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PHYS (Physics)
  

  • PHYS 418 - Advanced Lab II

    Credits: 1
    Students perform selected experiments in modern physics: gamma ray spectroscopy, half life, beta decay, positron annihilation, neutron capture, bubble chamber events, nuclear statistics, etc. Prerequisites: PHYS 316  or consent.


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  • PHYS 421-521 - Electromagnetism (COM)

    Credits: 4
    This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications. Prerequisites: PHYS 213 , MATH 225  and MATH 321 .


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  • PHYS 433-533 - Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course covers fundamental topics in nuclear physics and elementary particles. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear spectra and structure, nuclear models, elementary particle theories and high energy physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 331 /431 or PHYS 471 .


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  • PHYS 439-539 - Condensed Matter Physics (COM)

    Credits: 3-4
    This course looks at solid materials from a microscopic level. Topics include basic crystal structure; mechanical and thermal properties; and electronic processes with reference to electrical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Prerequisites: MATH 225 , MATH 321  and PHYS 331 .


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  • PHYS 451-551 - Classical Mechanics (COM)

    Credits: 4
    This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics. Prerequisites: (PHYS 113-113L  or PHYS 213-213L ) and MATH 321 .


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  • PHYS 464 - Senior Design I

    Credits: 1
    This is the first course of the departmental capstone senior design sequence. The student will write the specifications for a design project and complete the initial design phase for this project addressing economic, environmental, social and success criteria. Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Physics Department.


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  • PHYS 465-465L - Senior Design II and Lab

    Credits: 2
    This course completes the departmental capstone senior design project. The student will construct, assemble, and test the project that they designed in PHYS 464.  This is the laboratory portion of PHYS 465 where the design developed in PHYS 464 is built, tested, and made to work. Prerequisites: PHYS 464 . Corequisites: PHYS 465L-465.


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  • PHYS 471-571 - Quantum Mechanics (COM)

    Credits: 4
    This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing the Schrodinger equation. Topics include simple soluble problems, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory. Prerequisites: MATH 225 , MATH 321 , and PHYS 331 /431.


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  • PHYS 481-581 - Mathematical Physics (COM)

    Credits: 4
    This course looks at mathematical methods used to formulate and solve problems in various fields of physics. Topics are chosen from: series solutions, special functions, computational methods, complex variables, multi-variate methods, transform methods, and other areas of mathematical applications to physics. Prerequisites: MATH 225  and MATH 321 .


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  • PHYS 490 - Seminar (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.


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  • PHYS 491-591 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • PHYS 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • PHYS 494 - Internship

    Credits: 1-4
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • PHYS 496 - Field Experience

    Credits: 1-4
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.


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  • PHYS 497 - Cooperative Education (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.


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  • PHYS 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive.


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PLAN (Planning)
  

  • PLAN 100 - Introduction to Planning

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the meaning and theory of planning.  Topics include the legal context of planning, plan creation and implementation, tools and methods of planning, professional ethics, sustainability and environmental quality, and an appreciation for the economic, social, and cultural factors in urban and regional growth and change.


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  • PLAN 471-571 - Principles of State, Regional and Community Planning

    Credits: 3
    Purpose, structure, and dynamics of the planning process. Identification of different types of planning. Inter-dependencies among persons who contribute to the planning process and are trained in separate academic disciplines. Basic techniques employed within different phases of the planning process.


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  • PLAN 472-572 - Techniques of State, Regional and Community Planning

    Credits: 3
    Brief review of basic approaches, procedures and methods employed within different phases of the planning process. Coordination required among persons trained in separate academic disciplines in order to carry out these basic techniques. Exercises in the practical application of selected techniques and review of their applications in ongoing to completed planning efforts. Prerequisites: PLAN 471-571 .


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  • PLAN 491-591 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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POLS (Political Science)
  

  • POLS 100 - American Government (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • POLS 102 - American Political Issues (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Provides an in-depth exploration of a particular problem or issue, such as environmental control, minorities or poverty. Students learn the basic skills needed to succeed as a political science major. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • POLS 141 - Governments of the World (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to political systems of the world emphasizing political philosophy and comparative government. The course focuses on democratic systems other than the United States, authoritarian systems and third world systems. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • POLS 165 - Political Ideologies (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Ideas defending communism, fascism, and democracy, including variations such as democratic socialism, Christian democracy, capitalism, liberalism, New Left, neo-conservatism, liberation theology. Practice of ideology. Concepts of comparative analysis. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • POLS 210 - State and Local Government (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    An analysis of the legal status, powers and functions, intergovernmental relations and political problems of state and local governments. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • POLS 225 - Introduction to Moot Court

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the judicial process and appellate advocacy through the study of oral arguments. Focus on developing legal research, writing, and communication skills to produce persuasive advocacy briefs and oral arguments. Students will participate in moot court simulations that involve presenting oral arguments and serving as appellate judges.


