urban agriculture
environmental science, policy & management 117
Fall 2008
Instructors :
Dr. Clara Nicholls, ESPM/Peace & Conflict Studies
Nathan McClintock, Geography
Albie Miles, ESPM
Course:
Tuesdays, 4-7 PM
CCN 29349, 4 units
Labs:
Thursdays @ the Student Organic Garden (corner of Virginia & Walnut streets)
Sec. 1 (CCN 29352) 9-11
Sec. 2 (CCN 29355) 11-1
Sec. 3 (CCN 29358) 1:30-3:30
Course Summary:
ESPM 117 (formerly called "Urban Garden Ecosystems") revolves around a fundamental question: How do we mend the ecological and social rift between city dwellers and the food they consume? Over the semester, we take a socio-ecosystemic approach to the study of urban food production (with a particular emphasis on organic gardening) and discuss the ways in which urban agriculture can aid in the reintegration of food, soil, and city. The course is interactive and hands-on, integrating theory & practice.
The classroom component consists of lectures, guest speakers, discussion of readings, and student presentations. Topics covered include:
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"metabolic rift," local food systems, and the political ecology of urban agriculture
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urban agroecosystems in both US and developing world contexts
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urban agriculture & community development (includes field trips)
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fundamentals of horticulture, soil science, insect & soil ecology
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organic production techniques
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urban gardenESPM 117 - Fall 2008 design
In weekly lab sessions, we learn how to grow food. We will cover:
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horticultural techniques (plant propagation, direct-seeding, transplanting)
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soil quality & fertility management
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irrigation & water conservation
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pest/disease/weed management
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compost production
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beneficial insect habitat
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fruit tree management
Each student will be responsible for an individual project and community garden hours.
Syllabus & Readings:
Download 
ESPM 117 Fall 07 Syllabus FINAL.pdf
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