The overall aim of the Agro-Environmental Systems Management (AESM) program is to provide high quality and professionally relevant undergraduate modules to transfer scientific and technical knowledge as well as practical skills. Program graduates benefit from a wide-ranging, critical understanding of the areas of agriculture and precision agriculture, the environment, sustainable crop and soil management, as well as human and animal nutrition and consumer issues as they relate to the AESM disciplines.
The goals of the Agro-Environmental Systems Management program (with specializations in Precision Agriculture and Livestock Management) are to enable the student to:
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Acquire critical thinking and research skills in order to pursue post-graduate studies and/or a career in agriculture, environmental management or livestock management;
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Develop an understanding of the fundamentals and principles of various forms of agro-environmental systems management;
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Acquire knowledge of cutting edge technology for optimum crop, soil and animal management, and for the production of quality products and business sustainability;
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Develop a thorough awareness of the basic aspects of the agro-environmental complexities and apply holistic approaches for sustainable agriculture;
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Gain an awareness of the significance of the modification of the agro-environment, and the impact of proposed changes;
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Develop awareness and sensibility regarding animal and plant welfare and their environments;
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Gain hands-on experience in work and professional fields connected to the individual student’s academic and career aspirations;
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Cultivate the qualities of character necessary to function maturely and responsibly in a work-related environment.
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Effectively collaborate with others in the problem-solving process;
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Develop the ability to conduct research and report on one’s finding clearly, honestly and accurately;
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Identify and meet professional and educational goals;
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Assume leadership roles in completing individual and group tasks; and
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Work effectively in team oriented activities.
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