With lab. Principles of sustainable production of vegetable crops. Topics include specific practices used for the major vegetable crops grown in New England, water and soil fertility management, season extenders, and crop rotation. Course intended for students who want to grow vegetable crops or work in the vegetable industry. Prerequisite: introductory botany or plant science course.

This is a student-led practicum experience that utilizes a plot of land on campus to grow edible and ornamental crops. Although offered every semester, specific garden activities depend on the season of the year. Mandatory pass/fail grading. Students may enroll more than once for credit.

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Internship or other pre-professional work experience related to plant and soil sciences.

Study of herbalism in human health through discussions on clinical theory, ethics, and politics associated with herbalism.

An examination of indigenous medicinal systems from around the world to understand the choices of herbal medicines used by traditional healers and the similarities and differences in the approach of treatments. Students will be exposed to a wise range of cultures including Ayurvedic, Chinese, African, Middle Eastern, European, Central Asian, Native American, and Amazonian. No prerequisites. PLSOILION 297C and D can be taken in any sequence

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Sophomore-level project for students who have completed foundation course work in biology, botany, soil science and/or entomology.

With lab. Introduction to the growth, culture, and science related to the production and use of herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. Emphasis on plants used in the home; discussion of bioactivity of plant extracts. Practice in seeding, growing, oil extraction, and utilization of these plants. (Gen.Ed. BS)

With lab. Introduction to the growth, culture, and science related to the production and use of herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. Emphasis on plants used in the home; discussion of bioactivity of plant extracts. Practice in seeding, growing, oil extraction, and utilization of these plants. (Gen.Ed. BS)