2022-2023 Catalog

 

BIO-107 Crops and Society

This is a course designed for biology majors and non majors to study the contribution of crops to society and society's development. The course will cover cereal crops, legumes, herbs, spice, fibers, medicinal plants, tropical and temperate fruits and nuts. Soil and water conservation will be covered. Emphasis will be on agriculture in developing nations and development policies that affect agriculture, stewardship, the poor and malnourished. Labs will emphasize practical and applied aspects of agriculture and appropriate technology. This course does fulfill the lab science requirement. Considered an elective in the Biology Minor for Education Majors.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

BIO

Notes

4
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