ANSC 1205
Current Dairy Topics Explored Through Writing
This course is designed to allow students to explore the dairy industry through the written word and as part of the course students will practice applied writing using the dairy industry as a mode to improve writing skills. Aimed for undergraduates who have a sincere interest in the dairy industry and the objective is to provide practical writing assignments to help prepare students for careers in the dairy industry. Assignments will range from analytical essays and grant writing to op-ed interviews of dairy scientists which will encourage students to develop their own unique voice while engaging with pressing dairy industry topics.
Topics
- Evaluate personal perspectives and experiences with the dairy industry.
- Debate and evaluate scientific sources.
- Develop a grant proposal to the State of New York or USDA for funds to address this issue.
- Prepare and conduct an interview of a dairy scientist.
- Critique and analyze the contemporary issues in the dairy industry.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Current Dairy Topics Explored Through Writing · 3.0 · Undergraduate