Recent/Current Offerings

Syllabus / Public content	Section	Term	Instructor
PLSC 235	01	September 2019	Grant Wood
PLSC 235	W02	July 2019
PLSC 235	01	September 2018
PLSC 235	02	January 2018
PLSC 235	01	September 2017
PLSC 235	02	January 2017
PLSC 235	01	September 2016
PLSC 235	02	January 2016

Description

This multi-disciplinary course introduces students to the concept of producing food in an urban setting and takes a more in-depth look at our evolving food system. In addition to learning how to grow fruits and vegetables, students will learn about the nutritional aspects, storage requirements and utilization of crops. Topics including urban livestock, aquaculture, apiculture, rooftop gardening, hobby greenhouse production, and environment modification will be briefly discussed. Students will learn how the urban food production movement has influenced urban design and utilization of land within urban settings. Environmentally friendly practices including water harvesting, composting, organic production, and integrated pest management will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s)

30 credit units or permission from the instructor.

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