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Jordan, Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Crop Science
INSTRUCTORDavid Jordan
Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Crop Science

CROP SCIENCE
COURSES
CS 063 SYLLABUS

OFFICE4207 Williams HallOFFICE HOURSTuesday/Thursday AM by appointment
PHONE(919) 515-4068FAX(919) 515-7959
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CS 063 - PEANUT PRODUCTION
LOCATION: 2112 Williams HallCREDIT HOURS: 1
LECTURE DAYS: T THSEMESTERS: FALL
LECTURE TIME: 11:45 am -1:00 pmWEBSITE: www.cropsci.ncsu.edu/personnel/jordan%5Fdavid/documents/CS063coursesyllabus2007.pdf
PRE-REQUISITES: none
RESTRICTIONS: None

COURSE AND LAB TAS

David JordanTuesday/Thursday AM by appointment(919) 515-4068

TEXTBOOK(S)

2007 Peanut Information and other Cooperative Extension resources provided free of charge. Additional handouts and other written resources will be provided by the instructor.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

 

  1. Describe marketing arrangements, market type peanuts, and geographical production regions of peanut grown in the United States and worldwide.
  2. Describe the major anatomical and physiological of the peanut plant.
  3. Develop and thorough understanding of the importance of variety selection, fertility requirements, crop rotations, and stand establishment.
  4. Identify key insect, weed, and disease pests of peanut and explain management practices used to minimize the impact of these pests.
  5. Utilize all decision support systems, risk advisories, and extension publications to develop appropriate production and pest management practices.
  6. Explain principles associated with digging, harvesting, drying and storing the peanut crop
  7. Determine how market grade factors are evaluated and their impact of the peanut industry with respect to how peanut should be managed at the farmer level.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/GOALS

The objective of this course is to give students a fundamental and practical understanding of production and pest management strategies used by peanut growers in the Virginia-Carolina region.

Students will gain an appreciation for the origin and utilization of peanut; federal legislation and markets both domestically and internationally; production practices such as variety selection, tillage and fertilization principles; harvesting techniques; and an understanding of life cycles, economic damage, and management strategies used to control pests that infest peanuts.

LECTURE SCHEDULE

September 27

October 2, 4, 9, 11 (fall break, no class), 16, 18, 23, 25, 30

November 1 and 6

The following topics will be discussed in the order listed below

 

-Peanut history, geographical production areas, market classifications

-Botanical classification, peanut growth and development

-Peanut growth and development and soil resources

-Soil resources, tillage, and fertilization

-Peanut variety development, selection, and market grade characteristics

-Plant growth regulation and harvest principles

-Harvest principles, handling, and storage

-Weed management in peanut

-Insect management in peanut

-Disease management in peanut

-Integrated pest management

-Peanut economics and marketing

-Developing a holistic approach to peanut production

GRADING

            Final letter grades will be based on daily quizzes (30% of final grade), a mid-term examination (35% of final grade), and a final examination (35% of grade).   Final grades will be determined according to the following scale. The + or - grading system will be used.

 

A+ 95-100                     C+ 76-78

A   92-94                      C   72-75

A-  89-91                      C-  69-71

B+ 86-88                       D+ 66-68

B   82-85                       D   62-65

B- 79-81                       D- 59-61

 

Grades may be adjusted up if necessary so that the class average approaches a C (approximately 74%).

ABSENCES

Quizzes are given at the beginning of each class. You are allowed to drop one quiz grade. Quizzes may not be made up. Absence will result in a zero for the day except with prior approved permission or in the event of a properly documented medical or family emergency. Attendance is necessary to perform well in this class because 35% of the final grade is based on daily quizzes.

Attendance is essential to performing well in this class.

For a complete explanation of the University Attendance policy, students should refer to the web site http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/pols_regs/REG205.00.4.php .

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Scholarly activity is marked by honesty, fairness and rigor. A scholar does not take credit for the work of others, does not take unfair advantage of others and does not perform acts which frustrate the scholarly efforts of others. A scholar does not tolerate dishonesty in others. The violation of any of these principles is academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes the giving, taking or presenting of information or material by a student with the intent of unethically or fraudulently aiding oneself or another person on any work which is to be considered in the determination of a grade or the completion of academic requirements. More specific definitions are set in the NCSU Code of Student Conduct. The students and faculty of NCSU believe that the willingness of students to affirm and adhere to the essential values of honesty and integrity in all their academic endeavors is exemplified in the Honor Pledge: I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment. You should be familiar with the University’s policy on academic integrity found in the Code of Student Conduct and Honor Pledge described in the brochure on Academic Integrity at NCSU. This information can be obtained from the Department of Student Development located in Harris Hall. The content included in these documents applies to this course. Your signature on a test or assignment means that you have neither given nor received unauthorized aid and represents your commitment to honorable and trustworthy behavior that is in the spirit of the Honor Pledge. It is permissible for you to share class notes and study in groups. A grade of zero will be assigned to an examination, quiz, or assignment for which there is evidence of cheating.

DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS (DSS)

Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653. www.ncsu.edu/provost/offices/affirm_action/dss/ For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see www.ncsu.edu/provost/hat/current/appendix/appen_k.html

STATEMENT ON LABORATORY SAFETY

All students are expected to exercise proper safety precautions in the laboratory. Safety guidelines will be reviewed during the first lab period, and as required during the semester.

STATEMENT ON PASS THROUGH CHARGES

Students are responsible for field trip fees.

STUDENT CONDUCT

The NCSU Code of Student Conduct describes the kind of student behavior that disrupts and inhibits the normal functioning of the University and the actions that the University will take to protect the community from such disruption. It is your duty as a member of the University community to read, understand, and adhere to the Code of Student Conduct. It is contained in the NCSU Handbook for Teaching and Advising as Appendix L.

The Crop Science Department at North Carolina State University is committed to providing all students with an educational experience and background that will serve as a platform for success in future professional and personal endeavors. A learning environment that fosters professionalism is central to accomplishing these objectives. For this reason, activities such asdrinking, eating, sleeping, tobacco chewing, smoking, or reading of non-class materials or any other activities that are disruptive to the classroom or laboratory learning environment will not be tolerated. You can be asked to leave class if these rules are violated. In addition, it is important to recognize that the equipment and classroom facilities used in our teaching endeavors are the property of the tax payers of North Carolina and as such, and will be treated with respect.
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