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70 courses with the subject CS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CS 101Field Crop and Turfgrass Management Orientation (1
hours) Introduction to NCSU and the Agricultural Institute with an emphasis on areas related to Field Crops Technology and Turfgrass Management. Students will explore university, college, and departmental resources, academic policies and procedures, career opportunities, and current trends and issues in our related disciplines. Students cannot receive credit for both CS 10 and AGI 10. FCT or TGM only. Typically offered in Fall only
An introduction to turfgrass species and their uses. Emphasis on: size and scope of the turfgrass industry, basic concepts of grass growth and development, characteristics of cool- and warm-season turfgrasses and their use for golf courses, lawns, athletic fields, and other applications. Techniques for successful establishment and maintenance of turfgrass areas. Typically offered in Fall only
An examination of cultural practices essential for management of high quality turfgrass areas. Topics include: function of plant nutrients, fertil characteristics and application techniques, irrigation programming, construction of high use turfgrass areas, calibration of spreaders and sprayers, aerification, pesticide fate and developing effective management systems. ERICKSON Typically offered in Spring only
Characteristics of major forage crops and their response to agronomic and animal management factors. Utilization methods, growth and quality characteristics related to animal performance. GREEN Typically offered in Spring only
Principles involved in development of weed control programs and practical application of weed management techniques for major North Carolina cropping systems. Emphasis on proper use of herbicides. Laboratory includes weed identification and herbicide application methods. JORDAN Typically offered in Fall only CS 154/PP 154 Turf Weed and Disease Management (3 credit hours) General principles in turfgrass weed and disease development and management programs. Different weeds, their life cycles, management techniques, and factors affecting herbicide application performance will be covered. Students will learn the causes, development, identification and management of turfgrass diseases. Laboratory includes weed identification and herbicide application methods. Certain laboratory exercises will require personal transportation to Lake Wheeler Road Turf Field Lab unless otherwise specified by the lab instructors. The course is restricted to AGI students only. Typically offered in Fall only
Turfgrass management covering mineral nutrition, water relations, environmental stress responses and management regimes for low maintenance turf, golf courses, athletic fields and other turf settings. Typically offered in Spring only
Agricultural Institute Only; Prerequisite: CS 121 and CS 122
CS 190Turf Seminar ()1
Discussions of the operations, opportunities, and problems existing in various phases of the turf industry by leaders in the various facets of the industry. Typically offered in Spring only
Guest speakers, students presentations, and outside assignments will address professionalism; professional development; and current challenges, issues, and opportunities facing profitable and sustainable agronomic crop production. A grade of C or better is required. FCT Only. Typically offered in Spring only
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.
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. Typically offered in Spring only
Our basic premise is that to produce field crops successfully we must know how our crops grow and develop and what they require from the production environment - including the farmer - for satisfactory management of the relevant environment, and finally to successful yield and quality of commercially important product. Especially important is to understand the various ways in which producers must respond to ever- changing circumstances on the farm, at the bank (credit), and in the marketplace. A solid understanding of the impact of cropping history on the soil and entire ecosystem to be used for the next crop also is vitally important.
