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3.00 Credits
Basic soil and water properties as related to compaction, water and solute transport, and root growth. Considers site specific to watershed scale practical soil and water management strategies. Topics include soil and water erosion types, modeling and management, tillage and compaction, irrigation, quality, nutrient and contaminant additions from waste applications, constructed rootzone and soilless media management, and soil health. Preq: PES 2020.
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3.00 Credits
Study of soil properties, climatic factors, and management systems in relation to soil fertility maintenance for crop production. Considers plant nutrition and growth in relation to crop fertilization and management. Preq: PES 2020.
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1.00 Credits
Evaluation and interpretation of soil fertility production. Includes Honors sections. Preq: PES 2020.
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1.00 Credits
Presentation of interdisciplinary topics and original research in agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, soils, and related sciences. To be taken Pass/No Pass only.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the concept of food security linking to different agriculture production systems, human nutrition and food policies. Crop production systems include modern farming systems, small holder farming systems, and organic production systems to increase global nutritious food production. Preq: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Study of soil chemical processes (sorption, desorption, ion exchange, precipitation, dissolution, and redox reactions) of nutrients and inorganic and organic contaminants in soils and organic matter. Chemical complex equilibria and adsorption phenomena at the solid (soil, sediment, and mineral) water interface are emphasized. Preq: CH 1020 or PES 2020. May also be offered as ETOX 4850 or GEOL 4850.
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3.00 Credits
Aspects of biological nitrogen fixation, mycorrhizal fungi, microbial-pesticide interactions, bioremediation, nutrient cycles, and biological pest control related to plant growth, soil/environmental quality; and sustainable agriculture are covered. Students who desire laboratory experience in these topics may register for PES 4060 after consultation with instructor. Preq: PES 2020 and either MICR 3050 or PLPA 3100.
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3.00 Credits
Senior division honors research in an agricultural sciences curriculum. In consultation with and under the direction of a professor, students select a research topic, conduct experiments, record data, and make oral presentations of results to the College Honors Program Committee. Open to approved Honors Program students only. Coreq: PES 4911.
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0.00 Credits
Non-credit laboratory to accompany PES 4910. Coreq: PES 4910.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of PES 4910. Senior division honors research in an agricultural sciences curriculum. Upon termination of the research project, students submit formal written reports and make final oral presentations of results to the College Honors Program Committee. Professor-student discussions of additional topics are arranged. Coreq: PES 4921.
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