Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999Agron 105. Leadership Experience. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Staff. A participatory experience in activities or completion of a course that enhances the development of leadership and group-dynamic skills. See adviser for departmental requirements.
Agron 110. Professional Development in Agronomy: Orientation. (1-0) Cr. R. F. Burras and Pearce. Orientation to college life, the profession of agronomy, and the agronomy curriculum.
Agron 114. Fundamentals of Agronomy. (2-3 to 4 individualized study). Cr. 3. F.S. Mullen. A foundation course in crop production and soil management principles for the basic agronomic crops. Includes introductory concepts of plant, soil, tillage, pest, environmental, and sustainable aspects of crop production. Development of beginning problem-solving skills is integrated into course materials.
Agron 120. Introduction to Renewable Resources. (Same as A Ecl 120, AST 120, Env S 120, For 120.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Overview of soil, water, plants, and animals as renewable natural resources in an ecosystem context. History and organization of resource management. Concepts of integrated resource management.
Agron 154. Fundamentals of Soil Science. (2-2 to 4 individualized study) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Chem 163. Schafer. 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 154 or 156 may be applied toward graduation, not both.
Agron 156. Soils for Urban Use. (2-2 to 4 individualized study) Cr. 3. F.S. Restricted to students outside the College of Agriculture. Schafer. Fundamental properties of soils and their application to urban settings. Design of a site plan for area development from soil survey and computerized data bank information. Field trip. Field trip fee. Credit for only 154 or 156 may be applied toward graduation, not both.
Agron 206. Introduction to Meteorology. (Same as Mteor 206.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. R. Carlson or Yarger. Basic concepts in meteorology, including atmospheric measurements, radiation, stability, precipitation, winds, fronts, forecasting, and severe weather. Applied topics include global warming, ozone depletion, world climates, weather safety, and atmospheric optics.
Agron 210. Professional Development in Agronomy: Career Planning. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Staff. Career planning, résumé preparation, interviewing, and information access and organization relevant to professional opportunities in agronomy. Career orientation through invited speakers.
Agron 212. Grain and Forage Crops. (3-2) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 114. George. Production and management practices for corn, soybean, small grain, and forage crops common to Midwest agriculture. Laboratory topics emphasize crop management, growth and development, quality, plant characteristics, and pest management.
Agron 220. Crop Quality, Utilization, and Evaluation. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 114. Campbell. Uses and processing of agronomic crops. Factors affecting crop quality, commercial grades, and utilization. One 1-day and one one-half day field trips are required. Field trip fee.
Agron 230. Crop Structure-Function Relationships. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Biol 202. Pearce. Basic principles concerning the growth, development, and production of crop communities in relation to their environment.
Agron 260. Soils and Environmental Quality. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 154. Burras. Role of soils in environmental quality and natural resources management. Emphasis on soil erosion and conservation, land reclamation, water quality, pollution management and environmental planning.
Agron 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator, sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Agron 306. Use of Weather Data in Agriculture. (Same as Mteor 306.) (1-1) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 206. R. Carlson. Instrumentation, collection, and analyses of weather data relative to crop production in the Midwest. Weather parameters are described by using computer application examples and laboratory exercises. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 310. Professional Development in Agronomy: Internship. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Staff. Professional work experience in agronomy. See adviser for departmental requirements.
Agron 317. Principles of Weed Science. (Same as P M 317, Pl HP 317.) (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Biol 201. Pearce. Principles and practices of modern weed management systems. Identification, biology, and ecology of weeds; competition of weeds with desirable plants; herbicide use; environmental considerations; and different types of weed control practices.
Agron 320. Genetics, Agriculture and Biotechnology. (Same as Gen 320.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Biol 201 and 202. Transmission genetics with an emphasis on applications in agriculture, the structure and expression of the gene, how genes behave in populations and how recombinant DNA technology can be used to improve agriculture. Credit for graduation will not be allowed for more than one of the following: Gen 260, 301, 320 and Biol 301 and 301L.
Agron 330. Crop and Seed Identification Laboratory. (0-4) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 114. Mullen. Identification, agronomic and binomial classification of crops, weeds, and diseases. Analysis of crop seed samples for contaminants of weed and other crop seeds.
