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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AGRO 3513 Fiber and Oilseed Crops3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: AGRO 1033NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition tolecture.Biological principles generally involved in field cropproduction with emphasis given to specific agronomicimplic<strong>at</strong>ions as rel<strong>at</strong>ed to products <strong>of</strong> cotton andsoybeans.AGRO 3533 Introduction to Weed Science3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: AGRO 1033 or BIOL 1143; CHEM 1113 andCHEM 1131Fundamental concepts <strong>of</strong> weed biology, ecology andidentific<strong>at</strong>ion; overview <strong>of</strong> the chemistry and modes <strong>of</strong>action <strong>of</strong> major herbicide groups; contemporaryconcepts and technology for weed control in majoragronomic crops.AGRO 4733 Principles <strong>of</strong> Weed Control3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: CHEM 1113, CHEM 1131Mechanical, biological, and chemical control measuresemployed in weed science. Herbicide usage rel<strong>at</strong>ive toselectivity and control measures in specific crops arestressed.AGRO 4743 Soil Fertility3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: AGRO 2244NOTE: Extended field trips required in addition toregular lecture.Soil fertility principles, soil amendments, and culturalpractices for maintaining and increasing soilproductivity.AGRO 4753 Crop Physiology3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisites: BIOL 1143 and 1171Effects <strong>of</strong> various physiological and environmentalfactors on crop production and the effects <strong>of</strong> postharvesttre<strong>at</strong>ments on crop quality.AGRO 4761 Soil Judging, Senior Level1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: AGRO 2244Emphasis on pedology and geomorphology. Possibleparticip<strong>at</strong>ion in intercollegi<strong>at</strong>e judging competition.Field trips required.AGRO 479V Independent Study in AgronomyVariable 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.ANSC Courses(Animal Science)ANSC 1003 Principles <strong>of</strong> Animal Science3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryBasic discussion <strong>of</strong> livestock. Topics covered includelivestock products, reproduction, breeding andgenetics, nutrition and health together with discussions<strong>of</strong> the specific farm species.ANSC 2213 Feeds and Feeding3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: ANSC 1003Basic animal nutrition, composition and value <strong>of</strong>feedstuffs and the applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> this inform<strong>at</strong>ion inr<strong>at</strong>ion formul<strong>at</strong>ion.ANSC 2223 An<strong>at</strong>omy and Physiology <strong>of</strong> DomesticAnimals3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: ANSC 1003An<strong>at</strong>omy and physiology <strong>of</strong> domestic animals,including structure and function <strong>of</strong> body systems.ANSC 3314 Aquaculture4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: ANSC 1003, BIOL 1153 and 1161A study <strong>of</strong> the scientific principles <strong>of</strong> commercialaquaculture with emphasis on production systems.ANSC 3413 Livestock Breeding and Genetics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: ANSC 1003Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> livestock improvement with specialemphasis on heredity and selection.ANSC 3463 Poultry Production3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: ANSC 1003All aspects <strong>of</strong> commercial poultry production,including genetics, nutrition and physiology <strong>of</strong> bothpoultry me<strong>at</strong> and eggs. Extended field trips may beheld in addition to regular lecture.ANSC 3474 Beef Production4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: ANSC 1003Systems <strong>of</strong> commercial and purebred beef productionincluding genetics, reproduction, health and nutrition<strong>of</strong> beef c<strong>at</strong>tle. Extended field trips may be held inaddition to regular lecture.ANSC 3493 Swine Production3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: ANSC 1003Systems <strong>of</strong> commercial and purebred swine productionincluding genetics, reproduction, health and nutrition.Extended field trips may be held in addition to regularlecture.166Course Descriptions
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