Spring 2024 AGSC7610/7620 -- Doctoral Seminar in Agricultural Science I/II
Communication of research information to a wide range of audiences is a critical aspect of professional development for future scientists. Following AGSC5610 where students are taught the fundamentals of presenting a professional-level seminar to their student peers, university faculty, and interested persons, students in this course will have the opportunity to practice how to develop and present a professional grade seminar in the weekly departmental seminar series. The student will put into practice skills and good habits in public speaking, preparation and use of effective visual aids, developing techniques for organization, presentation of scientific research data in slides, and group communication. Presenters will be a mix of students and professors at TSU, and guests from external institutions. The major practice for students is to participate in small group discussions and develop a 1-page reflection about the Science, Effectiveness, and Lesson (SEL) from each guest presentation. Through the course, the students are expected to be equipped with the capacity to develop their research seminars, present research findings to diverse stakeholders, and embrace the opportunities for future research and professional enhancements.
Communication of research information to a wide range of audiences is a critical aspect of professional development for future scientists. Following AGSC5610 where students are taught the fundamentals of presenting a professional-level seminar to their student peers, university faculty, and interested persons, students in this course will have the opportunity to practice how to develop and present a professional grade seminar in the weekly departmental seminar series. The student will put into practice skills and good habits in public speaking, preparation and use of effective visual aids, developing techniques for organization, presentation of scientific research data in slides, and group communication. Presenters will be a mix of students and professors at TSU, and guests from external institutions. The major practice for students is to participate in small group discussions and develop a 1-page reflection about the Science, Effectiveness, and Lesson (SEL) from each guest presentation. Through the course, the students are expected to be equipped with the capacity to develop their research seminars, present research findings to diverse stakeholders, and embrace the opportunities for future research and professional enhancements.
Fall 2023 AGSC4570/5570 -- Climate Change
This course will present an overview of the scientific understanding of climate change and role of human activities, including atmospheric processes, greenhouse effect, carbon cycling, physical evidence, impacts, and proposed global actions in response to climate change. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to 1) identify the main physical processes that impact global climate; 2) record and compare facts about historical mean annual global temperatures; 3) collect, organize, display, and interpret data about changes in atmospheric CO2; 4) demonstrate an understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases in terms of natural and human sources; 5) identify the most significant potential impacts of climate change; and 6) demonstrate learning by producing a final project based on the scientific understanding of climate change.
This course will present an overview of the scientific understanding of climate change and role of human activities, including atmospheric processes, greenhouse effect, carbon cycling, physical evidence, impacts, and proposed global actions in response to climate change. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to 1) identify the main physical processes that impact global climate; 2) record and compare facts about historical mean annual global temperatures; 3) collect, organize, display, and interpret data about changes in atmospheric CO2; 4) demonstrate an understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases in terms of natural and human sources; 5) identify the most significant potential impacts of climate change; and 6) demonstrate learning by producing a final project based on the scientific understanding of climate change.
Fall 2022 AGSC4570/5570 -- Climate Change
This course will present an overview of the scientific understanding of climate change and role of human activities, including atmospheric processes, greenhouse effect, carbon cycling, physical evidence, impacts, and proposed global actions in response to climate change. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to 1) identify the main physical processes that impact global climate; 2) record and compare facts about historical mean annual global temperatures; 3) collect, organize, display, and interpret data about changes in atmospheric CO2; 4) demonstrate an understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases in terms of natural and human sources; 5) identify the most significant potential impacts of climate change; and 6) demonstrate learning by producing a final project based on the scientific understanding of climate change.
This course will present an overview of the scientific understanding of climate change and role of human activities, including atmospheric processes, greenhouse effect, carbon cycling, physical evidence, impacts, and proposed global actions in response to climate change. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to 1) identify the main physical processes that impact global climate; 2) record and compare facts about historical mean annual global temperatures; 3) collect, organize, display, and interpret data about changes in atmospheric CO2; 4) demonstrate an understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases in terms of natural and human sources; 5) identify the most significant potential impacts of climate change; and 6) demonstrate learning by producing a final project based on the scientific understanding of climate change.
Fall 2021 AGSC4570/5570 -- Climate Change
This course will present an overview of the scientific understanding of climate change and role of human activities, including atmospheric processes, greenhouse effect, carbon cycling, physical evidence, impacts, and proposed global actions in response to climate change. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to 1) identify the main physical processes that impact global climate; 2) record and compare facts about historical mean annual global temperatures; 3) collect, organize, display, and interpret data about changes in atmospheric CO2; 4) demonstrate an understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases in terms of natural and human sources; 5) identify the most significant potential impacts of climate change; and 6) demonstrate learning by producing a final project based on the scientific understanding of climate change.
