Hesston College - Catalog 2005-07 - Course Descriptions - Agriculture Science
Catalog 2005-07
Agriculture Science courses

AgSc 102 Animal Science--3 hours
      A study of animal agriculture; the types, purposes, and products of common domestic livestock; and the principles of breeding, selection, nutrition, lactation, reproduction, management, and marketing.

AgSc 145 Soil Science--4 hours
      Covers the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their formation, fertility, and management, with emphasis on the need to balance short-term economical crop yields with long-term productivity and health. Prerequisite: Chem 101 or higher level chemistry experience.

AgSc 245 Crop Science--4 hours
      Studies the principles of the growth, development, and production of major agriculture crops. A basic course for majors in agronomy and others interested in crop production. Includes a two-hour lab each week.