AGST 4080 - Sustainable Agriculture

3 unit(s)

The study of natural resource sustainability in agriculture integrating theoretical aspects of agricultural sustainability with field-based exercises. (Offered under the subjects GEOG and AGST)

Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will be able to:

• Explain the principles of agricultural and environmental resource management;

• Explain the physical, chemical, and biological principles of agroecosystems

• Provide examples of restorative and sustainable agricultural practices

• Describe spatial and other quantitative techniques

• Understand public policy, regulatory, and land use issues

• Explain the social context of agricultural production

• Critically assess agricultural issues and trends

• Systematically develop communicative, analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills

• Be exposed to diverse teaching and learning strategies in a number of academic disciplines

• Experience a high quality academic program that prepares them for a changing and emerging professional opportunities in the region; and,

• Be involved in an educational experience that helps prepare them for graduate studies and teaching.

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