Agricultural Plant Science (AGP) courses
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AGP 103 Plant Science
An introduction to the fascinating world of plant science and plant physiology including the areas of food and ornamental crops and sustainable agriculture.
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AGP 104 Plant Science Laboratory
Prerequisite: AGP 103 or concurrent enrollment or permission of instructor.Provides opportunities for 'hands-on' application of concepts of plant science through the use of basic plant science research and production practices.
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AGP 121 Introduction to Wine
An introduction to wine in the modern world. History, classification, production and the geography of wine. The basics of wine appreciation will also be examined.
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AGP 201 Floral Design I
Students create their own fresh flower designs using principles of floral design. Production, distribution, and marketing of the cut flower industry will be explored and supported through a site visit to a local flower wholesaler.
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AGP 202 Floral Design II
Students will understand expanded concepts and elements of floral design while creating their own fresh flower arrangements. Business model approaches in the floral industry will be evaluated, including planning and pricing of floral designs and events.
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AGP 300 Wine Appreciation for Consumers
Prerequisite: must be 21 years of age or older.Students participate in a series of tastings designed to introduce them to the major wine types and the range of styles within those types. Tests and other materials will be available online.
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AGP 303 Suburban Horticulture
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Horticultural concepts and their application to the growth and maintenance of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals common to most homes. Will not count toward the Environmental Plant Science major or Horticulture minor. May be taught concurrently with AGP 603. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 303 and AGP 603.
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AGP 323 Plant Structure and Function
This course explores concepts in plant anatomy and introductory physiology to understand how plants grow and develop in their environment. The laboratory portion includes hands-on experiments in plant growth, mineral nutrition, water relations, photosynthesis, and growth regulator responses.
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AGP 325 Herbaceous Plants
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Nomenclature, identification, characteristics and cultural requirements of indoor and outdoor herbaceous ornamental plants.
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AGP 333 Landscape Design
Development and drafting of designs for residential, business, and recreational landscapes. Concepts focus on incorporating plants and materials to create aesthetic, functional, low-maintenance, sustainable and environmentally-friendly landscaping.
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AGP 353 Turf Science
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. A scientific approach to the physiology of turfgrass in response to the environment, and the selection, establishment, maintenance and pest management relevant to utility, lawn and sports turf. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with AGP 653. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 353 and AGP 653.
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AGP 363 Landscape Plants
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Identification, classification and adaptation of common trees, shrubs and groundcovers used for landscape purposes.
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AGP 365 Grain Crops for Food, Feed and Energy
Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115.Adaptation, production, and utilization of the major grain crops for human and animal (livestock and wildlife) consumption and energy production. May be taught concurrently with AGP 665. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 365 and AGP 665.
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AGP 370 Forage Crops for Animals and the Environment
Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115.Adaptation, production and utilization of the major forage crops for grazing, hay, and silage production, as well as their effects on environmental quality and wildlife. May be taught concurrently with AGP 670. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 370 and AGP 670.
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AGP 393 Fruit Production
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. The culture and management of tree fruit, grapes, strawberries and other small fruit. Nuts, tropical and subtropical fruits, sustainable management, and production technology are also addressed. May be taught concurrently with AGP 701. Students cannot receive credit for both AGP 393 and AGP 693.
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AGP 399 Special Topics Plant Science
Special study in an identified area of plant science not treated in other courses. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours provided the same topic is not duplicated.
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AGP 403 Nursery Management
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 363 or BIO 334 or BIO 339. General principles and practices involved in the commercial production, management, and marketing of landscape plants. Field trips required.
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AGP 425 Hydroponic Systems
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 and AGP 104 and AGN 405 and AGP 453. This course focuses on the "growing" industry of hydroponics, and includes the different methods and systems used to grow plants without soil, and the science of plant nutrition and production. In the hands-on lab, students plan, build, and manage hydroponic systems for growing plants and apply entrepreneurial strategies for associated business plans. Field trips include visiting local hydroponic growers. May be taught concurrently with AGP 625. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 425 and AGP 625.
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AGP 433 Advanced Landscape Design
Prerequisite: AGP 333; and AGP 325 or AGP 363.Concepts and development of sustainable landscapes for residential, commercial and government land, including rain gardens, green roofs, riparian buffer zones, prairie and wetlands, plus more in-depth coverage of specialized landscape areas such as water gardens and Japanese-style gardens. Training in use of landscape design 2D/3D software is included.
