined. 5 credits semester 1

AE3016 Biology of Aquatic Organisms (Specialization) o This module will introduce the biota, their biology, physiology and behaviour in a range

of marine and freshwater systems, including the open ocean, the inter-tidal, estuaries, ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. 5 credits semester 1

AE4001 Advanced Ecotoxicology (Specialization) o Examination of the ways in which organisms cope with heavy metals. Discussion of

organic chemicals as a prerequisite to the concept of biomarkers. Discussion of the assessment of pollution effect, using single species toxicity compliance testing, multi-species and microcosm studies. Emphasis will then shift to indicator species (both plant and animals) as ways to assess environmental pollutants. The final sessions look at the ecosystem level approach using biotic indices (both aquatic, environmental and wildlife indices) and integrated population monitoring of birds and restoration ecology will be considered. 5 credits semester 1

AE4012 Landscape Conservation and Management (Specialization) o The module is characterised by a high level of field work conducted during a 5 day

residential fieldcourse in the Burren, preceded by College-based introductory lectures on the ethics and socio-economics of conservation. Environmental Impact Assessment procedures will be outlined. Characterisation and mapping of land, water, soils and biotic assemblages will be conducted while landscape evaluation, conservation and management strategies will be discussed. Mapping exercises on past and present land use will be carried out while the influence of farming practice on the landscape will also be discussed. Sustainable use of the natural environment and habitat fragmentation and its associated conservation problems will be explained. Identification of conflict between conservation objectives and land uses, conflict management, stake holder participation and protected area zoning and recreation will be dealt with. Resolution strategies and overall management plan for the Burren will be discussed and formulated. 10 credits semester 1

ED2004 The Curriculum in Special Needs Education (EDU 115) o Analysis of empirical research findings regarding the identification and education of

young children with special needs; Investigation of the issues and challenges of integration with 'mainstream' classes. Overview of strategies for Educating Young Children with Special Needs. 5 credits semester 1

EC2204 Business Microeconomics 1 (Specialization) o To provide an understanding of how intermediate microeconomic theory can be used as

a methodology for understanding economic behaviour in the modern business environment. 5 credits semester 1

EC1500 Economic Analysis for Food Business Part 1 (Specialization) o The market economy; entrepreneurship; the competitive process and technological

change; determination of relative prices of goods and factors of production under various types of market structure. 5 credits semester 1

EV2001 Practical Environmental Science (Specialization)

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o This module consists of a 3 day non-residential field course in which basic practical skills are introduced and implemented in small groups. Field exercises will be selected from ecological, geographical, geological, hydrological and chemical methods in aquatic and terrestrial environments. 5 credits semester 1

EV2002 The Environment and Human Health (Specialization) o Overview of biological, chemical and physical health hazards and their impacts on

human health including water and associated diseases, zoonoses, air pollution, trace elements and toxic compounds, radiation, noise, natural disasters. Sourcing and assessing environmental and human health data. Current and potential environmental health issues. 5 credits semester 1

EV4001 Environmental Science Research Project (interesting internship or spec)

o theoretical, practical or field-based investigation of an environmental topic to be carried out individually by each student in conjunction with appropriate academic supervisor(s). 15 credits semester 1

EV4002 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (Specialization) o Principles of monitoring and assessment. Policy legislation and practice. Techniques for

physical and chemical analysis of water, air, soil and sediments. Biological monitoring methods: toxicity tests, bioassays, biochemical techniques, microbiological analyses. Principles of quality assurance and control. Data interpretation and reporting. Case studies. 10 credits semester 1

EV4012 Environmental Impact Assessments (Specialization) o Definition of EIA. Purpose and limitations. Legal background and Statutory

requirements. Approaches and methods. Standardisation and quality control. Preparation of EIA reports and recommendations. Preparation of environmental impact statements. Case studies. 5 credits semester 1

FE1019 Introduction to Food and Agricultural Economics (Specialization)

o The module introduces the application of microeconomics for a diverse set of firms ranging from farms to food and agribusiness organisations. The behaviour of firms as prices and outputs are determined, applied production theories with respect to subsistence farming, choice of technique, analysis of technical change, and risk and uncertainty; agricultural demand, prices and markets; and farm management economies applied to subsistence agriculture. 5 credits semester 1

FE3018 Agriculture and Natural Resource Use in the Developing World (Specialization)

o Introduction to agriculture in the developing world: theories and concepts; agrarian transformations in the contemporary world; integrated crop and animal production systems; natural resource regimes, land tenure and water rights; common property resources; natural resource conservation; agricultural support services; technology transfer; policy issues for agricultural development. 5 credits semester 1

FS2014 Topics in Food Quality and Legislation B (FST 109) o Good laboratory practice (GLP). Statistical quality control including use of control charts

and sampling procedures. Quality systems standards including ISO. Auditing. Good

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Manufacturing Practice and HACCP. Principles of cleaning and sterilization. Food legislation in Ireland and EU. Codex Alimentarius. 5 credits semester 1

FS4020 Dairy Science and Technology (Specialization) o Discussion of lactose, heat and ethanol stability, acid and rennet coagulation of milk,

syneresis, dairy starter cultures, bacteriophage and the technology of acid and rennet curd cheeses, yogurt, processed cheese, enzyme modified cheese, analogue cheese. 5 credits semester 1

