Fundamentals of Soil Science
Course: Agronomy (AGRON) 154, XC
Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their formation, classification, and distribution. Use of soil survey and computer databank information in balancing agronomic, economic, and environmental concerns in soil management. Credit for only one of 154, 155, or 156 may be applied toward graduation.
Recommended Courses:Chem 163 or equivalent recommended
Computer Requirements: Listed Below
Dates: 05/18/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: CD-ROM
Credit: 3 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $693
Delivery fee: $99
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Instructor: Elvin (Al) Hasselman, Clinician
Registration deadline: 05/05/2008
Text:Manu A. Soils. 12th ed. Kendall Hunt, 4050 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52002
Course Packet:Upon enrollment, the student will receive additional instructions and the CDs to install on their home computer.

Integrated Pest Management
Course: Agronomy (AGRON) 514, XW
Principles and practices of weed science, entomology, and plant pathology applied to crop production systems. Biology, ecology, and introductory principles of crop pest management.
Required Courses: Agron 501
Recommended Courses: Agron 502 & 503
Restricted to graduate students enrolled in degree program at ISU.
Computer Requirements: Listed Below
Dates: 04/28/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Online and CD-ROM
Credit: 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $150
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Agronomy
Instructor: Allan Ciha, Lecturer
Registration deadline: 4/1/2008
Text: (1) Agrios, George. Plant Pathology. 5th ed. Academic Press. ISBN 0-12-044565-4
(2) Pedigo, Larry and Marlin Rice. Entomology and Pest Management. 5th ed. Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-152563-8
(3) Radosevich, S., Holt, J., and Ghersa, C. Weed Ecology. 3nd ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 0471767794

Seed and Variety, Testing and Technology
Course: Agronomy (AGRON) 534, XC
(co-listed as STB 534)
The components of seed quality and how they are assessed in the laboratory, including traits derived from modern biotechnology. The impact of new technologies on seed quality and testing. Variety and maintenance procedures and breeder seed. Variety identification: phenotype and grow-out trials, isozyme testing and DNA marker testing. Procedures for evaluating varieties. The variance tests appropriate for fixed effects analysis of variance. Statistical inference and stratification for yield trials. Use of strip plot testing.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Other Requirements: Admission to the Seed Technology & Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor (intlcorn@iastate.edu)
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT and CD-ROM
Credit: 2 graduate credits
Tuition:$934
Delivery fee: $532
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Seed Technology/Business
Instructor: Paul Christensen, Instructor
Text: Clewer, A. G. and Scarisbrick, D. H. 2001. Practical Statistics and Experimental Design for Plant and Crop Science. John Wiley & Sons, LTD. ISBN: 0471899097.

Seed Production
Course: Agronomy (AGRON) 547, XC
(co-listed as STB 547)
The goal of this course is to survey crop seed production techniques and issues, connecting technical agronomic practices with the tradeoffs associated with business planning and grower development. Factors like plant development, soil fertility, weed control, and insect control will be evaluated to ensure reliable supply of quality seed. Values associated with the timely supply of quality seed, considering physiological, purity, and certification factors, will be evaluated in the context of effective business management. Although focused on the production of large agricultural seeds, differences in production strategies will be evaluated among a variety of crop types.
Permission of Department Required: Ted MacDonald (jtmacd@iastate.edu)
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture Requirements
Other Requirements: Admission to the Seed Technology & Business Program or permission of the instructor
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT and CD-ROM
Credit: 2 graduate credits
Tuition:$934
Delivery fee: $532
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science in Seed Technology/Business
Instructor: David Dornbos, Instructor
Text: McDonald, Miller B. and Lawrence O. Copeland. Seed Production:Principles and Practices. Chapman and Hall, New York. ISBN: 0-412-07551-2.:

Workshop in Agronomy
Course: Agronomy (AGRON) 594, XW
Practical field and laboratory experience integrating coursework in climatology, crops, and soils. Workshop includes lectures, labs, and local agri-business tours.
Required Courses: Agron 501, Agron 502 and Agron 503
Recommended Courses: Agron 511, Agron 512 and Agron 513
Restricted to graduate students admitted to specific programs at Iowa State University
Computer Requirements: Listed Below
Dates: 05/18/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Online and Ames
Credit: 1 nonmajor graduate, 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $50
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Science in Agronomy
Instructor: Mark Westgate, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 07/01/2008
Course Packet: TBA

Agronomy Computer Requirements
PC with Windows 2000 Operating System
1.2 GHz processor
Video, audio, and graphics capabilities
256 Mb RAM and CD-ROM
A 56K Internet Connection
Internet Explorer 6.0
Microsoft Office 2000