Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Laboratory
Lecture
Description
This course will introduce students to the biology, ecology, chemistry and geography of edible plants. During the course students will cover topics including soil chemistry, nutrient cycling, climate and water relationships, energy transfer, plant morphology and physiology, industrial agriculture and the loss of biodiversity, biological pest management, health and nutrition, and global perspectives on sustainable agriculture. Lab experiements and hands-on sessions will take place in the Edible Campus Gardens.