Extractions: Skills will be developed in order to write nutrient management plans for the greenhouse and nursery industry. Completion of this course can lead to professional certification in nutrient planning by the State of Maryland after MDA examinations are passed. NRSC 411 Principles of Soil Fertility (3 credits) Soil factors affecting plant growth and quality with emphasis on the bio-availability of mineral nutrients. The management of soil systems to enhance plant growth by means of crop rotations, microbial activities, and use of organic and inorganic amendments. NRSC 413 Soil and Water Conservation (3 credits)
Extractions: College Academic ... Academic Departments The Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences focuses on people and their environment. It deals with crop production, soil utilization, and environmental stewardship. Its professionals are concerned with helping to feed the world and protect the environment. Faculty members work to grow crucial commodities, improve water quality, develop environmentally acceptable methods for protecting crops from pests, advise municipalities on use of the land resource, maintain the greens and fairways at golf courses, and provide a host of other valuable goods and services. The Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences offers students two majors: Crop and Soils Environmental Science and Environmental Science. Crop and Soil Environmental Science students may choose from one of five of the following emphasis options: Soil-Environmental, Agroecology, Turfgrass Management, Biotechnology and International Agriculture. Soil-Environmental Sciences - This option is designed for students who are interested in careers that deal with the use of soil resources and with soil conservation in both agricultural and nonagricultural settings. It emphasizes soil properties, taxonomy, origins, and uses. Graduates work with private and public agencies that deal with soil and water pollution, land use, and environmental cleanup.
Course List - OSU Online Catalog Exposure to career opportunities in crop and soil science. PREREQ One year biological science and one course in organic chemistry. Lec/lab. http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/CourseList.aspx?subjectcode=CSS
MSUE Campus Units Portal The Department of crop and soil Sciences has a strong extension/outreach part of five courses taught in the department of Horticulture and crop and soil http://www.msue.msu.edu/portal/default.cfm?pageset_id=38331&page_id=113257&msue_
Courses courses in soil science. 132 Earth s Water Natural science and Human Use. Discussion of plant nutritional topics unique to horticultural crops http://www.soils.wisc.edu/soils/grad-undergrad/courses.htm
Extractions: (608) 265-2595 (fax) Earth's Water: Natural Science and Human Use . (Also Atm Ocn) II; 3 cr. (P-E) Water is central to the function of planet Earth. As humans increase their impact on Earth's systems and cohabitants, our understanding of the multiple roles of water becomes critical to finding sustainable strategies for human and ecosystem health. This course explores the science of Earth's hydrosphere, with constant attention to human uses and impacts. P: High school math and science. Bland Norman Soil: Ecosystem and Resource . (Also Envir St, Geog) I, SS; 3 cr. (P-I) The role of soils in ecosystems (habitat, moisture and nutrient reserve, biologically active part of the groundwater system) and the impact of human activity on the soil environment. P: Not open to students with credits in Soil Sci 301.
UMass Amherst: Department Of Plant, Soil, And Insect Sciences Department of Plant and soil Sciences banner with UMass Amherst logo crop production, secondary school instruction, and golf course and parks management http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/undergrad/
Extractions: Undergraduate Program The Major Plant and Soil Sciences, through the combined study of plants, soils, and the environment, prepares students for an active role promoting the quality of life through environmentally conscious and socially responsible management of plant and soil resources. Students in Plant and Soil Sciences learn effective techniques for land and crop management, growing and breeding plants, reducing pesticide use, and using plants and soil microorganisms to remove environmental contaminants from ecosystems. A degree in Plant and Soil Sciences is for students interested in such issues as: Producing locally grown food and feed crops Reducing land and water pollution Enhancing the beauty of homes, towns, cities, and businesses Expanding recreational enjoyment of parks, athletic fields, and other green areas Evaluating the role of organic matter in soil sustainability Developing new crops and cropping systems Increasing the world food supply, safety, and quality
UMass Amherst: Department Of Plant, Soil, And Insect Sciences The undergraduate curriculum in Plant and soil Sciences is unique, developed so crop production, secondary school instruction, and golf course and parks http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/offerings/undergrad/
Extractions: Undergraduate Program The Major Plant and Soil Sciences, through the combined study of plants, soils, and the environment, prepares students for an active role promoting the quality of life through environmentally conscious and socially responsible management of plant and soil resources. Students in Plant and Soil Sciences learn effective techniques for land and crop management, growing and breeding plants, reducing pesticide use, and using plants and soil microorganisms to remove environmental contaminants from ecosystems. A degree in Plant and Soil Sciences is for students interested in such issues as: Producing locally grown food and feed crops Reducing land and water pollution Enhancing the beauty of homes, towns, cities, and businesses Expanding recreational enjoyment of parks, athletic fields, and other green areas Evaluating the role of organic matter in soil sustainability Developing new crops and cropping systems Increasing the world food supply, safety, and quality
UHM Graduate Studies - Tropical Plant And Soil Sciences The Department of Tropical Plant and soil Sciences (TPSS) at the University of Hawai i at They also study related disciplines such as crop ecology, http://www.hawaii.edu/graduatestudies/fields/html/departments/stuz/tpss/tpss.htm
WSUGradSchool Crop And Soil Sciences The Department of crop and soil Sciences offers extensive and diversified programs of Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (soil 521). http://www.gradsch.wsu.edu/catcourses_cropsoil.html
Extractions: Professors, J. Burns, K. Gill, W. Johnston, S. Jones, K. Kidwell, A. Kleinhofs, F. Muehlbauer, R. Parker, W. Schillinger, D. Skinner, S. Ullrich, D. von Wettstein; Associate Professors, S. Fransen, A. Hang, T. Miller, E. Miltner, G. Stahnke, J. Yenish, F. Young; Assistant Professors, R. Gallagher, R. Johnson, S. Kenny, C. Morris, M. Stannard.
