Introduction to herbology through a survey of clinical herbalism, covering major aspects of herbalism in history and an examination and comparison of health models, medicinal plants, and materia medica.

An examination of indigenous medicinal systems from around the world (including Ayurvedic, Chinese, African, Middle Eastern, European, Central Asian, Native American and Amazonian). Students will be exposed to the use of medicinal plants in different cultures around the globe. Companion course to PLSOILIN 297D. These courses 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.

Exploration of ethical, practical and scientific aspects of agricultural sustainability including economic, social and environmental impacts of food and farming. Uses systems thinking tools to compare industrial and ecological agriculture.

Exploration of ethical, practical and scientific aspects of agricultural sustainability including economic, social and environmental impacts of food and farming. Uses systems thinking tools to compare industrial and ecological agriculture.

With lab. Basic principles of selecting and managing turfgrass for home lawns, parks, golf courses, and other turf areas. Topics include: climatic adaption, grass identification, establishment practices, pest control, fertility, environmental stresses, etc.

With lab. Basic principles of selecting and managing turfgrass for home lawns, parks, golf courses, and other turf areas. Topics include: climatic adaption, grass identification, establishment practices, pest control, fertility, environmental stresses, etc.

With lab. Basic principles of selecting and managing turfgrass for home lawns, parks, golf courses, and other turf areas. Topics include: climatic adaption, grass identification, establishment practices, pest control, fertility, environmental stresses, etc.

With lab. Basic principles of selecting and managing turfgrass for home lawns, parks, golf courses, and other turf areas. Topics include: climatic adaption, grass identification, establishment practices, pest control, fertility, environmental stresses, etc.