| CS 103 | Introduction to Crop Science | 1(1-0-0) F |
| Introduction to the scope, purpose, and objectives of a university education with an emphasis on areas related to crop science. Students will explore college and departmental resources, academic policies and procedures, the agricultural industry, career opportunities, and current trends and issues in agriculture. Students cannot receive credit for both CS 103 and ALS 103. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS 200 | Introduction to Turfgrass Management | 4(3-2-0) F |
| Preq: BIO 181(preferred) or ZO 160(alternate) BO 200, or CS 213 |
| Turfgrass selection, establishment, maintenance, and pest management in lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and roadside care; Emphasis on understanding the impact of the environment on management practices and turfgrass performance. Field trips in laboratory. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS 210 | Lawns and Recreational Turfgrass | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Utilization of turfgrasses for lawns and recreational areas. Emphasis on: the cultural and environmental benefits of grassed areas, concepts of grass growth and development, selecting adapted grasses for proper use, techniques for successful establishment and management of cool-and-warm-season turfgrasses, fertilization, irrigation, aeration, and pest management. The history and benefit of natural and artificial sports fields will also be discussed. Credit will not be awarded for both CS 200 and CS 210. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 211 | Plant Genetics | 3(2-0-2) S |
| Preq: BIO 183, or ZO 160 |
| Fundaments of plant genetics. Genetic basis for plant improvement. Genetic analysis of Mendelian traits, molecular structure and organization of genetic material, crop biotechnology, distribution and behavior of genes in populations. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 213 | Crops: Adaptation & Production | 4(3-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: BIO 181(preferred) or ZO 160(alternate) or BO 200 |
| Fundamental structure and reproductive features of crops. Their adaptation and importance in global agriculture. Practices and inputs needed for economic production of a quality product and interaction of these factors within the constraints of climate, soils, and topography in maintaining a quality environment. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 224 | Seeds, Science & Societies | 3(2-2-0) F |
| An exploration of seeds; their characteristics, how seeds and the seed industry have influenced societies, and how societies are influencing the seed industry. Topics include seed germination, how seeds are formed and why they die, how seeds are produced commercially (and at home) and how they are preserved, how the seed industry impacted agriculture during the 1900's, how biotechnology is impacting the seed industry and subsequently impacting US and global agriculture, and how seeds might help address world hunger. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS 230 | Introduction to Agroecology | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: BIO 105 or BIO 181 or BIO/ZO 160 or BO 200 or BO 250 or HS 201 or CS 213 |
| This course will examine the biological and physical attributes of farming systems and their associated ecological and social impacts in temperate and tropical regions. It will address the ecological consequences of indigenous food and fiber production systems, conventional agricultural systems and "alternative" systems that incorporate biological pest control and natural nutrient inputs. Students will examine several case studies that integrate their understanding of concepts. |
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| CS 290 | Professional Development in Plant & Soil Sciences | 1(2-0-0) F |
| This course is designed to prepare students for careers in Plant and Soil Sciences. Student discussions with faculty and industry professionals will center on structure and requirements for internship and jobs, research and extension opportunities,resume building and writing, professionalism and professional development, interpersonal skills, undergraduate program management, and career planning. Student development of an e-portfolio is required. Must hold sophomore or junior standing in: TAA, TAB, TAC, TSS, TFG. |
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| CS 312 | Grassland Management for Natural Resources Conservation | 3(2-2-0) F |
| Preq: BIO 181(preferred) or ZO 160(alternate) CS 213, SSC 200 |
| Basic principles and practices of production and utilization of pasture and forage crops; impact on developing sustainable systems for livestock feed, soil and water conservation; use of computers to assist in whole farm planning and information retrieval. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 400 | Turf Cultural Systems | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: C or better in CS 200, BO 200, SSC 200 |
| Topics include: golf course design considerations, fertilizer characteristics and application techniques, irrigation programming, construction of high use turfgrass areas, calibration of spreaders and sprayers, aerification, pesticide fate and development of effective management systems. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 411 | Crop Ecology | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: BO 421 |
| Ecology and production of major agronomic crops of economic importance. Impact of key environmental stress factors on production processes and management strategies. Environmental issues pertaining to sustainable cropping systems. Manipulation of canopy climate and rooting environment for enhanced crop performance in the context of global climate change. Ecological analysis of abiotic - and biotic-derived crop disorders. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 413 | Plant Breeding | 2(2-0-0) S |
