Crop and Soil Technology
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Summer (As of  12/1/2008)


T220* Organic Farming and Gardening U 3
 A study of organic production methods in agriculture including crop management, pest control, and marketing of certified organic products.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Field trips to include Saturdays. Course offered odd-numbered years. 
T221 Introduction to Soils and Soil Management U 4
 An introduction to soil physical, chemical, biological properties, and plant nutrition with an overview of soil management practices including drainage, irrigation, tillage, and erosion control.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L and Gen Chem T131 or Chem 101 or 121. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T211. 
T222* Soil formation and Classification Applications U 3
 A study of soil genesis, morphology, and classification, including the preparation and interpretation of soil maps and reports for appropriate land uses.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T221. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T212. Course will be taught even-numbered years. 
T224 Soil Physics and Mechanics Applications U 3
 A study of soil physics and soil mechanics and their agronomic and engineering applications.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T221. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T214. Course will be taught odd-numbered years. 
T228 Fertilizers and Soil Fertility U 3
 Study of fertilizer and lime manufacture, recommendations, application, and fate in soil and application of animal wastes and municipal sludge on agricultural crops.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 221. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T218. 
T229* Modeling and Managing Soil Erosion U 3
 Study of soil erosion by water and wind utilizing mathematical models to describe the erosion process.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Crp&Soil T221. Not open to students with credit for Env Sc T T229. Offered odd years. 
T260 Field Crop Production U 3
 A study of the economic importance, adaptation, cultural practices, harvesting, and cost analysis for producing the major field crops grown in Ohio.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: T221. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T203. 
T262 Forage Crop Production U 3
 Adaptation, utilization, and culture of those crops grown for hay, pasture, silage, and hayage.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T202. 
T265 Diseases of Agronomic Crops U 3
 A study of the symptoms, identification, cause, and control for the major agronomic plant diseases.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T261. 
T266 Weed Control in Field Crops U 4
 Principles of biological, chemical, and cultural control of weeds in field crops; emphasis on herbicide characteristics.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Chem T132 and Gen Bio T125 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Hort Tec T272. 
T289 Practicum in Crop and Soil Technology U 1-6
 Practical experience in supervised agronomic laboratory, with emphasis on developing and improving competencies related to classroom and career activities.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
T290 Crop and Soil Internship U 3-6
 Experience of employment on a commercial farm or crop service business structured to provide varied occupational experiences, supervised by an industry employer and coordinated by faculty.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 2.00 CPHR and permission of technology coordinator. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
T293 Individual Studies U 1-5
 Designed to give students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
T294 Group Studies U 2-5
 Group studies for students in specialized programs.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.