FS4021 Meat Science and Technology (Specialization) o Muscle structure and function. Pre- and post-slaughter factors and processes which

influence the quality of meat. Slaughter technology. Meat colour, flavour, tenderness and water-holding capacity. Functional properties of ingredients in processed meat products. Meat processing operations and equipment. Factors affecting the quality of meat products. Packaging of meat and meat products. Meat by-products. Microflora and spoilage of meat and meat products. 5 credits semester 1

PS2001 Introduction to Plant Biotechnology (Specialization) o Principles and applications of biotechnology. Plant cell totipotency. - Derivation and

composition of plant tissue culture media. Somatic embrogenesis and adventitious regeneration. Plant cloning. The stages in Micropropagation. Culture contamination and genetic instability. - Plant cell tissue and organ culture in plant genetic manipulation and production of plant secondary products. Recombinant DNA technology, - gene cloning - restriction enzymes and cloning vectors, construction of genomic, cDNA and chromosome libraries, - DNA sequence analysis - specific target traits for genetic engineering. 5 credits semester 1

PS3008 Plants and Hostile Environments (Specialization) o Plants cannot move, and this limits their ability to avoid exposure to unfavourable

abiotic conditions that are part of climate change. The responses of plants to extreme climatic conditions, including flooding, strong winds, UV-B radiation, high and low temperatures, air pollution, and fire will be described. Protective acclimation and adaptation responses will be studied at molecular and organismal levels, as will consequences of these processes at the level of the ecosystem (trade-offs, competition). 5 credits semester 1

PS3018 Plant and Animal Genetics (Specialization) o Molecular analysis of the eukaryote genome. Chromosomal organisation. Structural and

functional eukaryotic genomics. Sources of genetic variation. Population genetics: mutation, selection, random genetic drift. Adaptation, evolution, reproductive isolation, speciation, applications, genetic improvement of animals and Case histories. DNA profiling. Case histories. Molecular ecology: monitoring of wild populations. Plant breeding programmes. Important traits in plant breeding. Improved selection methods. Widening the gene pool. GM crops: case histories and critical evaluation. 5 credits semester 1

PS4023 Plants and Sustainability (Specialization) o Plants and bio-economy. Sustainable forest management. Phytoremediation (treatment

of polluted water and soil using plants); phytomining, renewable resources (sustainable production of energy and biochemicals from plants); rehabilitation of damaged

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ecosystems (restoration ecology). Exploitation of waste streams from food processing plants. Bio-refineries. 5 credits semester 1

ZY3019 Animal Physiology (Specialization) o This module will examine the physiological adaptations of animals, in terms of their cell

structure and function, immunology, osmoregulation, respiration, circulation and how these are altered to adapt to extreme environments. 5 credits semester 1

For an ANS specialization, see the classes on the ANS/ANM approved sheet

NEW ZEALAND: Lincoln University 

AEE Study Abroad Courses

UCEAP Program: Sustainability, Sciences & Environmental Management, Lincoln Univ.

Language: English

Terms: I: Mid June –Late November (UC Davis Summer + Fall Quarters)

II: Early Feb—Late June (UC Davis Winter + Spring Quarters)

Min GPA: 2.85

Courses: (Note: must enroll in at least 4 courses per term=60 credits)

ECOL 302 Applied Ecology and Conservation (Specialization) o Application of ecological principles to the management of ecosystems, communities and

species. 15 credits Semester 1 ECOL 308 Ecology III: Advanced Ecology (Specialization)

o Advanced methodology and theory for animal and plant ecology. Application of ecological methods for the analysis and interpretation of populations, communities and ecosystems. 15 credits Semester 2

ECON 217 Food and Agricultural Economics (Specialization) o The application of economic principles to land-based products and industries. Theories

of production, consumption, price determination, market structure, decisions under uncertainty, policy analysis and the sustainable use of resources. 15 credits Semester 2

ECON 314 Environmental Economics (Specialization)

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o Analysis of interactions between economics and ecological systems. Policy tools including market based instruments, to manage environmental issues. Evaluation methods including cost benefit analysis, cost utility, non market valuation, ecosystem services reviews. 15 credits Semester 2

ERST 302 Environmental Policy (Specialization) o The analysis of environmental policy: issues, approaches and tools. 15 credits semester

2 ERST 202 Environmental Analysis with Geographic Information Systems

(Specialization) o The use of Geographic Information Systems in spatial analysis, land-use planning, design

and decision making. The cartographic representation of those findings. 15 units Semester 1

ERST 310 GIS and Applications in Natural Resource Analysis (Specialization) o Use of GIS and spatial analysis tools for resource applications, problem solving, decision-

making and planning for environmental issues and sustainable management of natural resources. 15 credits Semester 2)

ERST 311 Monitoring and Management of River Systems (Specialization) o Monitoring aquatic systems in relation to land management issues focusing on

biological indicators, physical/chemical parameters and waste management. 15 credits Semester 2

FOOD 301 Food Product Innovation and Quality (Specialization) o Food composition,consumer acceptability,product innovation and proces evaluation.

