Practical problems of managing native pastures and rangelands. Includes rangeland ecology, stocking rates, rotation systems, toxic plants, range reseeding, brush control, and ecological and physiological responses of range vegetation to grazing.

Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 3.0
Credit hours: 3.0

Fundamentals of the development, production, and management of field crops. Topics include the classification and distribution of field crops, botany, soils, plant breeding, pest management, and harvesting.

Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 1.0
Credit hours: 4.0

Study of the morphology, physiology, and classification of the common insect orders and related arthropods with emphasis on species of economic or biological importance. Emphasis on integrated pest management concepts and proper use of pesticides.

Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 3.0
Credit hours: 3.0

Study of physical and chemical soil deterioration and loss, water conservation, and principles for protection and maintenance of these resources. Topics include plant/water relationships, water conservation methods, basic terrace engineering principles, sediment loss, and land use plans.

Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 3.0
Credit hours: 3.0