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2003-2004 Catalog of Studies

(CSES) CROP, SOIL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

CSES1012 Orientation to Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science (FA) An introduction to majors in Crop Management and Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences with emphasis on issues in these disciplines and on developing academic abilities and communication skills. Required of all departmental majors with less than 24 semester credit hours. Recitation 2 hours per week.

CSES1203 Introduction to Plant Sciences (FA, SP) An introduction to basics of agricultural crop plant structure, growth, and production.

CSES2003 Introduction to Weed Science (FA) Fundamental, practical concepts of weed control and weed biology; equipment and techniques used in modern weed control practices; and basic recommendations and systems for specific agronomic and horticultural crops. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 2000L. Prerequisite: AGRI 1203 or CSES 2103 or HORT 2003.

CSES2000L Introduction to Weed Science Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: CSES 2003.

CSES2013 Pest Management (FA, SP) Introduction to basic principles of pest management as they relate to vertebrate animals, insects, plant disease and weeds. Selected pests are studies with emphasis on current management approaches and alternative pest control.

CSES2103 Crop Science (SP) Principles of crop growth, development, and utilization and how these principles relate to production. Emphasis on major agronomic crop species. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CSES 1203 or HORT 1203.

CSES2101L Crop Science Laboratory (SP) A series of laboratory experiments designed to reinforce principles of plant growth and development, reproduction, classification, and the utilization of plant products. Emphasis is placed on major crop plant species. Experiments are conducted by individuals or by teams. Laboratory consists of a single, 2-hour period each week. Required for Crop Management majors. Corequisite: CSES 2103.

CSES2203 Soil Science (FA) Origin, classification, and physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Lecture 3 hours, discussion 1 hour per week. (Same as ENSC 2203) Corequisite: CSES 2200D. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103.

CSES2201L Soil Science Laboratory (FA) Field and laboratory exercises related to the study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Laboratory mandatory for all agronomy majors and optional for others. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite: CSES 2203.

CSES2200D Soil Science Discussion Drill (FA) Corequisite: CSES 2203.

CSES3023 Agronomy Colloquium (SP) A communication-intensive course covering topics in agronomy and environmental, soil, and water science with particular emphasis on spoken communication but also including written communication, group activities, professionalism, ethics, problem solving, and information retrieval. A student-oriented class with collaborative participation. Colloquium workshop: 3 hours per week.

CSES3113 Forage Management (SP) Forage crops for pasture, hay, and silage with reference to growth and development, production, nutritional quality, and grazing systems. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CSES 1203.

CSES3214 Intermediate Soil Science (FA) Integration of the fundamental concepts of the biological, chemical, and physical properties of soil systems and their roles in managing soil resources. Lecture 3 hours, discussion 1 hour per week. Corequisite: CSES 3210D. Prerequisite: CSES 2203.

CSES3210D Intermediate Soil Science Discussion Drill (FA) Discussion will be used to enhance student comprehension of basic concepts. Discussion 2 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 3214.

CSES3312 Cotton Production (FA, Even years) Principles and techniques associated with production of cotton. Recitation 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: CSES 1203.

CSES3322 Soybean Production (SP, Odd years) An overview of the history and utilization of soybean as well as the physiological and environmental basis for the development of economical soybean production practices. Recitation 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: CSES 1203.

CSES3332 Rice Production (FA, Odd years) A study of the principles and practices involved in rice culture world wide with major emphasis on the United States. Recitation 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: CSES 1203.

CSES3342 Cereal Grain Production (SP, Even years) An overview of the botany, production, cultural practices, soil & climatic adaptation and utilization of the major cereal grain crops. Prerequisite: CSES 1203.

CSES355V Soil Profile Description (1-2) (FA) Training for soil profile description writing and membership of judging teams. May be repeated for 8 hours.

CSES400V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Work on special problems in crop, soil and environmental sciences or related field. May be repeated for 8 hours.

CSES4013 Advanced Crop Science (SP) Fundamental concepts of crop physiology, crop improvement, seed science, and crop production systems. Recitation 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CSES 2103.

CSES402V Special Topics (1-3) (IR) Studies of selected topics in crop, soil and environmental sciences not available in other courses. May be repeated.

CSES4043 Environmental Impact and Fate of Pesticides (FA) Environmental issues associated with pesticide use, including fate of pesticides in the environment, ecological impact of pesticides, and exposure risks to humans. Course recommended for students who have 12 hours of biological and /or physical sciences or consent. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CSES4093 Issues in Pest Management (SP) Lecture and discussion on local, regional, national and international issues related to pest management policy, ethics, environment, society and science (not for graduate credit). (Same as ENTO 4093, PLPA 4093) Prerequisite: must have completed 60 hours of coursework.

