ALE 6110. Transformative Agroecology. 3 Credits.
(Listed in course catalog as ALE 6110 - Introduction to Transformative Agroecology.) In-depth overview of research and applications in the field of agroecology, with a focus on providing the student with conceptual and analytical content.
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REGISTER FOR FALL 2024 (NON-CREDIT)
ALE 6120. Ecological Foundations of Agroecology. 3 Credits.
Examines the ecological foundations of agroecology, largely from a biophysical perspective. Over the course of three sequential modules, students will explore the fundamental principles of ecology and their application to agricultural systems and landscapes.
Prerequisite: One semester biological science at the 2000-level or Instructor permission.
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ALE 6130. Participatory Action Research & Transdisciplinary Agroecology. 3 Credits.
Introduces students to Participatory Action Research (PAR) in the context of agroecology, and examines how the integration of PAR and transdisciplinary approaches can serve to deepen our collective understanding of complex problems/issues.
Prerequisite: ALE 6110.
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REGISTER FOR FALL 2024 (NON-CREDIT)
ALE 6140. Agroecology, Food Sovereignity & Social Movements. 3 Credits.
Investigates social, political, and economic elements of the global food system from multiple perspectives, considering the ability to scale-up agroecology, and the potential intersection between agroecology, food sovereignty and government policies.
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ALE 6150. Agroecology Grad Capstone. 3 Credits.
The capstone designed for the application of newly developed knowledge and skills in a culminating experience/project that addresses an agroecological topic relevant to the individual student.
Prerequisites: ALE 6110, ALE 6120, ALE 6130, ALE 6140.
Please note: Prior to Summer 2024, course shortnames began with PSS (Plant and Soil Science). Starting Summer 2024, they start with ALE (Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment).
