 College of Agriculture & Life Sciences |
Distance Education....Fall 2008 |
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| Tuition/Fees | $693 / Other fees that will be assessed |
| Prerequisites | Permission of Instructor |
| Course Description | A
foundation course in agronomy emphasizing principles of plant, soil,
and climate relationships in crop production. Topics include crop
biology and management , soils and soil water management , tillage
and seeding, plant breeding, seed and grain quality, pest management
, and agricultural sustainability . Goals: 1. To develop an understanding of the science and principles of agricultural crop production systems and the importance of crops to our society. 2. To develop a basic foundation for continued learning in agronomy courses and for agricultural related careers . 3. To develop an appreciation and knowledge of agro-ecology, environmental risks, and sustainabiltiy practices for crop agriculture. |
| Course Website | http://www.agron.iastate.edu/courses/agron114 |
| Delivery Format | WWW |
| Technology Requirements | Email - Computer/Software Requirements |
| Text | Mullen, R.E., McAndrews, G.M., and Taylor, K.L. Plant Production Systems: Food, Fuel, Feed and Fiber. 5th edition, revised printing. Kendall-Hunt Publishing. Discussion questions, Laboratory activity instructional packet, and syllabus |
| Register
for this class, please visit: New Students - Complete registration form Returning Students - AccessPlus Registration Questions - Call 515-294-1889 (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST). |
 Brenton Center for Agricultural Instruction & Technology Transfer, 004 Curtiss Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011. Voice: 515-294-1862 / FAX: 515-294-1924. © College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Distance Education - 31-Jul-2008 |