Course Description
Consideration of an environment or place emphasizing sustainability and experiential learning. Involves readings/lectures on ecological, economic, social, and aesthetic aspects; field work and/or travel; and reflective, synthetic, and/or research writing. Prerequisite: GES 162 or permission of instructor; Notes: May be repeated when the topic varies for up to 9 s.h. of credit in the major.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of agriculture and its connections to local food environments
- Apply civic engagement concepts by participating in at least one community-based activity related to course themes.
- Analyze real-world food and agricultural systems by integrating insights from research and interactions with farmers and community partners.
- Evaluate their role and impact in community engagement through structured written or oral reflections.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Field Trips | 40% |
| Class project | 20% |
| Class Activities | 15% |
| Attendance and Participation | 10% |
According to UNCG's grading policy for undergraduate courses, grades range from a maximum of A to D-. To convert from a number grade to a letter grade, conversions are:
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100 to 94 | A |
| <94 to 90 | A- |
| <90 to 87 | B+ |
| <87 to 84 | B |
| <84 to 80 | B- |
| <80 to 77 | C+ |
| <77 to 74 | C |
| <74 to 70 | C- |
| <70 to 67 | D+ |
| <67 to 64 | D |
| <64 to 61 | D- |
| <61 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and Participation is included as 10% of the course grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.