ANFS 419: New Zealand
Course Title: Topics in International Animal Agriculture: A Systems Approach for Pastoral Livestock Production
Instructor: Dr. Lesa Griffiths & Susan Garey
Term: Winter 2016
- Provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of New Zealand agriculture.
- Effectively communicate scientific ideas orally and through writing through group projects, blogs and farm presentations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of major scientific concepts, social, economic and ethical implications, of the management of pasture- based livestock production and forage management.
- Work collaboratively and independently, learning from diverse perspectives to assimilate knowledge and synthesize new solutions and ways of managing forage and livestock production.
- To develop an understanding of the integration of livestock production with rainfall, soils, forage production, seasonal and global markets and the importance of global markets for an export-based economy.
- Demonstrate interest in learning about New Zealand culture and society, current events and their current challenges.
- Accept that our own world view and way of life are not universal or necessarily superior.
- Learn to manage and cope with challenges and unexpected situations that arise on the program.
- Demonstrate an attitude of openness and respect for people.
- Adjust successfully to life in New Zealand and manage setbacks independently and resourcefully.
- Engage in reflection, incorporating self-assessment and analysis of the learning that has occurred and the impact of learning on personal and professional growth.