BS in Environmental Studies: Agricultural Sciences
The Agricultural Sciences track within the BS in Environmental Studies degree focuses on the agricultural sciences and would be suitable for students interested in career pertaining to food production, agricultural sciences and related natural resource management (such as soils, land, water and agro-ecological resources) in government agencies, agricultural research organizations or private industries.
Undergraduate Certificate in Agroecology
The Undergraduate Certificate in Agroecology is offered by the Department of Environmental Studies in strategic alliance with Miami Dade College, MacArthur Agroecology Research Center and USDA's Agricultural Research Service. This interdisciplinary program is aimed at providing students with an opportunity to learn problems and issues that emerge from the interface between agriculture, natural ecosystems and urban areas.
Students who are accepted to the MS in Environmental Studies or PhD in Earth Systems Science may pursue a concentration in Agroecology. Graduate students work with topics related to food and agriculture and work with an Agroecology faculty member as a major advisor. Browse Team to contact our faculty.
HOS 3012 Introduction to Horticulture Science (Online)
Professor: Amir Khoddamzadeh
Focus on theoretical knowledge on horticulture plant identification, propagation, controlled environment production, pruning, plants for interior uses, and fruits and vegetables.
HOS 3012L Horticulture Science Lab
Professor: Amir Khoddamzadeh
Field trips may be required.
IPM 4020 Integrated Pest Management
Professor: Kateel Shetty
An overview of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), emphasizes the integration of ecological, cultural, and chemical methods to manage pests to promote sustainable agroecosystems.
AGR 3930 Special Topics "Agriculture Colloquium": Seed Technology, Biology, and Conservation
Professor: Amir Khoddamzadeh
EVR 4272 Agroecology
Professor: Krish "Jay" Jayachandran
Application of ecological principles to farming systems to achieve goals of long-term food production without depleting Earth's resources.
SWS 4303 Soil Microbiology
Professor: Kateel Shetty
Examines biology of soil microorganisms and biologically-medicated chemical transformations occurring in soil ecosystems. Standard soil microbiology techniques will be emphasized.
SWS 4303L Soil Microbiology Lab
Professor: Ganesh Khadka
Examination of the biology of soil microorganisms and biologically-mediated chemical transformations occurring in soil ecosystems. Standard soil microbiological techniques will be examined.
EVR 5935 Special Topics: Advance Modern Crop Production
Professor: Amir Khoddamzadeh
A foundation course in agronomy applying crop, soil, and environmental sciences in understanding agricultural systems in the world. Includes introductory concepts of plant, seed, soil, tillage, pest, environmental, and sustainable aspects of crop production
AGR 6251 Sustainable Farming System
Analysis of sustainability of modern agricultural systems under a variety of ecological economic and cultural settings. Familiarizes students with socioeconomic, urban policy, sustainable agriculture.
EVR 4274 - U01 Sustainable Agriculture
Professors: Kateel Shetty, Dr. Amir Khoddamzadeh
Analysis of sustainability of modern agricultural systems under a variety of ecological economic and cultural settings. Familiarizes students with socioeconomic, urban policy, sustainable agriculture.
EVR 4592 Soils and Ecosystems
Professor: Krish Jayachandran
EVR 4592L Soils and Ecosystems Lab
Professor: Krish Jayachandran
BOT 3810 Economic Botany
Professor: Bradley Bennett
ENY 4060 Entomology
Professor: Jeffrey Wells
ENY 4060L Entomology Lab
Professor: Jeffrey Wells