CSES4103 Plant Breeding (FA, Even years) Basic principles involved in plant breeding programs to improve crop plants and seed programs. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 4100L. Prerequisite: ANSC 3123.

CSES4100L Plant Breeding Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: CSES 4103.

CSES4133 Weed Identification, Morphology, and Ecology (FA) Study of weeds as economic pests occurring in both agricultural and nonagricultural situations and including poisonous plants and other specific weed problems. Gross morphological plant family characteristics that aid identification, habitat of growth and distribution, ecology, competition, and allelopathy are discussed. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours a week. Corequisite: CSES 4130L. Prerequisite: CSES 2103 (or HORT 2003) and CSES 2003.

CSES4130L Weed Identification, Morphology, and Ecology Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: CSES 4133.

CSES4143 Principles of Weed Control (SP) Advanced concepts and technology used in modern weed control practices and study of the chemistry and specific activity of herbicides in current usage. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 4140L. Prerequisite: CHEM 2613 and CHEM 2611L and CSES 2003.

CSES4140L Principles of Weed Control Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: CSES 4143.

CSES4224 Soil Fertility (FA) Study of the soil's chemical, biological and physical properties, and human modification of these properties, as they influence the uptake and utilization of the essential nutrients by plants. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 4220L. Prerequisite: CSES 2201L and CSES 2203.

CSES4220L Soil Fertility Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: CSES 4224.

CSES4234 Plant Anatomy (SP) Advanced training in plant anatomy. Studying the structure, terminology, techniques and function associated with vascular plant anatomy. Corequisite: CSES 4230L. Prerequisite: BOTY 1613/1611 or BIOL 1543/1541.

CSES4230L Plant Anatomy Lab (SP) Corequisite: CSES 4234.

CSES4253 Soil Classification and Genesis (SP) Lecture and field evaluation of soil properties and their relation to soil genesis and soil classification with emphasis on soils of Arkansas. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 4250L. Prerequisite: CSES 2203.

CSES4250L Soil Classification and Genesis Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: CSES 4253.

CSES4263 Environmental Soil Science (SP) Study of the behavior of pesticides, toxic organic compounds, metals, nutrients, and pathogenic microorganisms in the soil/plant/water continuum. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as ENSC 4263) Prerequisite: CSES 3214.

CSES462V Internship (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Supervised practical work experience in agronomy and environmental science to develop and demonstrate professional competence. Faculty approval of project proposal prior to enrollment and written and oral reports after the project is complete are required. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

CSES4803 Precision Agriculture (FA, Odd years) Introduction to precision agriculture, benefits, spatial variability within a field, zone concept, site-specific management. Spatial data collection: sensors, GPS, yield monitoring, remote sensing. Knowledge discovery from data: data processing, neural networks, genetic algorithms, use of GIS. Decision support systems. Variable-rate technology: real-time and map-based systems, variable-rate machinery, smart controls. Evaluation: yield mapping, economic analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1213 and basic computer skills, descriptive statistics.

CSES4800L Precision Agriculture Laboratory (FA, Odd years)

CSES5001 Weed Science Practicum (SU) Training for membership on weed team, through participation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CSES5013 Crop Physiology (FA, Odd years) Understanding and quantitative measurement of physiological processes, plant responses, and environmental parameters in relation to the production of crops. Prerequisite: BOTY 4304.

CSES5023 Weed Physiology and Herbicide Resistance in Plants (FA, Odd years) The reproduction, growth, and development of weeds and the ecological factors affecting these processes; development and mechanisms of herbicide resistance, flow of herbicide-resistance genes; and development of herbicide-resistant crops. Corequisite: CSES 5020L Prerequisite: CSES 4143 and (BOTY 4304 or CHEM 5813).

CSES5020L Weed Physiology and Herbicide Resistance in Plants Lab (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: CSES 5023.

CSES502V Special Problems Research (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Original investigations on assigned problems in agronomy. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CSES5033 Plant Nutrition (FA, Even years) Study of water uptake, ion absorption, translocation and metabolism in higher plants. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BOTY 4304 and CHEM 2613 and CHEM 2611L.

CSES504V Special Topics (1-4) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in agronomy. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CSES5053 Scientific Writing (FA) Open to graduate students, especially those in agricultural and life sciences. The course will cover searching the scientific literature, writing theses, proposals, journal articles, and other scientific documents. Emphasis on style and techniques used in scientific publication. Lecture and workshop 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CSES5103 Scientific Presentations (FA, SP) Experience in procedures required for professional presentations of scientific papers, seminars, posters; and research findings at meetings in conferences, and with discussion groups. Instruction in organization of materials, visual aids, and good speaking habits. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CSES5124 Crop Molecular and Physiological Genetics (SP, Even years) Study of genome organization and expression in agronomic and horticultural plants, with emphasis on genes regulating physiological processes. Lecture 3 hours, discussion 1 hour per week. (CSES 5013 and CHEM 5813 and CHEM 5843 are recommended but not required). (Same as HORT 5124) Corequisite: CSES 5120D. Prerequisite: BOTY 4304 and ANSC 3123 (or BIOL 3321L and BIOL 3323).

