APS5103

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

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

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

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

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall