INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
Provide students research and/or hands-on experiences within the organic sector in order to gain scientific knowledge and/or an in-depth understanding of the research and science of organic agriculture, its production, processing, marketing, and social dimensions, and its impact on environmental, community, and human health. Requires declaration in the Certificate in Organic Agriculture.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply knowledge of organic production through experiential opportunities within local, national and/or international communities. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Research and/or develop innovations that integrate the biological, ecological, social, and economic concepts of organic agriculture into scientific or practical applications supporting organic farmers, industry participants, and/or consumers. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply knowledge of organic production through experiential opportunities within local, national and/or international communities. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Research and/or develop innovations that integrate the biological, ecological, social, and economic concepts of organic agriculture into scientific or practical applications supporting organic farmers, industry participants, and/or consumers. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027