[Plsugs] FW: Agroecology: new class for this spring

[Tanya Quist]

Agroecology.  ENTO436/EIS536
Cross listed: PLS, SWES, SNRE
Time: Tues/Thurs 2:00 to 3:15
Instructors: Kathleen Walker, Yves Carrière

Agroecology is the application of ecological principles to the production of
food and fiber.  The underlying goals are to assess and promote the
long-term sustainability of agricultural production systems.  Through this
course we will study how agro-ecosystems vary across time and space and will
examine the trade-offs associated with different cropping systems and
management practices.  We will start with a brief history of major trends in
agriculture, then examine the ecological interactions involved in crop
production, observe how these interactions can influence agricultural
practices and conclude with a discussion of domestic and international
government policies that influence agricultural sustainability. 




Yves Carrière, Professor
Department of Entomology
Forbes Building, Room 410
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ 85721-0036
 
Phone: 520-626-8329
Fax: 520-621-1150

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