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