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243 Plant Science Course Descriptions 2017-2018 Catalog 2 SOILS 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. This course examines the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils as a medium for plant growth. Principles discussed include soil formation factors, development, and the interactive effects of soil properties. Soil analysis, interpretation, and management for environmental horticulture, forestry, and production agriculture is detailed on course completion. Emphasis in production agriculture on topics such as soil fertility, soil salinity and reclamation, and land use planning. Forestry applications include soil mapping, erosion control, and taxonomy. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID AG + PS 128L: PLS 2+PLS 2L) 2L SOILS LABORATORY 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass COREQUISITES: Plant Science 2. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. Laboratory to accompany Plant Science 2 Soils lecture section. Laboratory topics and exercises include analysis and determination of physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measurement of soil texture, salinity, pH, and nutrient content. In addition, soil moisture measurement, legal land description, and fertilizer management will be covered. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID AG + PS 128L: PLS 2+PLS 2L) 3 GENERAL VITICULTURE 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. An introduction to viticultural operations. This class will include vine physiology and structure, climatic requirements, grape varieties, vineyard establishment, vineyard soils, pruning, training, irrigation, pests and diseases. Table, wine, and raisin type grapes will be covered. (A, CSU, UC) 4A TREE AND VINE MANAGEMENT 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. An introduction to orchard and vineyard management and operations, concentrating on California deciduous trees and vines including peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, pluots, almonds, walnuts, pomegranates, wine grapes, table grapes and raisin grapes. Topics include development of vineyards and orchards, layout, planting, fertilization, irrigation, pruning, and harvest skills. Use of the Reedley College school farm laboratory will be emphasized. (A, CSU) 5 PRINCIPLES OF IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. The study of the soil-water-plant relationships, the consumptive use of water as required by various crops, irrigation water application systems, scheduling, and the management and evaluation of on-farm irrigation systems. Agriculture, urban, industry, and environmental issues pertaining to water resources are examined. (A, CSU) 6 PESTICIDES 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and Mathematics 201. Pesticide science is a specialized field requiring knowledge and experience with the laws and regulations, chemistry, biology and technology for safe and economical control of plant competitors. This course introduces and reviews current pesticide science and the safe and economical application in California Agriculture. (A, CSU) 7 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. Integrated pest management of insects, diseases, and weeds in agriculture and environmental horticulture. Focus on ecosystems, ecology, population dynamics, species identification and control. Basic introduction and review of principles of pest management, laws, and regulations for California Pest Control Advisor licensing. (A, CSU) 8 VEGETABLE PRODUCTION 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. Principles of the production and harvesting of major California vegetable crops such as cole crops, peppers, squash, melons, leaf crops, and root crops. A field trip to a California vegetable production area is required. (A, CSU)