Sustainable Urban Agriculture
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Overview
Subject area
SCG
Catalog Number
225
Course Title
Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Department(s)
Description
This course examines agriculture within the context of food security and social and environmental justice. Multiple dimensions of food systems, from local to global, are explored, including historic, economic, ethical, political, biological, ecological, and cultural. Students will examine how global issues such as (bio)technology, energy use, population growth, and climate change affect agriculture. Students will be introduced to and utilize agricultural techniques at LaGuardia's Urban Farm.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
036115