Agron 331. Intercollegiate Crop Identification, Seed Analysis and Grain Grading. (0-6) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 330, permission of instructor; 220 recommended. Mullen. Intensive training in crop, weed, and disease identification, seed analysis, and grain grading for intercollegiate competition in regional and national crops contests. Field trip fee.
Agron 334. Forage Crop Management. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 114. George. Management of forage crop legume and grass species as related to climate, soils, and utilization for harvested hay/silage, pasture, soil conservation, and wildlife. Production and management concepts applied to yield, quality, stand persistence, and use of forage species. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 338. Seed Science and Technology. (Same as Hort 338.) (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 114 or Hort 221, Biol 201. Knapp. Seed production, maturation, dormancy, vigor, deterioration, and related aspects of enhancement, conditioning, storage, and quality evaluation. Aspects of the seed industry and regulation of seed marketing.
Agron 342. World Food Issues: Past and Present. (Same as T SC 342, U St 342.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Salvador. World food problems in context of historical development of agriculture in major cradles of civilization. Emphasis on population trends and socioeconomic policies to understand disparities between potential agricultural production and present energy and nutritional deficiencies in key areas of the developing world. Team projects. Materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 351. Turfgrass Establishment and Management. (Same as Hort 351.) See Horticulture. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 351L. Turfgrass Establishment and Management Laboratory. (Same as Hort 351L.) See Horticulture. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 354. Soils and Plant Growth. (Same as Pl HP 354.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 154 and Biol 109 or 202.. Loynachan. Effects of chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils on plant growth, with emphasis on nutritive elements, pH, organic matter maintenance, and rooting development. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 354L. Soils and Plant Growth Laboratory. (Same as Pl HP 354L.) (0-3) Cr. 1. F. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 354. Henning. Laboratory exercises in soil testing that assess a soil's ability to support nutritive requirements for plant growth.
Agron 356. Soil, Fertilizer, and Water Management. (3-2) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 354; 114 recommended. Polito, Schafer. Integration of crop, tillage, drainage, irrigation, erosion, fertility, and fertilizer information in management decisions. Economic and environmental implications of these decisions on long-term sustainability. Suitability and accuracy of soil evaluation methods. Handling characteristics and soil reactions of organic and mineral fertilizers. An in-depth farm plan will be developed for a client. Materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 360. Environmental Soil Science Issues. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 260. Burras. Application of soil science to contemporary environmental problems; comparison of the impacts that different management strategies have on short- and long-term environmental quality and land development. Emphasis on participatory learning activities.
Agron 370. Field Experience in Soil Description and Interpretation. (0-3) Cr. 1. Can be taken four times. F.S. Prereq: 154 and permission of instructor. Sandor. Description, and interpretation of soils in the field and laboratory, emphasizing hands-on experience. Evaluation of soil information for land use. Students may participate in intercollegiate judging contests.
Agron 392. Systems Analysis in Crop and Soil Management. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 230, 354. Salvador, Benson, Burras. Management strategies at the level of the farm field. Emphasis will be on participatory learning activities.
Agron 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Agron 402. Environmental Analysis of Watersheds: Hydrology and Surficial Processes. (Same as EnSci 402, For 402, Geol 402.) (3-2) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Hydrobiogeomorphic approach to the transport of water and materials in watersheds. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation of watershed-scale processes. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 404. Global Change. (Dual-listed with 504; same as EnSci 404, Env S 404, Mteor 404.). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Takle. Biogeochemical cycles, ozone chemistry, global energy, balance, structure and circulation of the atmosphere and oceans, climate modeling, climate variability, implications for agriculture, water resources, energy use, sustainable development and public policy. Human dimensions and ethical issues of global environmental change. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 406. Climate of the Continents. (Same as Mteor 406.) (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Agron/Mteor 206. R. Carlson. The major climate controls and how they affect the world climate. Climate classification. Combining controls and classification to explain the pattern of climates of the different continents and the world. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 407. Mesoscale Meteorology. (Dual-listed with 507; same as Mteor 407.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Math 166 and Mteor 454. The physical nature and practical consequences of mesoscale atmospheric phenomena. Mesoscale convective systems, fronts, terrain-forced circulations. Observation, analysis, and prediction of mesoscale atmospheric structure.
