INTRODUCTION TO AGROECOLOGY      3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

One of the major prerequisites for specialized courses, this is intended for freshmen students. This agroecology course will cover the principles and practices of creating sustainable and equitable food systems through an interdisciplinary approach to agriculture and horticulture systems. Students will learn about ecological processes, social and economic factors, environmental and health impacts, and practical farming skills such as crop rotation, intercropping and composting.