1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog

 NMSU
AGRONOMY and HORTICULTURE

Professor LeRoy Daugherty, department head

Professors Barnes, Bosland, Corgan, Fisher, Fowler, Glover, Gregory, Herrera, Hooks, Lindemann, McCaslin, Mexal, Phillips, Sammis, Sengupta-Gopalan;
Associate Professors Cantrell, Lownds, O'Connell;
Assistant Professors Carter, Flynn, ldan, Harrington, Heil, Henning, Jones, Monger, Ray, Wall

(505) 646-3406

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Agronomy

OPTION: General Agronomy
OPTION: Agronomic Business
OPTION: Agronomic Journalism
OPTION: Plant Genetics

MAJOR: Horticulture

OPTION: General Horticulture
OPTION: Ornamental Horticulture
OPTION: Horticulture Business
OPTION: Horticulture Journalism
OPTION: Landscape Design
OPTION: Plant Genetics

MAJOR: Soil Science

OPTION: Soils
OPTION: Environment and Resource Management
OPTION: Soil and Water Science

MAJOR: Recreational Areas Management

OPTION: Golf and Sports Turfgrass Management
OPTION: General Turfgrass Management

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
MAJOR: Environmental Science

OPTION: Chemistry
OPTION: Geology
OPTION: Soils
OPTION: Wildlife
OPTION: Environmental Economics

The undergraduate program in agronomy and horticulture prepares students for a variety of careers in agriculture and related fields. Accordingly, a flexible curriculum has been designed that will allow specific programs to be developed in consultation with the student's academic adviser. Programs may also be developed for those who wish to prepare for advanced studies in graduate school. In addition to the courses listed for each major, 35 credits must be taken in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, and the university general education requirements must be met.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Agronomy

Agronomy is an understanding of the principles of plant and soil science and an application of these principles to the production of crops. Commercial sector careers include positions in: agricultural consulting companies, agricultural seed or chemical companies, research and development with commercial companies, and farm and/or ranch management. Careers in county, state or federal agencies are in the areas of: USDA, Cooperative Extension Service, Soil Conservation Service, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.

Requirements of Agronomy Major

In addition to the courses listed for each major, 35 credits must be taken in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, and the university general education requirements must be met. At least 24 credits from agronomy and soil science courses with a grade of C or above, including the following:

AGRO 100, Introduction to Plant Science

4

AGRO 305, Principles of Genetics

3

AGRO 365, Principles of Crop Production

3

AGRO 447, Seminar

1

AGRO 483, Production and Management of Agronomic Crops

3

SOIL 252, Soils

3

SOIL 252L, Soils Laboratory

1

SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility

4

Other required courses include:

AG E 250G, Life with Microcomputers

3

BIOL 190, Principles of Biology

3

CHEM 111, 112, General Chemistry I, II

8

CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry

4

EPWS 311, Weed Science, or

4

EPWS 303, Economic Entomology, or
4

EPWS 310, Plant Pathology
4

E ST 311G, Statistical Applications

3

MATH - to equal the proficiency level of MATH 142G or

MATH 185 3

Four options are available in the agronomy major. In addition to the completion of the requirements of the major listed above, a student must elect an option and complete 25 credits from the requirements for that option. The Agronomic Business and Agronomic Journalism options may be satisfied by obtaining a minor in business administration through the College of Business Administration and Economics or by obtaining a minor in journalism and mass communications through the College of Arts and Sciences, respectively. A prior formal petition by the student, subject to approval by departmental committee, is necessary to deviate from the courses required within an option. A specific program of study should be developed in consultation with a departmental agronomy adviser.

OPTION: General Agronomy

Required courses marked with an asterisk (*).

