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ANS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Crop and Soil Sciences, Environmental Studies and Agriscience, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US14 - US14

ANS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Crop and Soil Sciences, Environmental Studies and Agriscience, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US14 - US15

ANS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and (CSS 224 or concurrently)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Community Sustainability, Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS15 - SS25

ANS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Capstone

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and CSS 224
Recommended Background:
At least one SAFS Minor selective course in a discipline outside a student’s major area of study. Prior coursework in scientific writing and formal citations.
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Application of interdisciplinary considerations of sustainable agriculture and food systems. Community-engagement, small-group projects, and practitioner speakers prepare students for potential career pathways.
Interdepartmental With:
Community Sustainability, Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture, Human Nutrition and Foods
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US25 - US26

CROP 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Capstone

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CROP 124 and CROP 224
Recommended Background:
At least one SAFS Minor selective course in a discipline outside a student’s major area of study. Prior coursework in scientific writing and formal citations.
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Not open to students with credit in:
CSS 424
Description:
Application of interdisciplinary considerations of sustainable agriculture and food systems. Community-engagement, small-group projects, and practitioner speakers prepare students for potential career pathways.
Effective Dates:
FS26 - Open

CSS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Capstone

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and CSS 224
Recommended Background:
At least one SAFS Minor selective course in a discipline outside a student’s major area of study. Prior coursework in scientific writing and formal citations.
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Application of interdisciplinary considerations of sustainable agriculture and food systems. Community-engagement, small-group projects, and practitioner speakers prepare students for potential career pathways.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Community Sustainability, Horticulture, Human Nutrition and Foods
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US25 - US26

CSS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and (CSS 224 or concurrently)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Community Sustainability, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS15 - SS25

CSS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Environmental Studies and Agriscience, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US14 - US15

CSS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Environmental Studies and Agriscience, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US14 - US14

CSS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Environmental Studies and Agriscience, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS10 - US13

CSS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Environmental Studies and Agriscience, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS13 - SS14

CSUS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and (CSS 224 or concurrently)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS15 - SS25

CSUS 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Capstone

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and CSS 224
Recommended Background:
At least one SAFS Minor selective course in a discipline outside a student’s major area of study. Prior coursework in scientific writing and formal citations.
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Application of interdisciplinary considerations of sustainable agriculture and food systems. Community-engagement, small-group projects, and practitioner speakers prepare students for potential career pathways.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture, Human Nutrition and Foods
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US25 - US26

ESA 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US14 - US15

ESA 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS13 - SS14

ESA 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS10 - US13

ESA 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US14 - US14

HNF 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Capstone

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and CSS 224
Recommended Background:
At least one SAFS Minor selective course in a discipline outside a student’s major area of study. Prior coursework in scientific writing and formal citations.
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Application of interdisciplinary considerations of sustainable agriculture and food systems. Community-engagement, small-group projects, and practitioner speakers prepare students for potential career pathways.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Community Sustainability, Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US25 - US26

HRT 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Capstone

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and CSS 224
Recommended Background:
At least one SAFS Minor selective course in a discipline outside a student’s major area of study. Prior coursework in scientific writing and formal citations.
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Application of interdisciplinary considerations of sustainable agriculture and food systems. Community-engagement, small-group projects, and practitioner speakers prepare students for potential career pathways.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Community Sustainability, Crop and Soil Sciences, Human Nutrition and Foods
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US25 - US26

HRT 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Crop and Soil Sciences, Environmental Studies and Agriscience
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US14 - US14

HRT 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Crop and Soil Sciences, Environmental Studies and Agriscience
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS10 - US13

HRT 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Crop and Soil Sciences, Environmental Studies and Agriscience
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS13 - SS14

HRT 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124
Recommended Background:
(CSS 101 or CSS 360 or CSS 431 or ENT 479 or HRT 203 or HRT 251 or HRT 341 or EEP 255 or EEP 260 or ESA 343) or (ESA 444 or GEO 410)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Crop and Soil Sciences, Environmental Studies and Agriscience
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
US14 - US15

HRT 424 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Integration and Synthesis

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
CSS 124 and (CSS 224 or concurrently)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Biogeochemical and socio-economic aspects of food, fiber, and fuel production. Environmental impacts and social context. Experiential learning projects.
Interdepartmental With:
Animal Science, Community Sustainability, Crop and Soil Sciences
Administered By:
Crop and Soil Sciences
Effective Dates:
FS15 - SS25