Food innovation within the global food industry. 15 credits Semester 1 FORS 270 Applied Agroforestry (Specialization)

o The characteristics of trees suitable for landscape, conservation, shelter or timber production on New Zealand farms. Woodlots, management and harvesting; design and maintenance of shelter, landscape and conservation plantings; safety, economic and legal issues. 15 credits Semester 1

FORS 310 Forest Management (Specialization) o An analysis of current issues in forest management including forestry planning,

government policies, environmental issues and forest valuation. 15 credits Semester 1 HORT 071 Amenity Horticulture (Specialization)

o The principles and practices associated with plant selection. Establishment care and maintenance for amenity horticulture purposes. Turf and arboriculture. 15 credits Semester 2 *** Note: I think this is lower div but sounded interesting

HORT 072 Fruit Crop Production (Specialization) o The principles and practices of commercial fruit crop establishment and production.

Important fruit crops and their crop management. 15 credits Semester 2 *** Note: I think this is lower div but sounded interesting

HORT 391 Work Integrated Learning (Horticulture) (Specialization) o Participation in an industry placement, involving applied learning in structured

collaboration with a selected employer. 60 credits Semesters 1 and 2. *** Note: Would be only class taken (more of an internship)

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HORT 392 Work Integrated Learning (Viticulture and Oenology) (Specialization)

o Participation in an industry placement, involving applied learning in structured collaboration with a selected employer. 60 credits Semesters 1 and 2. *** Note: Would be only class taken (more of an internship)

PLPT 203 Plant Pest Management (Specialization) o The biology of plant pests, including micro-organisms, insects, vertebrate, and

invertebrate animals and plants, that damage, destroy or contaminate plants or plant communities within crops, natural or urban ecosystems, strategies for management of pests. 15 credits Semester 1

PLPT 293 Practical Methods in Biosecurity and Plant Protection (Specialization)

o The practical skills required for research and employment in the fields of biosecurity and plant protection in both production and native ecosystems, including hands-on experience with industry-standard methods for recognition, growth and manipulation of pest insects and pathogenic microorganisms. 15 credits Semester 1

PLPT 305 Fungal Ecology and Diversity (Specialization) o The growth, development and morphology of fungi; their interactions with plants in

natural and managed ecosystems, as saprophytes, symbionts, plant pathogens and foreign invasive species. 15 credits Semester 2

PLPT 323 Grape Pest and Disease Management (Specialization) o The biology of grapevine pests and diseases. Interaction of pest and disease

development with environmental factors, crop growth stages and viticulture practices. Effective integrated pest and disease management including a range of cultural, physical and chemical control methods. 15 credits Semester 1

PLPT 325 Biological Control (Specialization) o The history, development and application of biological control agents for the

management of invertebrate and vertebrate animal pests, weeds and plant pathogens of economically important crops. The role biological control in sustainable pest management in natural and managed ecosystems. 15 credits Semester 2

PLPT 326 Bioprotection and Biosecurity (Specialization) o An advanced study of integrated bioprotection and biosecurity management of pests

and diseases in both production and natural ecosystems. Specific emphasis is on pest and disease control, biosecurity risk analysis with respect to export and import, international agreements, as well as the research, development and implementation of innovative management programmes for pest and disease control of current and emerging threats. 15 credits Semester 2

PLSC 320 Crop Science (Spec in Horticulture or Agri Business) o An examination of the major characteristics of agricultural plant communities (including

crop, forest, horticulture and pasture examples) that contribute to their productivity. Analysis of the importance of plant growth regulation, edaphic and environmental requirements for growth and interplant competition. 15 credits Semester 1

PLSC 321 Pasture Agronomy (Specialization)

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o Advanced studies of pasture and/or crop production. 15 credits Semester 2 PLSC 325 Environmental Plant Biology (Spec in Horticulture or

Environmental Science) o A study of plant interaction with their environment, with emphasis on the factors that

enhance or limit plant production and quality. Applciation of this knowledge both in practice and in the understanding of biological systems. New technologies and practical work that engages students in process of research. 15 credits Semester 2

PLSC 331 Seed Technology (Specialization) o A study of the principles and practice of seed crop management and technology. 15

credits Semester 2 SOSC 106 Soil Science I (Specialization)

o An introduction to the principles of soil science. An outline of the properties of soil which are important to sustainable land use and environmental protection. Topics include: soil formation, soil as part of an ecosystem, soils in the New Zealand landscape, soil physical conditions, plant nutrient requirements, availability of soil nutrients, nutrient cycling, basic fertiliser forms and soil fertility concepts. 15 credits Semester 2

SOSC 224 Soil Management (Specialization) o An introduction to the principles of soil science. An outline of the properties of soil

which are important to sustainable land use and environmental protection. Topics include: soil formation, soil as part of an ecosystem, soils in the New Zealand landscape, soil physical conditions, plant nutrient requirements, availability of soil nutrients, nutrient cycling, basic fertiliser forms and soil fertility concepts.