This course will present an overview of the scientific understanding of climate change and role of human activities, including atmospheric processes, greenhouse effect, carbon cycling, physical evidence, impacts, and proposed global actions in response to climate change. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to 1) identify the main physical processes that impact global climate; 2) record and compare facts about historical mean annual global temperatures; 3) collect, organize, display, and interpret data about changes in atmospheric CO2; 4) demonstrate an understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases in terms of natural and human sources; 5) identify the most significant potential impacts of climate change; and 6) demonstrate learning by producing a final project based on the scientific understanding of climate change.
Spring 2021 AGSC2401 -- Fundamentals of Environmental Science II (Virtual)
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique. The lab activities will focus on quantifying soil respiration with simulated climate warming in a field warming facility established at the TSU campus farm. A term paper is implemented as a replacement of lab exercise and field trips during the pandemic.
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique. The lab activities will focus on quantifying soil respiration with simulated climate warming in a field warming facility established at the TSU campus farm. A term paper is implemented as a replacement of lab exercise and field trips during the pandemic.
Fall 2020 AGSC5500 -- Environmental Issues and Sustainability (Virtual)
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The course consists of lecture, class discussion, guest talk, online video, and lab exercise. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique. A term paper is implemented as a replacement of lab exercise and field trips during the pandemic.
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The course consists of lecture, class discussion, guest talk, online video, and lab exercise. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique. A term paper is implemented as a replacement of lab exercise and field trips during the pandemic.
Spring 2019 AGSC4570/5570 -- Climate Change
This course will present an overview of the scientific understanding of climate change and role of human activities, including atmospheric processes, greenhouse effect, carbon cycling, physical evidence, impacts, and proposed global actions in response to climate change. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to 1) identify the main physical processes that impact global climate; 2) record and compare facts about historical mean annual global temperatures; 3) collect, organize, display, and interpret data about changes in atmospheric CO2; 4) demonstrate an understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases in terms of natural and human sources; 5) identify the most significant potential impacts of climate change; and 6) demonstrate learning by producing a final project based on the scientific understanding of climate change.
This course will present an overview of the scientific understanding of climate change and role of human activities, including atmospheric processes, greenhouse effect, carbon cycling, physical evidence, impacts, and proposed global actions in response to climate change. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to 1) identify the main physical processes that impact global climate; 2) record and compare facts about historical mean annual global temperatures; 3) collect, organize, display, and interpret data about changes in atmospheric CO2; 4) demonstrate an understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases in terms of natural and human sources; 5) identify the most significant potential impacts of climate change; and 6) demonstrate learning by producing a final project based on the scientific understanding of climate change.
Fall 2018 AGSC5500 -- Environmental Issues and Sustainability
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The course consists of lecture, class discussion, guest talk, online video, and lab exercise. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique.
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The course consists of lecture, class discussion, guest talk, online video, and lab exercise. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique.
Spring 2018 AGSC2401 -- Fundamentals of Environmental Science II
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique. The lab activities will focus on quantifying soil respiration with simulated climate warming in a field warming facility established at the TSU campus farm.
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique. The lab activities will focus on quantifying soil respiration with simulated climate warming in a field warming facility established at the TSU campus farm.
Fall 2017 AGSC5500 -- Environmental Issues and Sustainability
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique.
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles. The lab session focused on soil respiration partitioning with stable isotopic probing technique.
Fall 2016 AGSC5500 -- Environmental Issues and Sustainability
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles.
This course focuses on current environmental issues and provides students with an understanding of the scientific concepts behind important topics which include environmental sustainability, environmental regulations, climate change and environmental pollution. Focus will be placed on environmental issues that relate to agriculture but may also include the natural environment. Identification of methods for preventing or reducing impact as well as improving environmental integrity and enhancing sustainability will be discussed. The overall objectives are to provide students with a scientific foundation necessary to understand and identify potential solutions to different environmental issues and to provide students with a working knowledge of the concepts of sustainability as they relate to environmental science. After completing this course, the student is expected to understand current environmental issues based on scientific concepts and critically read and synthesize popular and technical scientific articles.
Fall 2015 AGSC2400 -- Fundamentals of Environmental Science I
This course focuses on current environmental issues and the effects human disturbances have on the environment. The course also provides a general understanding of the scientific concepts important in identifying both the causes and possible solutions to these issues. The environmental issues and the underlying physical, chemical and biological mechanisms will be discussed such as global warming, eutrophication, and acid deposition in agriculture, forest and aquatic environment. A description of resource management and environmental regulations are also included. The overall objective of the course is to have students develop an interdisciplinary appreciation for how the life-support system is influenced by human activities and can be sustained through environmental stewardship.
This course focuses on current environmental issues and the effects human disturbances have on the environment. The course also provides a general understanding of the scientific concepts important in identifying both the causes and possible solutions to these issues. The environmental issues and the underlying physical, chemical and biological mechanisms will be discussed such as global warming, eutrophication, and acid deposition in agriculture, forest and aquatic environment. A description of resource management and environmental regulations are also included. The overall objective of the course is to have students develop an interdisciplinary appreciation for how the life-support system is influenced by human activities and can be sustained through environmental stewardship.