SD 3100 - Principles of Agroecology (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course explores agriculture from a social and ecological perspective. Students examine basic ecological principles (nutrient cycling, biodiversity, energy flows, water movement, climate change, soil health, resilience, and community dynamics) as they apply to agriculture. Students also address agroecological principles in the context of farming systems, including conservation and regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, sustainable livestock production, and traditional low-carbon systems. This course focuses on how agricultural transformations can contribute to creating just and sustainable food systems and how those transformations can respond to the climate crisis.