An introduction to agricultural systems with a focus on sustainability in a changing environment. Current agricultural challenges and issues will be used to highlight and illustrate the interactions between plant, animal, microbial, human and environment components. The soil/plant/environment interface is emphasized. Management decisions affecting agricultural systems, cropping and land use are examined both regionally and globally. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hoursNote: Students with credit for PLSC 41 will not receive credit for this course.
An introduction to agricultural systems with a focus on sustainability in a changing environment. Current agricultural challenges and issues will be used to highlight and illustrate the interactions between plant, animal, microbial, human and environment components. The soil/plant/environment interface is emphasized. Management decisions affecting agricultural systems, cropping and land use are examined both regionally and globally. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hoursNote: Students with credit for PLSC 41 will not receive credit for this course.