Agron 410. Professional Development in Agronomy: Senior Forum. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Senior classification. Cantrell and staff. Development of an appropriate content for professionalism. Topics include professional certification, ethics, and maintaining an active network of information sources and professional contacts in support of lifelong learning. Student interpretation, writings, presentations, and discussions.
Agron 421. Introduction to Plant Breeding. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 320 or Biol 301. Campbell. Basic principles used in genetic improvement of plants. A review of genetics and reproduction as related to plant breeding. Methods of breeding self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and asexually reproducing plants. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 434. Forage Quality and Utilization. (Dual-listed with 534.) (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 1997. Prereq: 334. Moore. Nutritional chemistry of forage plants and the genetic, environmental, and post-harvest factors that influence it. Systems of forage utilization including grazing, hay, and silage. Students enrolling for graduate credit will be expected to complete an additional class project.
Agron 450. Issues in Sustainable Agriculture. (Same as Env S 450.) (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Salvador. Agricultural science as a human activity; contemporary agricultural issues from agroecological perspective. Comparative analysis of intended and actual consequences of development of industrial agricultural practices. Field trip fee.
Agron 459. Environmental Soil Chemistry. (Dual-listed with 559.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 354, Chem 210. Ukrainczyk. An introduction to the chemical properties of soils, chemical reactions and transformations occurring in the soils and their impact on the environment. Topics include composition of soils, acid-base equilibria, buffer systems, mineral dissolution and precipitation, speciation, ion exchange, redox reactions, adsorption phenomena, soil pollution and chemical-equilibria computer programs.
Agron 460. Agroforestry Systems. (Dual-listed with 560; same as For 460.) See Forestry.
Agron 473. Soil Genesis and Landscape Relationships. (2-3) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 154. Sandor. Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use. Two weekend field trips. Field trip fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 485. Soil Microbial Ecology. (Same as MIPM 485.) (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 154, MIPM 201 (MIPM 203 recommended). Loynachan. The living organisms in the soil and what they do. Emphasis on soil-plant-microbial relationships and environmental issues. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken; 4 cr. maximum allowed toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation. F.S.SS. Prereq: Junior or senior classification with at least 8 credits in agronomy; permission of instructor in specialty area after consultation. Selected studies in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology according to the needs and interests of the student. H. Honors
Agron 491. Seed Science Experience. Cr. 2 to 4. F.S.SS. Prereq: 338, advance approval and participation of employer and instructor. Staff. A professional work experience and creative project for seed science majors. The project requires the prior approval and participation of the employer and instructor and a written report.
Agron 492. Agronomic Issues: Science, Policy, and Resource Management. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Senior classification. Knapp. Objective investigation of current agricultural issues from multiple perspectives. Students will develop positions on or solutions to current agricultural issues by investigating the scientific, technical, economic, environmental, and social ramifications of agriculture and agricultural policy.
Agron 493. Workshop in Agronomy. Cr. arr each time taken, maximum of 4. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Staff. Workshop experience in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Agron 495. Agricultural Travel Course Preparation. (0-1) Cr. R. May be repeated. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Limited enrollment. Students enrolled in this course also register for An S 495 and intend to register for Agron 496 and An S 496 the following term. Topics will include the agricultural industries, climate, crops, culture, economics, geography, history, livestock, marketing, soils, and preparation for travel to locations to be visited. Information normally available 9 months before departure.
Agron 496. Agricultural Travel Course. Cr. arr. (approx. one-half credit per week traveled each An S 496 and Agron 496). May be repeated. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Limited enrollment. Students enroll in both An S 496 and Agron 496. Tour and study of production methods in major crop and livestock regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, and other factors on crop and livestock production. Location and duration of tours will vary. Summer tour will usually visit a northern location and winter tour will usually visit a southern location. Information usually available 9 months before departure. Tour expenses paid by students. Field trip fee. A. International Tour B. Domestic Tour
Agron 498. Cooperative Education. Cr. R each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Agron 500. Orientation Seminar. (2-0). Cr. 1. F. Prereq: International agronomy graduate students only. Pesek and staff. An introduction to Iowa and U.S. agriculture for international scholars in agronomic majors. Field trips when possible. Departmental role in the functioning of research, teaching, and extension in fulfilling the charge given the land-grant university. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Agron 504. Global Change. (Dual-listed with 404; same as Mteor 504.) See Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology.
