1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions - Agronomy		 NMSU
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AGRONOMY
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
AGRO 100. Introductory Plant Science 4 cr. (3+2P)
Same as HORT 100.
AGRO 111. Orientation 1 cr.
Orientation to university life, including available resources and methods to promote success at NMSU. General exposure to fields in agriculture and home economics. Open to all freshmen and transfer students. Graded S/U.
AGRO 200. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.
AGRO 250. Plant Propagation (s) 3 cr. (2+2P)
Same as HORT 250.
AGRO 257. Introduction to Meteorology 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as GEOG 257, SOIL 257.
AGRO 300. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.
AGRO 303G. Genetics and Society (f) 3 cr.
Relates the science of genetics with social ramifications. Ways in which genetics and evolution interact with social, political, and economic issues. Discussion of topics, including genetic engineering, gene therapy, DNA fingerprinting, ancient DNA, plant and animal improvement, and future prospects, aid students in differentiating between informed and uninformed opinions. Students required to formulate value judgements on contemporary biological issues that will impact society. Prerequisite: either BIOL 110G, BIOL 190G, or BIOL 221.
AGRO 305. Principles of Genetics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and BIOL 190G. Same as ANSC 305, BIOL 305, and HORT 305.
AGRO 305L. Genetics Techniques 1 cr. (3P)
Same as BIOL 305L and HORT 305L. Prerequisite: AGRO 305, which may be taken concurrently.
AGRO 311. Introduction to Weed Science 4 cr. (3+2P)
Principles of weed science with emphasis on weeds and weed control methods. Herbicides will be discussed by family in terms of chemical structure, selectivity, mode of action, and dissipation. Identification of local weeds. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of instructor, CHEM 102, CHEM 211, and BIOL 220. Same as EPWS 311.
AGRO 340. Plant Tissue Culture Methods 3 cr. (2+2P)
Same as BIOL 340, HORT 340.
AGRO 357. Climatology 3 cr.
Same as GEOG 357 and SOIL 357.
AGRO 365. Principles of Crop Production (f) 4 cr. (3+3P)
Basic principles of crop production including environmental and physiological factors limiting production, plant nutrition and soil science, soil-water management, cropping systems and management, pest management, and economic factors influencing crop production. Same as HORT 365.
AGRO 391. Internship 1-3 cr.
Same as HORT 391 and SOIL 391. Graded S/U.
AGRO 401. Turf Management 4 cr. (3+3P)
Establishment and maintenance of turf with emphasis on seeding methods, soil and water management, mowing, diseases, insects and varieties. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as HORT 401.
AGRO 447. Seminar 1 cr.
Organization, preparation, and presentation of current topics in agronomy, horticulture, and soil science. Same as HORT 447 and SOIL 447.
AGRO 449. Special Problems 1-3 cr.
Same as HORT 449 and SOIL 449.
AGRO 450. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a total of 9 credits toward a degree.
AGRO 462. Plant Breeding 3 cr.
Principles and practices involved with the genetic improvement of plant. Prerequisites: ANSC/AGRO/BIOL/HORT 305. Same as HORT 462.
AGRO 462L. Plant Breeding Laboratory 1 cr.
Practical experience in the layout, conduct, and analysis of data obtained from on-going plant breeding projects.
AGRO 464. Plant Molecular Physiology 3 cr.
Same as EPWS 464, HORT 464, and BIOL 464.
AGRO 471. Plant Mineral Nutrition 3 cr.
Same as EPWS 471 and HORT 471.
AGRO 483. Production and Management of Agronomic Crops (so) 3 cr. (2+2P)
Production, utilization, and improvement of forage, cereal grain, fiber, oil, and sugar crops. Corequisites: AGRO 365 or HORT 365.
AGRO 486. Intermediate Genetics (f) 3 cr.
Extensive coverage of the central concepts of genetics: transcription, translation, replication, and transmission in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Prerequisite: AGRO 305. Corequisite: CHEM 341 or CHEM 395. Same as HORT 486.
AGRO 491. Crop Physiology 3 cr.
Plant physiological processes as related to growth, development, yield, and quality of crop plants within the environment of the crop community. Prerequisite: BIOL 314.
AGRO 492. Diagnosing Plant Disorders 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as EPWS 492 and HORT 492.
AGRO 495. Cytogenetics 3 cr.
Same as BIOL 495 and HORT495.

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