Science, Policy and Perception in Animal Agriculture

Catalog description

Animal agriculture finds itself in the midst of difficult conversations both locally and nationally that are critical to maintaining the trust and support of consumers and the public. This course will introduce students to current issues in animal agriculture, describe the role of scientists in addressing and communicating these issues and explore in depth the methods of communicating science to various audiences. Class sessions will include lectures, guest speakers, case studies and class projects. Students are expected to complete multiple writing assignments and present them during class.