AGR1266 - Crop and Plant Science

4 hour(s)
Elective Type: Lab Science
Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
This course looks at crops and forage plant and the science through history up to today. This course shows how crops fit into all of society and how crops and the by-products contribute to the wellbeing of humans and industries from a worldwide perspective. This course explores the agronomics of crops (including field, small grains, grasses and legumes) and the culture needs. The class also explores crop rotation, soil prep and fertilization, varieties, pests, harvesting and storage of the products, as well as, the environmental factors, soils and pests and associated management practices. Lab will be used to insure knowledge of these practices. This course consists of lecture (3cr) and lab (1cr).
Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document