Course Listing For AESC

AESC 1010. Orientation to Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 1 hour.
Oasis Title: ORIEN TO AG ENV SCI.
Not open to students with credit in AGRI 1010.
Designed to assist College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences undecided freshmen and transfers in deciding on a major, and to provide information related to campus services and activities.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

AESC 3125. Organic Agricultural Systems. 4 hours.
Oasis Title: ORG AG SYST.
Introduction to the theories, practice, and policy of organic agriculture.
Non-traditional format: This course is one of two gateways to the Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture. One primary instructor coordinates this course, with multiple guest lecturers, to provide content in the student's area of expertise. Hands-on activities at an organic farm.
Offered spring semester every year.

AESC 3126. Fertility and Pest Management in Organic Agriculture. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: FERT PEST ORG AG.
Introduction to major pest and fertility management issues in organic agriculture unique to the southeastern United States.
Non-traditional format: The course will be composed of five, team-taught modules. The basic scientific principles that accompany soils, insects, and diseases will be incorporated into the course to avoid the need for prerequisites.
Offered fall semester every year.

AESC 3150. Topics in International Agriculture. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit.
Oasis Title: TOPICS IN INTL AGR.
Not open to students with credit in AGRI 3150.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department.
Individual or group study through reading and/or research of selected topics in international agriculture.
Non-traditional format: Students will work independently on individual topics and turn in a paper at the end of the semester. No formal class time is required.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 3150E. Topics in International Agriculture. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit.
Oasis Title: TOPICS IN INTL AGR.
Not open to students with credit in AESC 3150 or AGRI 3150.
Prerequisite: Third-year student standing or permission of department.
Individual or group study through reading and/or research of selected topics in international agriculture.
Non-traditional format: Students will work independently on individual topics and turn in a paper at the end of the semester. No formal class time is required.

AESC 3510. Digital Imaging and Computer Applications in Agriculture. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COMP APPL AGRIC.
Prerequisite: MATH 1113 and (STAT 2000 or PHYS 1111-1111L).
An overview of the role of integrated technology in modern agricultural practices, with particular focus on concepts, techniques, and applications involving digital imaging.
Offered fall semester every year.

AESC 3910. International Agriculture Internship. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTL AGR INTERN.
Not open to students with credit in AGRI 3910.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department.
Placement with an international public or private organization in a foreign country. If located near a university, student may also enroll in a course.
Non-traditional format: Internship abroad.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 3920. Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Internship. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: AGR ENV SCI INTERN.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Practical experience in the application of agricultural and environmental principles and procedures learned outside of a formal classroom setting.
Non-traditional format: The student will spend the semester in either a university, industry, or governmental setting obtaining hands-on experience in agricultural and environmental sciences.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 4095. Undergraduate Research in Organic Agriculture. 1-3 hours.
Oasis Title: RES ORG AG.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Students design and execute projects with the help of a faculty member with expertise in the student's area of interest.
Non-traditional format: This course is the capstone experience to the Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture. Projects are performed at an organic teaching farm off campus. The workload formula is fifteen hours of contact time per credit hour, with an additional two hours/week per credit hour of time devoted to the project. Thus, a one-credit offering of the course would involve a total of 45 hours of work throughout the semester, including meetings, project execution, analysis of results, and report preparation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 4096. Organic Agriculture Seminar. 1 hour.
Oasis Title: ORG AG SEMINAR.
Prerequisite or corequisite: AESC 4095.
Seminars will be presented by outside speakers such as organic farmers and organic industry representatives, as well as students and faculty associated with the Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture.
Non-traditional format: Final course in the Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture. Students in the certificate program must enroll during the semester of program completion.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

(AESC)EETH 4190/6190. Agricultural Ethics. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: AGRICULTURAL ETHICS.
Ethical issues in agriculture. Topics include animal rights/animal welfare, agriculture as a business/agriculture as a way of life, sustainable agriculture, (bio)technology, migrant farm workers, foreign aid, world hunger, and related topics.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

AESC 4520. Application of Technology in Production Agriculture. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: APPL TECH PROD AGRI.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Development of individualized projects that apply knowledge of emerging technologies to solve problems in production agriculture.
Non-traditional format: This is a directed study course. Meeting times to be arranged by instructor. Course will be offered at UGA-Tifton Campus.
Offered spring semester every year.

AESC 4530. Agriscience and Environmental Systems Study Tour. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit.
Oasis Title: AES STUDY TOUR.
A field course in emerging technology in agriculture, designed to acquaint students with businesses, research centers, and methodologies associated with emerging disciplines in agriculture. Students will travel to various sites to receive in-field lectures and training.
Non-traditional format: Class format will consist of tours, lectures, and discussion sessions. A 2-day tour will constitute 1 credit (16 contact hours), a 4-day tour 2 credits, and a 6-day tour 3 credits. All students registered for AESC 4530 at any given time will receive the same amount of credit. Variable credit is requested to allow instructors to develop 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day tours as they deem appropriate for the subject matter considered.
Offered every year.

AESC 4700. Agrosecurity Issues, Incidents, and Response Seminar. 2 hours.
Oasis Title: AGROSECURITY SEM.
Prerequisite: CRSS 2001 and ADSC 3840.
This interdisciplinary capstone seminar includes experts across campus, government, and private organizations to discuss security of food and agricultural systems in contemporary society. Exploration of existing and emerging threats, roles of agriculture and policy leaders, ethical issues, international trade relations, and emergency preparedness for domestic and international incidents.
Offered fall semester every year.

AESC 4920/6920. Service Learning. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SERVICE LEARNING.
Student will engage in a community-based activity that will include application of knowledge, development of skills, and systematic reflection on the experience.
Non-traditional format: Students will spend a portion of the class time working for a community-based organization.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 4950. Special Problems in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SPEC PROB IN AESC.
Not open to students with credit in AESC 4970H.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Students will work with faculty to research special problems in agricultural and environmental sciences.
Non-traditional format: As arranged under direction of the faculty. In addition to standard research, students may be required to attend lectures, travel, or write a paper.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 4960. Undergraduate Research in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 2-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: UNDERGRAD RES AESC.
Not open to students with credit in AESC 4970H or AGRI 4970H.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Directed research in agricultural and environmental sciences and policy; food and natural resources; engineering and technology, economic development, and international agriculture.
Non-traditional format: Credit hours are based on directed study project.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 4970H. Directed Reading and/or Projects (Honors). 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DIR READ OR PROJ.
Not open to students with credit in AGRI 4970H.
Prerequisite: Permission of Honors.
Individual study, reading, or research projects under the direction of a faculty director.
Non-traditional format: Students in this course meet with their supervising professor as needed to successfully complete assignments and readings.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 4990H. Honors Thesis. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: HONORS THESIS.
Not open to students with credit in AGRI 4990H.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of Honors.
Honors thesis under the guidance of a faculty member.
Non-traditional format: Students in this course meet with their supervising professor as needed to successfully complete assignments and readings.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

AESC 8220. Advanced Topics in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: ADV TOPICS IN AESC.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Advanced topics and methods in agricultural and environmental sciences including genetics, molecular genetics, plant and animal physiology, environmental quality, and other timely topics.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.