Graduate Courses Offered, Plant And Soil Sciences Special Topics in Plant and soil Sciences. (19). Advanced course in soil fertility; special emphasis on all soil conditions affecting plant growth. http://www.msstate.edu/dept/pss/public_html/graduate.html
Extractions: PSS 6103 (AGN 6103). Forage and Pasture Crops . (3). Two hours lectures. Two hours laboratory. Fall semester. Origin, uses, and ecology of forage plants, establishment, nutritive value, use, yield and maintenance of forage plants as related to morphology, physiology and pasture management. PSS 6123 (AGN 6123). Grain Crops . (3). (Prerequisite: Junior Standing). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Spring semester. Corn, small grain, practice in commercial grading given in laboratory. PSS 6133 (AGN 6133). Fiber and Oilseed Crops . (3). (Prerequisite: Junior Standing). Three hour lecture. Spring semester. Production and utilization of fiber and oilseed crops. Emphasis on cotton and soybean production in Mississippi. PSS 6143 (HO 6133). Advanced Fruit Science . (3). (Prerequisite: PSS 3043 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. A study of the latest advances in pomology and interpretation of current research findings and their application to modern fruit growing. Spring semester, odd years. PSS 6213(HO 6213). Seed Analysis and Laboratory Practices
Extractions: College Academic ... Undergraduate Majors Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences is about people and their environment. It deals with crop production, soil utilization, and environmental stewardship. Its professionals are concerned with helping feed the world and protect the environment; their ranks include women and men who work to grow crucial commodities, improve water quality, develop environmentally acceptable methods for protecting crops from pests, advise municipalities on use of land resources, maintain golf course greens and fairways, and provide a host of other valuable goods and services. The major is divided into five undergraduate options to encompass the field's breadth and diversity. Flexibility in course selection provides students an opportunity to develop unique programs of study. Agroecology Biotechnology International Agriculture Soil-Environmental Sciences emphasizes soil properties, taxonomy, origins, and uses. Graduates work with private and public agencies that deal with soil and water pollution, land use, and environmental cleanup.
AGRONOMY (AGRO) crop and soil Sciences. DAVID M. SYLVIA, BS, MS, Ph.D., Department Head and Professor of soil Microbiology DOUGLAS B. BEEGLE, BA, MA, Ph.D., Professor of http://www.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/faculty/agro.htm
Organic Gardening & Farming (Soils 101) Department of crop soil Sciences Organic Gardening Farming (soils 101). Course home Course soils 101Organic Gardening and Farming (3 credits) http://classes.css.wsu.edu/soils101/
Extractions: Course: Soils 101-Organic Gardening and Farming (3 credits) Course Format: Two 1-hour and 15-min lectures on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:10-10:25am in 116 Johnson. Objectives of the Course: To learn the principles and basic production practices of organic gardening and farming systems. To foster critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Reading Assignments: The required book for the class is Start with the Soil: The Organic Gardener's Guide to Improving Soil for Higher Yields, More Beautiful flowers, And a Healthy, Easy-Care Garden (1993) by Grace Gershuny. Additional readings will be handed out in class or put on 2-hour reserve at the Fischer Agriculture Sciences Library in Johnson Annex. You are responsible for all reading assignments (whether from the course reader, handouts, or library). Exams: There are three midterm exams and a final exam. Each midterm covers one-third of the course material.
CANR - Careers In Crop & Soil Sciences Careers in crop soil Sciences. Department of crop and soil Sciences crop Consultant; Agronomist; cropping Systems Analyst; Golf Course Superintendent http://www.canr.msu.edu/canrhome/career_css.htm
