Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Course Prefix/Number/Title: Good Agricultural Practices (Online) Number of credits: 1 Semester Credit Course Description: Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) prevents the public from illness and also protects farm businesses from the economic consequences of food contamination. Sanitary operational practices are necessary for the production of safe, wholesome vegetables. This course will discuss strategies that can be put in place to reduce the risk of microbial contamination on the farm. Objectives: 1. To learn the basic principles of Good Agricultural Practices. 2. Understand and recognize the risks involved wherever water comes into contact with fresh produce and how its quality dictates the potential for pathogen contamination . 3. Create conditions that prevent food safety hazards instead of corrective actions taken after a risk has been identified. 4. Develop a food safety plan. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Instructor: Keith Knudson Office: 105 Simrall Blvd, Dakota College at Bottineau; Bottineau, North Dakota 58318 Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 701-228-5489 Email: Keith A Knudson Lecture/Lab Schedule: Online Textbook(s): See Resources Section online Course Requirements: Grading will be based on the following to obtain points. There will be four lecture quizzes each worth 30 points; three forums each worth 20 points; the food safety plan is worth 120 points and is considered the final exam. Total possible points for the course are 300. The final grade is based on the following criteria: A = 89.5% to 100% of the total points B = 79.5% to < 89.5% of the total points