BOTANY 493M,494M - Sustainable Agriculture

Institution:

Connecticut College

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Description:

This seminar will be an overview of current topics of food production systems in both the developed and developing world. The subject matter covered will include soil salinization, desertification, soil nutrient management, fair trade, immigrant labor, pesticide issues, biological control, local food, biotechnology, and loss of agricultural biodiversity. There will also be field trips to local agricultural operations for observation and hands on learning. This is the same course as Environmental Studies 493M, 494M. Enrollment limited to 15 students. B. Connolly

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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