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ESS 172: Sustainability of Agricultural Ecosystems

Units: 4

Application of ecological theory to understand sustainable management of agricultural ecosystems at local to global scales. Topics include nutrient cycling, biodiversity, landscape connectivity, soil fertility, organic matter management, and climate resilience.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Crosslisted with: BIO 172
Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Upper Division: Crossroads
  • Intellectual Experience: Global Awareness
  • Intellectual Experience: Sustainability

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: ESS 148 or BIO 148 or ESS 170 or CE020
Instructor Permission Required: No


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