AGRONOMY

Fundamentals of Soil Science

Course Number: Agronomy (AGRON) 154, XC

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $693 undergraduate, plus $99 delivery fee

CD-ROM

Dates: 5/18-8/8/2008

Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008

   Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their formation, classification, and distribution. Use of soil survey and computer databank information in balancing agronomic, economic, and environmental concerns in soil management. Credit for only one of 154, 155, or 156 may be applied toward graduation.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 163 or equivalent recommended

Computer Requirements: PC with Windows 2000 Operating System, 1.2 GHz processor, Video, audio, and graphics capabilities, 256 Mb RAM and CD-ROM, A 56K Internet Connection , Internet Explorer 6.0, Microsoft Office 2000

Note: May be applied toward Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Instructor: Elvin (Al) Hasselman

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Integrated Pest Management

Course Number: Agronomy (AGRON) 514, XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1077 graduate, plus $150 delivery fee

ONLINE and CD-ROM

Dates: 4/28-8/8/2008

Registration Deadline: 4/1/2008

   Principles and practices of weed science, entomology, and plant pathology applied to crop production systems. Biology, ecology, and introductory principles of crop pest management.

Prerequisite: Agronomy 501, Restricted to graduate students enrolled in degree program at ISU.

Recommended Prerequisites: Agronomy 502 & 503

Computer Requirements: PC with Windows 2000 Operating System, 1.2 GHz processor, Video, audio, and graphics capabilities, 256 Mb RAM and CD-ROM, A 56K Internet Connection , Internet Explorer 6.0, Microsoft Office 2000

Note: May be applied toward Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agronomy

Instructor: Allan Ciha

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

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