CPSC 111: Farming Systems

2 Hours

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• Prerequisites
• Grading

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Course Description	This course provides a general introduction to the equipment, practices, and technchology commonly used on Midwest farms and the agriculture industry.
Course Objectives	At the conclusion of this course students should have a basic understanding of farming operations including tractors, combines, tillage, forage harvesting, grain handling, pesticide application, soil fertility management and precision agriculture.
Instructor	Robert E. Dunker Crop Sciences Research and Education Center (South Farms) Phone: (217) 244-5444 E-mail: r-dunker@uiuc.edu (preferred method of contact)
Prerequisites	None
Grading	Grading is based on quizzes and exams as follows: Quizzes (6-8) 60% of grade Midterm Exam 20% of grade Final Exam 20% of grade