Advanced Farm Management
Course: Economics (Econ) 530, section XW
Concepts and quantitative tools for agricultural risk management with emphasis on price, financial and production risks.
Prerequisite: 6 credits in economics
Computer requirements: e-mail and Internet access, Web browser, plus 56Kbps or faster modem with at least 33.3 connection speed, Excel or compatible electronic spreadsheet software
Dates: January 10-May 6
Delivery method: combination CD-ROM and online
Credit: 2 graduate credits
Tuition: $610
Delivery fee: $60
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture
Instructor: William Edwards, Professor
Registration deadline: January 10
Texts: Managing Risks and Profits. Midwest Plan Service, Iowa State University.
Managing Risk in Farming. Economic Research Service, USDA. (Download free)
Managing Change, Managing Risks. ISU Extension Publications.

Biotechnology in Agriculture, Food, and Human Health
Course: Genetics (Gen) 308/508, section XW
Scientific principles and techniques in biotechnology. Products and applications in agriculture, food, and human health. Ethical, legal, and social implications of biotechnology. A creative component is required for graduate credit.
Prerequisites: Biology 201 (Principles of Biology I) and 202 (Principles of Biology II)
Computer requirements: Internet connection and Web browser, 56Kbps or faster modem with at least 33.3 connection speed, RealPlayer 7 or higher, 32MB RAM (64MB preferred), 65,000-color or better video display card, full duplex sound card and speakers, Pentium 233 or Mac PowerPC 601-100MHz
Dates: January 10-May 6
Delivery method: online
Location: http://project.BIO.iastate.edu
Credit: 3 undergraduate or graduate credits
Tuition: $588 undergraduate, $915 graduate
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus programs: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics), Master of Agriculture
Instructor: Thomas Ingebritsen, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: January 14
Text: Alcamo, I. E. 1999. DNA Technology: The Awesome Skill. 2nd ed. San Diego: Academic Press. ISBN 0120489201.