Agriculture-Agronomy

AGA-114 - PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

Detailed studies will be made of corn and soybean production, fertilization and harvesting methods. The processing of seed and grain will also be studied in this course, along with a close look at other cropping alternatives for the corn belt area. Laboratory work will be used to increase the understanding of key concepts.

AGA-154 - FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course covers soil properties affected by their formation due to climate, vegetative cover, parent material, drainage and topography. Laboratory work will be used to increase the understanding of key concepts.

AGA-158 - SOIL FERTILITY

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course explains the phenomena involved in making and keeping a soil in its most economical, productive state. Students learn why soils must be managed differently due to differences in origin and make up.

AGA-211 - GRAIN AND FORAGE CROPS

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course examines production management practices for corn, soybean, small grain, and forage crops common to Midwestern U.S. agriculture. Emphasis will be placed on growth and development, plant characteristics, management practices and problem solving.

AGA-376 - INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course includes field observation of chemical control of weeds and insects and principles of safety and ecological ramifications of chemicals used in modern farming operations. The course also includes alternative pest control systems in modern farming practices and insect and weed identification in the field. Material will also be presented to prepare the student to pass the Iowa Commercial Pesticide Core, Insects and Agriculture Weed tests. Laboratory work will be used to increase the understanding of key concepts.

AGA-390 - INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE RESOURCES

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course will provide an overview of soil, water, plants, and animals as renewable natural resources in an ecosystem context. This history and organization of resource management and concepts of integrated resource management will be covered.

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