Course ID: AGRO 1033, Principles of Field Crops. Spring 2008.
Prerequisites: none
Text(s) and
supplemental books and materials: Study
Guide and Laboratory Manual For AGRO 1033, Principles
of Field Crops. rev. 2004 by P. B. Francis, UAM
Bookstore publication.
Professor’s name: Paul B. Francis, AG 103, 460-1314,
Office hours: M-F 11-12, T-F 1-3 or by appointment.
Special policies
statement:
1. Any student caught
in an intentional, premeditated and blatant act of cheating on any exam will be
given the option of withdrawing from the course or receiving an ‘F’.
2. Attendance at all
class functions is highly encouraged but not required. Attendance records will be kept on file for
the occasional request from student loan representatives and potential
employers. Please notify the instructor
if you are having to miss a class meeting so that it
can be recorded as an excused absence.
3. No test makeups! You are
allowed to drop one of your five lecture tests and one of your three laboratory
tests. A missed exam will count as your
drop test. Any other missed tests will
add to the weight of the comprehensive final exam.
Special dates of
concern:
Mon. Jan. 21 – No class, MLK, Jr.
Holiday
Feb. 22 – deadline to file for Aug.
or Dec. graduation.
April 7-18 – Pre-registration for
summer, fall 2008.
April 2 – Last day to drop with a
‘W’.
April 29 – Last
day UAM classes.
May 2 – Final
exam, 8-10 a.m.
Goals and objectives:
At the successful
completion of this course the student will:
1. Understand basic
plant morphological and physiological processes and the
relevance to
field crop production.
2. Understand basic
soil science principles and implications to soil and crop
management.
3. Comprehend the
production practices, marketing and current technological
developments of
major field crops in the
4. Know the different
areas and careers of agronomy and horticulture.
5. Obtain a basic
foundation of the plant and soil sciences in preparation for
advanced studies
in upper level courses.
Provisions for tests
and evaluations:
There will be four
100 pt lecture exams and a final, comprehensive, 100 pt exam. The lowest grade will be dropped. There will also be three, 50 pt, laboratory practicum exams.
The lowest lab test grade dropped.
In summary:
Four, 100 pt exams: 400 pts
Final, 100 pt comprehensive exam: 100 pts
DROP lowest score: 400
pts
Three, 50 pt laboratory practicums: 150
pts
DROP lowest score: 100
pts
TOTAL
PTS: 500 pts
Grading: A: 450 +
B: 400 – 449
C: 350 – 399
D: 300 – 349
NOTICES:
It is the policy of the University of
Arkansas at Monticello to accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to
federal law and the University’s commitment to equal educational
opportunities. It is the responsibility
of the student to inform the instructor of any necessary accommodations at the
beginning of the course. Any student
requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Special Student Services
located in Harris Hall Room 120; phone 870 460-1026; TDD 870 460-1626; Fax 870
460-1926. For assistance on a College of
Technolgy campus contact: McGehee:
Office of Special Student Services representative on campus; phone 870
222-5360; Fax 870 222-1105. Crossett:
Office of Special Student Services representative on campus; phone 870
364-6414; Fax 870 364-5707. AA Dox. 8/14/07.
Conduct Code:
Disorderly Conduct: Any behavior
which disrupts the regular or normal functions of the University community,
including behavior which breaches the peace or violates the rights of others.
AGRO 1033 Tentative Schedule
Spring 2008
date topic
1-10 Introduction.
1-14 LAB 1, Seed Principles. Start LAB 3, Seedling Growth and Morphology.
1-15 Unit 2. Crop Adaptation and Distribution.
1-17 Unit 3. Crop and Plant Classification.
1-21 NO LAB, UAM Holiday!
1-22 Finish Unit 3.
1-24 Unit 4. Plant Reproduction.
1-28 LAB 2. Seed
Morphology: Corn, Bean and Cotton.
1-29 Finish Unit
4. Start Unit 5, Plant Morphology.
1-31 Finish Unit
5. Test 1 review.
2-4 LAB 3. Seedling Growth and Morphology.
2-5 TEST 1. Units 1-5 (100 pts)
2-7 Unit 6. Photosynthesis, Photorespiration, Respiration.
2-11 LAB 4. Plant
Morphology: Monocots and Dicots.
2-12 Finish Unit 6.
2-14 Unit 7. Soil Science Principles.
2-18 LAB TEST 1. Units 1-4 (100 pts)
2-19 Unit 7.
2-21 Unit 7.
2-25 LAB 5. Flower
Morphology: Grasses, Corn, Legumes, Cotton.
2-26 Finish Unit
7. Test 2 review.
2-28 TEST 2. Units 6-7 (100 pts)
3-10 LAB 6. Principles of Plant Breeding and Cultivar Development.
3-11 Unit 8. Corn Production.
3-13 Finish Unit 8.
Begin Unit 9, Grain Sorghum Production.
March 17-21 Spring Break, Please be Careful!
3-24 LAB 7. Plant Hormones.
3-25 Finish Unit 9.
Begin Unit 10, Wheat and Other Small Grains.
3-27 Finish Unit 10.
3-31 LAB 8. Seed and
Plant I.D.
4-1 Unit 11. Rice.
4-3 Finish Unit 11. Test 3 review.
4-7 LAB TEST 2. Labs 5-7 (50 pts)
4-8 TEST
3. Units 8-11 (100
pts).
4-10 Unit 12. Soybeans and Other Oilseed
Crops.
4-14 LAB 9. Seed Grading.
4-15 Finish Unit 12.
4-17 Unit 13. Cotton.
4-21 LABS 10 and 11.
Weed Control, Pesticide Safety.
4-22 Finish Unit 13.
4-24 Unit 14. Forages.
4-23 LAB 12. Precision Agriculture.
4-24 Unit 15. Horticulture Crops.
4-26 TEST 4. Units 12-15 (100 pts).
4-28 LAB TEST 3. LABS 8-12 (50 pts).
4-29 Course review.
5-2 FINAL EXAM, 8-10 a.m. Be Prepared!!!