ENVS 105 - Agroecology: An Environmental Approach to Agriculture 5 Credits Survey of agroecology, a multi-disciplinary field that applies ecological principles to the analysis and management of agriculture systems. Explore ways to create abundance and reduce external inputs by enhancing nutrient cycling, energy flow, and beneficial interactions.
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Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening Fall Day, Evening Designed to Serve Designed to serve students in the Sustainable Agriculture Program, as well as general education students in need of a lab science. Active Date 20200330T21:15:25
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Course Outline - Introduction to ecological agriculture
- History of agricultural systems
- Soil properties
- Land management and soil conservation
- Plant structure and reproduction
- Species interactions and conservation of biodiversity
- Weeds, pests and their management
- Genetically modified organisms
- Urban to rural livestock integration
- Water resources
- Energy/Biofuels
- Non-food crop and livestock products
- Introduction to permaculture concepts
- Seattle area food system
Student Learning Outcomes Describe the ecological principles that support agroecosystems, and compare the ecology and economy of agroecosystem landscapes at different scales.
Describe the biological, physical, and chemical factors that affect plant growth and reproduction and how these factors are managed for agricultural production, with an emphasis on the Pacific Northwest.
Examine conventional and alternative agricultural paradigms and practices from an agroecological perspective, and incorporate analysis of system productivity, resiliency, diversity, and equitability.
Discuss the ways in which socioeconomic, cultural, and political dynamics influence local and global food systems.
Assess the challenges and opportunities encountered when developing and managing sustainable urban and small farm agriculture systems.
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