CSES5120D Crop Molecular and Physiological Genetics Discussion Drill (SP, Even years) Corequisite: CSES 5124.

CSES5204 Applied Math Methods in Life Sciences (FA, Odd years) Methods of data presentation and mathematical descriptions of research data in the life sciences including graphical presentations, linear regression, growth equations, kinetics, transport equations, and compartmentalization. Analytical, numerical, and statistical approaches to the solution of research problems in life sciences will be emphasized. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as AGST 5204) Corequisite: CSES 5200L. Prerequisite: MATH 2564 and AGST 4023.

CSES5200L Applied Math Methods in the Life Sciences Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Laboratory computer experience designed to reinforce material taught in CSES 5204. Laboratory consists of a single 2-hour period each week. (Same as AGST 5200L) Corequisite: CSES 5204.

CSES5214 Analytical Research Techniques in Agronomy (FA, Even years) Preparation and analysis of plant and soil samples utilizing spectrophotometry, isotopes, and chromatographic separation methods. Additionally, measurements are made of photosyntheses, respiration, water relationships, light, and temperatures in whole plants. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 5210L. Prerequisite: BOTY 4304 and CHEM 2613 and CHEM 2611L.

CSES5210L Analytical Research Techniques in Agronomy Laboratory (FA, Even years) Laboratory experiments designed to reinforce principles of research techniques taught in CSES 5214. Experiments are conducted by individuals or by teams. Laboratory consists of a single 4-hour period each week. Corequisite: CSES 5214.

CSES5224 Soil Physics (SP) Physical properties of soils and their relation to other soil properties, growth of plants and transport of water, oxygen, heat, and solutes such as pesticides and plant nutrients. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 5220L. Prerequisite: CSES 2203 and MATH 1203.

CSES5220L Soil Physics Laboratory (SP)

CSES5243 Advanced Soil Fertility (SP, Even years) An advanced consideration of the chemical, physical, and biological phenomena that influence the nutrient-supplying power of the soil. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CSES 4224.

CSES5264 Soil Microbiology (FA, Odd years) A study of the microorganisms in soil and the biochemical processes for which they are responsible. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. (Same as MBIO 5264) Corequisite: CSES 5260L. Prerequisite: MBIO 2013 and MBIO 2011L.

CSES5260L Soil Microbiology Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Laboratory exercises related to the study of microorganisms in the soil and the biochemical processes for which they are responsible. Laboratory 3 hours per week. (Same as MBIO 5260L) Corequisite: CSES 5264.

CSES5353 Advanced Hay and Silage Production (FA) Advanced study of the principles of good hay and silage production. The course includes a detailed review of forage nutritive value followed by an in-depth discussion of the management of wilting forage crops, silage biochemistry, ensiling characteristics of various forages, silo management, spontaneous heating in hay and silage, dry matter loss, management of stored hay, and changes in forage quality that result from poor conservation of harvested forages. Prerequisites: CSES 3113, ANSC 3152 and ANSC 3151L.

CSES5453 Soil Chemistry (SP, Even years) Application of the principles of chemistry to processes of agronomic and environmental importance in soils. Soil clay mineralogy, soil solution thermodynamics, structure and reactivity of humus, surface complexation and ion exchange, electro-chemical phenomena, and colloidal stability. Prerequisite: CSES 2203 and CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L.

CSES5543 Plant Genomics (FA, Odd years) Plant genetics based on the study of whole genome sequence, transcriptome and proteome. Provides an overview of the principles and techniques of experimental and in silico genomics. Covers all areas of genome research including structural, comparative and functional genomics as well as proteomics. Prerequisite: CHEM 5843 or any graduate level genetics course.

CSES600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CSES6113 Herbicide Behavior (FA, Even years) Biochemistry, physiology and behavior of herbicides in plants, soils, and the environment. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: CSES 6110L. Prerequisite: CSES 4143 and BOTY 4304 and CHEM 3813.

CSES6110L Herbicide Behavior Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: CSES 6113.

CSES622V Advanced Topics in Soil Science (1-3) (FA, SP) Topics include doctoral-level concepts in soil physics, soil chemistry, and soil microbiology/biochemistry not considered in other soil science courses. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CSES6253 Forage-Ruminant Relations (SP, Odd years) Advanced chemical, physical, and botanical characteristics of forage plants, the dynamics of grazing, intake and digestion, and techniques of measuring forage utilization and systems analysis at the plant-animal interface. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as ANSC 6253) Prerequisite: ANSC 3143 and CSES 3113.

CSES700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

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