This course introduces the different aspects in which aquaculture can impact the natural environment and which aquaculture systems and management practices can minimize or mitigate these impacts. You will learn about ecological, social and ethical aspects of various aquaculture systems through a combination of lectures, review of the primary literature and class discussions.
Issues and case studies in creating and running ventures, with a particular emphasis on exploring applied science projects through a new venture lens, strategic planning, finance and risk. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Environmental, economic, political, and social aspects of appropriate technologies in the developing world. Appropriate technology and infrastructure, trade and finance, transportation, energy, water access, communication, health, and gender.
Learn about the types of insects present in agroecosystems, their ecology and their impacts on ecosystem function in an inclusive and accessibility-minded classroom setting.
Application of agroecological knowledge towards the creation of real-world solutions for real-world problems. Prerequisite: Third-year standing or higher
An introduction to the application of knowledge and principles of agroecology and forest ecology to global agroforestry systems. The course includes a one-weekend field trip that requires a supplemental fee.