Course ID
037145
Course Description
Agro-ecology is the application of ecological principles to the production of food and fiber. The underlying goals are to assess and promote the long-term sustainability of agricultural production systems. Through this course we will study how agro-ecosystems vary across time and space and will examine the trade-offs associated with different cropping systems and management practices. We will begin with a brief history of major trends in agriculture, then examine the ecological interactions involved in crop production, observe how these interactions shape agricultural practices and conclude with a discussion of domestic and international government policies that influence agricultural sustainability.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Course Requisites
ECOL 302.
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
ENVS536
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No