DCB catalog 2022-24

Course Descriptions 141 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. The 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 Introduction to Weed Science (3CR); Spring; Pre: None Introduction of a basic knowledge of weeds, herbicide groups, the use of pesticides, economic and environmental considerations, personal safety, modes of action and terminology. Safe application of pesticide and earning a private or 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 with 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 an 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 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 (cannabinoid). Seed to plant material processing production will be the focus of the course. PLSC 253 Hemp Business Management (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 Plant Disease Management is an introductory course to plant pathology. Students will learn which organisms cause plant diseases, the plants response, and how these diseases can be treated or prevented. PLSC 261 Hemp Production Practicum (2CR); Spring; Pre: None This practicum is designed to help an individual develop skills to produce industrial hemp using environmentally safe methods. The course provides students with hands-on experiences within the different aspects of the hemp industry that occur primarily