Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

253 Plant Science Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog PLANT SCIENCE (PLS) 1 INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. This course covers the study of plant structures and physiology as it relates to the adaptation and management of crops for food, fiber, shelter, and recreation. Lecture topics include plant cell, tissue, organ growth and development, propagation, photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, plant hormones, mineral nutrition, and plant health. Presentation and discussion of techniques and practices that influence these topics are also covered. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID AG + PS 106L: PLS 1 & PLS 1L) (C-ID AG - PS 104) 1L INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE LABORATORY 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass COREQUISITES: Plant Science 1. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201 This course complements Plant Science 1, covering the identification of plant structures and physiology as it relates to the adaptation and management of crops for food, fiber, shelter, and recreation. Laboratory experiments will investigate plant anatomy and physiology, propagation, mineral nutrition, identification, hydroponics, and traditional practices that influence plant growth and development. Presentation and discussion of techniques and practices that influence these topics are covered. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID AG + PS 106L: PLS 1 & PLS 1L) 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)