Professor Dick Auld, Chairperson.

Horn Professor Nguyen; Thornton Distinguished Professor V. Allen; Rockwell Professor B. Allen; Leidgh Professor Krieg; Piper Professor Hopper; Professors Bennett, Thorvilson, and Zartman; Associate Professors R. Allen, Mitchell, Peffley, and Phillips; Assistant Professors Dotray, Durham, Green, and Tyler; Instructor McKenney; Adjunct Faculty: Abernathy, Archer, Baumhardt, Bender, Burke, Cox, Gannaway, Keeling, Lascano, Leser, Mahan, Maunder, McMichael, Mollhagen, Morrison, Oliver, Onken, Peterson, Quisenberry, Rosenow, Rummel, Sanderson, Trolinder, Upchurch, Wanjura, Wheeler, and Zobeck; Emeritus Faculty: Dregne, Matches, and Tereshkovich.

This department supervises the following degree programs: Bachelor of Science in AGRONOMY, HORTICULTURE, and INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT; Master of Science in CROP SCIENCE, ENTOMOLOGY, HORTICULTURE, and SOIL SCIENCE; Doctor of Philosophy in AGRONOMY. A minimum of 134 hours are required for graduation.

As practiced today, students in the departmental areas of agronomy, horticulture, and integrated pest management investigate the basic biological, physical, and social sciences, and more importantly, bring such knowledge to focus on problems in pest control and plant development through genetics, plant growth through management, and plant material use for food, fiber, or the aesthetic good of humankind.

Agronomy includes the study of soil, plant genetics, breeding, biotechnology, molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, weed and pest control, and crop management as applied to the efficient and economical production of field crops. Students study how to use and manage soils, which includes the application of biological, chemical, and physical sciences with regard to natural and man-affected environments.

Horticulture today is the application of basic scientific information to the growing and use of edible (fruits, nuts, and vegetables) and ornamental plants (annual and perennial flowers and woody plants). Today's horticulture students focus on the challenges and practices of genetics and breeding, propagation, biotechnology, production, management, handling and storage, marketing, and use of horticultural plants.

Integrated pest management students study how insects, weeds, and pathogens impact plant growth and learn how to control these pests in an environmentally benign manner.

Students taught in the Department of Plant and Soil Science are educated to meet the challenges of efficiently producing plants for food, fiber, and aesthetic beauty while preserving our natural resources and environmental integrity. Graduates serve in a vast array of responsible positions in private industry, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies.

This department offers a choice of minors in agronomy, horticulture, or integrated pest management for students majoring outside the department. For more information on requirements for completing a minor, refer to the "Selecting a Minor" segment in the college section of this catalog or contact the departmental chairperson.

Agronomy Curriculum.

Minimum hours required for graduation--134. (Students must fulfill the University Multicultural Requirement.)

*Select 6 hours from category D of General Education Requirements.

**Students will select one of the options listed below according to their area of interest.

Directed and required electives are subject to approval of the academic advisor.

AgronomyRequired electives: PSS 3421 plus 25 hours from the following: PSS 2321, 3321, 3322, 3324, 4321, 4325, 4331, 4332, 4335, 4336, 4337, or 4421; Directed electives (4 hours from the following) atmospheric science, chemistry, geology, mathematics, or physics.

Environmental Soil ScienceRequired electives: PSS 4332, 4333, 4335, 4336, 4337, and 9 hours from any other PSS courses; Directed electives (9 hours from the following) BIOL 2313, ENVE 1301, 3203, GEOL 3323, or RWFM 4314.

Horticulture Curriculum.

Minimum hours required for graduation--134. (Students must fulfill the University Multicultural Requirement.)

*Select 6 hours from Category D of General Education Requirements.

**Students will select one of the emphases listed below according to their area of interest. Directed and required electives are subject to approval of the academic advisor.

Horticultural Science: required electives15 hours from PSS 2210, 2311, 3309, 3310, 3311, 3314, 3317, 3320, 4000, 4001, 4310, 4313 with a minimum of 6 hours from PSS 4314, 4411, 4415; directed elective15 hours from the following areas of study: Business Administration, AAEC, BIOL, CHEM, F S, LARC, MBIO, PSS, PSY, RWFM, SOC.

Turfgrass Management: required electivesPSS 3309, 4313, 4314, 4316, 4335, 4421, and 2 hours from any other PSS course; directed electives15 hours from AGSM 2302, 3302, 3303, LARC 2401, 3304, 3306, PSS 3317, 4000, 4001, 4305, 4411, 4415, or other approved electives.

