AGRO1103
AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society (4 Cr.) Environment
Agronomy & Plant Genetics (11028)
TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
AGRO 1103 - Crops, Environment, and Society (4 Cr.) Environment
Course description
Plants are used for food, fuel, and fiber to sustain humans across the globe. Where and how these plants are produced is determined by soil, weather, natural biodiversity, and human culture. In turn, agricultural production of plants shapes the natural environment and society. This class will provide students with an overview of crop production including the history of agriculture, food chemistry, and plant growth and physiology as it relates to agriculture. Students will evaluate crop production practices in terms of their economic, social, and environmental outcomes, and highlight tradeoffs and synergies among these outcomes. In the lab, students will receive hands-on experiences with field crops as they collect, analyze, and synthesize data from field experiments to inform decision-making in agriculture.
Minimum credits
4
Maximum credits
4
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Laboratory
Lecture
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
00449
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
The Environment
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall