AGEN 190 - Composting Prin & Applications

Institution:

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

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Description:

Students will learn the fundamentals of composting and become familiary with the technology and applications of composting and compost use. Composting will provide a vehicle for students to learn and apply principles of several other scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, soil science, applied technology, sustainability and mechanics. Topics include the nature of the composting process (basic biology and chemistry) characteristics of raw materials ("feedstocks"), composting methods and equipment, process management, site management and mechanical operations used to manufacture compost, the functions and use of compost, compost quality and compost markets. Applications will range from the backyard composting of kitchen scraps to on-farm composting of manure to enclosed industrial-strength solid waste facilities. The course will incorporate case studies of many composting facilities and applications (national and international). Students will work in groups to create, monitor and manage a pilot-scale composting pile through the semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cobleskill.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 255-5525

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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