Integrated Pest Management Curriculum.

Minimum hours required for graduation--134. (Students must fulfill the University Multicultural Requirement.)

Directed electives: PSS 1321, 1411, 2311, 2313, 2321, 2401, 2432, 3309, 3311, 3321, 3322, 3323, 3324, 3402, 4321, 4335, 4421; RWFM 3302; BIOL 3303, 3307, 4305, 4306; ZOOL 3406, 4312; ATMO 1300 and 1100, BOT 3302, 3401.

Courses in Plant and Soil Science. (PSS)

1321. Agronomic Plant Science (3:3:0). Importance, distribution, and use of major world agronomic crops. Fundamentals of growth, structure, and improvements are also stressed. [AGRI 1307]

1411. Principles of Horticulture (4:3:2). Principles and practices of growth and development, structure, nomenclature, use of horticultural plants and how they are affected by the environment. [AGRI 1415] Fulfills laboratory science requirement.

2130. Urban Soils Laboratory (1:0:2). Prerequisite: PSS 2330 or concurrent. Discussion and practical experience with soils in the urban environment.

2210. Floral Design (2:1:2). Floral design as a commercial enterprise. Emphasis on principles of floral design, patterns of arrangements, and elements of color composition. Field trips required.

2330. Urban Soils (3:3:0). Utilization of soils in urban environments with emphasis on nutrients, water management, and physical properties. (Credit not given for PSS 2432.)

2311. Vegetable Crops (3:2:3). Principles and practices in home vegetable gardening, with an introduction to commercial production and marketing of major vegetable crops. Fulfills science and technology requirement.

2312. Propagation Methods (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSS 1411. Propagation techniques of commercial nurseries and greenhouse ranges; study of the physiological reaction and cutting material. (Writing Intensive)

2313. Herbaceous Plant Materials (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSS 1411. Study of the principal herbaceous plants and plant families, palms, roses, and subtropic landscape plants.

2314. Woody Plants (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSS 1411. Discussion and selection of woody plants used for ornamental purposes in the landscape setting. The course will be divided between deciduous and evergreen plants.

2321. Crop Growth and Culture (3:3:0). Study of the growth and development sequences of crop plants as related to production. Emphasis will be placed on anatomical, morphological, and physiological characteristics.

2401. Introductory Entomology (4:3:2). An introduction to the arthropods with major emphasis on the insects. Insect structure, function, identification, and relationships to man, plants, and animals with be discussed. [AGRI 1413]

2432. Principles and Practices in Soils (4:3:2). Prerequisite: CHEM 1307, 1308, 1107, 1108. Formation and composition, physical and chemical properties, hydraulic and thermal relationships of soil. Role of soil in ecosystems. (Writing Intensive)

3304. Horticultural and Urban Arthropod Pests (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSS 2401. The life history, biology, and management of arthropod pests of ornamental, vegetable, and fruit crops and of households and industry.

3307. Insect Anatomy and Physiology (3:2:3). Prerequisite: PSS 2401. A study of the structure and function of insect systems. (Writing Intensive)

3309. Turf Culture and Management (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSS 1411. Study of the principal turfgrass species and their cultural management. Field trips required.

3310. Wine Production in the World (3:2:3). Introduction to winemaking. History, geography, fundamental science, and modern technology involved in worldwide wine production.

3311. Fruit and Nut Culture (3:3:0). Principles of fruit and nut culture with emphasis on variety selection, pruning techniques, and propagation methods.

3314. Nursery Materials (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSS 1411 and 2314. Irrigation, media, pest management, nutrition, and fertility of nursery crops. Emphasis placed on production and use in the landscape.

3317. Interior Plants (3:2:3). Selection and maintenance of interior plants and planting facilities.

3320. Small Fruits and Viticulture (3:2:3). Classification, propagation, culture, harvesting, and utilization of strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, currants, gooseberries, bramble fruits, and grapes.

3321. Forage and Pasture Crops (3:3:0). The production and use of forage and pasture crops.

3322. Grain, Fiber, and Oilseed Crops (3:3:0). History, distribution, use, plant form, growth and development, and cultural and production practices of important agronomic crops.

3324. Seed Science (3:3:0). Analysis of seed for planting. Seed quality as related to production, processing, storing, and handling. Study of federal and state seed laws.

3401. Insect Taxonomy (4:3:3). Prerequisite: PSS 2401 or an introductory course in entomology. A study of the major families of insects with emphasis on their identifying features and biologies. An insect collection is required.

