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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the sustainable development curriculum. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the sustainable development curriculum. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the sustainable development curriculum. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the sustainable development curriculum. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the sustainable development curriculum. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introductory interdisciplinary study of the natural sciences as they can be applied to the concepts of sustainability. The basic principles of science studied include: energy; matter; ecology; population growth; carrying capacity; decreasing biodiversity; resource depletion; meteorology; climate change; and chemical pollution of air, water, and soils. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: ENG 2001 or its equivalent. (WRITING; SPEAKING; NUMERICAL DATA) (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.)
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4.00 Credits
This course will focus attention on agricultural systems from an ecological perspective and how such systems can contribute to a more sustainable society. Topics covered in the class will include basic ecological concepts (i.e., the biological, chemical, and physical factors and their interactions) and their application to agricultural systems, production and consumption aspects of food systems, and will address ways to facilitate the promotion of sustainable agriculture. The lab, required to be taken in conjunction with this course, provides an opportunity to practice the agroecological principles discussed in the lectures in hands-on activities. Lab activities include (but are not limited to) growing fruits and vegetables, keeping farm records, and gathering biophysical and ecological data necessary to start and run a garden based on sustainable principles. Working both individually and in small groups, students will study various gardening as well as gathering techniques and methods. Field trips to area farms may be included as part of the lab. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
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4.00 Credits
In sustainable agriculture, soil health and quality are recognized as key to producing bountiful and nutritious food. A thorough understanding of the nature, properties, and ecology of soil are therefore necessary to the design and management of agroecosystems in which the long-term fertility and productive capacity of the soil is maintained, or even improved. This understanding begins with knowledge of how soil is formed and includes integration of all biological, chemical and physical factors, as well as components that determine soil quality and contribute to the structure and function of the entire soil ecosystem. From this foundation, students will then study how to assess soil quality and how to develop appropriate soil and soil fertility management plans using organic production methods. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
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4.00 Credits
Agroforestry has been defined by the World Agroforestry Center (2000) as "a dynamic, ecologically based management practice that integrates trees and other tall woody plants in the agricultural landscape to diversify production for increased social, economic and environmental benefits." This course will focus on how the principles, complexity and diversity of agroforestry systems enhance land productivity and sustainability. The social and economic benefits of such systems for farmers, communities and society will also be discussed. Emphasis will be on temperate zone agroforestry systems, in particular those suitable for, or having potential for, northwest North Carolina. As these systems are much more extensive in (sub)tropical areas, agroforestry systems in those areas will also be briefly reviewed. The main emphasis of the course will be plant (crop) and soil aspects and component interactions, both above and below ground and from spatial and temporal perspectives. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
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4.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the livestock industry, the supply of animal products, and their uses. A special emphasis is placed on the origin, characteristics, adaptation and contributions of farm animals to sustainable agriculture, managing productivity, and minimizing ecological impact of agricultural systems. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
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