An introduction to tropical agriculture and training of present and prospective workers with resource poor farmers. Topics include tropical agriculture techniques, on-site practical work with tropical plants and small animals, growing food under difficult conditions, and appropriate technologies. Utilizes ECHO's fruit arboretum and the six settings of its Global Village: tropical rainforest, semi-arid, hillside farming, tropical lowlands, rooftop and urban gardens, and a schoolyard.
- Credits:
- 4.0
- Academic Level:
- Undergraduate
- Department:
- Science and Mathematics [SM]
- Subject:
- Biology- Au Sable Course [BIOA]
- Terms Offered:
(Term Legend)
- 2004S5, 2005S4, 2006S4, 2007S4, 2008S4
Term Legend
Undergraduate
- FA: Fall Semester (August-December)
- SP: Spring Semester (January-May)
- S1: Summer Session 1 (May)
- S2: Summer Session 2 (June)
- S3: Summer Session 3 (Online)
- S4: Summer Session 4 (Independent Study)
Graduate
- FS: Fall Semester (August-December)
- SS: Spring Semester (January-May)
- G1: Summer Session 1
- G2: Summer Session 2
- G3: Summer Session 3
- ST: Special Term