AGE 236, Agribusiness Management Principles

3

AGE 305, Marketing and Pricing Agricultural Products

3

AGE 315, World Agriculture and Food Problem(s)

3

AGRO 357, Climatology

3

AGRO 391, Internship

1-3

*AGRO 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition

3

*AGRO 492, Diagnosing Plant Disorders

3

BIOL 312, Plant Taxonomy

4

*BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants

4

BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business

3

EPWS 314, Plant Physiology

3

HORT 250, Plant Propagation

3

HORT 350, Arboriculture

3

HORT 485, Vegetable, Fruit, and Nut Management

3

RGSC 294, Range Management

3

RGSC 325, Range Improvements

3

RGSC 465, Public Lands Policy and Analysis

3

SOIL 456, Irrigation and Drainage

3

SUR 221, General Surveying

3

OPTION: Agronomic Business

ACCT 201, Fundamentals of Accounting I

3

ACCT 202, Fundamentals of Accounting II

3

AGE 236, Agribusiness Management Principles

3

BA 202, Small Business Enterprise

3

ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics

3

MKTG 313, Retail Management

3

Four of the following courses:

BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business
3

FIN 306, Principles of Finance
3

MGT 309, Human Relations in Business
3

MGT 344, Production and Operations Management
3

MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing
3

OPTION: Agronomic Journalism

BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business

3

COMM 421, Interviewing

3

GOVT 343, Domestic Policy

3

JOUR 210, Writing for the Print Media

3

JOUR 290, Radio-Television Production I

3

JOUR 300, Introduction to Advertising

3

JOUR 310, Print Reporting I

3

JOUR 313, Radio Reporting

3

JOUR 319, Photojournalism I

3

JOUR 374, Introduction to Public Relations

3

MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing

3

MKTG 314, Advertising Strategy

3

OPTION: Plant Genetics

Required courses marked with an asterisk (*).

*AGRO 486, Intermediate Genetics

3

*CHEM 341, Survey of Biochemistry

3

*EPWS 213G, Experimental Approach to the Scientific Method

4

*EPWS 314, Plant Physiology

3

Plus at least 14 credits from the following list:

ANSC 423, Animal Breeding

3

AGRO 305L, Genetics Techniques

1

AGRO 340, Plant Tissue Culture Methods

3

AGRO 449, Special Problems (Independent Research)

1-3

AGRO 462, Plant Breeding

3

AGRO 464, Plant Molecular Physiology

3

AGRO 495, Cytogenetics

3

BIOL 431, Genetic Aspects of Population Biology

3

BIOL 467, Evolution

3

BIOL 478, Molecular Biology of Microorganisms

3

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Horticulture

Horticulture includes a wide variety of topics that relate to fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops, and their uses. Careers range from production management to processing and marketing, retail and wholesale management, greenhouse and nursery, landscaping, research and development, various service activities, and positions with local, state, and federal agencies.

Requirements of Horticulture Major

In addition to the courses listed for each major, 35 credits must be taken in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, and the university general education requirements must be met.

At least 29 credits from horticulture courses with a grade of C or above.

Each of the following courses is required:

BIOL 190, Principles of Biology

3

BIOL 314, Plant Physiology

3

CHEM 111, 112, General Chemistry I, II

8

EPWS 303, Economic Entomology

4

EPWS 310, Plant Pathology

4

HORT 447, Seminar

1

MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for the Biological and Social Sciences, or

MATH 185, College Algebra 3

SOILS 252, Soils

3

Five options are available in the horticulture major. In addition to the completion of the requirements of the major listed above, a student must elect an option and complete the requirements for that option. The Horticulture Business and Horticulture Journalism options may be satisfied by obtaining a minor in business administration through the College of Business Administration and Economics or by obtaining a minor in journalism and mass communications through the College of Arts and Sciences, respectively. A prior formal petition by the student, subject to approval by departmental committee, is necessary to deviate from the courses required within an option. A specific program of study should be developed in consultation with a departmental horticulture adviser.

