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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Selected seniors engage in supervised investigations involving library work and laboratory or field experiments related to agronomy. 1-3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Knowledge of toxicology and application of principles in the assessment of environmental risks is central to environmental regulation and protection. This course covers the fundamentals of toxicology and the risk assessment process as they relate to regulation of commonly used and encountered chemicals. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
In this course, emphasis is given to the biology of weed plants and weedy species. Students study the interactions between desired plants and weed plants as well as the reactions of weed plants to various environmental conditions and management practices. Much of the course outlines the many methods used, including non-chemical methods, to reduce the harmful effects of weed plants. With a goal toward minimal environmental impact and maximum economic benefit, students will learn how to properly mix, apply, and discard herbicides. Prerequisite: Botany of Vascular Plants 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches how to use AutoCAD, a computer aided design tool, in the production of landscape and drafting designs. The student will learn the basics of creating a design using the computer and many of the advanced features a CAD program makes available. 3 hours Lecture and Practicum - 3 credits
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4.00 Credits
The course includes student reports and discussion on recent scientific findings in soils, field crops, and related subjects. 4 hours Discussion - 4 credits (one credit per year)
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3.00 Credits
The uses of seeds can be grouped into two categories: 1) seeds are sold to growers for agronomic and horticultural plant production; 2) seeds are raw material to be transformed into useful products such as chemicals for manufacturing animal feed, and human foods. This course investigates how seeds are produced, harvested, cleaned, stored, and marketed. Discussions about the role of biotechnology, state and federal regulations, international trade agreements, and environmental protection will be included. Prerequisite: Field Crops I or Soils. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the basic principles, practices, and procedures of golf course design and construction. Highlights include a field trip to local golf courses and a design project. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
In this advanced course students will improve their competence and confidence in solving problems in turf management. Students will be presented with actual turf management problems from a wide array of turfgrass systems and they will develop, describe, and defend their solutions both orally and in writing. Prerequisites: Introduction to Turf Management, Turfgrass Cultural Systems, and Turfgrass Pest Management, or Permission of Instructor. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits
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2.00 Credits
Large Animal Science students, matriculating from approved High School Vo-Ag programs, may receive 3 elective credits at the end of their freshman year at Delaware Valley College. Contact the Large Animal Science Department for application procedures - 3 creditsAS 1006 Introduction to Animal Science The lectures present an overview of management and production practices for dairy, beef, horses, sheep, swine, and poultry. The associated laboratories acquaint the student with working procedures in common practice. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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2.00 Credits
A course emphasizing the variety of production systems and careers which exist in the beef cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, and horse industries. This overview provides the basis for students selecting production courses in their senior year and aids in developing a career focus. Required of Large Animal Science students. Elective for other students. 2 hours Lecture - 2 credits
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