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AGNR Strategic Initiatives

As the University's cornerstone college, we embody the land-grant mission with a commitment to eliminate hunger, preserve our natural resources, improve quality of life, and empower the next generation through world-class education.

AGNR's Strategic Initiatives

Establish a Healthy Food System and Ensure Global Food and Nutritional Security

Goals 

  • Encourage entrepreneurship in food production, accessibility, availability, and processing.
  • Improve the health and well-being of populations through sharing knowledge of food production, processing, access, and consumption.
  • Inform policy based on sound research

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The following classes align with this Strategic Initiative:

CourseTitle
LARC 151Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes
LARC 160Introduction to Landscape Architecture
LARC 240Graphic Communication and Design Studio 
LARC 263 History of Landscape Architecture
LARC 265Site Analysis and Ecological Principles
LARC 320Principles of Site Engineering
LARC 321Landscape Structures and Materials
LARC 340Site Planning and Design Studio 
LARC 341Regional Design Studio
LARC 420Professional Practice 
LARC 452Green Infrastructure and Community Greening 
LARC 461People and the Environment 
LARC 470Landscape Architecture Seminar 
LARC 471Capstone Studio: Community Design 
PLSC 100Introduction to Horticulture
PLSC 101Introduction to Crop Science
PLSC 115How Safe is Your Salad? The Microbiological Safety of Fresh Produce
PLSC 120Mushrooms and Molds
PLSC 125Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
PLSC 201Plant Structure and Function
PLSC 203Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
PLSC 205Introduction to Turf Science and Management
PLSC 226Plant Diversity
PLSC 250Lawns in the Landscape: Environmental Hero or Villain
PLSC 271Plant Propagation
PLSC 303Global Food Systems
PLSC 305Introduction to Turf Management
PLSC 400Plant Physiology
PLSC 401Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass
PLSC 402Sports Turf Management
PLSC 404Plant and Fungal Metabolism
PLSC 405Agroecology
PLSC 407Advanced Crop Science
PLSC 411Plant Genetics
PLSC 420Principles of Plant Pathology
PLSC 433Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
PLSC 452Environmental Horticulture
PLSC 453Weed Science
PLSC 460Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
PLSC 489W/689WPlant-Microbe Association


 

Ensure a Clean and Healthy Chesapeake Bay

Goals 

  • Design land use management strategies to minimize negative environmental impact.
  • Develop storm water management technologies to improve water quality.
  • Safely apply fertilizer, manure and other nutrients to protect soil health and water quality.
  • Evolve in the face of climate change to address sea level rise and extreme weather.
  • Create environmentally aware communities and promote increased interest and participation.

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The following classes align with this Strategic Initiative:

CourseTitle
LARC 120Digital Fundamentals 
LARC 140 Graphic Fundamental Studio 
LARC 141Design Fundamentals Studio 
LARC 151Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes 
LARC 160 Introduction to Landscape Architecture 
LARC 221 Digital Design Tools 
LARC 240Graphic Communication and Design Studio 
LARC 263History of Landscape Architecture 
LARC 265Site Analysis and Ecological Principles 
LARC 320Principles of Site Engineering 
LARC 321Landscape Structures and Materials 
LARC 340Site Planning and Design Studio 
LARC 341Regional Design Studio
LARC 420Professional Practice 
LARC 440 Urban Design Studio 
LARC 452Green Infrastructure and Community Greening 
LARC 461People and the Environment 
LARC 470Landscape Architecture Seminar 
LARC 471Capstone Studio: Community Design 
PLSC 100Introduction to Horticulture
PLSC 101Introduction to Crop Science
PLSC 120Mushrooms and Molds
PLSC 125Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
PLSC 201Plant Structure and Function
PLSC 203Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
PLSC 205Introduction to Turf Science and Management
PLS C 226
 		Plant Diversity
PLSC 250Lawns in the Landscape: Environmental Hero or Villain
PLSC 271Plant Propagation
PLSC 303Global Food Systems
PLSC 305Introduction to Turf Management
PLSC 400 Plant Physiology
PLSC 401Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass
 
PLSC 402 Sports Turf Management
PLSC 404 Plant and Fungal Metabolism
PLSC 405Agroecology
PLSC 407
 		Advanced Crop Science
 
PLSC 411Plant Genetics
PLSC 420 Principles of Plant Pathology
PLSC 433Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
PLSC 452Environmental Horticulture
PLSC 453Weed Science
PLSC 460
 		Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
PLSC 489W/689W Plant-Microbe Association

Advance Innovative, Profitable, and Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems

Goals

  • Increase plant and animal productivity.
  • Improve and conserve soil health and water quality.
  • Contribute to the success of agricultural businesses.
  • Prepare the next generation for careers in agriculture.

