AGR 185 Current Food and Energy Issues
(3-0-3) A course designed to increase the understanding, awareness, and critical analysis of contemporary food, energy and natural resource issues and their effect upon the social, political, economic and cultural aspects of society. Topics will include food safety, food production, genetically-modified foods, niche food markets, energy sources, renewable fuels, energy sustainability, global warming, limited natural resources, water rights, water quality and soil nutrient management. This course satisfies the SBS II requirement for general education.