2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
|
AGRI 145 - Sustainable Agriculture
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS: 2
LECTURE HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
Presents an overview of agriculture sustainability and the diversity of sustainable agriculture techniques. This course will cover various areas/topics in sustainability as they relate to the agriculture industry.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe the benefits of sustainable agriculture.
- Recognize the diversity of agricultural systems in the United States and the world.
- Describe the diversity of sustainability and how humans can improve and sustain our resources.
- Discuss current trends in sustainable agriculture and gardening.
- Research and define soil nutrient management.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Sustainable agriculture
Organic Fertilizers/Pesticides
The three main aspects of sustainable agriculture
History of sustainable agriculture
The four R’s of Soil Nutrient Management
Current trends in sustainable agriculture
Why soil nutrition is important
Current trends in gardening
Promoting soil health
Urban gardening
Use of cover crops
Use of less tillage
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
|
