Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture Systems
The Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture Systems is an undergraduate, career-focused educational opportunity that prepares learners from all backgrounds for careers focusing on the sustainability of agriculture practices and alternative production practices. Classes provide knowledge on soil and energy inputs and the future of the agriculture industry. This course work supplies a solid background for students interested in gaining knowledge of sustainable agriculture and the issues being faced in agriculture production today. A minimum of 15 credits required.
Required courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AFE 334 | Soil Science | 3 |
| AFE 340 | Environmental Sci/Agroecology | 3 |
| AFE 425 | Organic Crop & Livestock Prod | 3 |
| AFE 445 | Agriculture and Energy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| AFE 407 | Agroforestry:Local/Global Pers | 3 |
| AFE 435 | Urban Agriculture | 3 |
| AFE 442 | Plant Propagation/Crop Prod Sy | 3 |
| AFE 443 | Apiculture/Pollination Biology | 3 |
Select one class from the list provided:
Students must receive a “C” in these courses.