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ENVS 336 - Practicum in Agroecology at the George Jones Farm Part1


Semester Offered: Second Semester, Second Module
Half Course
Credits: 2 Credits
Attribute: 2 EX

New course added 11.07.15.

Current agricultural methods have been widely recognized as unsustainable, contributing to climate change, reducing biodiversity, depleting soil, and polluting air and water. Agroecology is a field of study and a set of practices that focus on sustainable food production. Through lectures, practical experiences and projects at the George Jones Farm and required field trips this course will provide hands-on experience in the ecology and, to a lesser extent, the economics of small-scale agricultural enterprises.
Enrollment Limit: 16
Instructor: B. Melzer
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
ENVS101, BIOL102 or BIOL 103


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