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Ecology, Agric. and Society
Course Number NS 0150-1
Course Title Ecology, Agric. and Society
Department Natural Science
Campus Hampshire College
Course Description This course looks at agriculture as a set of ecological systems and issues. It refers to ecology in both the sense of interactions between organisms (e.g., crops, pests, and predators) and their environment, and in the larger-scale sense of environmental impacts and related social and political issues. A broad range of topics will be covered, including pesticides and alternatives, soil fertility and erosion, the role of animals, genetically modified crops, biofuels, global vs. local trade and more. The course work will consist of readings, discussion, written assignments (with revisions as needed), work at the Hampshire farm, group and independent projects, guest lectures and films, and field trips. Given the field work, always be prepared to walk and be outside (e.g., sun screen/rain gear, sensible shoes). Some field work may include other times and days to be arranged in class. PRJ, PRS, QUA, REA, WRI

Reg # Section Credits Instructors Meeting Times Location Notes
299413 1 4.00 Brian Schultz 02:00PM-03:20PM T,TH Cole Science Center 1-ECOL

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