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Crop Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

CPSC 112: Introduction to Crop Sciences

4 Hours

Course Description This course a basic introduction to Crop Science principles and will provide an overview of the wide variety of topics that are studied and researched within the Department of Crop Sciences. Specific subjects include definition of crops, plant form and function, plant growth, specific crops, advances in crop production, plant protection, and agronomic research.
Course Objectives Students will gain understanding of the definition, anatomy, growth habits, factors affecting growth, and pests of major crop plants of Illinois.
Instructors Patricia Stoller
AE-114 Turner Hall
Phone: (217) 244-5953
E-mail: pstoller@uiuc.edu
Prerequisites None
Requirements Fulfilled A prerequisite for other crop sciences courses in the department. This course will introduce the student to principles of crop growth and production.
Grading

Grades are based on:

3 Hour Exams 45%
Final Exam 10%
Pop Quizzes 5%
Readings 5%
Laboratory Grades   35%
Course Website www.cropsci.uiuc.edu/classes/cpsc112/