Partner Institution Information

Iowa State University

Where we match – Fields of Competence:

·  Natural Resources Management

·  Agricultural Sciences

·  Organic Farming (some courses)

·  Horticultural Sciences

·  Applied Plant Sciences

·  Plant Medicine (some courses)

·  Agronomics and Food Economy

·  Biotechnology

·  Food Science

·  Safety in the Food Chain

·  Livestock Sciences

·  Animal Breeding and Genetics

·  Forestry Sciences

·  Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Mgmt

·  Landscape Architecture and Planning (need special permission from Design College)

·  Name of University + website

Iowa State University, http://www.iastate.edu/

·  Name of College we have the contract with + website

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, http://www.ag.iastate.edu/

·  Special Information for Exchange students available? + website

More information: http://www.studyabroad.iastate.edu/home/students/incoming/

·  Fields of study and courses BOKU students are allowed to take + link to course catalogue

Students can take courses in any area (any college) if they have the prerequisites or permission from instructor. The majority of the credits/courses should be in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

Full List of courses: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~catalog/2009-2011/courses/

CALS info: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~catalog/2009-2011/curric/ag.html

·  Are our students allowed to take master courses? (How many? Course codes)

Yes, students are allowed to take master courses if they have the prerequisites or permission from instructor. Incoming BOKU students must enroll in ISU as undergraduate students so that our office can assist them in the registration process. This should not be a problem as students can still take master level courses. Also this way we will be able to help them register and host the students in a better, more convenient way.

·  Are BOKU students allowed to take courses from other colleges?

If yes, how many and names of colleges? + website

Yes, students are allowed to take courses from other colleges if they have the prerequisites or permission from ISU instructor. However, the majority of credits/classes should be in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Here is a list of the other colleges and majors at ISU:

http://www.public.iastate.edu/~catalog/2009-2011/curric/curriculamajors.html

·  Is there anything special at your institution that might be of interest for a BOKU student in order to foster personal growth and / or professional competence, i.e. field trips, research opportunities, internships, volunteer activities, independent study activities, etc?

Every year in August, the Iowa State Fair takes place in Des Moines. It is truly a Midwest cultural experience. http://www.iowastatefair.org/

In spring, there is a university-wide festival called VEISHEA which celebrates the original colleges of ISU: http://www.veishea.iastate.edu/

Also there are many sports to watch to cheer on the Cyclones and show school spirit: http://www.cyclones.com/

Exchange students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week on campus. It may be possible to find a research/internship job if student’s interests match with a professor’s research.

·  Student Clubs + website

Iowa State University has over 500 student clubs: http://sodb.stuorg.iastate.edu/

·  Additional information

More information regarding Iowa State: http://www.iastate.edu/about/

More information about Ames: http://www.iastate.edu/about/iowa/ames.shtml

We look forward to meeting you here in Ames, Iowa!