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AGP 441 Vegetable Production
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Methods and practices of home and commercial vegetable production with an emphasis on using environmentally-friendly production and maintenance techniques to optimize yield and quality of vegetables. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the practices required for commercial production of a wide variety of vegetables. May be taught concurrently with AGP 641. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 441 and AGP 641.
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AGP 442 Vegetable Production Practicum
Prerequisite: AGP 441 or concurrent enrollment.Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Exposing students to basic and advanced principles of growing vegetable crops, this is a hands-on immersion in vegetable production, including crop planning, preparing the garden/field, creating and/or maintaining healthy garden soils, crop propagation, multiple methods of constructing plant support and season-extension structures, cultural care including pest control, fertilization and attracting beneficial organisms to the soil and plants, harvesting, and proper postharvest techniques.
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AGP 444 High Tunnel Crop Production
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Site selection, design, construction, management, and production methods of crops grown in high tunnels. Sustainable production methods are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with AGP 644. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 444 and AGP 644.
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AGP 453 Crop Physiology
Prerequisite: AGP 323.General, stress-related and post-harvest physiology of horticulture and agronomic crops in relationship to their environments. May be taught concurrently with AGP 633. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 453 and AGP 633.
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AGP 455 Plant Molecular Biology
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. This course encompasses detailed coverage of nucleic acids, plant genomes, gene structure and expression, DNA replication and repair, and cell reproduction. Students will also be exposed to the major molecular underpinnings of plant survival with topics from primary literature, such as regulation of photosynthesis, nitrogen metabolism, drought response, and cold tolerance. Bioinformatics will also be introduced. May be taught concurrently with AGP 655. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 455 and AGP 655.
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AGP 460 Site Specific Techniques in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Recommended Prerequisite: 12 hours of AGN or AGP courses. An overview of the theory and application of site-specific techniques used in agriculture and natural resources with emphasis on precision agronomy. Techniques will include: guidance systems, remote sensing, drone operation, variable rate application, and yield monitoring. May be taught concurrently with AGP 660. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 460 and AGP 660.
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AGP 485 Weed Science
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or AGN 365 or AGN 370; and BIO 121 or BIO 101 and 111; and either CHM 107 or CHM 116 or CHM 160. Identification, physiology and impacts of invasive plants and crop weeds and methods for their control in natural and agroecosystems.
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AGP 496 Independent Study in Fruit Science
The student, with the approval of the instructor, conducts an in-depth literature review and writes a paper on a subject within the area of fruit production, fruit processing, or fruit marketing. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.
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AGP 499 Internship in Plant Science and Natural Resources
Course will integrate class experience with actual practice and provide students with hands-on experience in businesses or agencies which employ Plant Sciences and Natural Resources majors. Students are required to complete at least 80 hours per each credit hour enrolled for a paid internship, or at least 40 hours per credit hour for a non-paid internship. Students are also expected to complete a daily log of activities, a summary paper, and summary presentation of their internship experience. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours.
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AGP 511 Viticulture
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103. Grapevine growth, development and adaptation of grape species and hybrids is covered. Focus is on vineyard establishment and management for wine production. Concepts relate to all wine growing regions with emphasis on grape production in the Midwest and Eastern United States. May be taught concurrently with AGP 611. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 511 and AGP 611.
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AGP 513 Insects Affecting Horticulture and Forestry Crops
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Identification, life histories and control methods of insects affecting gardens, ornamental plants, orchards and forests. May be taught concurrently with AGP 613. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 513 and AGP 613.
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AGP 543 Greenhouse Management
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103. Factors involved in site selection, construction, and management of greenhouses and other controlled-environment structures for production of floriculture and food crops. Sustainable production methods are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with AGP 663. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 543 and AGP 663.
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AGP 573 Plant Propagation
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121; CHM 107 or CHM 116 or CHM 160. Practices employed by fruit and ornamental plant producers in propagation of plants, including seeds, cuttings, layerings, grafting and micropropagation. May be taught concurrently with AGP 673. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 573 and AGP 673.
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AGP 575 Plant Breeding and Genetics
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115. Application of genetic principles to the improvement of crop plants. Includes self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops. May be taught concurrently with AGP 675. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 575 and AGP 675.
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AGP 576 Plant Breeding and Genetics Lab
Prerequisite: AGP 575 or concurrent enrollment.Laboratory activities related to plant breeding and genetic improvement of crop plants. May be taught concurrently with AGP 676. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 576 and AGP 676.
