Detailed study of complex grammatical forms. Continued emphasis on speaking, reading, listening, and writing on the advanced level.

Subtitle Required. Repeatable up to 6 credits. This course examines in depth a particular author, genre, or literary movement that is central to understanding the dynamics of the history of Russian Literature from its earliest texts and movements to the present. Topics may include, but are not limited to, "Soviet Satire," "The Novels of Dostoevsky," "Chekhov's Plays," "Russian Symbolism," etc. Readings will be in both Russian and English; class conducted in Russian.

Introduction to the environmental, economic and cultural components of sustainable food production and distribution in local and regional food systems. The definition, emergence, and growth of sustainable agriculture are discussed along with pertinent soil, crop, and livestock management practices. Emphasis is placed on holistic analyses of current issues in agriculture and food systems from environmental, profitability, and social justice perspectives.

This course focuses on the social processes and cultural mechanisms that underlie everyday agricultural practices, in the U.S. and abroad. By comparing agriculture and food systems between the U.S. and other countries, the course helps students appreciate distinctiveness of each society's effort to build agricultural sustainability and recognize the common challenges of such an effort in the context of globalized agricultural trade and food production. Prereq: SAG 210.

In-depth analysis of the underlying principles of plant production systems. Successful strategies, based on application of the principles developed by lecture and laboratory activities, will be discussed in either agronomic or horticultural contexts. Special attention will be given to minimizing the the environmental impact of the plant production techniques employed. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.

In-depth analysis of the underlying principles of plant production systems. Successful strategies, based on application of the principles developed by lecture and laboratory activities, will be discussed in either agronomic or horticultural contexts. Special attention will be given to minimizing the the environmental impact of the plant production techniques employed. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.

Independent research related to some aspect of sustainable agriculture under the direction of a research mentor. The research may be conducted in the College of Agriculture, some other unit on campus, or at an approved off-campus entity. Projects can include, but are not limited to, laboratory experiments, field-based research, and studies involving sociology, economics, anthropology, or related disciplines. There is a clear expectation that quantitative data collection and analysis will be an integral part of the project.

Independent research related to some aspect of sustainable agriculture under the direction of a research mentor. The research may be conducted in the College of Agriculture, some other unit on campus, or at an approved off-campus entity. Projects can include, but are not limited to, laboratory experiments, field-based research, and studies involving sociology, economics, anthropology, or related disciplines. There is a clear expectation that quantitative data collection and analysis will be an integral part of the project.

Provides students with hands-on experience operating an organic community supported agriculture produce farm and marketing its harvest in the local community. Students receive training across the full range of production and marketing activities under the guidance of the Course Coordinator and the professional staff of the farm management team.

Management, environmental, economic, and social considerations of cover crops across a diversity of agricultural production systems. Through lab activities, students will actively grow cover crops, measure benefits and tradeoffs, and apply knowledge to make management and policy recommendations.