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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Individual projects under direction of a faculty member. Project may involve original research, readings, internship, or assisting in teaching. Prerequisite: permission. More than a total of 6 credits per semester requires the chair's permission. Credits: 1 - 6
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4.00 Credits
This course presents an in-depth overview of research and applications in the field of agroecology, including current ecological and social dynamics in agricultural landscapes in Vermont and abroad. Pre/co-requisites: PSS 021 and 1 sem ecology at the 100-level or above or permission. Credits: 4
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3.00 Credits
Weed identification, reproduction, ecological relationships and integrated management strategies. Intended for students specializing in agriculture, applied botany, environmental science, and natural resources/wildlife management. Pre/ corequisites: PSS 161 or permission. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Studio course synthesizing work from fields of landscape ecology and landscape design, exploring ecological design alternatives at multiple scales, and developing multifunctional landscape solutions. Pre/co-requisites: Minimum junior standing, PSS 137, at least one course in ecology, or permission. Cross- listings: CDAE 238, ENVS 238, NR 238. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Field techniques that describe soil properties, formation, and classification. The principles and processes of soil genesis, land use classification systems, and land use challenges. Prerequisite: PSS 161 or permission. (Alternate years.) Credits: 3
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4.00 Credits
An environmentally oriented study of the colloidal chemistry of soil and its interfaces with roots, water, and air. Prerequisites: PSS 161, two semesters chemistry or permission. (Alternate years.) Credits: 4
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3.00 Credits
Mathematical modeling and physical principles of the soil-water-plant interaction and its relationship to environmental and agricultural issues. Prerequisites: PSS 161, one semester of physics or permission. (Alternate years.) Credits: 3
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4.00 Credits
Underlying concepts and theory of modern soil ecology will be reviewed including spatial and temporal distributions, sampling methods, biogeochemical cycles, and ecological functions of soil. Pre/co-requisites: BCOR 102 or NR 103, PSS 161. Cross-listed with NR 268. Credits: 4
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3.00 Credits
Examines key issues in pollution of soil and water. Topics include type of pollutants, their reactions in soil and water, pollution prevention and bioremediation. Prerequisite: PSS 161 or permission. (Alternate years.) Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Assessment of students' skills and activities designed to improve them. Including: writing, presentations, problem solving, critical thinking, management, leadership, conflict resolution and career and professional development. Pre/co-requisites: Must be a senior in the Ecological Agriculture Major or the Sustainable Landscape Horticulture Major or permission. Credits: 3
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