AGR 220 - Intro to Permaculture

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of permaculture history, ethics, principles, design process, and practical applications. Students learn to observe the environment around them and create designs that complement natural ecological systems.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032 with minimum grade of C;

Course Topics:

Evaluation of many sustainable environmental aspects will be discussed.
Various components and techniques for sustainable environmental design will be covered.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Arrange sustainable environmental design components and techniques into an urban landscape.
Identify and utilize various environmental factors that influence a sustainable landscape and garden design.
Create a comprehensive permaculture design that shows a complete understanding of permaculture principles.

For SCC Online Courses:
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Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

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Add/Drop period
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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023