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Erickson, Ph. D., Certified Professional Agronomist  \nDirector of Cropping Systems Management  \nDepartment of Agricultural Economics  \n612 Krannert Building, Purdue University  \n403 W. State St.  \nWest Lafayette, IN 47907  \n(765)494‐9557 office/ (765)494‐9176 fax/ (765)404‐6134 cell  \nEmail: [berickso@purdue.edu](berickso@purdue.edu)  \nClass Schedule/Time  \nOrientation Thursday October 1, then Tuesdays from October 6 to December 22  \n7:00 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.  \nCommunication Requirements  \nHigh‐speed internet access  \nEmail address  \nMicrophone to connect with computer  \nTextbooks Required (must be purchased by student)  \nPreparing for the International CCA Exam (International Plant Nutrition Institute)  \n[http://ppi‐store.stores.yahoo.net/ccamanual.html](http://ppi‐store.stores.yahoo.net/ccamanual.html)  \n(The 2010 version is now available to order online. )  \nSoil Fertility Manual (International Plant Nutrition Institute)  \n[http://ppi‐store.stores.yahoo.net/soilferman.html](http://ppi‐store.stores.yahoo.net/soilferman.html)  \nField Crop Scouting Manual (University of Illinois)  \n[https://pubsplus.uiuc.edu/CDR880d.html](https://pubsplus.uiuc.edu/CDR880d.html)  \nPlease note: Much of the required reading for this course will be available from Extension and other publications available free on the Internet.  \nFundamentals in Applied Agronomy Oct‐Dec, 2009  \nExams/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. 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