SOSC 342 Soil Resources (Specialization) o Soil genesis. Soil data interpretation. Soil classification. Soil variability. Selected regional

soil study. 15 credits Semester 1 WINE 201 Viticulture I (Specialization)

o Grapevine growth habit, form and cropping, physiology of vegetative growth, fruit development and maturation, nutrition and water relations. Role of rootstocks and cultivators and the interaction with macro-, meso-, and micro-climates. 15 credits Semester 1

WINE 202 Principles of Wine Science (Specialization) o The principles of wine science, including the physical and chemical properties of

processing juice and wine, wine microbiology, fermentation, finishing, stabilisation and basic quality assessment by chemical and sensory means. Aspects of 'cool climate' wine-making. 15 credits Semester 1

WINE 302 Wine Quality Assessment (Specialization) o Wine quality assessment by sensory and chemical methods. Sensory analysis and the

interpretation of results from taste panels. 15 credits Semester 2 WINE 303 Science of Grapes and Wine (Specialization)

o Current issues in the science of grapes and wine and practical experience with a viticulturally-based trial. 15 credits Semester 2

WINE 304 Wine Chemistry and Technology (Specialization)

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o Chemical methods of wine analysis. The theory and principles of physical, chemical and enzymatic changes in musts and wines. Control of wine composition. Current trends in wine processing. 15 credits Semester 2

For an ANS specialization, see the classes on the ANS/ANM approved sheet

NEW ZEALAND: Massey University 

AEE Study Abroad Courses

UCEAP Program: New Zealand Universities

Courses:

112.702 International Agri-Food Marketing Strategies (ARE 138) o An advanced study of international agri-food business and marketing. Emphasis is

placed on international consumers and agri-food exports, including external environment, terms of trade, transportation, packaging, documentation, methods of payment, risk management, intercultural communication and negotiation. (Term 1)

119.180 Introduction to Agribusiness (ARE 130) o An introduction to New Zealand agribusiness in a global context. The macro-

environment and its impact on strategy and structure. The role and functions of management in agribusinesses. Descriptive frameworks for defining the impact of agribusiness inventory on liquidity, wealth and profit. (Term: 2)

112.248 Food and Agribusiness Value Chains o The study of the flow of food and agricultural products from the farm to the final

consumer. Emphasis on successful value chain management applied to food and agribusiness. The course utilizes field trips to study local value chains. (Term: 1)

112.302 Food and Agribusiness Strategies (ARE 135) o Extensive use of food industry and agribusiness case studies. Emphasis is placed on

strategic analysis and decision making applied to New Zealand and international agribusiness (Term: 2)

119.258 Agricultural Systems (Specialization) o An interdisciplinary study of agricultural systems to describe and analyse the

relationships between system components. Analysis of the inter-relationships within agricultural systems, including the sub-systems for primary production, processing, marketing and policy, and the relationships of these systems within their environment. (Term: 2)

119.281 Decision Tools for Primary Industries (Specialization) o Application of decision tools for farm systems analysis at the tactical level. Analytical

frameworks to assist decision-making in finance, human resources, production and marketing. (Term: 1 or 2, depending)

119.358 Agricultural Production Systems (Specialization)

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o An interdisciplinary study of agricultural, horticultural or equine systems. Case studies are used to integrate student's knowledge of the production system, the human factors associated with it and the context in which it operates (Term: 1 and 2)

283.101 Plants in Agriculture (Specialization) o An introduction to the pasture, arable crop and tree species that are important to New

Zealand's agriculture. The growth and development of agricultural plants, their responses to the environment, and how these responses affect both vegetative and reproductive yield. Identification of agricultural plants. Introduction to the identification and biology of weeds, pest and pathogens important to agricultural plant production. (Term: 1 or 2 depending)

283.201 Pasture and Crop Agronomy (Specialization) o The husbandry of agricultural plants and the management of plant communities at the

farm level. Topics include balancing pasture growth and animal demand, pasture assessment, pasture establishment, cash crops, growth and utilisation of forage crops and control of weeds and pests. (Term: 2)

283.301 Pasture Production and Practice (Specialization) o The practical application of pasture production and grazing management principles to

grazing systems. An introduction to sward dynamics and the herbage factors influencing both the productivity and utilisation of grazed pastures. (Term: 1 and 2)

283.305 Arable Production and Technology (Specialization) o Seed production and technology, selected arable crops and the use of precision

agriculture technology to improve the efficiency and sustainability of crop production. Emphasis will be on achieving production objectives for yield, quality and harvest scheduling. Physiological aspects of seed and crop production. Management of inputs such as fertiliser and irrigation using detailed farm maps, GPS and GIS. (Term: 1)

283.311 Controlling Weeds (Specialization) o Aspects of weed biology will be studied to help understand how to obtain efficient and

effective weed control. The full range of control techniques, both chemical and non-chemical, will be discussed. Students will learn how to develop integrated weed control programmes for their specific area of interest in agriculture, horticulture, forestry or conservation. (Term: 1 or 2 depending)

283.321 Trees on Farms (ENH 133) o A study of aspects of the biology and ecology of trees which influence their use on farms

and in farming systems. Woodlots and wood products; biomass production and effluent disposal; agroforestry systems and forage production. The value of trees for soil stabilisation, shelter, amenity and landscape management. (Term: 1 or 2)

283.703 Pasture Ecophysiology (Specialization) o Sustainability and stability of pasture based ecosystems from the perspective of the

productivity, ecology and environmental physiology of pastures. (Term: 2) 283.704 Urban and Farm Forestry (Specialization)

o Advanced studies in forestry including management and environmental issues. Students are required to select either the farm forestry or urban forests and landscapes modules. (Term: 1 or 2)

196.205 Ecology and Conservation (Specialization)

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o Terrestrial ecology and the application to conservation biology, including evolutionary ecology, population biology, species interactions, community, ecosystem and landscape ecology. New Zealand and overseas case studies are considered throughout the paper. An analytical approach is taken in the field trips and laboratory work including the use of statistics to test ecological hypotheses and to identify patterns in plant and animal distributions. There is one compulsory weekend field trip. (Term: 1)

196.313 Limnology (ESP 151) o A general introduction to the study of freshwater ecosystems, including the physical and

chemical cycles which occur in streams and lakes and their effects on the biota. Composition and population dynamics of the biota. The effects of pollution on freshwater systems and their restoration. The study and management of freshwater fisheries. (Term:1)

196.326 Topics in Marine Ecology (Specialization) o An in-depth view of topics in the ecology of marine organisms and their habitats.

Students will study one or more topics to provide an advanced education in central issues in marine ecological sciences. (Term: 2)

196.315 Applied Ecology and Resource Management (PLS 101) o The principles and practice of management of land and pests and of conservation; the

utilisation and sustainable development of natural resources by the application of ecological principles. Considerable emphasis is placed on the practical course which includes modelling using a computer. There are compulsory field days. (Term: 2)

196.316 New Zealand Plant Ecology (Specialization) o Global issues in concept-based plant ecology taught from a New Zealand perspective.

Topics include plant growth dynamics, community assembly rules, plant successional concepts and models, herbivory impacts, life history strategies, invasion ecology and plant reproduction. Practical work includes compulsory field days. (Term: 1)

196.317 Community and Ecosystem Ecology (Specialization) o A theoretical perspective to the study of community and ecosystem ecology examining

the role of interactions between two or more species and their environment. Topics covered include techniques of community description, abiotic and biotic controls of community structure, the effects of disturbance, food web theory, ecosystem function and biodiversity. The emphasis will be on understanding the models and theories relating to this area of science, although examples of the application of these principles will also be given. Practical classes will involve a small research project emphasising the statistical and writing skills important in community and ecosystem ecology. (Term: 1)

196.350 Quantitative Ecology / Ecological Statistics (Specialization) o Modern ecology requires quantitative tools to test hypotheses, develop models and

make predictions for ecological phenomena in the natural world. This paper covers some of the most important advanced statistical modelling tools and software for ecological applications. Topics may include: quantifying biodiversity and modelling species populations, behaviour, interactions or communities with frequentist or Bayesian methods in R and/or WinBUGS software. (Term: 1)

178.350 International Economics (ARE 138) o The 'pure theory' of international trade as an explanation of observed trade flows; the

implications of free trade for national output and welfare; departures from the

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competitive model; the theory and practice of commercial policy; multilateral and regional trade liberalisation; New Zealand and the global trading environment. (Term: 1)

178.358 International Trade in Agri-food Products (ARE 138) o Agri-food trade today. Gains from trade and barriers to trade. Agri-food trade policies in

the EU, USA and selected Asian countries. The WTO and agri-food trade liberalisation. Measuring the impacts of trade liberalisation on developed and developing economies. Macroeconomics of agri-food trade. Linkages between agriculture, trade and environment. (Term:1)

178.360 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (ARE 176) o An introduction to the application of economic analysis to environmental and natural

resource management issues and policies. (Term: 2) 178.242 Land Economics (Specialization)

o The treatment of land resource questions in economics, including changing theoretical approaches to land and the income from the land, factors influencing the behaviour of land markets, environmental economics and land use, specific models of land use patterns, the question of the efficient use of land resources, estimating changing land use requirements, taxation in relation to land markets, location decision. (Term 1 or 2 depending)

121.103 New Zealand Environments (Specialization) o An introductory environmental course describing the plants, animals, geology, and

landscapes of New Zealand. Emphasis is placed on assembly of the biota, interrelations between the physical and biotic environments, and the influence and place of people. (Term:2)

121.211 New Zealand Environmental Issues (Specialization) o A consideration of environmental issues that affect New Zealand, particularly at the

present time. It will include deforestation, soil erosion, pollution of air, land and water with industrial and agricultural pollutants, and conservation. (Term: 1 or 2 depending)

284.101 Production Horticulture (ENH 102) o The dynamic interaction between plants, people and the environment, primarily in the

fruit and vegetable sectors. An integrative analysis of the underlying production systems, industry structures and organisation including an introduction to seed science and technology. An intensive practical programme. (Term: 1)

284.201 Horticultural Production Systems (Specialization) o Exploring the role of key factors which influence horticultural crop production in the

21st century. Topics covered include a broad range of subjects from site and crop establishment to management approaches to manipulate final product specification. (Term: 2)

