Sustainable Agriculture: Certificate of Competence

Description

The Certificate of Competence (CO) in Sustainable Agriculture offers comprehensive courses that will help students develop the skills and acquire knowledge in plant production and agricultural systems through hands-on practices and classroom instructions. It will provide students who are interested in agricultural production with fundamental skills and experiences in tropical crop production.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

• Apply principles and practices from plant and soil sciences, and tropical agriculture to improve production and profitability.
• Apply scientific methods and information technology to explain how to manage agronomic and agribusiness challenges and opportunities.
• Interpret contemporary issues involving food, agriculture and the environment.

Contact Information

Program Coordinator: Daniela Elliott

Location: BS 205

Phone: (808) 455-0398

Email: ddutra@hawaii.edu

Program Counselor: Amy Amper

Location: GT 113B

Phone: (808) 455-0235

Email: amyamper@hawaii.edu

Notes

The program will provide comprehensive courses in plant science and agriculture. The subjects include plants, soils, pest management and agricultural systems. Students will have an opportunity to pursue CA and AS degree, which build upon this program.