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CourseTitle
LARC 151 Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes 
LARC 160  Introduction to Landscape Architecture 
LARC 263History of Landscape Architecture 
LARC 265Site Analysis and Ecological Principles 
LARC 320Principles of Site Engineering 
LARC 340 Site Planning and Design Studio
LARC 341Regional Design Studio 
LARc 452Green Infrastructure and Community Greening 
PLSC 100Introduction to Horticulture
PLSC 101Introduction to Crop Science
PLSC 115How Safe is Your Salad? The Microbiological Safety of Fresh Produce
PLSC 120- Mushrooms and Molds
PLSC 125Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
PLSC 201Plant Structure and Function
PLSC 203Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
PLSC 226Plant Diversity
PLSC 271Plant Propagation
PLSC 303Global Food Systems
PLSC 400Plant Physiology
PLSC 226Plant Diversity
PLSC 271Plant Propagation
PLSC 303Global Food Systems
PLSC 400Plant Physiology
PLSC 404Plant and Fungal Metabolism
PLSC 405Agroecology
PLSC 407 Advanced Crop Science
PLSC 411Plant Genetics
PLSC 420 Principles of Plant Pathology
PLSC 433Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
PLSC 452 Environmental Horticulture
PLSC 453- Weed Science
PLSC 460- Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
PLSC 489W/689W Plant-Microbe Association

Improve Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

Goals 

  • Create sustainable energy solutions.
  • Decrease chronic diseases and diseases transmitted from animals to humans.
  • Promote and support healthy and livable communities through education.
  • Manage and adapt to climate change.
  • Investigate links between human, animal, and environmental health.
  • Analyze environmental and agricultural policy and inform decision makers.

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CourseTitle
LARC 141 Design Fundamentals Studio 
LARC 151Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes 
LARC 160 Introduction to Landscape Architecture 
LARC 240 Graphic Communication and Design Studio 
LARC 263 History of Landscape Architecture 
LARC 265 Site Analysis and Ecological Principles 
LARC 320 Principles of Site Engineering
LARC 321 Landscape Structures and Materials
LARC 340 Site Planning and Design Studio 
LARC 341 Regional Design Studio 
LARC 420 Professional Practice 
LARC 440  Urban Design Studio 
LARC 461People and the Environment 
LARC 470Landscape Architecture Seminar 
LARC 471Capstone Studio: Community Design 
PLSC 100Introduction to Horticulture
PLSC 101Introduction to Crop Science
PLSC115How Safe is Your Salad? The Microbiological Safety of Fresh Produce
PLSC120Mushrooms and Molds
Security and Crop Production
PLSC125Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food 
PLSC 201Plant Structure and Function
PLSC 203Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
PLSC 205Introduction to Turf Science and Management
PLSC 226Plant Diversity
 
PLSC 250Lawns in the Landscape: Environmental Hero or Villain
PLSC 271Plant Propagation
PLSC 303Global Food Systems
PLSC305Introduction to Turf Management
PLSC 401 Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass
PLSC 402Sports Turf Management
PLSC 404Plant and Fungal Metabolism
PLSC 405 Agroecology
PLSC 407Advanced Crop Science
PLSC411Plant Genetics
PLSC 433 Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
PLSC 452Environmental Horticulture
PLSC 489W/689WPlant-Microbe Association

Optimize Urban Environments Through Design, Green Technology, and Community Engagement

Goals 

  • Define and improve the process and perception of urban expansion into rural areas.
  • Improve understanding of agriculture and environmental awareness in urban areas.
  • Improve the performance of built environments.
  • Encourage adoption of green technology by disseminating their benefits
  • Build capacity to develop and adapt sustainable communities 

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CourseTitle
LARC 120 Digital Fundamentals 
LARC 140 Graphic Fundamentals Studio 
LARC 141 Design Fundamentals Studio 
LARC 151 Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes 
LARC 160 Introduction to Landscape Architecture 
LARC 221 Digital Design Tools 
LARC 240 Graphic Communication and Design Studio 
LARC 263 History of Landscape Architecture 
LARC 265 Site Analysis and Ecological Principles 
LARC 320 Principles of Site Engineering 
LARC 321 Landscape Structures and Materials 
 
LARC 340 Site Planning and Design Studio 
LARC 341 Regional Design Studio 
LARC 420 Professional Practice 
LARC 440 Urban Design Studio 
LARC 452 Green Infrastructure and Community Greening 
LARC 461 People and the Environment 
LARC 470 Landscape Architecture Seminar 
LARC 471 Capstone Studio: Community Design 
PLSC 100Introduction to Horticulture
 
PLSC 125Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
PLSC 201Plant Structure and Function
PLSC 203Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
PLSC 205Introduction to Turf Science and Management
PLSC 226Plant Diversity
PLSC 250 Lawns in the Landscape: Environmental Hero or Villain
PLSC 271Plant Propagation
PLSC 305Introduction to Turf Management
PLSC 400Plant Physiology
PLSC 401Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass
PLSC 402Sports Turf Management
PLSC 404Plant and Fungal Metabolism
PLSC 405Agroecology
PLSC 411Plant Genetics
PLSC 420 Principles of Plant Pathology
PLSC 433 Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
PLSC 452Environmental Horticulture
PLSC 460Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
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