BIO 226 - Agroecology (Includes Lab)

4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 101
This course explores the relationships and impacts of agricultural activities on natural ecological systems. Lectures will cover sustainable agricultural practices as well as socioeconomic factors that influence Agroecology. The laboratory will provide hands on experience in sustainable agricultural practices that students will explore and implement in their own eco-vegetable garden. Additionally, laboratory activities will include strategies used to maximize yield, space, and reduce contamination and waste in agricultural production.