AGRI-1407 Agronomy

Principles and practices in the development, production, and management of field crops including growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods. This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of AGRI-1307 Agronomy (lecture) and AGRI-1107 Agronomy (lab), including the learning outcomes listed for both courses. Lec 3, Lab 3, Cr 4

Credits

4

Prerequisite

TSI Ready in Reading and Writing

Outcomes

  1. Lecture: Summarize the role of climate and geography in present and past crop production.
  2. Lecture: Explain the growth and development of crops.
  3. Lecture: Analyze the impact of climate on crops.
  4. Lecture: Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility on crop production.
  5. Lecture: Contrast methods of pest management in crop production.
  6. Lecture: Differentiate production methods based on geography and crop selection.
  7. Lab: Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and agronomic tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods.
  8. Lab: Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
  9. Lab: Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
  10. Lab: Summarize the role of climate and geography in present and past crop production.
  11. Lab: Explain the growth and development of crops.
  12. Lab: Analyze the impact of climate on crops.
  13. Lab: Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility on crop production.
  14. Lab: Contrast methods of pest management in crop production.
  15. Lab: Differentiate production methods based on geography and crop selection.