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3.00 Credits
A survey of modern plant physiology, including the study of photosynthesis, metabolism of organic materials, water relations, inorganic nutrition, plant growth regulators, and plant movements. Two (2) lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory period per week.Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 102.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102
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3.00 Credits
A study of the various species of livestock and their commercial production. Breed characteristics will be studied as they relate to selection, feeding, care, disease control, and marketing for maximum economic performance. The role of animal agriculture in U.S. society today will be stressed. Two (2) lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory.Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 102, CHEM 101.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102 AND CHEM 101
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3.00 Credits
Basic nutrition and feeding practices for the various species of commercial livestock. Feeds, their sources, composition, characteristics, and feed value will be explored. Ration balancing and its practical field application will be discussed. Two (2) lectures and one (1) two-hour recitation.Prerequisites: AGRI 206, MTSC 103, MTSC 104.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
AGRI 206 AND MTSC 103 AND MTSC 104
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3.00 Credits
A study of soils, their physical and chemical characteristics, with special emphasis on those factors which affect plant growth. Soil formation, the use of fertilizers, and soil and water conservation are considered. Special emphasis is placed on the soils of Delaware and their management. Two (2) lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory period per week.Prerequisites: CHEM 101, BIOL 102.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 101 AND BIOL 102
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3.00 Credits
A study of slaughtering, grading, cutting, processing, identification, buying, and cooking of cuts of meat.Credit, three hours.
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3.00 Credits
Theory and practice of landscape design with special application to the home grounds. Practice in drawing and estimating planting plans and differential leveling will also be emphasized. Grading, propagation, plant combinations, and uses in association with structures and gardens will be studied. Two (2) lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory period per week.Credit, three hours.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the morphology, anatomy, metabolism, reproduction, evolution, and ecology of algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, and seed plants. Two lectures and one 150-minute laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: Biology 101-102 or consent of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
The study of plant taxonomy with emphasis on vascular plants of the Del-Mar-Va peninsula. Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 102.Credit, four hours.
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3.00 Credits
A study of fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plants; the factors, which influence their culture, value, and importance, with particular references to the Delmarva Peninsula. Two (2) lectures and one (1) two-hour laboratory.Credit, three hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to tropical agriculture, ecology, and conservation. A three-week intensive course that includes five (5) days of class work at DSU and two (2) weeks of study abroad in the tropics. The course includes the study of the ecology of tropical systems, the political and social concerns involved in the tropics, an overview of the flora and fauna of tropical ecosystems, and current issues in conservation and restoration.Credit, three hours.
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