2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />
Course Descriptions<br />
AGRO 3453 Forage Crops<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: AGRO 1033<br />
NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition to<br />
regular lecture.<br />
Forage crops for pastures, hay, soiling, and silage, with<br />
reference to adapt<strong>at</strong>ion, production, utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion, and<br />
improvement.<br />
AGRO 3503 Cereal Crops<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: AGRO 1033<br />
NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition to<br />
lecture.<br />
Soil and clim<strong>at</strong>ic adapt<strong>at</strong>ion, utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion, production,<br />
cultural practices, and improvement.<br />
AGRO 3513 Fiber and Oilseed Crops<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: AGRO 1033<br />
NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition to<br />
lecture.<br />
Biological principles generally involved in field crop<br />
production with emphasis given to specific agronomic<br />
implic<strong>at</strong>ions as rel<strong>at</strong>ed to products <strong>of</strong> cotton and<br />
soybeans.<br />
AGRO 4733 Principles <strong>of</strong> Weed Control<br />
3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisite: CHEM 1113, CHEM 1131<br />
Mechanical, biological, and chemical control measures<br />
employed in weed science. Herbicide usage rel<strong>at</strong>ive to<br />
selectivity and control measures in specific crops are<br />
stressed.<br />
AGRO 4743 Soil Fertility<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: AGRO 2244<br />
NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition to<br />
regular lecture.<br />
Soil fertility principles, soil amendments, and cultural<br />
practices for maintaining and increasing soil productivity.<br />
Spring <strong>of</strong>fering in evennumbered years.<br />
AGRO 4753 Crop Physiology<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: BIOL 1143 and 1171<br />
Effects <strong>of</strong> various physiological and environmental<br />
factors on crop production and the effects <strong>of</strong> post-harvest<br />
tre<strong>at</strong>ments on crop quality. Spring <strong>of</strong>fering in oddnumbered<br />
years.<br />
AGRO 4761 Soil Judging, Senior Level<br />
1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: AGRO 2244<br />
Emphasis on pedology and geomorphology. Possible<br />
particip<strong>at</strong>ion in intercollegi<strong>at</strong>e judging competition.<br />
Field trips required.<br />
AGRO 479V Independent Study in Agronomy<br />
Variable credit<br />
Consult the Independent Study Courses subheading in<br />
the Academic Regul<strong>at</strong>ions section <strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog for<br />
prerequisites and description.<br />
ANSC Courses<br />
(Animal Science)<br />
ANSC 1003 Principles <strong>of</strong> Animal Science<br />
3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Basic discussion <strong>of</strong> livestock. Topics covered include<br />
livestock products, reproduction, breeding and genetics,<br />
nutrition and health together with discussions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
specific farm species.<br />
ANSC 2213 Feeds and Feeding<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: ANSC 1003<br />
Basic animal nutrition, composition and value <strong>of</strong><br />
feedstuffs and the applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> this inform<strong>at</strong>ion in<br />
r<strong>at</strong>ion formul<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
ANSC 2223 An<strong>at</strong>omy and Physiology <strong>of</strong> Domestic Animals<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: ANSC 1003<br />
An<strong>at</strong>omy and physiology <strong>of</strong> domestic animals, including<br />
structure and function <strong>of</strong> body systems.<br />
ANSC 3314 Aquaculture<br />
4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: ANSC 1003, BIOL 1153 and 1161<br />
A study <strong>of</strong> the scientific principles <strong>of</strong> commercial<br />
aquaculture with emphasis on production systems.<br />
ANSC 3413 Livestock Breeding and Genetics<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: ANSC 1003<br />
Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> livestock improvement with special<br />
emphasis on heredity and selection.<br />
ANSC 3463 Poultry Production<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: ANSC 1003<br />
All aspects <strong>of</strong> commercial poultry production, including<br />
genetics, nutrition and physiology <strong>of</strong> both poultry me<strong>at</strong><br />
and eggs. Extended field trips may be held in addition<br />
to regular lecture.