area of Nutritional Science. Students will encounter several topics in the area of nutrition and will have several opportunities for hands-on learning. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

AFE 407: Agroforestry Local and Global Perspectives. Students will examine and have an understanding of how different agroforestry systems function with landscapes across multiple scales (plot, watershed, landscape) and how these systems contribute to achieving multiple benefits (environmental, social, economic, etc.). CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

AFE 411: Practicum II. Advanced research in Agriculture, Food Science or Sustainable Systems. A course in which advanced AFE students pursue an independent hypothesis driven research project on or off campus. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.

AFE 415: Livestock Production Practices. Course will explore conventional and alternative production practices for the major livestock species produced in Kentucky. Students will learn about organic, forage based, and natural production practices and how they compare to conventional production. They will have hands-on experience with working with livestock to learn basic handling and management procedures. The class includes field trips to different farms and hands on activities. Prerequisites: AFE 211. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

AFE 416: Nutrition and Society. As the prevalence of obesity and co-morbidities continue to rise in the United States, there is a strong need for individuals trained in community nutrition education as well as science. This course is dedicated to teaching students the principles behind nutrition education, epidemiological factors, methodologies and pertinent organizations. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

AFE 417: Modern Nutrition and Disease. This course is intended for those with theoretical and practical interest in the field of Food and Nutrition Sciences, and will give an overview of the role of Nutritional Science as it relates to health with special emphasis on disease prevention and management of disorders and diseases of various body systems. Prerequisite: FNU 104 with grade of C or better. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

AFE 425: Organic Agriculture. Principles and practices of organic agriculture are presented in the context of their historical, philosophical, economic, and scientific underpinnings. Students will develop a broad theoretical and practical understanding of organic agriculture. Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 125 or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

AFE 435: Urban Agriculture. Examine contributions of ornamental and food gardens to community health and food system sustainability. Explore potential of compact urban agriculture to offset community food needs through high and low input production. Gain hands-on experience with tools, techniques and practices used to grow and process food and ornamental crops in urban environments. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

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