Agron 505. Biometeorology. (Same as Mteor 505.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Agron/Mteor 206. Arritt. The heat exchange near the ground. Radiation, turbulence, conductance and evaporation as components of the heat balance. Temperature, wind and humidity conditions in the microclimate. Modification of the microclimate. Computer modeling of biophysical processes. Semester project required.
Agron 507. Mesoscale Meteorology. (Dual-listed with 407; same as Mteor 507.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Math 166 and Mteor 454. The physical nature and practical consequences of mesoscale atmospheric phenomena. Mesoscale convective systems, fronts, terrain-forced circulations. Observation, analysis, and prediction of mesoscale atmospheric structure.
Agron 508. Biophysical Crop Ecology. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 505. Taylor. Principles of resource capture (light and water) applied to growth and development. Ecological implications of radiation, temperature, moisture, and the biological properties of size, shape, resistance to water vapor loss, and absorptivity to solar and thermal radiation. Physiological stress in the soil, plant, atmosphere continuum.
Agron 516. Crop Physiology and Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Bot 320. I. Anderson. Physiological and biochemical processes and their relationships to crop growth, development, and yield. Application to crop culture and management.
Agron 517. Weed Biology and Ecology. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 317, Bot 484. Dekker. Physiological, morphological, ecological, and sociological adaptations to disturbed agro-habitats resulting in weedy qualities in plants. Genetic bases of colonizing species. Crop-weed interactions. Role of the environment in weed ecology.
Agron 519. Herbicide Physiology and Biochemistry. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: 317; Bot 320. Owen. Herbicide mechanisms of action, selectivity, uptake, and translocation. Specific sites of herbicide action as they affect plant physiology. Herbicide resistance in weeds and crops. Implications of herbicides on weed management.
Agron 521. Principles of Cultivar Development. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 421; Stat 401. Fehr. Analysis of alternative breeding methods for improvement of crop plants. Strategies for maximizing genetic gain through recurrent selection and other breeding methods. Relationship of breeding methods to commercial seed production.
Agron 522. Field Methods in Plant Breeding. (0-6) Cr. 2. SS. Prereq: 521. Staff. Field experience in planning and conducting plant breeding research for cross-pollinated and self-pollinated crops. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Field trip fee.
Agron 523. Plant Genetic Resource Management. (2-2) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 320, permission of instructor. Staff. Principles and practices of in situ and ex situ plant genetic resource management. Contemporary approaches for plant genetic resource acquisition, maintenance, distribution, characterization, evaluation, enhancement, and utilization are explored in lectures, discussions, and laboratory exercises.
Agron 526. Field Plot Techniques in Plant Breeding. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Stat 401. Staff. Planning experiments for plant breeding and other agricultural research, analysis of data, and concepts in data interpretation.
Agron 527. Plant Genetics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Gen 410. Brummer. Fundamental genetic and cytogenetic concepts from a plant perspective including chromosomal aberrations, polyploidy, incompatibility systems, and marker-assisted selection.
Agron 528. Concepts in Genetics and Cytogenetics: Their Development. (Same as Gen 528.) (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Gen 410. Peterson. Concepts in the early historical development of genetics and cytogenetics along with competing ideas leading to the DNA revolution in the 1960's. This will be followed by DNA methodology for the study of gene structure and gene expression into the 1990's. Original papers and current developments in the field will be discussed.
Agron 534. Forage Quality and Utilization. (Dual-listed with 434.) (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 1997. Prereq: 334. Moore. Nutritional chemistry of forage plants and the genetic, environmental, and post-harvest factors that influence it. Systems of forage utilization including grazing, hay, and silage. Students enrolling for graduate credit will be expected to complete an additional class project.
Agron 538. Seed Physiology. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt F., offered 1998. Prereq: 338; B B 301 or Chem 331. Burris. Physiological aspects of seed development, maturation, longevity, dormancy, and germination. Emphasis on current literature and advanced methodology.
Agron 541. Applied Agricultural Meteorology. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 1997. Available on and off campus. Prereq: 206. Taylor. Applied concepts in agricultural meteorology with emphasis on the weather-agriculture relationship and the microclimate-agriculture interaction. Approved for the master of agriculture program.
