2007-09 Cal Poly Catalog Description
Students approach modern agricultural problems from a holistic perspective, emphasizing agricultural planning integrated with ecological principles. Through experience in sustainable agricultural practices, students learn about a farm in the context of an agro-ecosystem: a system whose processes and relationships can be manipulated to allow production with fewer adverse environmental impacts and external inputs. Students develop knowledge and skills involving holistic management, crop production, and adaptive decision-making in a hands-on environment. The minor is available to all Cal Poly students.
Required courses
4 Units AG 315 Organic Agriculture
4 Units AG 339 Internship in Agriculture
4 Units AG 360 Holistic Management
2 Units CRSC 203 Organic Farming Enterprise
Project
Area Studies :
15 Units Select minimum of one course from each
of the following areas.
Minimum 4 units at 300-400 level.
Agriculture and Society Area:
AG 350, AGB 312, FNR 202, GEOG 301,
GEOG 333, UNIV/POLS 333
Production Agriculture Area:
AGB 212, 401; ASCI 221, 223, 311; BOT 323;
BUS 212; CRSC 445; PPSC 321, 431, 441;
SS 221
Agroecology Area:
FNR 306, 319, 323; PPSC 421;
ERSC 202; SS 321
Environmental Design Area:
EDES 406; EHS 381; LA 202, 221
29 Units Total |
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