The course descriptions are arranged first in alphabetical order according to course prefix reflecting the department or discipline of the course. Some courses are cross-listed, indicating that they are offered in two or more departments or disciplines. Within each of the prefix groups, the course descriptions are arranged by course number. Numbers 100-299 are courses intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores. Numbers 300-499 are courses intended primarily for juniors and seniors; numbers 490-498 are seminar, project, or special topics courses; number 499 is for undergraduate research.

Courses numbered 500 – 600 are taught at the Masters level and most are available to advanced undergraduates. Doctoral courses are numbered 700 – 899. Graduate courses numbered at the 500 and 700 levels are letter graded (A+ through F), while 600 and 800 level courses are S/U graded. Courses regularly letter graded (A+ through F) may not be taken for S/U grading by graduate students. Courses numbered in the 900 series are open to College of Veterinary Medicine students.

A typical course description shows the prefix, number, and title followed by prerequisite, credit and offering information. Prerequisites are courses or levels of achievement that a student is expected to have completed successfully prior to enrolling in a course. Corequisites are courses which should be taken concurrently by students who have not previously completed the corequisites. Prerequisites or corequisites for a given course may be waived by the instructor of the course or section. It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy prerequisites, or obtain from the instructor written waiver of prerequisites, for any course in which he or she may enroll. Failure to satisfy prerequisites may result in removal from enrollment in the course. Consent of the department is required for all practicum and individual special topics or special problems courses as well as internships and thesis or dissertation research. Some courses also have restrictive statements, such as “Credit in both MA 141 and MA 131 is not allowed.” Restrictive statements for a given course may be waived only by a college dean.

An example of credit information is: ACC 200 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3

The 3 indicates the number of semester hours credit awarded for satisfactory completion of the course. Some courses are offered for variable credit, and a listing of 1-6 indicates that from one to six semester hours of credit may be earned as arranged by the department writing the course.

Crop Science Graduate (CS) Courses – Course Descriptions

Soil Science Graduate (SSC) Courses – Course Descriptions

Combined Crop and Soil Science (CSSC) Courses

CSSC 290  Professional Development in Crop & Soil Sciences  (1 credit hours)  
This course is designed to prepare students for careers in Crop and Soil Sciences. Student discussions with faculty and industry professionals will center on structure and requirements for internship and jobs, research and extension opportunities, resume building and writing, professionalism and professional development, interpersonal skills, undergraduate program management, and career planning. Student development of an e-portfolio is required.
Restriction: Undergraduate majors in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

Typically offered in Fall only

CSSC 490  Senior Seminar in Crop Science and Soil Science  (1 credit hours)  
Review and discussion of current topics in crop science, soil science, agronomy and natural resource management. Preparation and presentation of scientific information in written and oral format. Senior standing in a major within the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in a major within the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

CSSC 492  Professional Internship Experience in Crop and Soil Sciences  (1-3 credit hours) 
An external professional internship in agriculture and life sciences where a student can gain real-world experience relevant to their academic and career goals. A minimum of 45 hours must be completed for each credit hour earned, with a 3 credit hour maximum for each experience (135 hours = 3 credits). The experience must be arranged by the student and approved by the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences prior to the start of the experience. To gain approval, a student must submit the completed CSSC 492 Memorandum of Agreement (contract) and have it approved and signed by their experience supervisor, academic advisor and the undergraduate coordinator. In addition to the work described in the contract, a student will complete a reflective assignment. Students will need to provide their own transportation to experiences held off-campus and purchase general and professional liability insurance.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
CSSC 493  Research Experience in Crop and Soil Sciences  (1-3 credit hours)  
Mentored independent research in agriculture and life sciences where a student can gain real-world experience relevant to their academic and career goals. A minimum of 45 hours must be completed for each credit hour earned, with a 3 credit hour maximum for each experience (135 hours = 3 credits). The experience must be arranged by the student and approved by the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences prior to the start of the experience. To gain approval, a student must submit the completed CSSC 493 Memorandum of Agreement (contract) and have it approved and signed by their experience supervisor, academic advisor and the undergraduate coordinator. In addition to the work described in the contract, a student will complete a reflective assignment. Students will need to provide their own transportation to experiences held off-campus and purchase general and professional liability insurance.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
CSSC 495  Special Topics in Crop and Soil Sciences  (1-6 credit hours)  
Offered as needed to present materials not normally available in regular course offerings or for offering new courses on a trial basis.

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer