FDSC 4800

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FDSC 4800
Global Seminar: Building Sustainable Environments and Secure Food Systems for a Modern World

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Modernization has led to development pressures that have increasingly disrupted natural systems leading to widespread concerns about the long-term viability of important environmental and ecosystem services, including those critical to food security worldwide. Case studies are used to explore interrelationships among social, economic, and environmental factors basic to sustainable development. Cases examine contemporary issues identified by participants (e.g., population growth, genetically modified foods, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, global warming, and global responsibility). Cornell faculty members lead discussions in each of the major topic areas. In addition, students participate in discussions and debates with students from Sweden, Costa Rica, Honduras, China, and Australia through live interactive videoconferences and electronic discussion boards.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: juniors, seniors, or graduate students.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: IARD 4800, NTRES 4800

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16184 FDSC 4800   LEC 001

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    • T Ives Hall 109

    • Kassam, K

      Lassoie, J

  • 16185 FDSC 4800   DIS 201

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    • R Ives Hall 109

    • Kassam, K

      Lassoie, J