Introduction to Crop Sciences credit:

4 Hours

[IAI Code: AG903] Introductory course covering the principles and practices of crop production and sustainable agroecosystem management. Topics include plant growth and development, environmental factors influencing plant productivity, soil management, fertility, and nutrient cycling, pest control principles, and sustainability challenges facing modern crop production. Concepts are discussed in lecture and reinforced in hands-on laboratory sections. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences