QUIZ # 2- TODAY

Will cover all reading assignments, including "Its Your Responsibility," from September 18 - October 21, and class presentations from September 18 - October 16.

Review Topics AGR 101 - Quiz #2

September 18

1. Article - College of Agriculture Honors Program Requirements.

Must have completed 32 or more credits to be admitted.

Must have minimum 3.25 graduation index to be admitted.

Must apply to and be admitted by a Departmental Honors Program Committee.

Must maintain 3.00 or higher semester grade point averages while in the Honors Program.

Must complete an approved Honors Program plan of study.

Must have written summary of Honors Project approved by Departmental Honors Program Committee.

2. College of Agriculture Scholarships ­ Tracie M. Egger

More than 400 scholarships awarded by the College of Agriculture.

Scholarships valued between $500 and $3,000 per year.

Some scholarships awarded on factors other than academic merit - community service, leadership, geographic location, etc.

Apply for College of Agriculture scholarships on the World Wide Web site prior to December 1.

Continue to update your scholarship application profile.

3. Undergraduate Research ­ Marlaya H. Wyncott and Professor Tao

Twenty percent of College of Agriculture B.S. degree graduates go to graduate or professional schools.

Undergraduate research sets your credentials apart from others.

Undergraduate research is excellent preparation for graduate schools and job market.

Undergraduate research allows you to explore your special interests and receive academic credit or money.

4. Honors Programs ­ Professor Fulton and Beth Byrd.

Honors Student Build a more flexible educational program compared to classes only.

Gain valuable experience in completing an honors project.

Build close working relationship with professor(s).

Obtain strong letter of reference for future career.

September 23

1. Article ­ Machine Vision Sees Food Contaminants We Can't See

Which microorganism has made it necessary to pasteurize apple juice?

What proportion of U.S. fruit juices are sold without pasteurization?

Multispectral imaging systems. Are quicker and more accurate than human eye. Can easily compare wholesome agricultural products to damaged or contaminated ones. Are being used in inspection of apples and chickens.

2. Article ­ E. coli 0157:H7 ­ Concerns and Challenges for the Next Millennium

Major concerns of contamination in ground beef, vegetables (sprouts and lettuce), and unpastuerized fruit juices.

What is the concentration of E. coli in the human intestine?

What are two recommendations for reducing the risk of E. coli in food?

3. Rules of Academic Standing ­ Purdue University.

Academic Probation ­ GPA less than 1.5 at end of first semester. Increasing GPA required as one moves through the curriculum.

Academic Drop - Must begin semester on academic probation. Cannot receive failing grades in six or more credits in the semester. Must have minimum 1.4 graduation index at end of freshmen year to avoid drop. Increasing GPA required as one moves through the curriculum.

Deanıs List - Twelve or more credits included in graduation index (cumulative GPA). Six or more credits in the semester index (semester GPA). Graduation Index ­ 3.5 or higher. Semester Index ­ 3.0 or higher.

Semester Honors - Six or more credits in the semester index (semester GPA). Semester Index ­ 3.5 or higher. Graduation Index ­ 2.0 or higher.

4. Emerging Issues in Food Safety ­ Professor Linton

Primary Issues Discussed:

Safety of fruits and vegetables.

Ready-to-eat foods and Listeria monocytogenes

Education of retail food handlers.

Understanding emerging pathogens.

Food biosecurity.

Value of U.S. Agriculture?

Proportion of US jobs provided by Agriculture?

Losses: Estimated annual number of foodborne illnesses?

Estimated annual number of foodborne associated deaths?

Foodborne Hazards:

Organism causing most cases?

Organism with highest death rate?

Primary concerns with ready-to-eat foods:

Contamination of luncheon meats.

Contamination of ground meats - hamburger, sausage.

Food borne pathogens of concern: [Type and example(s)]

Bacterial. ­ E. coli, Salmonella, and others.

Parasitic ­ Toxoplasma

Viral ­ Norwalk-like viruses

Prions ­ Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy ­ Mad Cow Disease

Likely High Priority Food Security Threats:

Anthrax

Plague

Smallpox

Botulism

Tularemia

Hemorrhagic Fever

September 25 - No review topics for Quiz #2 ­ Departmental Visits

September 30

1. Article 1 ­ Lessons from a Decade of Genetically Engineered Crops

In 2001, US farmers grew 88 million acres of genetically engineered crops:

Soybeans ­ 70 % of total acreage

Cotton ­ 70% of total acreage

Corn ­ 25 % of total acreage.

Limitations to growing genetically engineered crops:

Consumer concerns - access to markets.

Genetic engineering does not solve all problems.

Need to segregate and label genetically engineered produce and products.

Potential effects on environment.

2. Article II ­ Testing Two Corn Rootworm Controls

What are standard non-chemical ways that crop producers control pests?

What microorganism is used to produce the toxin that controls the corn rootworm?

What is the maximum proportion of conventional corn seed that can be mixed with Bt corn seed for best corn rootworm control?

3. Class registration responsibilities:

Register for classes with your academic advisor.

Return fee invoice and pay fees before deadline printed on invoice.

Follow class times listed on your schedule at the beginning of the semester. Check on SSINFO.

4. Biotechnology ­ The Next Generation ­ Professor Goldsbrough.

Genetic Milestones:

1953 ­ Watson and Crick describe DNA structure.

1973 ­ Cohen and Boyle produce recombinant DNA molecule.

1983 ­ First genetically engineered plant.

How to feed a growing world population:

Vegetarian diet.

More land in cultivation.