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  • POLS 253 - Current World Issues [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    An examination of several current world problems with a focus on creating world order. Course content varies to accommodate current issues. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • POLS 305 - Women and Politics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course explores a variety of perspectives in feminist political thought. Particular emphasis is placed on barriers women face in gaining access to political power in public and private institutions, both in American society and in global contexts. Cross-Listed: WMST 305 .


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  • POLS 320 - Public Administration (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course uses simulations and public management cases, as well as contemporary public administration literature, to introduce students to the theory and practice of public administration. Students work in teams to resolve issues and problems common to the public service environment.


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  • POLS 330 - Civil Rights and Liberties

    Credits: 3
    Individual First Amendment guarantees, constitutional rights of the accused in the criminal process and equal protection of the law as interpreted through U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Cross-Listed: CJUS 330 .


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  • POLS 331 - US Congress (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course provides intensive examination of the role of Congress in American government, including congressional elections, representation, the organization of Congress, and congressional policy making. It examines the larger context of congressional politics, including political parties, the president, and interest groups.


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  • POLS 337 - Constitutional Law: Government Powers

    Credits: 3
    Explores the U.S. Supreme Court’s institutional and political role in deciding constitutional issues regarding the separation of powers, federalism, political rights, and Native Americans.


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  • POLS 338 - Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties

    Credits: 3
    Explores the U.S. Supreme Court’s institutional and political role in deciding constitutional issues regarding individual First Amendment guarantees, Second Amendment gun rights, criminal protections, and Fourteenth Amendment due process and equal protection. Cross-Listed: CJUS 338 .


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  • POLS 341 - Europe Democratic Government (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Comparative study of selected governments of West Europe, especially Britain, France, Germany, and Italy; decision-making institutions; political culture; political parties.


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  • POLS 345 - Model United Nations (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course explores the institutional design, history, challenges, and competing rationales for the existence and responsibilities of the United Nations.


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  • POLS 350 - International Relations (COM)

    Credits: 3
    How nations/states behave and why they behave as they do in their relations with each other.


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  • POLS 360 - Politics of Inequality (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course confronts the inequality present in the American political system. Some of the topics that will be addressed include economic, political and social inequality. The course material explores and analyzes the causes and effects of inequality, the role of political actors and institutions in both perpetuating and remedying inequality, and contemporary current events relating to issues of inequality.


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  • POLS 381 - Imperialism, Then and Now

    Credits: 3
    The course seeks to understand formal and informal imperialism as a distinct, singular process, which has played a central role in world economy since 1500.  The course will analyze gender, ethnic, racial and class inequality at the local, state and global level. Contemporary implications of imperialism will be discussed, especially in the context of economic development and democratization prospects in the Global South. Spanish, Dutch, British, Ottoman and Russian Empires will be covered. Cross-Listed: HIST 381 .


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  • POLS 392 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • POLS 429 - Courts and Judicial Politics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Explores the processes and politics of the state and federal judicial systems, judicial selection, agenda setting, decision-making, and the influence of outside parties on legal policy.


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  • POLS 430 - Constitutional Law (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the interpretation of the federal Constitution through leading decisions of the supreme court.


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  • POLS 432 - The American Presidency (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the constitutional background, development, powers, responsibilities and roles of the American presidency, with comparisons to other executives.


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  • POLS 434 - Interest Groups and Lobbying (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course explores interest group politics and lobbying tactics used in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. Course assignments are directed at developing advocacy-related research, writing, and communication skills that result in persuasive and effective lobbying materials and meetings. Students will frequently participate in lobbying meeting simulations that involve creating and presenting lobbying materials and serving as lobbyists or government officials and employees.


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  • POLS 435 - Political Parties and Campaigns (COM)

    Credits: 3
    United States political parties; functions, organization, techniques and significance of parties; varieties of state and local systems; and behavior of the electorate and interest groups.


