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Dunphy, Professor of Crop Science and Crop Science Extension Specialist (Soybean)
INSTRUCTORJim Dunphy
Professor of Crop Science and Crop Science Extension Specialist (Soybean)

CROP SCIENCE
COURSES
CS 064 SYLLABUS

OFFICE2408 Williams HallOFFICE HOURS8:00-9:00 am and 10:00-12:00 am, MWF and by appointment
PHONE(919) 515-5813FAX(919) 515-5855
E-MAILjim_dunphy@ncsu.edu
CS 064 - SOYBEAN PRODUCTION
LOCATION: 2112 WilliamsCREDIT HOURS: 1
LECTURE DAYS: M W F SEMESTERS: FALL
LECTURE TIME: 9:10 - 10:00 a.m.
PRE-REQUISITES: CS 011 (Crop Production) and SSC 012 (Principles of Soil Science) or instructor permission
RESTRICTIONS: None

TEXTBOOK(S)

Modern Corn and Soybean Production, by Hoeft, Nafziger, Johnson, and Aldrich. There are no special fees or required field trips for this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

RELATIONSHIP TO CS 063 AND CS 065

Field Crops majors are required to take all three courses - CS 063 (peanut production), CS 064 soybean production) and CS 065 (cotton production). Students in other majors may take 1,2, or 3 of the classes, with each having one (1) hour credit.

  1. CS 064 will be taught the first five weeks
    (August 20 through September 24, 2003)
    from 9:10-10:00 a.m. Monday-Wednesday-Friday.
  2. CS 063 will be taught the middle five weeks
    (September 25 through October 30, 2003)
    from 9:50 - 11:05 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
  3. CS 065 will be taught the last five weeks
    (October 31 through December 5, 2003)
    from 9:50-11:05 a.m. Monday-Wednesday-Friday.
All three courses will be taught in 2112 Williams.

DROP/ADD DATES

A student may add any of the three courses without the instructor's permission up until the second meeting of that class, or with the instructor's permission up until the third meeting of that class. A class must be dropped before the third class meeting to be eligible for a tuition refund, or before the fifth class meeting to receive no grade.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/GOALS

To introduce the student to the management decisions that influence soybean production profits, and to improve the student's competence and confidence to make those decisions wisely in a real situation. Students will gain an understanding of:

  1. How world production, markets, and economics impact the profitability of soybean production on a North Carolina farm.
  2. How a soybean plant's growth and development pattern influences management decisions such as tillage, row width, planting dates, and populations.
  3. Application of plant nutrition principles to the profitable liming and fertilization of soybeans.
  4. Evaluation of alternative varieties and seed sources.
  5. Application of pest management tools and strategies to profitable soybean production.
  6. How principles of combine operation relate to soybean production profits.
  7. Marketing principles and fundamentals underlying expanded market opportunities.
  8. How production decisions impact our, and our grandchildren's, environment.
  9. Application of basic mathematics to everyday soybean production problems.

LECTURE SCHEDULE

The 2003 course outline, including test dates, is:

DAY DATE TOPIC DAY DATE TOPIC DAY DATE TOPIC
W 8/20 Intro, Soybean Economics F 8/22 Growth & Development
M 8/25 Growth & Development, Planting Decisions W 8/27 Planting Decisions F 8/29 Tillage/Fertility
M 9/1 Labor Day W 9/3 Seed Quality F 9/5 Midterm Exam
M 9/8 Varieties W 9/10 Insect Management F 9/12 Disease Management
M 9/15 Weed Management W 9/17 Harvesting F 9/19 Marketing
M 9/22 Marketing W 9/24 FINAL EXAM

GRADING

Short quizzes will be given at the beginning of most classes. Quiz and exam questions will be mostly short answer, true or false, or multiple choice. The final grade will be composed of roughly 1/3 quizzes, 1/3 midterm exam, and 1/3 final exam. A point earned on a quiz will contribute about as much to the final grade as a point earned on an exam. Both the distribution of scores within the class and the percentage of possible points earned are considered in assigning grades. Pluses and minuses will be added to letter grades when warrented by students' performance.

ABSENCES

Since quizzes and exams will reflect attendance fairly well, I do not worry too much about absences. Students are responsible for exam announcements, etc., made in class. I try to avoid make-up quizzes or exams, because it is almost impossible to make one up which is a fair match to the original quiz or exam. Either may be taken early if a student knows ahead of time (s)he will miss a class. Make-up quizzes or exams (usually oral) will be given only with excused absences, and it will be the student's responsibility to convince me of the justification. I admit to being harder to convince a week after the test is missed than right after it is missed (before it is missed is better yet).

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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