AGSC 7510 - Ecosystem Science and Management (3)

This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change, and environmental pollution. The focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing the impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. One lecture and one discussion period per week.