An introduction to the science and policy related to managing fresh water resources. Fundamental hydrologic processes, how the United States has managed water through history, and the environmental impact of water resources management will be included.

Students will be exposed to a multitude of scientific disciplines, time management strategies, various learning styles, university support services, employment opportunities, and social clubs/organizations within the department of Crop and Soil Sciences.

Crop species and world centers of production; origin of crops, their uses and climatological requirements for growth, classification, morphology, reproduction, growth, and improvement.

Crop species and world centers of production; origin of crops, their uses and climatological requirements for growth, classification, morphology, reproduction, growth, and improvement.

Students who successfully complete this course will have a good understanding of the principles of precision agriculture, the ability to design and implement simple precision agriculture management plans, and the experience to use key precision agriculture tools and technologies.

Provides basic information on the physical, chemical, biological, and anthropogenic factors affecting water quality, fate, and transport of contaminants in water, and approaches for water quality assessment and management.

Course provides fundamental soil science and hydrology concepts necessary to understand how land management actions, specifically farming, horticulture, forestry, and urbanization, alter soil productivity, soil sustainability, and water quality at the site and watershed scales, from small watersheds to enormous watersheds.

Students will perform hands-on exercises to illustrate the principles and techniques to describe soils, soil maps, water in soils, and watersheds.

Turfgrass management practices and systems. Species selection, establishment, irrigation, mowing, fertilization, cultivation, as well as weed, insect, and disease control. Discussions will include the benefits of turfgrasses to society and various environmental issues impacting the turfgrass industry.

Laboratory to provide students with hands-on experience with turfgrass management practices and systems. Species selection, establishment, irrigation, mowing, fertilization, cultivation, as well as weed, insect, and disease control.

Identification and control of turfgrass weeds, insects, and diseases. Emphasis will be placed on management strategies that include both chemical and non-chemical approaches to the prevention and control of common turfgrass pests.

An overview of the role of integrated technology in modern agricultural practices, with particular focus on concepts, techniques, and applications involving digital imaging.