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4.00 Credits
Analysis of insects and related arthropods and their influence on life, ranging from everyday events to how they have changed the history of the world. Selected topics on the importance of arthropods in modern and ancient cultures. Open to all majors. Prerequisites: one GE course from each of the following subareas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2 and B4. Fulfills GE Synthesis subarea B5.
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4.00 Credits
Advanced instruction in developing written and oral reports, data analysis, and scientific/technical communication related to Plant Science disciplines. Emphasis on data analysis and interpretation, report writing and presentations in preparation for upper division coursework. 4 lectures/problem solving. Prerequisites: Stat 120.
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4.00 Credits
Current technological innovations that have an impact on the Plant Science field. The topics may change over time as new technology is developed. Theory and practical uses of this technology and exposure to different technological careers. As much of the new innovation combines computers and data analysis with biological systems, the regulations and ethical issues arising from these new technologies will be discussed. 4 lectures/problem solving.
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3.00 Credits
Federal, State and County pest control laws and regulations affecting individuals, corporations, and agencies; providing for the public welfare and protecting the environment. Emphasis on hazardous materials, pesticide safety, and ground water protection. Function and enforcement practices of regulatory agencies. 3 lectures.
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4.00 Credits
A critical review of science, technology and environment as related to plant domestication and current world food and fiber production. Societal implications associated with the biological and technical innovations in world cropping systems will be discussed. Open to all majors. Four 1hour lecture/discussions. Prerequisites: completion of Area A and Area B, sub areas 1 and 2 and BIO 110 or BIO 115/L or equivalent. Fulfills GE Synthesis subarea B4.
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3.00 Credits
Recognition of important insects and mites attacking major field, grain, and vegetable crops and subtropical and deciduous fruit plants. Host preference and identification of damage to plant parts. Pest biologies and problems relating to arthropod pest management programs. 3 Lectures and 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: PLT 233/233L or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Grades, quality factors and processing of major cereal, forage, and fiber crops. Analysis of nutritional values and market factors. Identification of optimal harvesting, storage, and quality issues to facilitate utilization and marketing. 3 lectures, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: PLT 220/220L or PLT 223/223L.
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3.00 Credits
Design and management of sprinkler systems for athletic fields, parks, and golf courses. Emphasis is on the application of irrigation principles to a complex irrigation system. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: PLT 251.
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3.00 Credits
Design and management of different types of greenhouses and plant shelters. Maintenance, heating, cooling, humidification systems and their controls. Mechanization, automatic and semiautomatic fertilization, cropping systems, and irrigation systems. 3 lectures, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: PLT 131, 132.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis and management of arthropods and vertebrate pests causing damage to structures and plant and animal production environments. Evaluation of damage, control measures and important laws and regulations regarding structural integrated pest management. 3 lectures and 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisites: PLT 233.
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