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.
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.
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.