AGRO1921
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AGRO 1921 - Coffee from the Ground Up (2 Cr.) Freshman Seminar
Agronomy & Plant Genetics (11028)
TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Course description
This freshman seminar is all about coffee: its history, geography, biology, breeding, production, processing, economics, sustainability, and brewing. Through team exercises, students will discover how measurable qualities of a cup of coffee are influenced by factors such as species, type of roast, grind size, brew ratio, temperature, and brewing method. The class will culminate with a team competition judged by a panel. Students will develop skills in oral and written expression, working with others, and solving problems in a manner that combines science and art. Overall, the course will help students discover and appreciate how something that seems so simple is the product of a creative and complex process.
Minimum credits
2
Maximum credits
2
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Discussion
Requirements
001475
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall