AGRONOMY (AGRI 1407)

Term: 2021-2022 Spring

Faculty

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Education:

Madison King

B.S. Animal Science, 2015

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

 

M.A. Natural Resource Conservation, expected 2020

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX

Contact Information:

Madison King

1600 building, Henry Spaeth Ag building

1525 W. California St.

Gainesville, TX 76240

T: 940-668-7731

email: mmking@nctc.edu

Teaching Experience:

Madison King

Saint Jo High School, Agriculture Instructor, 1 year

Schedule

Mon, 5:30 PM - 7:10 PM (1/18/2022 - 5/14/2022) Location: GNV GNV04 401

Description

Principles and practices in the development, production, and management of field crops including plant breeding, plant diseases, soils, insect control, and weed control.
48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.

At the conclusion of this course a student will be able to: Summarize the role of climate and geography in present and past crop production; Explain the growth and development of crops; Analyze the impact of climate on crops; Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility on crop production; Contrast methods of pest management in crop production; Differentiate production methods based on geography and crop selection; Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and agronomic tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods; Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions; Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations; Summarize the role of climate and geography in present and