284.301 Horticultural Crop Development & Yield (Specialization) o Physiological and applied aspects of monitoring, predicting and manipulating crop

growth and development in production horticulture in order to optimize yield, quality and timeliness. Prediction of crop growth and development in response to changes in the environment and the associated decisions made by growers. (Term: 1)

284.322 Managing the Landscape (Specialization)

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o A study of the issues and processes of landscape management using botanic gardens and urban and rural parks as the study example. Topics include deterioration and restoration of vegetation and formation of long-term vegetation plans; managing biodiversity and visual value; formation of a management plan. Management processes include; inventory and evaluation; development of goals for preservation, enhancement and use; and strategies for vegetation and visual quality. Field trips and field exercises are used to illustrate the study topics (Term: 1)

284.342 Hort Productivity and Quality (Specialization) o The role of crop architecture and the modification of the aerial environment for

optimising yield and pre-harvest product quality, as well as the factors affecting quality and shelf life of horticultural commodities through the handling chain. (Term: 2)

188.705 Natural Resource Policy (ESP 161) o This paper examines the key issues and practice of natural resources policy. The roles

and responsibilities of policy agencies in relation to current issues in natural resources policy research, development, implementation and monitoring are considered. Alternative policy approaches to achieving natural resource management outcomes are examined through selected case studies. (Term: 1 and 2)

188.263 Environmental Science I (Specialization) o Integrated study of scientific and management issues associated with natural resource

use and environmental quality (locally, nationally, globally). Physical, economic and institutional relationships. Options for assessing and managing natural resources and environmental quality at the landowner, regional and national level. (Term: 1)

188.363 Environmental Science II (Specialization) o Scientifically assessing and managing limited natural resources with a philosophy of

long-term sustainable development. Atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic and urban indicators of environmental quality. Integrated environmental impact assessments (cultural, demographic, economic, legal, social, technical) using farming, forestry, recreation, and horticulture as examples. (Term: 2)

120.217 Plant, Cell and Environment (PLB 105) o A study of the growth, development and functioning of plants and their interaction with

the physical environment with reference to the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum and mineral nutrition. Plant responses to environmental extremes such as waterlogging, salinity, mineral toxicities, elevated CO2 and UV radiation will be covered. (Term: 1)

120.218 The Flora of New Zealand (Specialization) o The place of the New Zealand flora in a world context. This paper considers the origins

and relationships of the New Zealand flora, plant distributions, adaptive features, morphology, anatomy and reproduction, along with a consideration of plant communities. (Term: 2)

120.219 Plants and People (Specialization) o This paper will cover plants as sources of food and beverage, medicine, fibres and dyes,

how plants were domesticated and how breeding has improved plant crops. The cultural and geographic origins of commercially important plants will also be covered. (Term: 1)

120.302 Plant Development (PLB 116)

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o Diverse patterns of plant development that were initially described from cytological and morphological perspectives are beginning to be understood at a mechanistic level through the use of molecular and genetic techniques. This paper provides an introduction to classic literature pertaining to different aspects of plant development and integrates it with more recent molecular genetic studies. The role of plant hormones and other signalling molecules in plant developed is also covered. (Term: 2)

120.303 Plant Biodiversity (Specialization) o This course begins with a historical perspective outlining classic problems of

evolutionary biology that are important for understanding plant biodiversity. The nature of morphological variation is discussed, as are molecular marker systems and modern techniques currently being used to investigate the evolution of plant biodiversity. Research is highlighted from studies of genetic, morphological and ecological diversity. Hypotheses concerning patterns of plant species diversification and distribution are critically discussed. Model and non-model plants are considered in terms of the insight that their study is providing into understanding morphological and ecological diversification. The relevance of these findings for historical questions, understanding and conservation of biodiversity is discussed. (Term: 2)

120.304 Plant Biotechnology (BIT 160) o An overview of modern methods by which plants can be modified to provide new

genetic material for use in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and industry. This paper links basic and applied science and focuses on the dramatic progress being made in plant tissue culture, recombinant DNA technology, QTL analysis and marker-assisted selection. Emphasis is on both prospects and limitations, and includes discussion of environmental, ethical and regulatory issues (Term: 1)

285.201 Understanding Plant Protection (Specialization) o The importance of diseases, pests and weeds to horticultural, agricultural and forestry

production, trade, gardening and conservation is outlined. The paper introduces the biology of these organisms and gives an understanding of their management and control. An introduction to strategies available for chemical, non-chemical and integrated control methods is included together with examples. A course of practical work. (Term: 1)

285.301 Controlling Plant Pests and Diseases (Specialization) o Aspects of plant pest and pathogen biology will be studied to help understand how to

obtain efficient and effective control. The full range of control techniques, both chemical and non-chemical, will be discussed. Students will learn about pests and diseases in their specific area of interest in agriculture, horticulture, forestry or conservation, be shown how to diagnose problems, and obtain experience in managing an integrated pest and disease control program in a simulated crop. (Term: 2)

132.312 Environmental and Planning Law (ESP 161) o An introduction to New Zealand Environmental Planning law with a specific focus on the

Resource Management Act 1991 and the legislative, judicial and administrative aspects of the New Zealand legal system as they relate to environmental law and the planning process. The place of law in the sustainability debate, property rights and legal aspects of the Treaty of Waitangi are covered. (Term: 2)

