AGPS 1003 Principles of Crop Science

A study of the origin, structure, importance, and production of the major agronomic crops, including a general description of plant biology and their interactions with climate, soil, and pests. Lecture three hours.

AGPS 1024 Principles of Horticulture

Principles and practices in propagation of plants, sexual and asexual reproduction methods; construction and management of

greenhouses. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

AGPS 1033 Introduction to Forestry

General survey of the five fields of forestry; a preview of forestry subjects; forestry resources; some emphasis on silviculture, measurement, protection, utilization, preservation and forest administration. Lecture three hours.

AGPS 3024 Forage Crops and Pasture Management

Prerequisites: AGPS 1003, Junior standing or consent of instructor. Selection, culture, production, distribution and uses of pasture and forage plants; management problems in hay and silage; emphasis on utilization and improvement of pasture. Lecture three hours,  laboratory two hours.

AGPS 3044 Plant Propagation

Prerequisite: AGPS 1024, Junior standing or consent of instructor. A study of the principles and practices in the propagation of herbaceous and woody indoor plants and flowers. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

AGPS 3053 Weeds and Weed Control

Prerequisite: AGPS 1024, Junior standing or consent of instructor. Identification, growth habits. and methods of control for weeds. Lecture three hours.

AGPS 3064 Vegetable Growing

Prerequisite: AGPS 1024, Junior standing or consent of instructor. The application of scientific facts and principles that are involved in the successful production of vegetables under cover and/or in the open. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

AGPS 3074 Floriculture

Prerequisite: AGPS 1024, Junior standing or consent of instructor. Commercial production and marketing of major cut flower crops, bedding plants, and flowering pot plants under cover and/or in the open. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

AGPS 3083 Small Fruit and Nut Culture

Prerequisite: AGPS 1024, Junior standing or consent of instructor. A study of the factors underlying the commercial and home production of small fruits and nuts, including a study of varieties, propagation, pruning, spraying, harvesting, and marketing. Lecture three hours.

AGPS 3093 Greenhouse Operation and Management

Prerequisite: AGPS 1024, Junior standing or consent of instructor. Greenhouse construction and management of heating, cooling, moisture, fertilization, lighting, insect and disease control in the growth of major greenhouse crops. Lecture three hours.

AGPS 3244 Plant Pathology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2134 or BIOL 1014. Introductory course in plant diseases. A study of the causes, symptoms, spread and control of plant diseases. The emphasis is placed on the interaction between disease-causing agents and the diseased plant and the way in which environmental conditions influence the mechanisms by which factors produce plant disease. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

AGPS 4103 Crop and Garden Insects

Prerequisite: AGPS 1024, Junior standing or consent of instructor. Anatomy, physiology, ecology, life history, and control of insects   affecting crops and garden plants. Lecture three hours.