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  • POLS 447 - Latin American Politics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys the political history and current domestic politics of Latin America. The class is designed to provide a comparative analysis of the political institutions, social movements and patterns of change, political culture, civil-military relations, and development strategies for a wide subsection of Latin American countries.


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  • POLS 452 - Globalization and Development

    Credits: 3
    This course will examine the role of the market in the contemporary debates over economic development in international politics. We will scrutinize various arguments concerning capitalist development as it applies to the nation-state.


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  • POLS 453 - American Foreign Policy (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An analysis of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy. Emphasis will be placed on national security issues and American policies with regard to particular regions and countries.


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  • POLS 457 - Foreign Policy Decision Making

    Credits: 3
    Understanding human decision making is central to the study of foreign policy. This course explores various decision-making frameworks, such as rational choice theory, prospect theory, and personality theories, to inform the study of international behavior. This course offers a more complete understanding of how leaders make foreign policy decisions and examines several cases of American foreign policy.


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  • POLS 458 - Democracy & Authoritarianism

    Credits: 3
    This seminar course will examine democracy, democratization, democratic transitions, democratic consolidation, and democracy promotion from a comparative politics and international relations perspective.


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  • POLS 489 - Capstone (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Serves as the capstone for the Political Science major. The course requires completion of a senior portfolio and focuses on a topic selected by the professor and approved by the chair of the department. The course is open only to Political Science majors with senior standing. Prerequisites: POLS 205/CJUS 205 or POLS 388 .


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  • POLS 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • POLS 492 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-5
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • POLS 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • POLS 496 - Field Experience

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.


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PRAG (Precision Agriculture)
  

  • PRAG 203-203L - Introduction to Precision Agriculture and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the tools and equipment used in precision farming practices. Topics covered include: Global positioning system, sources of error, correction options and accuracy, GIS, Ag equipment receivers, displays, guidance systems, yield monitors, and utilizing collected field data for optimal production practices. Corequisites: AST 203L-203.


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  • PRAG 304-304L - Electrical Diagnostics for Farm Machinery and Lab

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to help students understand basic electricity, electronics, and electrical machines as applied in agricultural systems. Topics covered include Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s law, AC and DC circuits, servicing agricultural electronic systems, troubleshooting techniques and procedures, schematic interpretation, measurement techniques, common sensors and control systems for agricultural equipment, and CANbus communication. Prerequisites: AST 342-342L  or ET 210 .


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  • PRAG 340 - Climate Risk Management with Precision Agriculture

    Credits: 3
    This course will address the multiple temporal and spatial interactions of climate/weather and agriculture.  Students will learn about land surface interactions and issues related to measurements at the soil, crop and atmosphere interface.  Large scale climate issues impacting overall crop production including climate variations inter-annually such as El Niño and large scale climate changes will be discussed.  Students will develop an understanding of the atmospheric components and background and limitations of various agricultural decision-making tools used.


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  • PRAG 345-345L - Principles and Implications of Chemical Application Systems and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Applications systems, components, operating procedures, and safety practices for liquid, granular, and wet solid chemicals. Sprayers, dry spreaders, seed starter applicators, soil injection systems, and manure applicators will be covered. Topics include machine sizing, calibration, maintenance, safe chemical handling and spill cleanup, and risk mitigation through precision application technology.


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  • PRAG 410-410L/510-510L - Soil Geography and Land Use Interpretation and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Relationship of soil characteristics and soil classification to land use interpretations. Laboratory exercises involve field and laboratory procedures used in soil survey investigations.  Lab to accompany PS 410. Prerequisites: GEOG 132-132L  or PS 213-213L  or instructor consent. Corequisites: PRAG 410L-410/510L-510. Cross-Listed: GEOG 410-410L/510-510L .


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  • PRAG 423-523 - Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient Management

    Credits: 3
    Soil fertility management and its effects on the growth of crops, including evaluation, uptake, and utilization of specific ions by plants, use of fertilizer elements to alter soil fertility, importance of crop residue management to maintain and improve productivity, and chemical composition of fertilizers and their characteristics. Prerequisites: PS 213-213L .