132.111 Planning and the Environment (PLS 150)

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o Introduction to present and historical resource and environmental planning concepts, policies, processes and issues. Sustainability principles are examined in the context of international trends and developments and the New Zealand planning framework. (Term: 2)

189.151 Soil Properties and Processes (SSC 100) o An introduction to the soil as it influences plant growth; the soil as a physical

environment for plant roots; soil organic matter. The regulation of soil nutrient availability by biological and chemical processes; soil acidity and pH; the soil resources of New Zealand. A practical course based on the above. (Term: 1 or 2 depending)

189.251 Soil Fertility and Fertilisers (Specialization) o Soil conditions in relation to nutrient cycling in agricultural production systems. Macro

and micro plant nutrients. The composition, properties and uses of fertilisers. Soil water relationship, interactions with plant nutrient uptake and loss from soil. Methods of evaluating nutrient levels in soils. (Term: 2)

189.252 Land, Soil and Water (Specialization) o Introduction to the main New Zealand soil groups including restored soils; soil

attributes, limitations, appropriate land use and management including impact on the wider environment. Basic soil water properties. An introduction to drainage, irrigation, soil conservation, GIS and remote sensing, and their relevance to soil users and environmental management. (Term: 1)

189.362 Soil Fertility and the Environment (Specialization) o A paper focusing on the application of knowledge of soil properties and processes to

address the compromise required between maximising agricultural production and minimising adverse environmental effects. The paper will include consideration of models used for estimating fertiliser requirements as well as consideration of alternative low-input systems and environmental impacts. (Term: 2)

189.363 Soil Resources and Sustainable Land Use (Specialization) o The attributes and limitations of soils for various sustainable land uses. Soil resource

mapping systems and land use classification. Conservation and soil water management practices. The entry, storage and manipulation of land resource information using geographic information systems. This paper is based on field trips and case studies. (Term: 1)

189.365 Studies in Soil Science (Specialization) o This paper is structured on selected topics that demonstrate how a knowledge of soil

science explains the impacts of land management practices on the soil resources. Emphasis is placed on aspects relating to soil chemical fertility. (Term: 1 and 2)

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UK, SCOTLAND: Glasgow University AEE Study Abroad Courses

UCEAP Program: Scottish Universities

Courses:

ECON2001 Economics 2A (Specialization) o This is an intermediate Microeconomics course whose students are largely drawn from

those wishing to prepare for Honours in Economics. The course comprises intermediate Microeconomics and Introductory Mathematical Economics. 20 credits Semester 1

ECON2002 Economics 2B (Specialization) o This is an intermediate Macroeconomics course whose students are largely drawn from

those wishing to prepare for Honours in Economics. The course comprises intermediate Macroeconomics and Economic Data Analysis. 20 credits Semester 2

ECON4011 Environmental Economics (Specialization) o The main aims of this course are to identify and analyse the key issues confronting

economies and economists in attempting to reconcile economic growth with environmental and ecological constraints, and to demonstrate the use of economic theory in analysing some contemporary environmental issues. 15 credits Semester 1

ECON4020 Microeconomic Analysis: Consumer, Producer and General Equilibrium (Specialization)

o This course aims to give students a thorough grounding in undergraduate microeconomic theory, which focuses on understanding the role of price system in resource allocation and its limitations. It covers consumer theory, producer theory, general equilibrium, partial equilibrium, monopoly, public goods, externalities and market failure, efficiency and fairness. 15 credits Semester 1

ECON4021 Natural Resource Economics (Specialization) o This course aims to familiarise students with the differing categories of natural

resources and an explanation and critique of the economic theory associated with their optimal use. The general context is that of the 'sustainable development /carrying capacity' debate and the potential constraints that natural resource availability may pose to the processes of economic development. The course will have a multidisciplinary flavour and some basic knowledge of the physical and biological sciences is helpful. The history of concern over 'limits to growth' will be discussed alongside explanations for the failure of earlier forecast 'doomsday' predictions to materialise! The issue of climate change will also be incorporated since 'absorptive capacity' is recognised as a pressing resource constraint issue. 15 credits Semester 2

EARTH2003 Earth Science 2R: Sediments And Stratigraphy (Specialization) o An understanding of the key principles of stratigraphy, sedimentology and geological

maps. 10 credits Semester 1

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EARTH2004 Earth Science 2U - Structure, Maps And Exploration (Specialization)

o An understanding of structural geology, geological maps, and geophysical exploration, in the context of both the laboratory and field environments. 20 credits Semester 2

EARTH4050 Digital Geoscience (Specialization) o The theory and application of digital techniques to geoscience problems. 10 credits

Semester 2

For an ANS specialization, see the classes on the ANS/ANM approved sheet

Summer School Classes (http://www.gla.ac.uk/international/internationalsummerschools/ourcourses/). Note: Most of the courses listed below are not through UCEAP therefore cannot guarantee transfer of units to UC Davis or financial aid. (UCEAP Approved Glasgow Summer Program: http://eap.ucop.edu/OurPrograms/United_Kingdom_Scotland/Pages/science_summer_school_univ_glasgow.aspx )

Functional anatomy (June 22-July 17th) o By the end of this course students should be able to: Accurately describe structures

using appropriate medical terminology, correctly identify structures (and functions/conditions associated with each) on radiographs, correctly identify structures (and functions/conditions associated with each) on professionally dissected specimens, or related images, discuss applications of anatomical knowledge to clinical situations, and demonstrate standard techniques in dissection.

