An S 208. Ethical Issues in Agriculture. (2-0) Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Half-semester. Discussion of ethical theory and its application to issues facing agriculture. Case studies deal with topics, such as biotechnology business practices, animal welfare, environmental impacts, public policy, sources of food, sustainable agriculture, and world hunger.

An S 321. Livestock and the Environment. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: An S 114; junior classification. Relationship of livestock production to environmental quality. Management approaches to prevent environmental damage associated with livestock production systems.

An S 321L. Environmental Management of Livestock Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: An S 319; credit or concurrent enrollment in An S 321; junior classification. Use of computer models to develop nutrient management plans for livestock to minimize excretion of nutrients associated with air and water pollution. Development of pasture management plans to maintain forage, soil, and water quality. Methods to measure and manage the effects of livestock production on environmental quality.