Environmental Studies Program 25 - Ecological Agriculture

Institution:

Dartmouth College

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Description:

09X, 10X: 11, Laboratory Monday 2:00-5:00 or Wednesday 2:00-5:00 This course will introduce the principles of ecological agriculture. Concepts from ecology and ecosystem science will be applied to the study of agriculture and the design of sustainable production systems. An introduction to soils and their management and controls on plant growth will be emphasized in the field and in the laboratory. Environmental issues associated with conventional and low-input agriculture will be considered. Visits to local farms and field exercises at the Dartmouth student organic farm will supplement the classroom material. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 2 or Biology 16 or permission of the instructor. Dist: TLA. Virginia.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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