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Jun 02, 2024
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AGSC 100 - Introduction to Agricultural Science
3 Credit(s)
An overall view of agriculture and its impact on humanity and the world. Topics include history of agriculture, plants, animals, technological advances and opportunities in agriculture.
General Education Course - Liberal Arts Core - Natural Science
Course Frequency: F, S
Grading Method: Student option.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain ten common crop management practices in Midwestern Agriculture 2. Summarize the current controversies in modern agriculture - use of GMO products, hormones, growth implants, antibiotics, biofuels, animal welfare - in the US food supply chain.3. Explain the importance of considering the carbon footprint of food production systems
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