Maricopa Community Colleges  AGS165AA   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
AGS165AA 19956-99999 LEC
LAB
3 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s)
2 Period(s)
3 Period(s)
Crop Science
Study of the importance of crops for food, feed, and fiber. Cultural practices for raising the major crops in Arizona, including planting, environmental modifications, harvesting, handling and quality control. Prerequisites: AGS164 or permission of department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGS165AA   19956-99999 Crop Science
1. Explain the need for crop production management practices. (I)
2. Identify the botanical features of individual crops. (II)
3. Explain the principles used in tillage practices in crop production. (III)
4. Select seed and proper seeding procedures for field crops. (IV)
5. Develop fertilizer application rates and times for specific crops. (V)
6. Develop crop rotation schedules. (VI)
7. Identify and explain crop improvement programs using genetics. (VII)
8. Identify weeds and diseases that affect crop production. (VIII)
9. Develop procedures for the eradication of weeds and diseases. (VIII)
10. Identify and explain the cultural methods used for specific crops. (IX)
11. Select the proper harvesting methods for specific crops. (X)
12. Grow a crop in the land lab. (XI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AGS165AA   19956-99999 Crop Science
    I. Crop Production Management
        A. History
        B. Need
        C. Practices
      II. Botanical Features of Crops
        III. Tillage Practices
          IV. Seeding Practices
            V. Fertilizing Practices
                A. Application rates
                B. Application times
              VI. Crop Rotation
                VII. Crop Improvement Through Genetics
                  VIII. Weeds and Diseases
                      A. Identification
                      B. Eradication
                    IX. Cultural Methods
                      X. Harvesting Methods
                        XI. Laboratory Applications
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