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Questions about College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Distance Education courses and programs can be directed to (800)747-4478 or by E-mail. For a list of all courses and programs available from Iowa State University, call 515-294-1889 or visit www.distance.iastate.edu.

 

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College of Agriculture & Life Science Distance Education Receives Award

The 2009 Iowa Distance Learning Association Innovators Award was presented to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distance Education on April 17th at the annual 2009 Iowa Connections Conference, Adventureland Inn, Altoona, Iowa. The "Innovators Award" recognizes "contributions to distance learning through outstanding teaching; program design and development; innovations in methods, technique, and technology; and advocacy." The Iowa Distance Learning Association is a non-profit association formed to promote the development and application of distance learning to education and training.

Summer & Fall Classes

Summer semester starts May 18, 2009 and Fall semester starts August 24, 2009. Register today to ensure your placement. Also, check out our Getting Started Checklist to make sure you are ready to begin the distance learning process. For more information about the registration process see our Student Resources page.

Undergraduate Courses Available

Agricultural Education
Agricultural System Technology
Agronomy
Animal Science
Animal Ecology
Biology
BioChemistry
Economics
Entomology
Food Science & Human Nutrition
Horticulture
Natural Resources & Ecology Management
Occupational Safety
Sociology

Graduate Courses Available

Agricultural Education
Agronomy
Animal Science
BioChemistry
Community Development
Economics
Food Science & Human Nutrition
Seed Technology & Business

 

 

 

 

News & Updates

Distance Education Video

View the new College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distance Education video and learn what faculty, staff, and students have to say about their courses.

New Capture System

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distance Education launched a new classroom capture system Spring semester. Camtasia Relay allows the capture of audio, on-screen activity, and keyboard/mouse input. Faculty can record their lectures from anywhere on campus and publish them for distance education students. Contact Gaylan Scofield - ggs@iastate.edu for more information.

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General Information
Graduate Studies Information
High School Students

Take Class From The Best

Thirty-eight distance education instructors were recognized for their dedicated service to distance education students on April 23, 2008. During the program, Dean Wendy Wintersteen, Associate Dean David Acker, and Distance Education Director Gaylan Scofield reviewed the success of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distance Education program.

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