Genes to Greens: The Biology of Food Production
BIOL 259
Spring 2021
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02
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| Crosslisting:
ENVS 251 |
Climate change and rapid advances in biological technology are shifting the ways humans grow food. We can now produce food more efficiently than ever, but are losing arable land to harsh and unforgiving climates. We also must grapple with ethical questions about which natural resouces we should sacrifice for the good of the global food supply. In this course, students will gain an understanding of plant physiology, traditional agricultural techniques, and traditional and modern crop breeding strategies. Students will engage in the current debates surrounding food production. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENVS-MN)(ENVS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
No text required. Weekly readings will be provided.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two mid-term exams, a final paper, and short reports on readings. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Genes and Greens will be offered as an online class in Spring 2021. Synchronous online class sessions will be used for interactive learning and discussions. Lecture slides and notes will be available online. |
| Instructor(s): Robertson,Marta Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 6 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 5 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
No text required. Weekly readings will be provided. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Two mid-term exams, a final paper, and short reports on readings. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Genes and Greens will be offered as an online class in Spring 2021. Synchronous online class sessions will be used for interactive learning and discussions. Lecture slides and notes will be available online. |
| Instructor(s): Robertson,Marta Times: .M.W.F. 02:50PM-03:40PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 6 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
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