APS5103

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APS 5103 - Integration of Sustainable Agriculture Concepts (3 Cr.)

CCAPS Graduate Programs Instruction (10921) TUCL - College of Continuing and Professional Studies

Course description

Biodiversity, ecological balance, nutrient cycling, soil quality. Organic practices of tillage, fertility management, weed control, insect control. Specific practices compared with conventional/integrated pest management. Economic analysis of both organic/conventional practices.

prereq: AGRO 1101 or AGRO 1103 or BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1009 or HORT 1001 or HORT 6011 or instr consent, [sr or grad student admitted to MPS in horticulture]

Because of the 5xxx level, undergraduates need permission numbers to register. Students can obtain permissions by writing to: reefx001@umn.edu

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall