CPSC 518: Crop Growth and Development

Course Description	CPSC 518 is an advanced course on the physiological processes involved in the growth and development of crop plants and the interaction of these processes with the environment to influence productivity. The course is designed to meet the needs of future and current agricultural professionals by increasing their general agricultural knowledge and by enhancing their ability to integrate scientific concepts and interpret biological data. This class would be beneficial for students in plant breeding, horticulture, crop production, weed science, plant pathology, soil science, or molecular biology. All materials will be provided on detailed handouts, giving students the chance to familiarize themselves with the topic of discussion before class and to concentrate on the presentation rather than on taking extensive notes during lecture. Dr. Below has taught this course since 1986.
Course Objectives	Student will be able to understand how environment, cultural practices, and the physiology of the plant interact to influence productivity.
Course Time	This class is only offered during the Spring semester. See the University Course Schedule for times.
Instructor	Fred E. Below 322A Edward R. Madigan Laboratory Phone: (217) 333-9745 E-mail: fbelow@uiuc.edu (Preferred method of contact: phone or in person.)
Prerequisites	CPSC 418 or CPSC 484
Requirement(s) Fulfilled	Advanced 400 level course
Grading	Three hour exams and one cumulative final, each worth 25% of the total grade

Crop Sciences