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AGROECOL 503

AGROECOLOGY CAPSTONE

3 credits.

A stepping stone between the classroom and society. Emphasizes integration of diverse bodies of agroecological knowledge, critical thinking, and engagement with real-world problems and current research. Topics such as: bioproducts, food systems and security, economic vitality of communities, climate change, humans and their environment, biodiversity, resource management and policy, and social equity.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ENVIR ST/AGROECOL/C&E SOC/ENTOM 103 (or AGRONOMY 103 prior to Fall 2025), AGROECOL 303 , and senior standing Repeatable for Credit: No Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate diverse bodies of knowledge to solve an agroecological problem or formulate a policy of society importance Audience: Undergraduate 2. Evaluate the strength and value of information, evidence, and approaches relevant to a specific problem or policy Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss and lead discussions with peers regarding a specific agroecological problem or policy Audience: Undergraduate 4. Write and present comprehensive reports regarding a specific agroecological problem or policy for scientists or policymakers Audience: Undergraduate 5. Write and present comprehensive reports regarding a specific agroecological problem or policy for the general public Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate diverse bodies of knowledge to solve an agroecological problem or formulate a policy of society importance Audience: Undergraduate 2. Evaluate the strength and value of information, evidence, and approaches relevant to a specific problem or policy Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss and lead discussions with peers regarding a specific agroecological problem or policy Audience: Undergraduate 4. Write and present comprehensive reports regarding a specific agroecological problem or policy for scientists or policymakers Audience: Undergraduate 5. Write and present comprehensive reports regarding a specific agroecological problem or policy for the general public Audience: Undergraduate

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