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Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture

Biological & Health Sci Div CLC - College of Lake County

Subject

HRT

Course Number

131

Course Title

Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture

Course Description

This course introduces students to agroecology and permaculture at the macro and micro scales, through both global and local examples. Topics include design, implementation and management of integrated perennial food systems, including orchard and fungi crops. Standards for sustainable soil and water management, organic certification, seed collecting and sourcing, and other key regenerative farming methods will be explored. Crop production plans for multi-year phased growing operations are emphasized. Harvest, storage and shipping methods to maximize crops sales also are covered. Field practice is integrated with class sessions for the lecture/lab based course. NOTE: Up to four labs will require field trips off campus. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from field sites.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Number Of Credits

3

PCS Code

1.2

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): College Reading and Writing Readiness OR concurrent enrollment in ENG 109 or ELI 109 or ELI 110 or ENG 100 and Basic Algebra Readiness OR an appropriate score on the Math Placement Test.

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