Undergraduate courses taught in the Agronomy Department. Introduction to Managed Plant Systems in the Modern World Instructor Syllabus Survey the systems used to manage plant ecosystems in the production of food and fiber.
Emphasis is placed on systems that sustain productivity and environmental quality.
Not by a long shot. The soil that most of us take for granted is the only resource for growing plants for our food and clothing, for raising cattle and sheep, for anchoring the foundations of our homes and highways, and for burying the garbage that our society produces. If you'd like to gain a better basic understanding of how soils affect your life and the environment in which we all live without the need of a graphing calculator, this is the class for you. Whether your interest is home gardening, corporate farming, superfund site remediation or just good stewardship of our natural world, understanding soils is essential. Roll up your sleeves, clip your fingernails and come explore this underfoot but often overlooked part of the biosphere that supports terrestrial life.