An introduction to world crops, their primary regions of production, the factors that determine where they are grown, and their economic importance. Describes the various factors that can be managed to improve crop yields. Examines present and potential systems of farming for improved crop production in the major climatic and soil ecosystems of the world. Junior standing required. Ecological factors and cultural practices that influence turfgrass production are covered.
Emphasis is placed on the development of practical turf cultural programs.
Junior standing required. The job market, placement, and professional ethics within crop and soil environmental sciences, and consideration of topics of current interest in the major. Senior standing required. Covers the physical nature and properties of soil solids, basic soil mechanics, physical state of water in soils, infiltration and movement of water in soils, mass transport in soil solutions, soil gases and soil aeration, heat and heat transfer in soils. Taught even years.