The laboratory's intent is to provide students enrolled in the CS 213 lecture course opportunity to apply under field and controlled environmental conditions the crop production principles introduced in the lecture course. Using a hands-on approach targeting a variety of crop management approaches, students will examine the growth and development characteristics that relate most directly to final yield and quality of the marketed product. Students will employ a spectrum of treatment combinations aimed at strengthening understanding of the interaction of genotype, environment, and management, with the goal of identifying influential factors of crop yield and quality. CS 213 Typically offered in Fall and Spring
An exploration of seeds, how seeds are the delivery system for crop biotechnology and how a specific culture's perception of science and agriculture influence the acceptance or rejections of modern genetic technologies. Topics include seed germination, survival and preservation; seed industry influence on societies and how societies are influencing the seed industry; seed production - commercially and at home; how our diverse genetic resources are preserved; how biotechnology is applied to agriculture and delivered through seeds; the impact biotech is having on the seed industry and subsequently on us and global agriculture; concerns and potential benefits of biotechnology application to crops. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
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. Typically offered in Spring only
Focuses on principles of cultivar development for a diversity of plant species using conventional breeding and selection methodologies, DNA markers, de novo genetic variation, and biotechnological approaches. Typically offered in Spring only CS 414/CS 514 Weed Science (4 credit hours) Introduces topics fundamental to the discipline of weed science. Lecture topics include losses caused by weeds, weed biology, weed ecology, biological, chemical, cultural, and mechanical weed control, herbicide modes of actions, uses, and symptomology, and herbicide resistance. In addition, students will be introduced to weed management in various facets of agriculture through guest lectures from a wide range of NC State faculty with weed management responsibilities. Guest lectures include weed management in traditional row crops, aquatics, turf, tobacco, vegetables, ornamentals, pastures and hay crops, organic systems, and tree fruit. Typically offered in Fall only
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, an global positioning systems. 250 Typically offered in Spring only CS 418/CS 518 Introduction to Regulatory Science in Agriculture (3 credit hours) This course covers laws, regulations and agencies involved in the registration of conventional, biotechnology and biological crops, crop protectants and growth regulators. US and International laws and regulations will be discussed from technical proof of concept through commercial release. Typically offered in Fall only CS 424/CS 524 Seed Physiology (3 credit hours) 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. Typically offered in Fall only CS 428/CS 528 Advanced Regulatory Science in Agriculture (3 credit hours) This course goes into additional depth and provides hands-on exercises concerning agriculture regulatory topics covered in CS 418/518. The course will introduce laws, regulations and agencies involved in the fertilizer, animal and waste management as well as the role of public policy in the regulatory process. CS 418/518 is a prerequisite for this class. Typically offered in Spring only CS 430/CS 530 Advanced Agroecology (4 credit hours) This course applies agroecological principles 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. P: CS 230 Typically offered in Spring only CS 465/CS 565 Turf Management Systems and Environmental Quality (3 credit hours) 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 d and CS 565. Senior standing. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate even years CS 470/ENT 470/PP 470 Advanced Turfgrass Pest Management (2 credit hours) 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. Typically offered in Spring only
These courses were co-developed with industry partners, with a goal of bringing Regulatory Science topics front of mind for students in the field of agricultural science. In the areas of crop protection chemistry, agricultural biotechnology, and biological-based products, topics covered included: regulatory framework, policies, bio-politics, safety assessments, s stewardship, compliance and a myriad of other topics. Code Title Hours Elective Courses 9
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. Typically offered in Summer only
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. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
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. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
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. Typically offered in Spring only
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. Typically offered in Summer only
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. Typically offered in Spring and Summer
CS 701Breeding for Insect Resistance and Abiotic Stress (2
hours) This course will cover the basic principles of breeding for insect resistance and abiotic stress. Topics include plant defenses, interactions between pest or stress and plant and environment, types of resistance, methods of breeding and screening. acquired a similar background through different courses should contact the instructor or the director of the program. Typically offered in Fall only
CS 755Applied Research Methods and Analysis for Plant
Sciences (3 credit hours) Students will gain understanding of the common principles of scientific method. They will gain knowledge and experience with planning for research, developing research objectives, methodology considerations, experimental design, statistical analyses, and presentation of data. Class will have a heavy focus on experimental methods in applied plant science research. Typically offered in Fall only d CS 795 Special Topics (1-6 credit hours) The study of special problems and selected topics of current interest in crop science and related fields.
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. Typically offered in Fall and Spring . CS 820 Special Problems (1-6 credit hours) 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. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer CS 860/GN 860/HS 860 Plant Breeding Laboratory (1 credit hours) 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. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate even years CS 861/GN 861/HS 861 Plant Breeding Laboratory (1 credit hours) 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. P: CS 741 or GN 741 or HS 741 Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate even years
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. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
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. Typically offered in Summer only
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. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer Curriculum and Instruction (ECI)