An Introduction to Medical Sciences June 22- July 10 o Learning outcomes- Discuss a range of health issues at different stages in the

human lifespan,work in a team to explore health issues associated with individual cases, search and critically evaluate the literature in medical science in key areas related to development and disease, summarise the evidence in lay language, and discuss the background and relevance of a range of hot topics in medical science.

The Geology of Scotland: The Birthplace of Modern Science July 13-July 31 o The rocks and landscape of Scotland have inspired generations of scientists, leading to

the development of geology as a field of enquiry. This course will bring you up-to-date with the most modern geosciences research techniques, as well as taking you to see some of the key sites that influenced figures such as Hutton, Agassiz and Lyell.

Environment, Change and the Future: The Scottish Experience June 22-July 10th

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o This summer school course will: introduce students to Scotland’s experience of major transformations in land

use, buildings and architecture, agricultural methods, philosophy, literature and culture during the Scottish Enlightenment and beyond;

explore the development of the term ‘environment’ in the Scottish context, inviting students to journey further back to an age of castles, fortresses, bloody conflict and yet also of refinement, song, and learning;

explore ways in which Scotland may be re-understood as vitally at the heart of major environmental transformations pertinent to some of the greatest problems and opportunities that still face humankind today;

discuss the phenomenon of the Scottish Enlightenment with reference to key figures including David Hume and Adam Smith and the Scottish improvers who did so much to transform both the Lowlands and the world;

look at recent perceptions of ecology through engaging works of Scottish art or modern Scottish poetry and examine the artistic ways in which individuals may connect with nature;

provide the opportunity to survey an interesting habitat in a particularly scenic locality, exploring the challenges of modernity through the relationship between synthetic biology, water, and the notion of responsible innovation;

consider the opportunities and challenges of the tourist industry for Scotland, considering in particular the ecological problems associated with tourism and the idea of eco-tourism as part of a wider picture to do with the notion of eco-modernisation.

For an ANS specialization, see the classes on the ANS/ANM approved sheet

UK, SCOTLAND: University of Edinburgh AEE Study Abroad Courses

UCEAP Program: Scottish Universities

Courses:

Principles of Ecology (ECSC08006)- Semester 1 (Specialization) o An introduction to the factors determining the distribution and patterns of abundance

of organisms, and which relate plant and animal populations to their environment. It includes the physiological ecology of plants and animals, the life history strategies by which organisms adapt to their environments, and the ecological significance of genetic variability. The importance of evolutionary history for understanding patterns of distribution will also be emphasised. A practical project report must be submitted as part of the course.The course will include basic statistical methods training.

Natural Resource Management (ECSC09002)- Semester 1 (Specialization)

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o This course is intended for students interested in the policies and management of the natural environment and its resources. However, the transferable nature of the skills elements involved may make this course attractive to other students wishing to pursue a career in government agencies or consultancy. It is a practically orientated course and provides students with a basic toolkit of quantitative and qualitative techniques used in resource planning and analysis, together with case studies with which to gain experience of their application. Students will also gain some knowledge of European Union directives affecting the environment, as well as approaches to policy evaluation.

Ecological and Environmental Analysis (ECSC09006) –Semester 1 (Specialization)

o This course provides 3rd-year students with a foundation course in the collection and analysis of data relevant to biological, ecological and environmental problems. Topics dealt with in the course involve: - Recognising variability and uncertainty in environmental and ecological systems and their importance; - Gathering data suited to explain environmental and ecological systems through surveys and sampling; - Establishing and describing relationships between different environmental and/or ecological variables; - Design, analysis and interpretation of controlled experiments; - Use of dynamic simulation models.

Land Use Policy (ECSC10013) –Semester 1 (Specialization) o Users of rural land in Britain are experiencing both inducements and constraints on

what they may or may not do on this basic resource and increasingly wider public interests are influencing the boundaries within which social and economic activities are allowable. This unit introduces students to a variety of discussion leaders from commercial, governmental and non-governmental organisations all with their own particular viewpoint and expertise in land use policy; and through presentations, seminars and visits explores the main inducements and constraints which have shaped land use in the past and which continue to shape the rural economy and environment of the future.

Topics in Microeconomics (ECNM10070)- Semester 1 (ARE 100A) o This course is designed to provide a coherent development of some important topics in

microeconomic analysis at a more advanced level than that of standard intermediate courses. It thus extends and deepens the work of Economics 1 and Economics 2, bridging the gap between intermediate and graduate level courses in economics, and providing insight into some recent areas of economic research activity. Throughout there is an emphasis on the application of economic principles. The course has a mathematical content and knowledge of basic calculus is assumed. Topics covered may include economics of asymmetric information, principal agent model, hidden action, moral hazard, hidden types adverse selection; topics in game theory; auctions; bargaining theory; topics in behavioural economics.

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