AED150C1

036485

Agriculture: So essential yet so misunderstood! How is agriculture the foundation of our economy and fundamental to our standard of living? How has agriculture evolved to provide the most abundant and reliable food supply in the history of mankind? Whatis the role of technology in producing, processing, and marketing an abundance of agricultural products? How is agriculture adapting to the changing climate and population demands? With so many questions about food and nutrition, where can one find answers? From both natural and social scientists perspectives students will explore American agriculture.Students will engage in discussions regarding many current topics relating to agriculture and the interrelationship of nature and social forces as societies pursue of energy for living organisms. Students will be able to identify the major agricultural production areas and combine natural and social science perspectives as they apply learned knowledge of present day agriculture in order to make informed decisions as consumers. The course is designed for students with limited agricultural knowledge who wish to expand their knowledge base in this essential field of study.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

GE - T1-INDV (Tier 1 Individuals & Societies), GEED - BC (Gen Ed: Building Connections)