Tropical Ag Fall 3 credits TBA, E. Fernandez, P. Arneson. Working individually and in groups, students will use a variety of methods to locate and synthesize relevant research that addresses site-specific questions about soil management, pest management, agroforestry and related crap production problems facing resource limited farmers in the topics. This course is recommended for international and other graduate students and professionals who need to conduct major literature reviews, develop thesis research questions, generate grant proposals, or develop new courses. Limited to 15 students and supported by a interdisciplinary group of faculty members, this course attempts to offer both group and personalized teaching. Seminar for MPS students to discuss important issues in international development and to prepare them to write their project papers.
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S-U grades only. Specific content varies. S-U grades only. R.W. Blake , S-U grades only. The seminar provides students with the opportunity to develop and present their special projects.