PLSC 1300 Agronomy I
Course Information
| Course Number | PLSC 1300 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Agronomy I |
| Description | This course covers agronomy principles for crop growth in the upper midwest. The course covers the components of plant growth, seed quality, plant structures, plant development, plant classification, maturity systems and seeding rates. Corn and soybean production will be the main crops being discussed. The lab component will include activities in seed germination, staging of plant growth, stem, root, and flower structures. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: No prerequisites for this class
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Discuss the role agronomy (crop production) has played and continues to play in the world, national and state economy and culture.
- Describe the structure and function of the leaf, stem, root and flower.
- Describe how plants are identified using morphological features of the leaf, stem, flower and seed in dicots and monocots.
- Describe the conditions that may affect seed germination and seedling growth.
- Explain the growth and development of the monocot and dicot plants.
- Describe the ways in which environmental factors affect the vegetative and reproductive growth of crops.
- Discuss management practices which influence the growth and development of agronomics crops.
- Display participation and professionalism in class.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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