• AECL 3030: Ecol Plant Protect

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces students to concurrent evolution of crop cultivation and organisms, both plant and animal that attack them. Provides basic skills necessary to understand ecology and management of economic crop pests. Prerequisites: LIFE 1010 and AECL 1000.
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• AECL 3036: Intro Viticulture

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces the science of viticulture. Topics include grapevine origin and distribution, taxonomy, morphology and physiology, soil and climatic requirements, vineyard establishment, grapevine nutrition, cultural practices, harvesting and post-harvest management. Successful completion will enhance students' knowledge and understanding on grape production and management.Prerequisites: AECL 2025.
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• AECL 4120: Organic Food Prod

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A complete review of the federal organic production guidelines, methods and applications for organic production facilities, alternative marketing principles, concepts of organic fertilizer use, organic pest control and concepts for using environmentally friendly methods to reduce chemical, petroleum and synthetic inputs for more sustainable crop and livestock agricultural systems. Cross listed with PLNT 4120. Prerequisite: 8 hours of LIFE and/or CHEM. (Normally offered fall semester of odd-numbered years).
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• AECL 4130: Remote Sensing Ag Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers remote sensing concepts and applications related to croplands, rangelands, forests, and water. Students learn techniques for monitoring plant growth and vigor, monitoring rangelands, distinguishing invasive species, categorizing forest fires, and mapping water bodies. Students integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data. Cross listed with GIST/RNEW 4130. Prerequisites: QA course and 9 credit hours in student's major field and junior or senior standing.
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• AECL 4140: Soil Microbiology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Fundamental principles of soil microbiology and how they relate to microbial ecology environmental contamination, agriculture and forestry. Cross listed with SOIL/MICR 4140. Prerequisites: SOIL/AECL 2010.
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• AECL 4190: Herbs Spices Medicinal Plant

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Includes the history and importance of HSMP, collection of medicinal plants in the wild, botany, chemistry, greenhouse and field production, organic production, harvesting, drying, and postharvest operations, legal aspects of HSMP and their products. Prerequisites: 8 hours LIFE and/or CHEM.
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• AECL 4400: Invasive Plant Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Ecological impacts of invasive, non-indigenous plant species, the ecological, genetic and evolutionary hypotheses for invasiveness, as well as management strategies for invasive plant species. Cross listed with RNEW 4400. Dual listed with AECL 5400. Prerequisite: LIFE 3400.
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• AECL 4920: Res Apprenticeship

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Laboratory and/or field research apprenticeship. Emphasizes individual student-faculty interactions on current topics in agroecology. Prerequisite: AECL core courses.
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• AECL 4930: Internship

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides students with realistic views of crop science, entomology or soil science through practical, as well as work-related, experiences. Provides positive educational experience to supplement formal academic course work. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or higher; 2.5 GPA.
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• AECL 4960: Agro Field Studies

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Various facets of the agroecosystem are covered by visits to agricultural research stations, agri-businesses, private farms, national monuments, historical sites and Federal Parks. Students are exposed to ongoing sustainable research projects and innovative sustainable farming operations where a variety of cropping systems are utilized. Students are usually exposed to archeological remains of ancient American Indian farming systems. An 8 day trip. Prerequisite: AECL 1000.
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