The below examples of courses offered to our PSEAS scholars in past programs showcase a diverse representation of the College of Agricultural Sciences and the careers that the agricultural sciences have to offer! Here is a bit more info about the courses:
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Primary Goals |
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Pennsylvania Youth Institute
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- Research and write a paper on a global challenge related to hunger and food insecurity.
- Understand another culture and their challenges of acquiring nutritious food related to the factor chosen.
- Apply the understanding to create local solutions for food security.
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| Animal Science |
- Enhance student understanding of basic animal science concepts with focus on: feeds/feeding, digestion, lactation, behavior, welfare, genetics, meat science.
- Relate animal science to meeting needs of a growing population.
- Recognize scientific concepts in hands-on laboratories.
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| Environmental & Natural Resource Systems |
- Enhance student understanding of basic environmental resource system concepts with focus on: water/air quality issues, riparian buffers, soils, wetlands.
- Experience successful environmental systems through place-based education.
- Utilize concepts of natural resource systems to solve real-world problems.
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| Global Agriculture |
- Investigate the global food and fiber system.
- Experience intercultural activities.
- Identify opportunities for individuals to impact global agriculture.
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| Plants & People |
- Explain basic plant biology and role of environmental factors in plant growth and development.
- Identify the role of plants in society and how humans have shaped the plant world.
- Evaluate the importance of plants as foods, drinks, non-foods, and drug sources.
- Determine how plants can be used in a sustainable, cyclical aquatic system.
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| Food Science |
- Identify the major components of sensory evaluation and product development in the food industry.
- Process meat products using proper laboratory techniques.
- Recognize the major microbiological groups, their effects, and control in food.
- Observe food texture and flavor and their relation to food chemistry.
- Discuss the basic principles of food processing.
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| Ecosystem Ecology |
- Understand the concepts of ecosystems and ecology.
- Investigate and describe the dominant natural ecosystems of PA (forest, wetland, open water, farm)
- Explore how humans influence ecosystems and foster understanding of the importance of ecosystems management and services.
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Pennsylvania Youth Institute (PYI)
