Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
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ALS 3133: AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
About the Course
Analysis of the effects of agriculture on environmental quality with emphasis on agricultural wastes and practices, the potential for using agricultural systems for disposal of other wastes and the effects of pollution on the agricultural environment. Topics covered include soil characterization and erosion/leaching, non-point source pollution, best management practices, land application of biosolids and organic wastes, bioenergy, pesticides, and wetlands.
Credits: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
General Education Requirement Course: P (Physical Sciences)
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: NA