| Preq: GN 411 or ANS 215 |
| Discussion of reproductive systems of higher plants; the genetic basis for plant improvement and the selection, evaluation, and utilization of crop varieties. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 414 | Weed Science | 4(3-2-0) F |
| Preq: CH 220 |
| History, current status and fundamentals of weed biology and cultural, biological, and chemical weed control; properties and uses of herbicides; weed identification; proper use of herbicide application equipment; current weed management practices incrops and non-cropland situations. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS 415 | Integrated Pest Management | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: BIO 181(preferred) or ZO 160(alternate) or BO 200 or BO 250 |
| History, principles, and application of techniques for managing plant pests. Theory and practice of integrating pest control tactics to manage pests within economic, environmental, and sociological constraints. Topics include pest monitoring methodology, economic aesthetic thresholds, biological control, efficient pesticide use, biotechnology, and global positioning systems. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 424 | Seed Physiology | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: CH 220 or CH 221 and PB 321 or PB 421 or FOR 303 |
| This course will explore the physiological processes associated with seed formation, development, maturation, germination, and deterioration of agronomic and horticultural species. We will also study the physiological aspects of seed dormancy, how dormancy is manifested and overcome in cultivated and noncultivated systems and dormancy's impact on weed seedbank ecology. |
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| CS 430 | Advanced Agroecology | 4(3-3-0) S |
| This course applies agroecological principles introduced in CS 230 and critical thinking to evaluate various agroecosystems. Students will examine food, fiber, and other commodity production systems for security, productivity, and sustainability and address the simultaneous need to protect natural environments and the biodiversity on which agroecosystems depend. Topics include discussion of national and international government policies, research programs, and education programs that influence the future application of agroecosystem principles. |
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| CS (BAE) (SSC) 440 | Geographic Information Systems in Production Agriculture | 3(2-2-0) S |
| Preq: SSC 341 |
| Fundamentals of the global positioning system, geographic information systems, and site-specific management. Geospatially located soil sampling strategies will be addressed as well as appropriate interpolation methods for point-sampled data. The course will cover variable rate fertilizer recommendation models and the technology necessary for variably applying fertilizer. Spatial measurement of crop yields. |
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| CS (SSC) 462 | Soil-Crop Management Systems | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: CS 213, CS 414, SSC 342, SSC 452, Senior standing |
| Unites principles of soil science and crop science with those of allied areas into realistic agronomic applications; practical studies in planning and evaluation of soil and crop management systems. |
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| CS 465 | Turf Management Systems and Environmental Quality | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: CS 400 |
| Integration of turfgrass management systems and the use of BMPs and IPM to protect environmental quality. Examination of water quality issues relative to turf. Application of Best Management Practice and Integrated Pest Management strategies. Credit cannot be received for both CS 465 and CS 565. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS (ENT) (PP) 470 | Advanced Turfgrass Pest Management | 2(2-0-0) S |
| Preq: C or better in CS 200 and PP 315 and ENT 325 |
| Characteristics and ecology of turfgrass weed, insect, and disease pests; identification and diagnosis of turfgrass pests, strategies for managing pests including cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods; development of integrated pestmanagement programs, characteristics and modes of action for herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators; behavior and fate of pesticides in soil; and the development and management of pesticide resistant pest populations. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| CS (SSC) 490 | Senior Seminar in Crop Science and Soil Science | 1(1-0-0) S |
| Preq: Senior standing in Agronomy |
| Review and discussion of current topics in crop science, soil science, agronomy and natural resource management. Preparation and presentation of scientific information in written and oral format. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| CS 492 | External Learning Experience | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| A learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework that utilizes facilities and resources which are external to the campus. Contact and arrangements with prospective employers must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser, the prospective employer, the departmental teaching coordinator and the academic dean prior to the experience. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 493 | Special Problems in Crop Science | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| A learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework that utilizes campus facilities and resources. Contact and arrangements with prospective employers must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser, the prospective employer the departmental teaching coordinator and the academic dean prior to the experience. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 495 | Special Topics in Crop Science | 1-6 F,S,Sum |
| Offered as needed to present materials not normally available in regular course offerings or for offering of new courses on a trial basis. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS (HS) (PP) 502 | Plant Disease: Methods and Diagnosis | 2(0-6-0) F |
| Preq: PP 315 |
| Introduction to the basic principles of disease causality in plants and the methodology for the study and diagnosis of plant diseases caused by fungi. Identification of plant-pathogenic fungi. Research project, disease profiles and field trips arerequired. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS (GN) (HS) 541 | Plant Breeding Methods | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ST 511
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| Coreq: ST 512 |
| Overview of plant breeding methods for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Covers principles and concepts of inheritance, germplasm resources, pollen control, measurement of genetic variances, and heterosis. Special topics include heritability, genotype-environment interaction, disease resistance, and polyploidy. In-depth coverage on methods for breeding cross-pollinated and self-pollinated crops. Prepares students for advanced plant breeding courses. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS 565 | Turf Management Systems and Environmental Quality | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: CS 400 |
| Integration of turfgrass management systems and the use of BMPs and IPM to protect environmental quality. Examination of water quality issues relative to turf. Application of Best Management Practice and Integrated Pest Management strategies. Credit cannot be received for both CS 465 and CS 565. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS 590 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
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| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 601 | Seminar | 1(1-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Review and discussion of scientific articles, progress reports in research and special problems of interest to agronomists. Maximum of two credits allowed toward master's degree; however, additional credits toward doctorate allowed. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| CS 620 | Special Problems | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Special problems in various phases of crop science. Problems may be selected or will be assigned. Emphasis on review of recent and current research. Credits Arranged. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | 1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
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| CS 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
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| CS 690 | Master's Examination | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| CS 693 | Master's Supervised Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
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| CS 695 | Master's Thesis Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 696 | Summer Thesis Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 sum2 | |
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| CS 699 | Master's Thesis Preparation | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their thesis. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| CS 711 | Tobacco Technology | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yrs. |
| Preq: BO 421 |
| Special problems concerned with the tobacco crop. Latest research problems and findings dealing with this important cash crop. |
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| CS 713 | Physiological Aspects Of Crop Production | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yrs. |
| Preq: BO 421 |
| Emphasis upon pertinent physiological processes associated with crops and crop management such as plant growth, maturation, respiration and photoperiodism. Relationship of environment to maximum crop yields. |
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| CS 714 | Crop Physiology: Plant Response to Environment | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: BO 321 or BO 421, CH 223 |
| Examines interactions between plants and the environment. Light environment, plant canopy development, photosynthesis, source-sink relations, growth analysis, growth regulation, water relations, and environmental stresses are addressed. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| CS (HS) 715 | Weed Science Research Techniques | 1(0-2-0) F |
| Preq: CS 414 |
| Bioassay techniques for detection of herbicide residues in soils, chemical analytical (GLC, HPLC) techniques for identifying herbicide residues in soils and plants, procedures for studying adsorption and leaching in soils, procedures for measuring herbicide interference of photosynthesis and use of 14C-labeled herbicides for following uptake, transport and metabolism of herbicides in plants. |
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| CS (HS) 717 | Weed Management Systems | 1(0-1-0) F |
| Preq: CS 414 |
| Weed management systems including integration of cultural, biological, mechanical and chemical methods for vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, turf, small grains, corn, tobacco, cotton, peanuts, aquatic and non-cropland settings. Taught second 5 weeks of semester. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS (HS) (PB) 718 | Biological Control Of Weeds | 1(1-0-0) F |
| Preq: CS 414 |