OPTION: General Horticulture

Eight courses required

AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles

3

AGE 250G, Life with Microcomputers

3
AG E 305, Marketing and Pricing Agricultural Products, or

MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing

3

AGRO 365, Principles of Crop Production

4

AGRO 483, Production and Management of Agronomic Crops

4

B A 202, Small Business Enterprise

3

BIOL 312, Plant Taxonomy

4

BIOL 313, Plant Structure

4

BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business

3

EPWS 311, Weed Science

4

HORT 305, Principles of Genetics

3

HORT 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition

3

SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility

4

OPTION: Ornamental Horticulture

Eight courses required

AGE 236, Agribusiness Management Principles

3

AGE 250G, Life with Microcomputers or

C S 110G, Computer Literacy

3
AGE 305, Marketing and Pricing Agricultural Products, or

MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing

3

AG E 425, Agribusiness Financial Management

3

AGRO 311, Weed Science

4

AGRO 365, Principles of Crop Production

4

ART 150, Drawing I

3

BA 202, Small Business Enterprise

3

BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business

3

EPWS 452, Applied Pesticide Technology

3

ET 106, Technical Drawing I

3

E T 110, Graphical Communications I, or

M E 159, Graphical Communication and Design

2

E T 111, Graphical Communications II

2

ET 154, Construction Methods and Communications

3

ET 216, Computer-Assisted Drafting, or

ME 260, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

3

HORT 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition

3

PLAN 201, Introduction to Planning and Community Development

3

SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility

4

SOIL 350, Soils and Land Use

3

OPTION: Horticulture Business

Ten courses required

ACCT 201, Fundamentals of Accounting I

3

ACCT 202, Fundamentals of Accounting II

3

AGE 236, Agribusiness Management Principles

3

BA 202, Small Business Enterprise

3

AGE 250G, Life with Microcomputers

3

ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics

3

EST 311G, Statistical Applications

3

MKTG 313, Retail Management

3

Four of the following courses:

BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business
3

FIN 306, Principles of Finance
3

MGT 309, Human Relations in Business
3

MGT 344, Production and Operations Management
3

MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing
3

OPTION: Horticulture Journalism

Ten courses required

BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business

3

COMM 451, Interviewing

3

GOVT 343, Domestic Policy

3

JOUR 110, Writing for the Mass Media

3

JOUR 210, Writing for the Print Media

3

JOUR 290, Radio-Television Production I

3

JOUR 300, Introduction to Advertising

3

JOUR 310, Print Reporting I

3

JOUR 313, Radio Reporting

3

JOUR 319, Photojournalism

3

JOUR 374, Introduction to Public Relations

3

MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing

3

MKTG 314, Advertising Strategy

3

OPTION: Landscape Design

Eight courses from the following subject areas are required: soils, planning, horticulture, ecology or computer sciences. See and adviser for the specific course options.

OPTION: Plant Genetics

Nine courses required

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are required for this option.

*AGRO 305, Principles of Genetics

3

*CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry

4

*CHEM 341, Introductory Biochemistry

3

*EPWS 213G, Experimental Approach to the Scientific Method

4

*EST 311G, Statistical Applications

3

Plus at least 14 credits from the following list:

AGRO 340, Plant Tissue Culture Methods

3

ANSC 423, Animal Breeding

3

BIOL 305L, Genetics Techniques

1

BIOL 410, Genetics of Higher Organisms

3

BIOL 431, Genetic Aspects of Population Biology

3

BIOL 467, Evolution

3

BIOL 478, Molecular Biology of Microorganisms

3

BIOL 495, Cytogenetics

3

BIOL 495L, Cytogentic Techniques

1

HORT 449, Special Problems (Independent Research)

1-3

HORT 462, Plant Breeding

3

HORT 464, Plant Molecular Physiology

3

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Soil Science

Soil scientists are concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics and behavior of soils, and their management for both agricultural and nonagricultural uses. Career opportunities include farm and ranch management, soil and water conservation and management, environmental management, natural resource conservation and land-use planning.

Requirements of Soil Science Major

In addition to the courses listed for each major, 35 credits must be taken in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, and the university general education requirements must be met. At least 24 credits of soil science related courses with a grade of C or above including:

SOIL 252, Soils

3

SOIL 252L, Soils Laboratory

1

SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility

4

SOIL 447, Seminar

1

Four of the following courses:

SOIL 424, Soil Chemistry
3

SOIL 456, Irrigation and Drainage
3

SOIL 474, Soil Classification
3

SOIL 476, Soil Microbiology
3

SOIL 477, Soil Physics
3

Other required courses include:

Two courses (6 credits) from the following:

BIOL 190, Principles of Biology
3

BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants
3

BIOL 221, Microbiology
3

CHEM 111, 112, General Chemistry I, II

8

One additional CHEM course above CHEM 200, except CHEM 310G

3-4

GEOL 111G, Survey of Geology

4

MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for the Biological and Social Sciences I or

MATH 191, Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 3

PHYS 211, General Physics I

4

Any computer-oriented course above 110 approved by the department

2-4

Soil Science Options

Three options are available in soil science. In each case, the student's academic adviser has a list of appropriate courses.

OPTION: Soils

Crop production and plant growth are emphasized in the general soils option. Soil management, soil conservation, and soil reclamation are related to plant growth for those students interested in both private industry and government employment opportunities as wells as farm management. Students must select one course from each of the four following subject matter areas and a total of at least ten courses (30 credits); soil, water or range management; crop production or protection; farm and ranch management and economics; math, statistical, or computer sciences.

OPTION: Environment and Resource Management

Soil science is integrated into the management of the environment and natural resources. Students interested in careers of conservation, environmental management, urban planning, waste disposal and related fields in government and industry may choose from a variety of course offerings. The economic and social implications as well as the technological aspects of resource management are included in the option courses. Students must select one course from each of the four following subject matter areas and a total of at least ten courses (30 credits): soil, water, wildlife, or range conservation and economics; ecology, plant biology, or crop production; earth, mineral, or climactic resources; math, statistical, or computer sciences.

OPTION: Soil and Water Science

The soil and water science option is for students interested in careers in water management and water quality. Employment opportunities exist with irrigation districts, consulting firms and government agencies dealing with water management and quality. The optimum use of water in semi-arid areas is emphasized through selection of courses in the technical and social sciences. Students must select one course from each of the four following subject matter areas and a total of at least ten courses (30 credits): soil and water engineering; ecology; crop production and protection; math, statistical, or computer sciences.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Recreational Areas Management

OPTION: Golf and Sports Turfgrass Management
OPTION: General Turfgrass Management

Golf and turf management as well as general turfgrass management specialists help to build, maintain, and manage golf courses, athletic fields, parks, and other recreational areas. Majors in either option must acquire two summers' work experience with a golf course, parks department, or other acceptable recreational unit.

Golf, Sports, and General Turfgrass Management

In addition to the courses listed for each major, 35 credits must be taken in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, and the university general education requirements must be met. At least 28 credits of agronomy, horticulture, and soil courses are required with no more than 18 credits in any one area.

AGRO/HORT/SOIL 391, Internship

1-3

AGRO/HORT/SOIL 401, Turf Management

3

AGRO/HORT/SOIL 447, Seminar

1

BIOL 190, Principles of Biology

3

BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants

3

BIOL 314, Plant Physiology

3

CHEM 111, CHEM 112, General Chemistry I, II

8

EPWS 303, Economic Entomology

4

EPWS 310, Plant Pathology

4

MATH 142G, Calculus for the Biological and Management Sciences I, or

MATH 185, College Algebra 3

SOIL 252, Soils

3

Other courses (Nine courses required):

AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles

3

AGE 250G, Life with Microcomputers

3

AG E 337, Natural Resource Economics

3

AGRO/HORT 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition

3

EPWS/AGRO 311, Introduction to Weed Science

4

ET 106, Technical Drawing I

3

HORT 250, Plant Propagation

3

HORT 301, Introduction to Landscape Horticulture

3

HORT 307, Landscape Design

3

HORT 308, Landscape Construction

3

HORT 350, Arboriculture

3

MGT 309, Human Relations in Business

3

MGT 332, Personnel Management

3

SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility

4

SOIL 350, Soils and Land Use

3

SOIL 456, Irrigation and Drainage

3

FORESTRY
(Preprofessional Training Only, Nondegree)

The preforestry curriculum is designed to offer a broad basic training that will prepare students for entry in a school or college of forestry outside New Mexico. Requirements for admission to forestry schools vary. The student should select a school as early as possible and become familiar with its requirements. The suggested curriculum below may then be modified to meet these requirements. Through a special agreement with Northern Arizona University, students completing 28 credits of the courses marked with an asterisk in the list below with a GPA of 2.5 or better will be automatically admitted to NAU at the beginning of their third year. Students may contact the preforestry adviser or NAU regarding details.

AGE 250G, Life with Microcomputers*

3

BIOL 190, Principles of Biology*

3

BIOL 312, Plant Taxonomy

4

BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants

3

BIOL 322, Zoology*

3

CHEM 111, General Chemistry I*

4

CHEM 112, General Chemistry II

4

CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry

4

COMM 265G, Interpersonal and Public Communication*

3

ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics*

3

ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics*

3

ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition*

4

ENGL 112, Freshman Composition II*

2

ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication*

3

GEOL 291, Principles of Physical Geology*

4

HORT 115, Introduction to Forestry*

3

HORT 230, Introduction to Forest Biology*

3

MATH 142G, Calculus for the Biological and Management Sciences I

3

MATH 180, Trigonometry*

2

MATH 185, College Algebra*

3

PHYS 111, Introduction to Physics for Science and Engineering Majors*

4

SOIL 252, Soils*

3

SOIL 252L, Soils Laboratory*

1

SUR 221, General Surveying

3

WLSC 110, Introduction to Fishery and Wildlife Sciences*

3

Humanities*

3-9

*Counts toward requirements of Northern Arizona University.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
MAJOR: Environmental Science

The environmental science major is a multidisciplinary program based on a strong general science curriculum and an environmental curriculum that focuses on environmental problems and solutions. Options permit an area of specialty. Although administered by the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, a multidisciplinary advisory committee recommends curriculum and other changes to the program. The program is rigorous to make graduates competitive for environmentally oriented careers in industry and government.

Basic Background Courses

BIOL 190, Principles of Biology

3

BIOL 221, Microbiology

3

C E 151, Introduction to Civil Engineering

3

CHEM 111, CHEM 112, General Chemistry I, II

8

CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry

4

E ST 311G, Statistical Applications

3

GEOG 155G, Introduction to Physical Geography

4

GEOL 111G, Survey of Geology

4

MATH 191, MATH 192, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II

6

PHYS 215, Engineering Physics I

3

SOIL 252, Soils

3

SOIL 252L, Soils Laboratory

1

Core Requirements

E S 256, Environmental Science

3

E S 301, Principles of Ecology

3
E S 311, Hazardous Material Response for First Responders, or
E S 312, Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents 3

E S 330, Environmental Management Seminar I

1

E S 361, Basic Toxicology

3

E S 370, Environmental Soil Science

3

E S 422, Environmental Chemistry

3

E S 430, Environmental Management Seminar II

1

E S 452, Geohydrology

3

E S 453, Regulatory Toxicology

2

E S 458, Ecology of Inland Waters

3

E S 462, Sampling and Analysis of Environmental Contaminants

3

E S 470, Environmental Impacts of Land Use

4

Options

One option (area of specialty) must be chosen by the student. Five options are available (chemistry, geology, soils, wildlife, and environmental economics). Four upper-division courses (12 credits) from a short list are selected by the student. Advisers have lists of the appropriate courses for each option.



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