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Plant Science
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)
9
BIOMETRICS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 103. ADVISORIES:
Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
An introduction to data description, presentation,
experimental design, statistical procedures,experimental
methods and hypothesis testing with particular emphasis
on biological systems. Upon completion of this course, the
student should be able to perform basic statistical procedures,
including t-tests, ANOVA, linear regression and correlation.
(A, CSU, UC)
10
ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURE
3 units, 3 lecture hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
Environmental concerns which relate to agriculture
in our society. Agricultural/environmental topics to include
energy resource use, water systems, soil stewardship, pest
control, and long-term agriculture sustainability. (A, CSU,
UC)
11
MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
Principles of machinery management, technology,
operation, and maintenance of wheel tractors, farm
implements, forklifts, and harvesting equipment. Advanced
topics include precision farming, custom farm operations, and
corporate farm machinery management. (A, CSU)
14
PLANT NUTRITION
3 units, 3 lecture hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
The study of soil, plant, and nutrient relationships.
The composition, value, selection, and use of fertilizer
materials, soil amendments, and cover crops. (A, CSU)