BIOL 473 - Sustainable Agriculture
Description
Hours: Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week Prerequisite: BIOL 200 Explores local and global issues pertaining to sustainable agriculture. We will examine theoretical and practical aspects of food production from ecological, as well as social and economic perspectives. Topics will include soil fertility, crop selection, irrigation, pest management and sustainable food delivery systems. The laboratory will explore sustainable practices in a garden setting and in local agricultural systems. We will also discuss the challenges of food production in hotter and dryer conditions stemming from climate change.
Meeting Information
| Days | Times | Room | Meeting Dates | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTH | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Sierra Hall 1121 | 1/21/2017 - 5/26/2017 | Ruben Alarcon |
Status: Open
Class Number: 1870
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 4.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/21/2017 - 5/26/2017
Grading: Letter Grade
Class Availability
Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 18
Available Seats: 6
Wait List Capacity: 6
Wait List Total: 0
Enrollment Information
- Upper Division