AGRO 489 /889 - Urbanization of Rural Landscapes

Institution:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Description:

Lec 3. Prereq: Senior standing, graduate standing, or permission. Development converts rural landscapes into housing, roads, malls, parks, and commercial uses. This process fragments landscapes and changes ecosystem functions, drives up land prices, and pushes agriculture into more marginal areas. This multi-disciplinary, experiential course guides students in learning about the urbanization process, the impacts on landscapes, people, and the community, and the choices that are available to informed citizens.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unl.edu/

Phone Number:

(402) 472-7211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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