2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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AGEN Courses(Agricultural Engineering)AGEN 2263 Soil and W<strong>at</strong>er Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: Sophomore standingSoil and w<strong>at</strong>er conserv<strong>at</strong>ion practices on agriculturallands involving surveying, leveling, terracing,drainage, irrig<strong>at</strong>ion, w<strong>at</strong>er supply, excav<strong>at</strong>ing,mapping, and farm pond measurements.AGEN 479V Independent Study in AgriculturalEngineeringVariable creditConsult the Independent Study Courses subheading inthe Academic Regul<strong>at</strong>ions section <strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog forprerequisites and description.AGRI Courses(General Agriculture)AGRI 1101 Agriculture Orient<strong>at</strong>ion1 credit: 1 hour lectureNOTE: Required <strong>of</strong> all freshmen majoring inAgriculture and all transfer students with less than 30hours.An overview <strong>of</strong> agriculture with emphasis on its social,economic, and environmental importance.AGRI 472V Special TopicsVariable creditPrerequisite: Junior standing and 3.00 GPA or better inmajor area <strong>of</strong> interestSelected topics not covered in other courses or a moreintensive study <strong>of</strong> specific topics in agriculture. Topicsvary. Type <strong>of</strong> instruction depends on subject. Field tripsmay be required.AGRI 4771 Seminar1 credit: 1 hour lecturePrerequisite: Senior standing.NOTE: Maximum <strong>of</strong> 2 credit hours.Papers and assigned topics dealing with current issues.Particip<strong>at</strong>ion includes oral present<strong>at</strong>ion and writtenreports.AGRI 4783 Internship3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Junior standing; approval <strong>of</strong> projectproposal prior to enrollment; and 2.50 GPA or consent<strong>of</strong> instructor.Supervised work in agriculture to develop pr<strong>of</strong>essionalcompetence. Written and oral reports are required <strong>at</strong> thecompletion <strong>of</strong> the project. A nonrepe<strong>at</strong>able course.AGRI 479V Independent Study in AgricultureVariable creditConsult the Independent Study Courses subheading inthe Academic Regul<strong>at</strong>ions section <strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog forprerequisites and description.AGRO Courses(Agronomy)AGRO 1033 Principles <strong>of</strong> Field Crops3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryField crops, types <strong>of</strong> varieties rel<strong>at</strong>ing to themanagement and environment and to their value ascash, grain, feed, and cover, or green manure crops.AGRO 2053 Applied Plant P<strong>at</strong>hology3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: BIOL 1143 and 1171NOTE: Extended field trips in addition to regular labhours may be required.Basic principles <strong>of</strong> plant p<strong>at</strong>hology will be introduced.Lecture hours will deal with agronomic andhorticulture crops common to <strong>Arkansas</strong>.AGRO 2244 Soils4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: CHEM 1113, CHEM 1131NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition toregular lab hours.The study <strong>of</strong> soil as a n<strong>at</strong>ural body from the standpoint<strong>of</strong> how to produce agronomic and horticulture plants.AGRO 2251 Soil Judging, Sophomore Level1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryEmphasis on soil morphology. Possible particip<strong>at</strong>ion inintercollegi<strong>at</strong>e judging competition. Field tripsrequired.AGRO 3421 Soil Judging, Junior Level1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: AGRO 2251Emphasis on soil classific<strong>at</strong>ion. Possible particip<strong>at</strong>ion inintercollegi<strong>at</strong>e judging competition. Field tripsrequired.AGRO 3453 Forage Crops3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: AGRO 1033NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition toregular lecture.Forage crops for pastures, hay, soiling, and silage, withreference to adapt<strong>at</strong>ion, production, utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion, andimprovement.AGRO 3503 Cereal Crops3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: AGRO 1033NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition tolecture.Soil and clim<strong>at</strong>ic adapt<strong>at</strong>ion, utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion, production,cultural practices, and improvement.Course Descriptions165
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