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Crop Sciences |
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Crop Sciences |
| Course Description | This course provides a general introduction to the equipment, practices, and technchology commonly used on Midwest farms and the agriculture industry. |
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| Course Objectives | At the conclusion of this course students should have a basic understanding of farming operations including tractors, combines, tillage, forage harvesting, grain handling, pesticide application, soil fertility management and precision agriculture. |
| Instructor | Robert E. Dunker Crop Sciences Research and Education Center (South Farms) Phone: (217) 244-5444 E-mail: r-dunker@uiuc.edu (preferred method of contact) |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Grading | Grading is based on quizzes and exams as follows: Quizzes (6-8) 60% of grade Midterm Exam 20% of grade Final Exam 20% of grade |