BOT 493M SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
An overview of current topics of food production systems in both the developed and developing world. The subject matter covered will include soil salinization, desertification, soil nutrient management, fair trade, immigrant labor, pesticide issues, biological control, local food, biotechnology, and loss of agricultural biodiversity. There will also be field trips to local agricultural operations for observation and hands-on learning.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
ES 493M.
Prerequisite
Open to junior and senior BIO, BOT or ES majors, and to others with permission of the instructor.
Registration Restrictions
Open to junior and senior majors, and to others with permission of the instructor.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 16 students.