Agron 542. Advanced Crop Management. (2-0) Cr. 2. Off campus, offered as demand warrants. Prereq: 230. Staff. Basic concepts in plant-soil-climate relationships with emphasis on recent advances in crop culture and management. Designed for the master of agriculture program.
Agron 544. Soil Management. (2-0) Cr. 2. Off campus, offered as demand warrants. Prereq: 354. Blackmer, Cruse. Basic concepts of soil management with emphasis on how various tillage and fertilization practices influence plant growth. Designed for the master of agriculture program.
Agron 550. Advanced Issues in Sustainable Agriculture. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Salvador. Prereq: Two of 114, 154, 212, 516, and permission of instructor. Agricultural science as a human activity; contemporary agricultural issues for agroecological perspective. Comparative analysis of intended and actual consequences of development of industrial agricultural practices. Individual study and group analysis of environmental literature and scientific reports. Field trip fee.
Agron 551. Growth and Development of Perennial Grasses. (Same as Hort 551.) See Horticulture.
Agron 553. Soil-Plant Relationships. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 354. Blackmer. Composition and properties of soils in relation to the nutrition and growth of plants.
Agron 554. Advanced Soil Management. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 354; Math 165. Cruse. Implications of soil management on the soil environment and root activity. Effect of soil physical properties on soil erosion.
Agron 555. Soil Clay Mineralogy. (Same as Geol 555.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1997. Prereq: 473, Chem 164; Geol 311 recommended. Thompson. Structure and behavior of clay minerals in soil environments, with emphasis on layer silicates and on Fe, Mn, and Al oxides.
Agron 555L. Soil Clay Mineralogy Laboratory. (Same as Geol 555L.) (0-3) Cr. 1. Alt. F., offered 1997. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 555. Thompson. Application of light microscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy, (surface area analysis, and chemical analyses to identification and behavior of clay minerals in soils.
Agron 558. Laboratory Methods in Soil Chemistry. (2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1997. Prereq: 354 and Chem 210 or 211. Tabatabai. Experimental and descriptive inorganic and organic analyses. Operational theory and principles of applicable instruments, including spectrophotometry, atomic and molecular absorption and emission spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction and fluorescence, gas and ion chromatography, and ion-selective electrodes.
Agron 559. Environmental Soil Chemistry. (Dual-listed with 459.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 354, Chem 210. Ukrainczyk. An introduction to the chemical properties of soils, chemical reactions and transformations occurring in the soils and their impact on the environment. Topics include composition of soils, acid-base equilibria, buffer systems, mineral dissolution and precipitation, speciation, ion exchange, redox reactions, adsorption phenomena, soil pollution and chemical-equilibria computer programs.
Agron 560. Agroforestry Systems. (Dual-listed with 460; same as For 560.) See Forestry.
Agron 575. Soil Morphology, Genesis, and Classification. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 459, 473; Geol 100. M. Thompson. Synthesis of how landscapes, water, organisms, and chemical reactions determine the morphology and spatial distribution of soils.
Agron 577. Soil Physics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 354; Math 166 recommended. Horton. The physical soil system: the soil components and their physical interactions; transport processes involving water, air, and heat.
Agron 578. Laboratory Methods in Soil Physics. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 577 concurrent. Horton. Methods of measuring soil physical properties such as texture, density, and water content, and transport of heat, water, and gases.
Agron 585. Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry. (Same as MIPM 585.) (2-0 or 2-3) Cr. 2 or 3. S. Prereq: 485, one course in biochemistry. Loynachan. Ecological and environmental considerations of soil microorganisms, organic matter, enzymes, carbon, and other nutrient cycles. Laboratory emphasizes creative component.
Agron 590. Special Topics. Cr. arr. Prereq: 15 credits in agronomy. Literature reviews and conferences on selected topics in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology according to needs and interest of student.
Agron 593. Workshop in Agronomy. Cr. arr each time taken. Prereq: Graduate classification. A. Crops B. Soils C. Agricultural Meteorology D. Microcomputers in Agronomy E. Seed Science F. Weed Science
Agron 599. Creative Component. Cr. arr. Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only. A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee. A. Agricultural Meteorology B. Crop Production and Physiology C. Plant Breeding D. Soil Chemistry E. Soil Fertility F. Soil Management G.Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry H.Soil Morphology and Genesis I. Soil Physics K. Seed Science L. Weed Science.
