Selected pests are studied with emphasis on current management approaches and alternative pest control. Principles of crop growth, development, and utilization and how these principles relate to production. Emphasis on major agronomic crop species. Lecture 3 hours per week. A series of laboratory experiments designed to reinforce principles of plant growth and development, reproduction, classification, and the utilization of plant products.
Emphasis is placed on major crop plant species.
Experiments are conducted by individuals or by teams. Laboratory consists of a single, 2-hour period each week. Required for agronomy majors. Origin, classification, and physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Lecture 3 hours, discussion 1 hour per week.