Course Overview

CRP: Agriscience 2b expands on the foundations of Part A by exploring how agricultural science sustains human populations and supports global needs. Students investigate food systems, environmental impacts, and technological innovations that shape the future of agriculture. The course emphasizes the vital role agriscience plays in feeding the world, preserving resources, and promoting human health.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Examine how agriculture and food production systems provide for human needs.
• Study the relationship between agriculture, nutrition, and human health.
• Explore the impact of technology and biotechnology on modern farming.
• Analyze issues of sustainability, resource management, and global food security.
• Consider career opportunities in agricultural science, biotechnology, and environmental management.

Instructional Approach

Through inquiry-based lessons, applied projects, and case studies, students connect scientific principles to real-world challenges. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking about agricultural practices and innovative solutions for sustaining human life.

Outcome

By the end of CRP: Agriscience 2b, students will:

• Understand how agriculture contributes to human survival and well-being.
• Apply scientific knowledge to evaluate food systems and resource use.
• Assess the importance of sustainable and ethical agricultural practices.
• Recognize diverse career pathways in agriscience and related industries.