NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title:  AGRONOMY

Course prefix, number, and section number:  AGRI 1407.0100

Semester/Year of course:  SP/2022

Semester start and end dates:  01/18/22 – 05/14/22

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Hybrid

Class meeting location, days, and times: Online

Lab meeting location, days, and times: Gainesville room 401, Monday, 5:30- 7:10 PM

Semester credit hours:  4

 

Course description:

Principles and practices in the development, production, and management of field crops including growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods.

This laboratory-based course accompanies AGRI 1307. Laboratory activities will reinforce the fundamental principles and practices in the development, production, and management of field crops including growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods.

 

Course prerequisites:  None

 

Required course materials:  

Textbook: Introduction to Agronomy: Food, Crops, and Environment, 2^nd edition

By Craig C. Sheaffer and Kristine M. Moncada

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN: 9781111312336

 

Name of instructor: Madison King

Office location: 1607

Telephone number: (940)668-7731 ext. 4353

E-mail address: mmking@nctc.edu

Office hours for students:

Tuesday 12 PM – 4 PM

              Wednesday 1 PM – 4 PM VIRTUAL

              Thursday 10 AM – 3 PM

 

 

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

List of graded assignments:

Attendance (14 labs X 10 points = 140)

Lecture Assignments (12 X 20 points = 240):

History Quiz

Agriculture Today Quiz

Plant Uses Quiz

Anatomy Quiz

Genetics Quiz

Environment Quiz

Cropping Systems Quiz

Crop Establishment Quiz

Weeds and Diseases Quiz

Harvesting Quiz

Grasses Quiz

Legumes Quiz

 

Lab Assignments (14 X 15 points = 210)

Equipment Analysis

Soil Web Survey Mapping

Plant ID Activity

Seed Germination Activity

Plant development Activity

Soil Sampling Activity

Soil Analysis

Portfolio Activity

Entomology Activity

Soil Profiling Activity

Grass Activity

Role of Animals Activity

 

Lab Project (1 X 110 points = 110)

Plant Portfolio

 

Lecture Exams (2 X 100 points = 200):

Midterm Exam

Final Exam

 

 

Lab Exam (1 X 100 points = 100):

Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Training

            Agrilife Certificate Course

 

 

 

Final grade scale: 

A= 900+ points

B= 800-899 points

C= 700-700 points

D= 600-699 points

F= 0-599 points

 

Late work policy:

I will not accept late assignments unless previously discussed.

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

       1) Loss of grade for the assignment

       2) Removal from the course

 

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences.  The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

 

Withdrawal Policy:

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:  April 4^th, 2022

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Summarize the role of climate and geography in present and past crop production.
2. Explain the growth and development of crops.
3. Analyze the impact of climate on crops.
4. Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility on crop production.
5. Contrast methods of pest management in crop production.
6. Differentiate production methods based on geography and crop selection.
7. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and agronomic tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods.
8. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions.
9. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.

 

Core Objectives:

N/A

 

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