HOST 175 - Sustainable Food and Agriculture

5 Credits

An environmentally sensitive approach to sustainable land use design can be called permaculture. This class will explore techniques for designing and establishing regenerative spaces through a mix of classroom discussion time, small group work, and hands-on activities. Though not exclusive to, the class will focus on applying skills to permaculture in urban settings.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve This course is designed for learners interested in food or sustainability, especially in urban settings. The course is also of interest to anyone interested in environmentalism, food security, or permaculture.
Active Date 20210403T10:09:16

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Learners will be introduced to sustainable land use ideas. A focus will be placed on food and food security, particularly in urban settings. Topics include:

Sustainable urban planning
Patterns in nature, culture, and society
Land restoration
Water and its uses (e.g. grey water, water harvesting)
Natural building strategies
Renewable energies
Land arts and community activism
Wildlife management and biological pest control

Student Learning Outcomes
Learners will explain permaculture concepts and their importance in sustainable communities and food security.

Learners will apply analytical skills and design strategies to a range of identified issues related to sustainability and permaculture.

Learners will demonstrate practical skills in conducting sustainability-oriented projects including feasibility studies, environmental studies, and site visits.

Learners will identify challenges and opportunities in permaculture design in urban settings.

Learners will integrate knowledge in key design areas to produce a sustainable urban development plan in the form of a student-designed case study.