NUTR 0233 - Agricultural Science & Policy I
Course Description
First part of a two-semester sequence required of AFE students. This course covers the major biological, chemical and physical components of agricultural systems. Each is discussed from the viewpoints of both the underlying natural processes and principles, and their significance for major agricultural, food safety, and environmental policy issues in the U.S. today. In the first semester, the topics covered are soils, water, nutrients, and genetic resources. Prerequisite: NUTR 0215: Fundamentals of U.S. Agriculture or instructor consent.
Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization; please contact lucia.fenney@tufts.edu with any questions regarding immunizations.
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Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply.