Fundamentals in Applied Agronomy - Certified Crop Adviser Preparatory Short Course

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Fundamentals in Applied Agronomy (October–December 2009) presents a Certified Crop Adviser preparatory short course delivered via an online classroom and scheduled live sessions. The syllabus outlines instructor and contact information, expected pre-class preparation, communication requirements, required textbooks, and how learning is assessed through weekly quizzes with no final exam. The course covers soil and water management, site characterization, nutrient management, crop growth and diagnostics, and integrated pest management, with assigned readings and archived lecture resources.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Course Schedule/Time

Orientation and Communication Requirements

Exams/Grading

Syllabus (subject to change)

Oct 1 - Orientation

Oct 6 - Soil and Water Management

Oct 13 - Site Characterization, Tillage and Residue Management

Oct 20 - Water and Solute Movement; Irrigation and Drainage

Oct 27 - Nutrient Management

Nov 17 - Crop Management

Dec 1 - Harvest and Storage; Precision Farming

Dec 8 - Pest Management

Dec 15 - Pest Identification; Sampling and Monitoring

Dec 22 - Pest Management Strategies

Fundamentals in Applied Agronomy October‐December, 2009 Certified Crop Adviser Preparatory Short Course offered by the American Society of Agronomy Instructor Bruce J. Erickson, Ph. D., Certified Professional Agronomist Director of Cropping Systems Management Department of Agricultural Economics 612 Krannert Building, Purdue University 403 W. State St. West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765)494‐9557 office/ (765)494‐9176 fax/ (765)404‐6134 cell Email: [berickso@purdue.edu](berickso@purdue.edu) Class Schedule/Time Orientation Thursday October 1, then Tuesdays from October 6 to December 22 7:00 to 9:15 p. m. Eastern/ 6:00 to 8:15 p. m. Central/5:00 to 7:15 Mountain/4:00 to 6:15 p. m. Pacific To maximize their learning, students will be expected to spend time reading and studying outside of class in addition to the scheduled class periods. You may contact the instructor at any time via telephone or email with your questions or comments. Communication Requirements High‐speed internet access Email address Microphone to connect with computer Textbooks Required (must be purchased by student) Preparing for the International CCA Exam (International Plant Nutrition Institute) [http://ppi‐store.stores.yahoo.net/ccamanual.html](http://ppi‐store.stores.yahoo.net/ccamanual.html) (The 2010 version is now available to order online. ) Soil Fertility Manual (International Plant Nutrition Institute) [http://ppi‐store.stores.yahoo.net/soilferman.html](http://ppi‐store.stores.yahoo.net/soilferman.html) Field Crop Scouting Manual (University of Illinois) [https://pubsplus.uiuc.edu/CDR880d.html](https://pubsplus.uiuc.edu/CDR880d.html) Please note: Much of the required reading for this course will be available from Extension and other publications available free on the Internet. Fundamentals in Applied Agronomy Oct‐Dec, 2009 Exams/Grading There will be a short quiz at the end of each class period that covers the materials from the previous weeks. There will not be a final exam for this course, and grades will not be assigned. However, you will be notified of your performance on weekly quizzes to give you an indication of your mastery of various topics. No make‐up quizzes will be offered. There will be a class web site where lectures will be archived and quizzes will be posted along with any other materials and instructions from the instructor. Syllabus (subject to change) Date Subject Topics Reading Assignment Prior to Class Oct 1 Orientation Using the Online Classroom, Instructor Introduction, Review Learning Objectives Becoming Certified: [https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/become‐certified/](https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/become‐certified/) Oct 6 Soil and Water Management Soil Chemical, Physical and Biological Characteristics Preparing for the 2009 International CCA Exam, pages 51‐82 (The 2010 version is now available to order online. ) Management of Wisconsin Soils Chapters 1 and 2: [http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Management‐of‐](http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Management‐of‐)[ ](http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Management‐of‐)Wisconsin‐Soils‐P786C43.aspx Using a Soil Survey Web Soil Survey (WSS) (Explore) [http://websoilsurvey. nrcs.usda.gov/app/](http://websoilsurvey. nrcs.usda.gov/app/) Oct 13 Site Characterization, Tillage and Residue Management Management of Wisconsin Soils Chapter 5 Managing Crop Residue with Farm Machinery [http://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/pubs/AY‐280‐W.pdf](http://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/pubs/AY‐280‐W.pdf) Public Land Survey System [http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/private/PLSSTut/plsstut1.htm](http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/private/PLSSTut/plsstut1.htm) Oct 20 Water and Solute Movement, Soil/Plant Water Relations, Irrigation and Drainage Management of Wisconsin Soils Chapter 3 Fundamentals in Applied Agronomy Oct‐Dec, 2009 Oct 27 Nutrient Management Basic Concepts of Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility, Soil pH and Liming Prepar

FAQs

What is the class schedule for October to December 2009?

The course starts with orientation Thursday, October 1, followed by Tuesdays from October 6 to December 22. Session times run 7:00–9:15 p.m. Eastern, 6:00–8:15 p.m. Central, 5:00–7:15 Mountain, and 4:00–6:15 p.m. Pacific.

How are students graded, and are there make-up quizzes or a final exam?

Each class period ends with a short quiz covering prior weeks. There is no final exam and no grades are assigned; students receive notifications on weekly quiz performance. No make-up quizzes are offered.

What communication and learning setup is required?

Students are expected to use high-speed internet and have an email address. A microphone is required to connect with the computer during the course, and students must also plan to read and study outside of scheduled class time.

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