AGRN 2101L - Crop Science Laboratory

Description
A series of laboratory experiments designed to reinforce principles of plant growth and development, reproduction, classification, and utilization of crops. Emphasis is placed on major crop plant species. Three hours of lab weekly.

Pre-Requisite
We strongly recommend BIOL 1544 (or its equivalent), with a grade of C or better.

Co-Requisite
AGRN 2103

1 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lab contact hours

2 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Identify nomenclature, growth stages, and anatomy of different major agronomic crop species.
Identify possible solutions for agronomic or environmental problems
Evaluate basic management systems to aid in good decision making for the environment and production.
Use scientific thinking and process skills through laboratory activities and group interaction.

General Education Outcomes Supported
Students develop higher-order thinking skills.

Standard Practices
Topics list

Importance of Crop Plants for food, Feed, Fiber, and Fuel
Origin, Classification, and Importance of Major Field Crops
Crop Growth and Development
Crop Physiology
Crop Environmental Factors
Agronomic and Environmental Problems
Integrated Pest Management
Cropping Systems and Practices
Crop Breeding and Improvement
Sustainable production

Learning activities

Courses must, at a minimum, cover the core learning outcomes for each topic.
Laboratory exercises should include microscopy, plant anatomy, morphology, identification, physiology, and crop usage.

Assessments

Evaluating general higher level thinking skills will be developed through activities such as: setting up experiments in lab, involving evaluation of technique and procedure as well as results. One laboratory write-up is required during the semester.

Grading guidelines

A minimum of 70% of the grade must be proctored, supervised, or otherwise verified.