DAG 1040 - Plant Science and Crop Production

This course introduces basic principles and concepts of agriculture science, including plant structure, plant growth, crop production, crop growth and development, inputs, management practices, and machinery.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Course Competencies:

1. Students can describe the 5 stages of different crop life cycles
2. Students can correctly identify basic agriculture equipment (both traditional and regenerative)
3. Students can outline the impact of pest pressure
4. Students can articulate different strategies to optimize crop production
5. Students understand and describe the balance between yield limiters and quality limiters
6. Students can complete a simple crop scouting (walking fields, making observations)