Subject: Askiy
Credit units: 3
College: Agriculture and Bioresources
Department: AGBIO (Dean's Office)

This course introduces students to environmental science with emphasis on sustainable development of land, water and forests. Students will become familiar with the basic components of soil and will be able to recognize factors affecting productivity and land value as well as important environmental issues associated with managing a large land base. The basic components of surface and subsurface water will be investigated with the view of understanding and protecting both water quality and quantity. Students will gain an appreciation of the forest environment by investigating principles of forest ecology and sustainable forest management. Emphasis will be placed on methods of gathering information in addition to laboratory exercises and field trips. There are additional non-refundable costs in addition to tuition fees.

Note: There are additional non-refundable costs in addition to tuition fees.
Note: Course instruction is blended with face-to-face instruction including laboratory and field trip experience, and web supported home study. Students with credit for IPRM 103 will not receive credit for this course.

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