More crop productivity (better yields) from land in crops.

Plant Biotechnology ­ Moving genes to change plant characteristics.

Major adopters of genetically engineered crops:

United States, Argentina, Canada, China

Genetically Engineered Food Issues:

Allergens, Toxins, Reduced nutrients.

Improvement of Input Traits:

Bt corn ­ Rootworm control.

Roundup Ready Soybeans ­ Weed control.

Papaya ­ Virus control.

Salt tolerance in several crops.

Improvement of Output Traits:

Higher quality feed for animals.

Higher quality human food - golden rice.

Phytoremediation

October 2

1. Article ­ Tomorrowıs Jobs

Population:

Projected increase in U.S. population between 2000-2010?

Two fastest growing minority groups?

Population group that will degrease in size between 2000-2010?

Labor Force Percentage increase projected during 2000-2010?

Percentage increase of women in labor force during 2000-2010?

Percentage increase of 16-24 year old workers during 2000-2010?

Education and Training:

Percentage increase in employment occupations requiring at least a B.S. degree?

Number of the top 50 paying occupations requiring a college degree?

Industry:

Shift from goods producing to service producing jobs.

Three of five new jobs in US during 2000-2010 in service industries.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing:

Percent growth during 2000-2010?

Three-fourths of the growth in which two areas?

Employment decline in crops, livestock, and livestock products due to improved technology.

2. Class Presentations ­ Barry L. Delks, Tracie M. Egger, Stephanie M. Hill, Shirley M. Marciniak

How to choose the right career?

Inventory your experiences.

Diversity your personal goals this year.

Start a college resume.

Join at least one student organization.

Go to a Career Fair.

Seek advice from many people.

Visit Center for Career Opportunities web site.

Career Services for College of Agriculture Students is an integrated system involving the:

University ­ Center for Career Opportunities (Marciniak) STEW 194

College of Agriculture ­ Office of Academic Programs (Egger) AGAD 126

Academic Department ­ Career Services Coordinator (Delks) Location Varies.

To be considered for Employment Opportunities and On-Campus Interviews, you must register on the Center for Career Opportunities Web Site - CCO Express.

October 7

1. Article ­ Nanotechnology: What is it?

Compared to one, nano is ?

Nanotechnology refers to things _________ or smaller.

The read blood cell is about _________ across.

Possible applications of nanotechnology include?

2. Itıs Your Responsibility

For a 16-week (full semester) course, you may add or drop the course during the first _______ weeks of the semester.

For a course that meets for eight weeks, you may drop or add the course during the first _______ weeks.

3. Nanotechnologies in Food and Agriculture ­ Professors Applegate and Ladisch

Use of antibodies to detect pathogens in solutions. Ladisch

Use of whole cell magnetotactic bacteria to detect harmful agents. Applegate

Biosensor chips may be used to detect harmful chemicals in biochemical warfare.

Biosensor chips may be used to monitor many food production and processing operations.

October 9 - No review topics for Quiz #2 ­ Departmental Visits

October 16

1. Article - West Nile Virus - Questions and Answers

West Nile Virus affects humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses and some mammals.

Previously found in Africa, Eastern Europe, West Asia and the Middle East.

Known to exist in the Eastern US since 1999.

In the temperate zones of the world, West Nile cases usually occur in the late summer or early fall.

2. Article - Monkeypox Infections In Animals - Origin of Monkeypox?

When was initial outbreak reported in the United States?

Animal which transmitted monkeypox to people in the United States?

Symptoms of monkeypox in animals?

3. Academic Progress Report Characteristics - College of Agriculture

Matrix lines - 1 and 2 - Mathematics and Basic Sciences Core Requirements

Matrix line - 3 - Written and Oral Communication Core Requirements

Matrix line - 4 - Social sciences, humanities, and international understanding Core Requirements.

Matrix lines 5-8 - Departmental Requirements and Electives

Matrix lines 9-10 - Listing of courses in which you are currently enrolled.

4. Presentations by Professors McLaughlin and Van Vleet.

Veterinary Medicine has three focal points - Companion Animals, Animal Agriculture, Human Medicine

Trends in Companion Animal Veterinary Medicine:

Emphasis on wellness, human-animal bond, and animal behavior.

Emphasis on small animals, including cat and exotic animals.

More multi-person practices in which individuals of the practice specialize.

More referral practices, central hospitals, and satellite clinics.

More emergency and critical care practices.

Feminization of the profession.

More pet insurance, beyond horses.

New corporate practices with health care plans on national basis.

New therapeutic agents and biologics.

New diagnostic technologies and treatments - MRI, radiation therapy.

Trends in Animal Agriculture Veterinary Medicine:

Fewer and larger farms producing animals.

Growing emphasis on population or preventive medicine.

Emphasis on disease eradication - hog cholera.

More attention to sub-clinical, multifactorial diseases - shipping fever in cattle.

New emerging diseases - chronic wasting (deer), BSE (cattle), West Nile (horses, birds), monkeypox (pocket pets, prairie dogs).

SARS linkage between humans and animals not currently determined.

Biosecurity-bioterrorism - Concerns about zoonotic diseases such as anthrax

Broader issues in which veterinarians are increasingly involved:

Global Trade

Animal Welfare

Food Safety

Environmental Concerns

October 21

1. Article - A Crewed Mission to Mars

Time interval favorable for launch of space craft to Mars?

Number of launch opportunities in a 15 year cycle?

Year of earliest projected launch of first Mars crew?

Expected number of people in first Mars crew?

Six reasons - Why go to Mars?