Crop Production
Crop Production
Crop Production Systems: Efficient and sustainable crop production is central to the responsible stewardship of our agricultural production system. Students that select the Crop Production AS will learn to apply basic agronomic principles and use of the latest technologies to maximize yield and profitability in practical, 'real-world' situations. This is the preferred option for students planning to become a professional agronomist, farm manager, related career.
Crop Production Course Options:
| Course | Credits; Offered | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| PLS 512 Grains and Oilseeds | 3; Sp | PLS 366, PLS 386 |
| PLS 514 Grass Taxonomy and ID | 3; Sp | PLS 220 |
| PLS 556 Seed Production and Technol. | 3; ? | PLS 386 |
| PLS 557 Seed Vigor | 2; F/Sp | Intro crop production or basic botany course |
| PLS 502 Ecology-Economic Plants | 3; e/o F | None |
| PLS 602 Princ. of Yield Physiology | 3; e/o Sp | PLS 386 and BIO 430G |
| PPA 500 Phys Plant Hlth Disease | 3; F | PPA 400G |
| PLS 408 Tobacco | 3; F | PLS 386 |
| PLS 510 Forage Management and Util | 3; Sp | PLS 386; PLS 410 |
Students must select ONE Agricultural Ecosystem Emphasis area and complete nine hours of course work in each area from the list of courses provided. Students must select from the courses listed under each AS but may request one (1) substitute course, subject to approval by both their academic advisor and the DUS. For the 18 hours of TS and AS coursework, all classes must be 200-level or above and at least twelve (12) credit hours must be in 300-level or above courses. Classes taken to complete the AS requirement cannot count towards the TS course requirement. Experiential learning courses cannot satisfy AS requirements.