| Concepts and methods in use of biological agents for control of weeds. Primary emphasis on weed biocontrol with insects and plant pathogens. Taught third 5 weeks of semester. |
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| CS (GN) 719 | Origin and Evolution Of Cultivated Plants | 1(1-1-0) F, Even Yrs. |
| Preq: CS(GN,HS)741 |
| Review of concepts of speciation and classification; origin and variation in plants; theories related to agricultural origins; variation patterns of cultivated species; evolution under domestication; utilization of wild and unadapted germplasm in plant breeding. |
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| CS (GN) (HS) 720 | Molecular Biology In Plant Breeding | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Even Yrs. |
| Preq: CS(GN,HS) 741, GN 701, GN 702, GN 703 |
| Theory and principles of molecular biology applied to plant breeding. Experimental approaches to induce genetic change, cytoplasmic recombination, haploid utilization and potentials of molecular techniques for solving breeding problems. |
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| CS (HS) (SSC) (TOX) 725 | Pesticide Chemistry | 1(1-0-0) S |
| Preq: CH 201 and 221 |
| Chemical properties of pesticides including hydration and solvation, ionization, volatilization, lipophilicity, molecular structure and size, and reactivity and classification according to chemical description, mode of action or ionizability. Taughtduring the first 5 weeks of semester. Drop date is last day of 3rd week of the minicourse. |
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| CS (HS) (SSC) (TOX) 727 | Pesticide Behavior and Fate In the Environment | 2(2-0-0) S |
| Preq: CS(HS,SSC,TOX) 725,SSC 200 |
| Sorption/desorption, soil reactivity, movement, volatilization, bioavailability, degradation and stability of pesticides in the environment. Taught during the last 10 weeks of semester. Drop date is last day of 3rd week of the minicourse. |
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| CS (HS) 729 | Herbicide Behavior In Plants | 2(2-0-0) S |
| Preq: BO 751 and BO 752 and CS(HS,SSC) 725 |
| Chemical, physiological and biochemical actions of herbicides in plants including uptake, translocation, metabolism and mechanism of action. |
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| CS (GN) (HS) 745 | Quantitative Genetics In Plant Breeding | 1(1-0-0) S, Alt. Yrs. |
| Preq: CS(GN, HS) 741, ST 712, course in quantitative genetics recommended |
| Theory and principles of plant quantitative genetics. Experimental approaches of relationships between type and source of genetic variability, concepts of inbreeding, estimations of genetic variance and selection theory. |
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| CS (GN) (HS) 746 | Breeding Methods | 2(2-0-0) S, Alt yrs |
| Preq: CS (GN, HS) 741, ST 535 |
| Theory and principles of plant breeding methodology including population improvement, selection procedures, genotypic evaluation, cultivar development and breeding strategies. |
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| CS (GN) (HS) (PP) 748 | Breeding For Pest Resistance | 2(2-0-0) F, Alt yrs |
| Preq: CS(GN, HS) 741, PP 315, ST 512 |
| Theory and principles of breeding for pest resistance. Experimental approaches for examining genetics of host-parasite interactions, expression and stability of pest resistance and breeding strategies for developing pest-resistant cultivars. |
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| CS 795 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
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| CS 801 | Seminar | 1(1-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Review and discussion of scientific articles, progress reports in research and special problems of interest to agronomists. Maximum of two credits allowed toward master's degree; however, additional credits toward doctorate allowed. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS 820 | Special Problems | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Special problems in various phases of crop science. Problems may be selected or will be assigned. Emphasis on review of recent and current research. Credits Arranged. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS (GN) (HS) 860 | Plant Breeding Laboratory | 1(1-0-0) S, Alt. Odd Yrs. |
| Preq: CS(GN,HS)741 |
| Visitation of plant breeding projects in the Depts. of CS and HS at NC State, along with commercial seed companies. Discussion and viewing of breeding objectives, methods and equipment and teaching and practice of hybridization methods. |
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| CS (GN) (HS) 861 | Plant Breeding Laboratory | 1(1-0-0) F, Alt. Odd Yrs. |
| Preq: CS(GN,HS)741 |
| Visitation of plant breeding projects in the Depts. of CS and HS at NC State, along with commercial seed companies. Discussion and viewing of breeding objectives, methods and equipment and teaching and practice of hybridization methods. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| CS 885 | Doctoral Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 890 | Doctoral Preliminary Examination | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For students who are preparing for and taking written and/oral preliminary exams. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 893 | Doctoral Supervised Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| CS 895 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Dissertation research. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| CS 896 | Summer Dissertation Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 sum2 | |
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| CS 899 | Doctoral Dissertation Preparation | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |