Natural Sciences 494I - Global Issues/Applied Biology

Spring
2017
01
3.00
Elizabeth Vierling;Elsa Petit;Geunhwa Jung
F 9:05AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
15320
This course will consist of three case study modules. Each module is a real-world problem that integrates knowledge from a biological, social, political, and economic perspective. Students are expected to transfer their knowledge from the broader General Education training into specific real-world issues.

This courses satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for PLSOILIN majors.
Open to seniors and juniors majoring in Biochemistry; Environmental Science; Plant, Soil, and Insect Sciences; Sustainable Food and Farming; Sustainable Horticulture; and Turfgrass Science and Management. BIOLOGY 151 or STOCKSCH 108 Open to Seniors and Juniors majoring in Biochemistry; Environmental Science; Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences; Sustainable Food and Farming; Sustainable Horticulture; and Turfgrass Science and Mgmt.
Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 151 or STOCKSCH 108 (formerly PLSOILIN 102)
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.