DCB catalog 2022-24

128 Course Descriptions The general physics course sequence for students majoring in chemistry, physics, or engineering. Topics: Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, solids and fluids, heat, and thermodynamics. Includes lab. PHYS 252 University Physics II (5CR) Spring; Pre: PHYS 251 The general physics course sequence for students majoring in chemistry, physics, or engineering. Topics: vibration and waves, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and an introduction to modern physics, includes lab. PLANT SCIENCE (PLSC) PLSC 110 World Food Crops (3CR); Fall; Pre: None Scientific principles of crop growth, worldwide production, management alternatives, and processing for domestic and international consumption. Course includes a lab component. PLSC 210 Horticulture Science (4CR); Fall; Pre: None Students will learn principles of plant classification, structure, function, growth, propagation, culture and use of horticulture crops. Lab exercises will involve identification, propagation and culture of house, garden, and landscape plants. PLSC 223 Weed Science (4CR); Spring; Pre: None Identification principles of weeds, understanding herbicide groups and modes of action, the use of pesticides and understanding of Integrated Pest Management principles will be the focus of this class. Safe application of pesticide and earning a commercial pesticide applicators license. PLSC 225 Principles of Crop Production (3CR); Spring; Pre: None Introduction to basic principles of plant science and field crop production with emphasis on relationships of crops to their climate and production considerations as a means of managing resources and the environment. PLSC 235 Field Scouting Techniques (3CR); Summer; Pre: None The purpose of this course is to provide students the skills necessary for proper pest identification and crop scouting techniques. Information such as crop growth and development, pest life cycles, damage symptoms and economics thresholds will be covered. Communication skills and presentation techniques will also be emphasized. Field scouting activities will be done in the field at various locations through the summer to give students practical field experience. PLSC 251 Intro to Industrial Hemp Production (2CR); Spring; Pre: None This course will provide history and serves as introduction to the botany, agronomy, and end-use potential of industrial hemp. Agricultural production of industrial hemp for food, fiber, and CBD (cannabidiol) production will be the main focus of the course. PLSC 252 Industrial Hemp Production (2CR); Spring; Pre: PLSC 251 This course provides students with knowledge and skills in agricultural production of industrial hemp for food, fiber, and CBD (cannabidoid). Seed to plant material processing production will be the main focus of the course. PLSC 253 Hemp Regulations (1CR); Spring; Pre: None The Hemp Regulations Course provides students with the latest background in state and federal compliance and regulations to hem production. This course will walk the student through the steps needed for completion and compliance with the state licensing agency. PLSC 255 Plant Disease Management (3CR); Spring; Pre: None