Agronomy Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

AGRI-1407-001 Agronomy

Prerequisites

Course Description

This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of AGRI 1307 Agronomy (lecture) and AGRI 1107 Agronomy (lab).  Principles and practices in the development, production, and management of field crops including growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods.  Laboratory activities will reinforce the fundamental principles and practices in the development, production and management of field crops including growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

None required

Materials will be provided.  It is your responsibility to print and organize the material as demonstrated in class.  This will count as a portfolio grade.

Supplies

Lab notebook, bound

  

3 Ring binder, 2 inch

Student Performance

STUDENT PERFORMANCE, COMPETENCIES AND OBJECTIVES: After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department.

AGRI 1307  Agronomy (lecture) Principles and practices in the development, production, and management of field crops including growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

·       Summarize the role of climate and geography in present and past crop production.

·       Explain the growth and development of crops.

·       Analyze the impact of climate on crops.

·       Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility on crop production.

·       Contrast methods of pest management in crop production.

·       Differentiate production methods based on geography and crop selection.

 

AGRI 1107  Agronomy (lab) This laboratory-based course accompanies AGRI 1307. Laboratory activities will reinforce the fundamental principles and practices in the development, production, and management of field crops including growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

·       Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and agronomic tools to collect and       analyze data and demonstrate methods.

·       Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions.

·       Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.

·       Summarize the role of climate and geography in present and past crop production.

·       Explain the growth and development of crops.

·       Analyze the impact of climate on crops.

·       Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility on crop production.

·       Contrast methods of pest management in crop production.

·       Differentiate production methods based on geography and crop selection.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: 
Students will be respectful of other students and the instructor.  This includes email, text, and other communications for the class.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor.  If the problem is not resolved the student may proceed to the Department Chairman, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.

SAFETY: "Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored in SCIE 110. A link to the online MSDS Sheets is in the Introduction Folder in the online class
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WITHDRAW: A grade of "W" will be given for drops or withdraws on or before the published official withdraw date.  You may not drop or withdraw after that date (April 21, 2021)

FINAL GRADE CHANGES: The final grade turned into the registrar office will not be changed unless approved by full time biology faculty committee. Request must be submitted in writing.

TECHNOLOGY POLICY:  You may use laptops or tablets in this class to consult online readings or to take notes. However, any other use of these devices and the use of cell phones is strictly prohibited. Place your phone on mute before you come to class. Violating this policy will negatively impact your participation grade.

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Grading Criteria

 A = 90-100      B = 80-89        C = 70-79        D = 60-69        F = 59 or below

Lecture exams 40%

Lab assignments/portfolio  25%

Lecture assignments/quizzes/attendance/exit ticket 10%

Final exam 25%

STC Contract for Success

_______I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat on any test I will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, copying or photographing any test material, leaving the Science Testing Center with a test, and the use of any electronic devices such as unapproved calculators, cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, etc. Cheating also includes helping or attempting to help other students cheat or gain an advantage on a test either inside or outside the testing center by sharing of information from the test.

_______Please Note: Cell phones or any other “SMART” devises are NOT allowed in the testing room at any time for any reason. If we see any unapproved electronic devises out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, your test WILL be taken up immediately and may result in an “F” for the course.

_______I understand all testing will be done outside of the class time, except for the final exam.

_______I understand if I score below a 70 on any exam, I must complete a mandatory tutoring session with my instructor or the Science Enrichment Center before requesting the next exam (excluding the Final Exams week). I also understand that I must present a completed Record of Tutoring form to the Science Testing Center staff when requesting my next exam.

 

Science Testing Center RULES

• Books, personal items, watches, drinks and snacks must be placed on the bookshelf before you take your test but, remember, Amarillo College is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Items are better left at home or at another safe location.
• To take a test, fill out a “Test Request” slip.
• An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take or view any test in the Science Testing Center. 
• unapproved scratch paper is allowed for testing. You may use the back of the test or scratch paper from the STC to show your extra work.  Once you have begun work on a test that is considered one attempt. You cannot leavethe Science Testing Center and return to finish that test at a later time.
• In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same test.
• The Science Testing Center will not give any tests out later than 1.5 hours before closing.
• The Science Testing Center personnel will pick up your test 5 minutes prior to closing time.
• Tests may not be taken out of the Science Testing Center.
• The Science Testing Center hours are posted on the outside door, in your syllabus, and Science Testing Center. 
• Please come prepared. If you do not have a pencil, you may purchase one from the Science Testing Center for 25 cents.  Please bring exact change. Pens are not allowed on any scantron.
• Children may not accompany students into testing room or be left unattended anywhere on campus.
• CELL PHONE CALCULATORS or any other non-approved calculators ARE NOT ALLOWED in the testing area. Cell phones placed on the bookshelf must be turned off.
• Students will have to wait for their test results from their instructor.
• All online exams must be taken using the Respondus Lockdown Browser.

I have read and understand all of the above rules and requirements. Any violation of any of the above outlined rules or requirements will result in an immediate seizure of my test by the Science Testing Center staff, which may result in further disciplinary actions and possible “F” for the course.

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Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement, therefore it is the responsibility of the student to attend each class and complete all assignments.

If you stop doing class assignments and exams and do not officially drop the course you will receive an “F” for the course. You must contact your instructor to start the drop procedure prior to the official drop date.  Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 classes in their entire college career, which excludes drops prior to the census date.

There will be a grade given for attendance in the form of Exit Tickets.  Exit Tickets cannot be "made up" unless you make arrangements prior to the class start.  Exit Tickets may be given at the beginning or end of class at the instructor's discretion.

Coming to class late will have a direct effect on your grade. Students who miss/ are late to class need to make arrangements with the instructor outside of lecture time to ask questions on material that was already addressed.

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