3402. Medical and Veterinary Entomology (4:3:2). Prerequisite: PSS 2401. The life history and management tactics of arthropod pests associated with livestock and human diseases.

3421. Fundamental Principles of Genetics (4:4:0). Prerequisite: PSS 1321 or BIOL 1401 or consent of instructor. Heredity and variation. The chromosome theory in plants and animals. Biometry as applied to genetic data. (Writing Intensive)

4000. Internship (V1-3). Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. A supervised study course providing in-service training and practice in various areas of Plant Science. May be repeated for credit.

4001. Problems (V1-3). Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. An assigned problem and individual instruction in a specific area, Plant Science. May be repeated for credit with approval of department chairperson.

4100. Seminar (1:1:0). Prerequisite: Senior standing or approval of instructor. Utilization of writing and oral presentation skills. Continued enhancement of education skills and adherence to professional ethics.

4131. Soil Fertility Laboratory (1:0:3). Prerequisite: PSS 2432 and concurrent enrollment in PSS 4335. Laboratory analysis of soil and plant samples; interpretation of fertility management data.

4301. Agricultural Compounds (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 2401 and CHEM 3303, 3103. Nature, mode of action, and uses of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and other pesticides.

4303. Insect Natural History (3:2:2). A field oriented study of insect habitats and behavior with emphasis on entomological techniques.

4305. Integrated Pest Management (3:3:0). Prerequisite: An introductory course in entomology. The principles and practices of integration of all available control strategies in the management of arthropod pest populations.

4310. Advanced Winemaking Techniques (3:2:3). Prerequisite: HORT 3310, 3320. Advanced winemaking. Properties of grapes, processing and finishing wines, and quality control in the commercial winery.

4313. Arboriculture (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 1411. The physiological principles and industry practices in the production, moving, care, and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, and ground covers. Required field trips.

4314. Garden Center Management (3:2:2). The principles of management, marketing, structures, and distribution for retail establishments. (Writing Intensive)

4316. Turfgrass Science (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 3309. A second course in turfgrass management. Topics include: turf physiology, nutrition, weed control, insects, and diseases.

4321. Fundamental Principles of Plant Breeding (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 3421. Practical application of genetics and biotechnology in the breeding and improvement of plants.

4324. Mode Mechanism of Herbicide Action (3:3:0). Evaluate herbicide absorption, translocation, metabolism, and it's mechanism and mode of action. Specific emphasis will be given to common herbicides used in U. S. field crops.

4325. Crop Water Management (3:3:0). Comprehensive evaluation of soil-plant atmosphere interactions affecting supply and demand of water for crop production.

4331. Soil and Water Conservation (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 2432 or equivalent. Factors affecting wind and water erosion; soil and water conservation practices; planning for optimum land use.

4332. Soil Classification (3:2:3). Prerequisite: PSS 2432, or approval of instructor for nonagriculture majors. Soil profile morphology. Classification systems with emphasis on the taxonomic system of the United States.

4333. Soil Chemistry (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 2432; CHEM 1307, 1308, 1107, 1108. Soil chemical properties and their influence on soil processes.

4335. Soil Fertility Management (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 2432. Nutrient availability as influenced by the properties of soils, use of fertilizers and soil amendments; methods and time of application of fertilizer.

4336. Soil Physical Properties (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 2432 and 6 hours of mathematics. Physical properties of soils: structure and movement of water, air, and temperature.

4337. Environmental Soil Science (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSS 2432; CHEM 1307, 1308, 1107, 1108. Soil properties and processes as they relate to environmental quality.

4411. Principles of Floriculture (4:3:3). Greenhouse construction, heating and cooling, growing media, pest management, nutrition and fertility, growth regulation, irrigation, post harvest handling, and marketing of floricultural crops. Required field trips.

4415. Agricultural Biotechnology (4:3:2). The relationship of biotechnology and its impact on agricultural sciences. Examines the place of biotechnology in relation to society, the environment, and agriculture. (Writing Intensive)

4421. Principles of Weed Science (4:3:2). Fundamentals of chemical weed control. Emphasis on herbicide families, names, usage, absorption, translocation, mechanism of action, and factors influencing selectivity and soil persistence. The laboratory will emphasize labels, calculations, equipment, calibrations and usage, and methods of application.

4425. Agricultural Plant Pathology (4:2:4). Identification and control of plant diseases of agricultural crops. Isolation and identification of basic plant pathogens.

4426. Epidemiology and Plant Disease Control (4:3:2). Introduction to epidemiology of plant disease and its use in control of disease. Computer modeling and mathematical operation will be utilized.