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ENVS 337 - Practicum in Agroecology at the George Jones Farm Part2


Semester Offered: First Semester, First Module
Half Course
Credits: 2 credits
Attribute: 2NS

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. Students will normally combine Part1 (2nd module Spring) with Part2 (1st module Fall). Field trips required.

Enrollment Limit: 16
Instructor: B. Melzer

Consent of the Instructor Required: A
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 101, BIOL 102, or BIOL 103.


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