Agroecology and Permaculture Design
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Course Description
Come explore the intersection between agricultural methods and ecological impacts with a focus on permaculture design. Lectures will be supplemented with group discussion, observation, field trips, and occasionally getting our hands dirty. You'll develop familiarity with the methodologies of resilient and regenerative farming techniques and understand the foundations of permaculture principles. You will gain hands-on experience with design tools and land-use planning skills.
Prerequisites
FAIR 206A; 300-level science course or equivalent
Materials Fee
Required Texts
ISBN 97816046944379781604694437
Bloom, J., Boehnlein, D., & Kearsley, P. (2015). Practical permaculture for home landscapes, your community, and the whole earth. Portland, Oregon, Timber Press.
Credit/Evaluation
Standard for FAIR courses - S/NX grading; narrative evaluation.
Students will be evaluated for and through the following:
- Participation in classes from
- Weekly readings from textbook Practical Permaculture, supplemental resources, and writing assignments
- Final permaculture design project (design maps and paper)