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  • PRAG 424-524 - Wheat Production

    Credits: 2
    Topics in this course address agronomic management for spring and winter wheat production. Topics covered in this course include determining wheat crop insurance; seeding rates; seed treatments; weed management; wheat impact on crop rotations; nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, chloride, and sulfur fertilizer management; fungicide and disease management; fertilizing for grain protein and yield; estimating yield in season; harvest parameters; and cover crops. Prerequisites: PS 103-103L , PS 213-213L  and Junior or Senior standing.


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  • PRAG 425-525 - Soybean Production

    Credits: 2
    Soybean crop production and management across all growth stages. Among the topics addressed in this course include soybean crop insurance; variety selection; seeding rates; seed treatments and inoculations; weed, disease, and pest management; fertilizers and applications; crop maturity factors that impact harvest. Prerequisites: PS 103-103L , PS 213-213L  and Junior or Senior standing.


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  • PRAG 426-526 - Corn Production

    Credits: 2
    The objective of this course is corn production management ranging across a year. Topics addressed in this course include corn crop insurance; variety selection; seeding rates; fertilizers and application methods; weed, disease and pest management; harvest issues; crop rotations and cover crops. Prerequisites: PS 103-103L , PS 213-213L  and Junior or Senior standing.


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  • PRAG 427-527 - Precision Ag Data Mapping

    Credits: 2
    Mapping agronomic field data and generating management zones using appropriate industry software on the commercial market. Prerequisites: Junior standing, Agronomy, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Science, or Precision Agriculture majors.


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  • PRAG 428 - Use of Soil and Plant Sensors in Crop Production

    Credits: 3
    Use of sensors commonly used in agronomy to measure soil and plant parameters in crop production.  Commercially available sensors are used in experiential learning modules. Prerequisites: PRAG 427-527 .


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  • PRAG 440-440L/540-540L - Crop Management with Precision Farming and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Principles of precision farming for crop production will be the focus. An integrated approach to crop management based on global positioning, geographic information systems, soil testing and fertility recommendations, spatial data storage, and data interpretation for farming and land use decisions will be covered. The use of spatial statistics to make site specific management recommendations will be discussed. Prerequisites: PRAG 427 . Corequisites: PS 440L-440/540L-540.


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  • PRAG 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • PRAG 492 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • PRAG 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses.


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  • PRAG 496 - Field Experience (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.


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  • PRAG 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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PS (Plant Science)
  

  • PS 103-103L - Crop Production and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Practices and principles; crop distribution; growth processes; response to environment. Grain and forage crops, including their distribution, use, improvement, growth, harvesting, and marketing. Corequisites: PS 103L-103.


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  • PS 105 - Insects and Society

    Credits: 3
    This non-technical course introduces a wide variety of ways that humans interact with urban and agricultural insects in today’s world.  It covers the extremely valuable roles where insects are essential to human survival and commerce.  The course also reveals where pests are responsible for being disastrous competitors with humans.


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  • PS 119 - First Year Seminar

    Credits: 1
    First year seminar course is designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, awareness of campus resources, guidance in academic planning and engagement, time management and goal setting. Students will also investigate careers in the agronomy, horticulture, and plant science fields and work on career preparedness and engagement strategies. Students will also investigate diversity and the land-grant mission of SDSU.


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  • PS 210-210L - Turf and Weed Management in Horticulture and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to basic maintenance and culture of turfgrass, and identification and management of common weeds found in horticultural settings (Turf, nursery, food crops, etc.).  The use of cultural, biological, chemical and physical methods of turf and weed management will be discussed. Turf and weed identification, control methods, and related activities will be addressed in the laboratory. Prerequisites: HO 111  or PS 103 . Corequisites: PS 210L-210. Cross-Listed: HO 210-210L .


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  • PS 213-213L - Soils and Lab [SGR #6]

    Credits: 2, 1
    Development and classification of soils; physical, biological, and chemical properties; management aspects, including water, fertility, and erosion; soils in the environment. Prerequisites: CHEM 106-106L  or CHEM 112-112L . Corequisites: PS 213L-213. Notes: Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • PS 223-223L - Principles of Plant Pathology and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Principles underlying cause, spread, symptomology, diagnosis, and control of plant diseases. Principles exemplified by detailed study of specific diseases. Laboratory stresses diagnosis and experimental elucidation of principles. Prerequisites: BIOL 103-103L  or BIOL 153-153L  or BOT 201-201L . Corequisites: PS 223L-223.


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