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AGP 580 Plant Biotechnology
This course provides lecture and hands-on exposure to general plant biotechnology, including DNA and RNA extraction, cloning and sequence analysis of DNA fragments, detection of plant viruses by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and generation of genetically-modified plants. May be taught concurrently with AGP 680. Students cannot receive credit for both AGP 580 and AGP 680.
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AGP 581 Applied Entomology
Principles of insect life; careful study of a number of common insect pests, their identification and control.
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AGP 583 Plant Pathology
Recommended Prerequisite: 9 hours of plant science (AGP). Diseases and physiological disorders of fruit, vegetables, agronomic crops and ornamental plants. Emphasis is placed on the interactions between plants and pathogenic organisms, on environmental factors that cause plant diseases, and on disease control methods that reduce or eliminate the need for chemical applications. Students will gain insight into the techniques to manage plant diseases, and the impact plant diseases have on humans and the environment. May be taught concurrently with AGP 683. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 583 and AGP 683.
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AGP 584 Insect Identification
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 581 or concurrent enrollment. Identification of insect and other arthropod pests of crops, forest, feed, livestock and buildings, as well as beneficial insects/arthropods.
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AGP 585 Weed Ecology and Management
Recommended Prerequisite: AGN 115 or AGP 103 or AGP 365 or AGP 370; and BIO 121 or BIO 101 and 111; and either CHM 107 or CHM 116 or CHM 160. Ecology, physiology and impacts of invasive plants and crop weeds and methods for their control in natural and agroecosystems.
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AGP 586 Weed Identification
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 585 or concurrent enrollment. Identification of crop, pasture and invasive weeds of mid-south central U.S. and methods for their control.
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AGP 603 Suburban Horticulture
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Horticultural concepts and their application to the growth and maintenance of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals common to most homes. Will not count toward the Environmental Plant Science major or Horticulture minor. May be taught concurrently with AGP 303. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 303 and AGP 603.
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AGP 611 Viticulture
Grapevine growth, development and adaptation of grape species and hybrids is covered. Focus is on vineyard establishment and management for wine production. Concepts relate to all wine growing regions with emphasis on grape production in the Midwest and Eastern United States. May be taught concurrently with AGP 511. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 511 and AGP 611.
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AGP 613 Insects Affecting Horticulture and Forestry Crops
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Identification, life histories and control methods of insects affecting gardens, ornamental plants, orchards and forests. May be taught concurrently with AGP 513. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 513 and AGP 613.
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AGP 625 Hydroponic Systems
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 and AGP 104 and AGN 405 and AGP 453. This course focuses on the "growing" industry of hydroponics, and includes the different methods and systems used to grow plants without soil, and the science of plant nutrition and production. In the hands-on lab, students plan, build, and manage hydroponic systems for growing plants and apply entrepreneurial strategies for associated business plans. Field trips include visiting local hydroponic growers. May be taught concurrently with AGP 425. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 425 and AGP 625.
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AGP 633 Crop Physiology
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 323. General, stress-related and post-harvest physiology of horticulture and agronomic crops in relationship to their environments. May be taught concurrently with AGP 453. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 453 and AGP 633.
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AGP 641 Vegetable Production
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Methods of commercial vegetable production with an emphasis on using sustainable production techniques to optimize yield and quality of vegetables. The purpose of this course is to expand knowledge in commercial vegetable production. May be taught concurrently with AGP 441. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 441 and AGP 641.
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AGP 644 High Tunnel Crop Production
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. Site selection, design, construction, management, and production methods of crops grown in high tunnels. Sustainable production methods are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with AGP 444. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 444 and AGP 644.
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AGP 653 Turf Science
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or BIO 101 and 111 or BIO 121. A scientific approach to the physiology of turfgrass in response to the environment, and the selection, establishment, maintenance and pest management relevant to utility, lawn and sports turf. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with AGP 353. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 353 and AGP 653.
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AGP 655 Plant Molecular Biology
This course encompasses detailed coverage of nucleic acids, plant genomes, gene structure and expression, DNA replication and repair, and cell reproduction. Students will also be exposed to the major molecular underpinnings of plant survival with topics from primary literature, such as regulation of photosynthesis, nitrogen metabolism, drought response, and cold tolerance. Bioinformatics will also be introduced. May be taught concurrently with AGP 455. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 455 and AGP 655.
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AGP 660 Site Specific Techniques in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Recommended Prerequisite: 12 hours of AGN or AGP courses. An overview of the theory and application of site-specific techniques used in agriculture and natural resources with emphasis on precision agronomy. Techniques will include: guidance systems, remote sensing, drone operation, variable rate application, and yield monitoring. May be taught concurrently with AGP 460. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 460 and AGP 660.
