2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Agronomy

AGRO 100G. Introductory Plant Science 4 cr. (3+2P)
Same as HORT 100G.

AGRO 111. Freshmen Orientation 1 cr.
Orientation to university life, including available resources and methods to promote success at NMSU. General exposure to fields in agriculture and home economics. Open to all freshmen and transfer students. Graded S/U.

AGRO 200. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.

AGRO 250. Plant Propagation 3 cr. (2+2P)
Same as HORT 250.

AGRO 257. Introduction to Meteorology 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as GEOG 257, SOIL 257.

AGRO 300. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.

AGRO 303G. Genetics and Society 3 cr.
Relates the science of genetics with social ramifications. Ways in which genetics and evolution interact with social, political, and economic issues. Includes genetic engineering, gene therapy, DNA fingerprinting, ancient DNA, plant and animal improvement, and future prospects. Students required to formulate value judgements on contemporary biological issues that will impact society. Prerequisite: either BIOL 110G, BIOL 111G, BIOL 190, or BIOL 211G.

AGRO 305. Principles of Genetics 3 cr.
Covers fundamental principles of reproduction, variation, and heredity in plants and animals. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, BIOL 111, and BIOL 190, or BIOL 211. Same as ANSC 305, BIOL 305, and HORT 305.

AGRO 305L. Genetics Techniques 1 cr. (3P)
Same as BIOL 305L and HORT 305L. Prerequisite: AGRO 305 or concurrent enrollment.

AGRO 311. Introduction to Weed Science (f) 4 cr. (3+2P)
Principles of weed science with emphasis on characteristics of invasive plants, methods of integrated weed management, and current issues impacting weed management. Identification of local weeds. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor and CHEM 111 and either BIOL 190 or BIOL 211G. Same EPWS 311.

AGRO 340. Plant Tissue Culture Methods 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as BIOL 340, HORT 340.

AGRO 357. Climatology 3 cr.
Same as GEOG 357 and SOIL 357.

AGRO 365. Principles of Crop Production 4 cr. (3+3P)
Basic principles of crop production including environmental and physiological factors limiting production, plant nutrition and soil science, soil-water management, cropping systems and management, pest management, and economic factors influencing crop production. Prerequisite: AGRO/HORT 100. Same as HORT 365.

AGRO 391. Internship 1-3 cr.
Same as HORT 391 and SOIL 391. Graded S/U.

AGRO 401. Turf Management 4 cr. (3+3P)
Establishment and maintenance of turf with emphasis on seeding methods, soil and water management, mowing, diseases, insects and varieties. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as HORT 401.

AGRO 447. Seminar 1 cr.
Organization, preparation, and presentation of current topics in agronomy, horticulture, and soil science. Same as HORT 447 and SOIL 447.

AGRO 449. Special Problems 1-3 cr.
Same as HORT 449 and SOIL 449.

AGRO 450. Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a total of 9 credits toward a degree.

AGRO 452. Independent Studies in Bioinformatics 1-3 cr.
Same as HORT 452.

AGRO 462. Plant Breeding 3 cr.
Principles and practices involved with the genetic improvement of plant. Prerequisites: ANSC/AGRO/BIOL/HORT 305. Same as HORT 462.

AGRO 471. Plant Mineral Nutrition 3 cr.
Same as EPWS 471 and HORT 471.

AGRO 483. Sustainable Production of Agronomic Crops 3 cr. (2+2P)
Characteristics and objectives of sustainable agricultural systems with application to the production, utilization, and improvement of cereal grain, fiber, forage and oilseed crops. Corequisites: AGRO 365 or HORT 365.

AGRO 486. Intermediate Genetics 3 cr.
Extensive coverage of the central concepts of genetics: transcription, translation, replication, and transmission in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Prerequisite: AGRO/ANSC/BIOL/HORT 305. Corequisite: BCHE 341 or BCHE 395. Same as BIOL 486, MOLB 486.

AGRO 492. Diagnosing Plant Disorders 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as EPWS 492 and HORT 492.

AGRO 495. Cytogenetics 3 cr.
Same as BIOL 495 and HORT495.