USP Codes are listed in brackets by the 1991 USP code followed by the 2003 USP code (i.e. [M2<>QB]).

1000 [CROP/BOT 2000]. Agroecology. 4. [S1<>SB, G] Introduces ecological interactions that affect food producing (agricultural) systems. Lectures and laboratory exercises study the various biological components and the science of sustainable agricultural production. Features differences between developed and developing countries. Explores crises and challenges facing agriculture and global society. (Offered both semesters)

2010 [SOIL 2100]. Introduction to Soil Science. 4. [S3<>SE] Introduces soil ecological processes and management in terrestrial environments. Discusses interaction of soil, biological, chemical, morphological, and physical properties with land management in wildland and agricultural ecosystems. Emphasis of the course is on plant response to soil conditions. Cross listed with SOIL 2010.

2025. Horticultural Science. 3 [(none)<>SB]. Propagation, growth, development and utilization of horticultural plants. Students gain an understanding of plant classification, anatomy, interactions with the environment, production and utilization. Taught on-line only through Outreach. Cross listed with PLNT 2025. Prerequisites: AECL 1000 or LIFE 1010. (Offered fall semester)

2026. Horticultural Sciences Laboratory. 1 [(none)<>SB]. Offers hands-on experience in many areas of horticulture. Students learn basic horticultural plant structures and functions, propagation methods, growing media and fertilizers, landscaping, pruning, etc. Cross listed with PLNT 2026. Prerequisites: AECL 1000 or LIFE 1010. (Offered fall semester)

3030 [AECL 2030]. Ecology of Plant Protection. 3. Introduces students to concurrent evolution of crop cultivation and organisms, both plant and animal that attack them. Provides basic skills necessary to understand ecology and management of economic crop pests. Prerequisites: AECL 1000, LIFE 1010. (Offered fall semester)

4120. Organic Food Production. 3. A complete review of the federal organic production guidelines, methods and applications for organic production facilities, alternative marketing principles, concepts of organic fertilizer use, organic pest control and concepts for using environmentally friendly methods to reduce chemical, petroleum and synthetic inputs for more sustainable crop and livestock agricultural systems. Prerequisite: 8 hours of BIOL and/or CHEM. (Normally offered fall semester of odd-numbered years)

4130. Applied Remote Sensing for Agricultural Management. 3. Addresses specific applications of remote sensing to cropland and rangeland management. Provides an overview of remote sensing, specific applications for crops, shrubs and range vegetation. The course foundation will be agriculture-specific remote sensing of green plants. Cross listed with RNEW/BOT 4130; dual listed with AECL 5130. Prerequisites: QA course and 9 credit hours in student’s major field and junior/senior standing.

4140. Soil Microbiology. 4. Fundamental principles of soil microbiology and how they relate to microbial ecology, environmental contamination, agriculture and forestry. Cross listed with SOIL/MICR 4140. Prerequisite: SOIL/AECL 2010. (Offered spring semester)

4920 [CROP 4600]. Topics in Agroecology: Research Apprenticeship. 1-2 (Max. 4). Laboratory and/or field research apprenticeship. Emphasizes individual student-faculty interactions on current topics in agroecology. Prerequisite: AECL core courses. (Offered every semester)

4930 [CROP/ENTO/SOIL 4903]. Internship in Agroecology. 1-3 (Max. 6). Provides students with realistic views of crop science, entomology or soil science through practical, as well as work-related, experiences. Provides positive educational experience to supplement formal academic course work. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or higher; 2.5 GPA. (Offered every semester)

4960 [PLPA 4000]. Agroecology Field Studies. 2. Various facets of the agroecosystem are covered by visits to agricultural research stations, agri-businesses, private farms, national monuments, historical sites and Federal Parks. Students are exposed to ongoing sustainable research projects and innovative sustainable farming operations where a variety of cropping systems are utilized. Students are usually exposed to archeological remains of ancient American Indian farming systems. A 5-7 day trip. Prerequisite: AECL 1000. (Normally offered first week after commencement of odd-numbered years.)

4990. Agroecology Seminar. 3. [W3<>(none)] Capstone agroecology course for final integration of agroecology courses (AECL 2010, 3030, and LIFE 2023). Provides overall synthesis of these academic subjects following completion of a prescribed senior experience courses (AECL 4920 or 4930). (Offered spring semester)

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