ALS 5174: Professional Practice in Agriculture and Life Sciences
| Concentration: Agricultural and Life Sciences (Core Curriculum) Credits: 3 graduate credits |
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Description
Principles and professional practices central to agricultural and life sciences (ALS), including ethics, research, leadership, and effective communication. Exploration of the interdisciplinary nature of agriculture, including its health, food, and environmental dimensions. Analysis, synthesis, and translation of research information for use in practical settings. Use of readings, media, and discourse to engage with core ALS concepts and their applied professional applications. Establishment of a strong professional and academic foundation of ALS principles to apply within the student’s chosen concentration.
Learning Objectives
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply ethical principles and professional standards in research and scholarship.
- Analyze ethics statements and/or policies relevant to their field.
- Evaluate research methods and integrity practices.
- Demonstrate inclusive leadership skills using attributes of various leadership styles.
- Create tailored communications for various constituent groups and settings.
- Compare and contrast approaches to public policy development in ALS contexts.
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations and actions grounded in research, ethical practices, leadership, and effective communication.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Graduate standing