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AGRI 115 - Natural Resources Management


PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Problems associated with the use/misuse of our natural resources and current management practices associated with the conservation of natural resources.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Explain ecosystem dynamics.
  2. Soil conservation management practices.
  3. Recognize the management of water as a natural resource.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of managing various ecosystems.
  5. Recycling and management of waste in the environment.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Basic Ecology
  • Water Resources
  • The Nature of Soils
  • Soil Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Pesticides: Protecting Our Crops, Our Health, and Our Environment
  • Ecosystems of the United States
  • Forests and Forestry
  • Rangeland and Range Management
  • Farmland and Food Production
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Urban Land-Use Management
  • Wildlife Conservation and Management
  • Fishery Conservation and Management
  • Biodiversity and Endangered Species Management

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)