Agron 600. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1 each time taken. Reports and discussion of recent literature and research. A. Plant Breeding. M. Lee (F); K. Lamkey (S). B. Soils. F.S. Staff. C. Crop Production and Physiology. F.S. Staff. 600C offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Agron 609. Agricultural Meteorology Conference. (1-0) Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Staff. Literature reviews and conferences with instructor on special problems relating to agricultural meteorology, beyond the scope of current courses offered.
Agron 616. Advanced Topics in Crop Physiology and Biochemistry. (4-0) Cr. 4. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 516; Bot 511, 513; B B 404; permission of instructor. An in-depth treatment of physiological and biochemical processes and their relationships to crop growth and development. Emphasis on individual study followed by in-class presentations and discussion.
Agron 621. Advanced Plant Breeding. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 521, 526, Stat 402 or An S 550, Gen 410. Hallauer. Estimation and interpretation of genetic effects and variances of plant populations, including: analysis of mating designs, heritability estimation, intra- and interpopulation selection methods, predicting genetic gain, inbreeding and heterosis, classification and development of parental materials, selection indices, and combining ability analysis.
Agron 625. Genetic Strategies in Plant Breeding. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 521, Gen 410, Bot 545. Lee. Evaluation of genetic, molecular, and cellular approaches to crop improvement; gene transfer methods. Application and role of basic plant biology in breeding programs and processes; genome structure and function, gene isolation, expression, regulation, and modification. Integration of molecular and cellular methods in breeding strategies; analysis of alternative breeding methods, regulatory and ethical issues.
Agron 629. Colloquium in Plant Breeding and Cytogenetics. (1-0) Cr. 1 each time taken. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: Gen 410 and permission of instructor. Peterson. Presentation of papers and informal discussion of related literature in plant breeding and cytogenetics.
Agron 634. Forage Research Methodology. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 434, Stat 402. Moore. Research methodology used to evaluate forage production and quality. Advanced concepts in the design and analysis of forage experiments.
Agron 650. Agronomic Systems Simulation. (2-1) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: Com S 107, 205; Math 166. Salvador, Arritt, Horton. Development and use of mathematical, mechanistic, single process, and systems models for simulation of agronomic processes. Emphasis on mass and energy transfer in soil-crop-atmosphere continuum. Survey of current agronomic simulations, expert systems and decision support systems.
Agron 655. Advanced Soil Fertility. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: 553. Blackmer. Evaluation of soil fertility and fertilizers; theory and applications.
Agron 658. Environmental Surface Chemistry. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 559 or 555, Chem 321, and 322. Ukrainczyk. Principles of surface and colloidal chemistry applied to minerals and organic matter in soils, sediments and aquifers. Emphasis on understanding, control and mathematical description of interactions at the solid/liquid interface relevant to movement of agrochemicals, heavy metals and organic pollutant chemicals in the environment.
Agron 675. Advanced Soil Genesis and Classification. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: 575. Fenton. Processes, reactions, and theories in soil formation; principles of soil classification.
Agron 677. Advanced Soil Physics. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 1998. Prereq: 577; Math 266, 267; Com S 205 recommended. Horton. The flow and distribution of water, chemicals, and heat in soils. Physical principles and applications.
Agron 685. Advanced Soil Biochemistry. (Same as MIPM 685.) (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 585. Tabatabai. Chemistry of soil organic matter and biochemical transformations brought about by microorganisms and enzymes in soils.
Agron 696. Seminar in Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology. (Same as Bot 696.) See Botany.
Agron 698. Agronomy Teaching Practicum. Cr. 1 to 2 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification in agronomy and permission of instructor. Staff. Graduate student experience in the agronomy teaching program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Agron 699. Research. A. Agricultural Meteorology B. Crop Production and Physiology C. Plant Breeding D. Soil Chemistry E. Soil Fertility F. Soil Management G. Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry H. Soil Morphology and Genesis I. Soil Physics J. Plant Physiology K. Seed Science L. Weed Science