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AGP 663 Greenhouse Production
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103. Factors involved in site-selection, construction and management of greenhouses and other controlled-environment structures for production of floriculture and food crops. Sustainable production methods are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with AGP 543. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 543 and AGP 663.
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AGP 665 Grain Crops for Food, Feed and Energy
Adaptation, production, and utilization of the major grain crops for human and animal (livestock and wildlife) consumption and energy production. May be taught concurrently with AGP 365. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 665 and AGP 365.
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AGP 670 Forage Crops for Animals and the Environment
Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115 or equivalent.Adaptation, production and utilization of the major forage crops for grazing, hay, and silage production, as well as their effects on environmental quality and wildlife. May be taught concurrently with AGP 370. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 370 and AGP 670.
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AGP 673 Plant Propagation
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103; and AGN 115 or BIO 121; and CHM 107 or CHM 116 or CHM 160. Practices employed by fruit and ornamental plant producers in propagation of plants, including seeds, cuttings, layerings, grafting and micropropagation. May be taught concurrently with AGP 573. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 573 and AGP 673.
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AGP 675 Plant Breeding and Genetics
Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115. Application of genetic principles to the improvement of crop plants. Includes self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops. May be taught concurrently with AGP 575. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 575 and AGP 675.
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AGP 676 Plant Breeding and Genetics Lab
Prerequisite: AGP 575 or AGP 675 or concurrent enrollment.Laboratory activities related to plant breeding and genetic improvement of crop plants. May be taught concurrently with AGP 576. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 576 and AGP 676.
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AGP 680 Plant Biotechnology
This course provides lecture and hands-on exposure to more in-depth concepts in plant biotechnology, including DNA and RNA extraction, cloning and sequence analysis of DNA fragments, detection of plant viruses by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and generation of genetically-modified plants. May be taught concurrently with AGP 580. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 580 and AGP 680.
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AGP 683 Plant Pathology
Recommended Prerequisite: 9 hours of plant science (AGP). Continued study into diseases and physiological disorders of fruit, vegetables, agronomic crops and ornamental plants. Emphasis is placed on the interactions between plants and pathogenic organisms, on environmental factors that cause plant diseases, and on disease control methods that reduce or eliminate the need for chemical applications. Students will gain insight into the techniques to manage plant diseases, and the impact plant diseases have on humans and the environment. May be taught concurrently with AGP 583. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 583 and AGP 683.
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AGP 685 Weed Ecology and Management
Prerequisite: AGP 103 or AGN 115; and BIO 101 or BIO 121; and CHM 107 or CHM 116 or CHM 160.Recommended Prerequisite: AGP 353 or AGP 365 or AGP 370 or AGP 393 or AGP 441. Ecology, physiology and impacts of invasive plants and crop weeds and methods for their control in natural and agroecosystems. May be taught concurrently with AGP 585. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 585 and AGP 685.
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AGP 693 Fruit Production
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.The culture and management of perennial fruit crops adapted to temperate climates. Physiology, technology, and research as it applies to modern production practices will be emphasized. May be taught concurrently with AGP 393. Students cannot receive credit for both AGP 393 and AGP 693.
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AGP 699 Special Topics in Plant Science
Special study in an identified area of plant science not treated in other courses. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours provided the same topic is not duplicated.
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AGP 700 Plant Science Colloquium
Prerequisite: permission of graduate coordinator.A series of oral presentations on new developments in plant science. Presentations to be made by faculty members, students, and guest speakers from industry and academe. May be repeated, but not more than two hours may be counted toward the MS degree.
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AGP 721 Enology
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 310. The course will study the chemistry, microbiology, and technology of modern wine production.
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AGP 722 Enology Lab
Prerequisite: AGP 721.Laboratory techniques in assessing wine production methods and quality.
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AGP 730 Advanced Topics in Plant Science
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.An advanced topic in plant science will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: Improved Disease Resistance in Viticulture, and Application of Field Collected Data to Computer Analysis. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours provided the same topic is not duplicated.
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AGP 731 Plant Genetic Engineering
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Principles, methodology, and commercial applications of plant biotechnology. Includes brief introduction to nucleic acid structure, gene regulation, and genome organization in eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.
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AGP 753 Plant Stress Physiology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.The effects of environmental stresses on plant physiological functions and plant growth, plus cultural methods to help plants adapt to stress.
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AGP 773 Plant Growth Regulation
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.The role of natural and synthetic plant hormones and related compounds in the growth, reproduction and cultivation of plants.