AGRONOMY

Principles of Agronomy

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 114, section XV

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate plus, $70 delivery fee

ONLINE AND CD-ROM www.agron.iastate.edu/courses/agron114/114distance

Dates: January 14 -May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 14, 2008

   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.

Prerequisites: Instructor permission: Gina M. McAndrews, 515-294-7832 - gina@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements

Instructor: Gina M. McAndrews, Lecturer

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Fundamentals of Soil Science

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 154, section XC

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate plus $95 delivery fee

ONLINE in Web CT AND CD-ROM www.agron.iastate.edu/courses/agron114/114distance

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 07, 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: Instructor permission

Recommended Prerequisite: Chem 163 or equivalent recommended

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements

Instructor: Elvin (Al) Hasselman

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Organic Agriculture: Theory and Practice

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron 484X/584X) (Co-listed as Hort 484X/584X, SusAg 584X)

Credit: 3 undergraduate or graduate credits

Tuition: $699 undergraduate, $1041 graduate, plus $95 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14-May 9, 2008

Classes: 6-9 pm on Tuesdays

Enrollment Deadline: January 1, 2008

   Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Prerequisites: 9 credits in biological or physical sciences

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

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

Instructor: Kathleen Delate

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Crop Growth and Development Course

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 501, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $150 delivery fee

AGRONOMY WEBSITE AND CD-ROM

Dates: December 31, 2007 - April 18, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: 12/10/2007

   Physiological processes in crop growth, development and yield: photosynthesis, respiration, water relations, mineral nutrition, assimilate partitioning, seedling vigor, light interception and canopy growth, root growth, reproduction and yield. Agronomy 501 will begin on December 31, 2007, which is two weeks earlier than the University Calendar. There will also be no Spring Break for Agronomy 591, so that the semester can finish three weeks earlier than the University Calendar. Finals week will be between April 13 - April 18.

Prerequisites: Agronomy 114, Chemistry 163, Math 140, and Biology 109 or equivalent.

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Agronomy

Instructor: Allen Knapp

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Crop Improvement

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 511, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $150 delivery fee

ONLINE AND CD-ROM

Dates: December 31, 2007 - April 18, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 10, 2007

   Basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Methods of cultivar development in self-pollinated and cross-pollinated crop species. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program. Agronomy 511 will begin on January 7, 2008, which is one week earlier than the University Calendar. There will also be no Spring Break for Agronomy 511, so that the semester can finish two weeks earlier than the University Calendar. Finals week will be between April 21 - April 25.

Prerequisites: Agron 114; Math 140, Chem 163, and Biol 109

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Agronomy

Instructor: Arden Campbell

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Soil-Plant Environment

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 512, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $150 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14, 2008 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 10, 2007

   Soil properties and their impact on soil/plant relationships. Soil structure, aeration, moisture, and nutrients will be discussed in the context of soil fertility and environmental quality management.

Prerequisite: Agronomy 502

Recommended Prerequisites: Agronomy 501

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Agronomy

Instructor: Tom Loynachan

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Quantitative Methods for Agronomy

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 513, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $150 delivery fee

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Dates: January 7 - April 25, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 10, 2007

   Quantitative methods for analyzing and interpreting agronomic information. Principles of experimental design, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression, correlation, and graphical representation of data. Use of JMP for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data.

Prerequisites: Agron 114, Math 140 and Stat 104

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Agronomy

Instructor: M.S. Agronomy Program Faculty

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Weed Biology and Ecology

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 517, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate or graduate credits

Tuition: $699 undergraduate, $1041(graduate, plus $70 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 14, 2008

   A comprehensive course on nvasive and weedy plant species, their evolutionary ecology and biodiversity that results in exploitation of disturbed, agricultural and managed habitats. The course will explore selection and adaptation of important weedy traits responsible for the success of weeds in agro-ecosystems: soil weed seed banks, weed species population shifts, and crop-weed interactions. The course will focus on the life history and trait basis for colonizing plant species, the foundation for plant community management.

Prerequisites: Agron 317 (Principles of Weed Science), Biology 474 (Plant Ecology)

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

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

Instructor: John Dekker

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Seed Physiology

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 538, section XW

Credit: 2 non major graduate or graduate credits

Tuition: $694 graduate plus $514 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 14, 2008

   Physiological aspects of seed development, maturation, longevity, dormancy, and germination. Emphasis on application to seed production, conditioning, and storage

Prerequisites: Admission into the Masters of Seed Technology & Business Program

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

Note: May be applied toward Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Seed Technology and Business

Instructor: Mark Westgate

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Agronomic Systems Analysis

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 591, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $150 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 -May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 10, 2007

   Analysis of cropping systems from a problem-solving perspective. Case studies will be used to develop the students' ability to solve agronomic problems.

Prerequisites: Agron 511, 513, 531, 532 and 533

Computer requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Agronomy

Instructor: Dr. Mary Wiedenhoeft

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Current Issues in Agronomy

Course Number: Agronomy (Agron) 592, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $150 delivery fee

CD-ROM and http://masters.agron.iastate.edu

Dates: December 31, 2007 -April 18, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 10, 2007

   Study and discussion of topics of current interest to the field of agronomy. While Agron 591 deals with agronomics at the farm and landscape level, Agron 592 seeks to address issues on a broader scale including off-farm agricultural impacts.

Prerequisites: Agron 501, 503, 511, 512, 513 and 514

Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Agronomy

Instructor: Steve Fales

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