ANIMAL SCIENCE


AGR 4001C Man, Food, and Environment. S.
 Credits: 2; Prereq: A basic course in agriculture, bio-
logical sciences, or natural resources.
World population, land resources, and agricultural
ecosystems. Crop climatology, crop geography, and
crop yields. Present and projected levels of food pro-
duction in the developed and developing countries.
(B)
AGR 4210C Field Crop Science. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: AGR 3005C or equivalent.
Growth, ecology, and production practices of major
field crops. (B)
AGR 4214C Applied Field Crop Production. SS.
 Credits: 2; Prereq: AGR 3005C or equivalent and
approval of instructor.
Students will plant and manage a select group of field
crops. Experience in soil sampling, interpretation of
nutrient and nematode test results, fertilization, pest
control and harvesting will be gained. Students will
make a specimen collection of insects, diseases and
weeds, with cost of control analyses, to include in
term report.
AGR 4231 Forage Science and Range Management.
S.
 Credits: 4
Scientific and technological developments in the selec-
tion, production, and utilization of forage crops, and
in the development and management of grazing areas.
(B)
AGR 4321 Plant Breeding. S. (Odd Years)
 Credits: 3; Prereq: AGR 3303.
The science and technology of plant improvement.
AGR 4614C Seed Technology. SS.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: BOT 3503 and BOT 3503L, or its
equivalent.
Characteristics and components of seed production
and processing with emphasis on agricultural seed
and the seed industry.
AGR 4905 Problems in Agronomy. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 1 to 3; Maximum 4; Prereq: Minimum of one
course in Agronomy and consent of instructor. May be
repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 4 credits.
Scientific study of individual problems in crop pro-
duction, weed science, genetics, or plant breeding.
AGR 4931 Agronomy Seminar. S.
 Credits: I
Preparation, presentation, discussion of latest
Agronomic advances. Required of all students major-
ing in Agronomy.
AGR 4941 Work Experience in Agronomy. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 1 to 3ff; Prereq: Prior arrangement with
adviser and approval ofdepartment chairmen and dean.

Plant Science

PLS 4061 Weed Science. F.
 Credits: 3
Identification of Florida's aquatic weed problems and
methods of chemical, biological, mechanical, and
physical weed control. Specific topics will include
plant biology/ecology, herbicide residue, lake recla-
mation, fish-plant interactions, and current laws regu-
lating aquatic weed control.
PLS 4613 Aquatic Weed Control. F. (Even years).
 Credits: 3
An introduction to basic and applied aspects of weed
science. Topics will include weed biology and ecolo-
gy, herbicide physiology, and weed control tech-
niques. The lab will cover weed identification, herbi-
cide application technology, and other aspects of
weed science.
GRADUATE COURSES
Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate
course listings.


 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1992-93
Wyatt-Brown, B. (HY), Director; Bredahl, C. (EH);
Chalmers, D. (HY); Conroy, S. (HY); Foreman, R. (AF-
AM); Hackett, D. (REL); Hill, S. (REL); Rutman, D.
(HY); Seelye, J. (EH); Turner, E. (HY); Williams, D.
(SPC).
Undergraduate Coordinator: S. Conroy
Office: Turlington 4117 (392-0271)
 THE MAJOR: Majors will be required to take at
least thirty-six (36) hours of appropriate courses -
half of which must be numbered 3000 or above -
including the required Interdisciplinary American
Studies courses AMS 2030 Introduction to American
Studies, AMH 4932 Studies in American Civilization,
AMH 4935 Undergraduate Seminar in American
Civilization. Majors are also required to complete
three courses basic to American Studies: AMH 2010
and 2020, U.S. History Survey; and AML 2012,
American Literature Through Crane. In addition,
majors will complete a three-course sequence,
arranged with the undergraduate coordinator, that
pursues a particular line of inquiry.

 HONORS: For graduation with honors, a stu-
dent must attain a 3.5 overall upper-division average.
High or highest honors will be awarded to any stu-
dent who earns a grade point average of 3.5 or higher
in upper division and major work and completes an
individual project in AMH 4935 of honors caliber.
 THE MINOR: A minor in American Studies is
also available. Required are AMS 2030 and AMH 4935
and either AMH 2010 and AML 2012 or AMH 2020
and AML 2023 plus two other relevant courses. The
hours required are eighteen. To plan the minor, stu-
dents must consult the coordinator.
 OVERSEAS STUDY: Students interested in study
abroad should consult with a department adviser or
the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Tigert.

American History

AMH 3315 American Popular Culture to 1970. S, SS.
 Credits: 3
A survey of the interests and amusements of the people
in the United States from the camp meeting to the rock
festival, from the tent show to the television program.
AMH 4932 Studies in American Civilization. F, S.
 Credits: 3; May be repeated with a change of content
up toa maximum of 9 credits.
Examination within a historical context of themes in
American culture such as "community" or "crime"
using methods of both the humanities and the social
sciences.
AMH 4935 Undergraduate Seminar in American
Civilization. S.
 Credits: 3; May be repeated with a change of content
up to a maximum of 8 credits.
A continuation of AMH 4041 with emphasis on indi-
vidual projects.
American Studies
AMS 2030 Introduction to American Studies. F, S,
SS.
 Credits: 3
An introduction to the problems, themes and methods
of American Studies. Concepts such as national char-
acter and popular culture are examined, and unifying
myths and symbols such as the frontier are used to
illustrate the ways in which American civilization as a
whole may be approached. (S)


AMS 4905 Individual Study. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 1 to 3; May be repeated with a change of con-
tent, up to a maximum of 9 credits.
Individual interdisciplinary projects in American
Studies.





 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1992-93
Hembry, F.G., Chair; Marshall, T.T.; Undergraduate
Coordinator; Ammerman, C.B.; Asquith, R.L.; Bates,
D.B.; Brendemuhl, J.H.; Conrad, J.H.; Elzo, M.A.;
Fields, M.J.; Hargrove, D.D., Johnson, D.D.; Johnson,
E.L; Kunkle, W.E.; Leak, F.W., Jr.; Lieb, S.; McDowell,
L.R.; Moore, J.E.; Olson, T.A.; Ott, E.A.; Sand, R.S.;
Sharp, D.C.; Simmen, R.; Ten Broeck, S.L.; Wakeman,
D.L.; West, R.L.; White, C.E.

Animal Science
ANS 2002 The Meat We Eat F, S.
 Credits: 2
Only open to students not majoring in Animal
Science. Consumer oriented. Meat as a food, its
inspection for wholesomeness, meat grading, identifi-
cation, processing, selection, preparation and serving.
Preparation of economical, nutritious and palatable
meals centered around meat will be emphasized.
ANS 3043C Growth and Development of Farm
Animals. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: BSC 2010C and 2011C, or equiva-
lent.
An integration of the physiological, genetic and nutri-
tional bases of animal growth, development, and body
composition with application to livestock production.
ANS 3079 Relationship of Form to Function in
Horses. S.
 Credits: 1
Principles of conformation and anatomy affecting the
performance of the horse and essentials of animal
selection.
ANS 3236C Horse Production. F.
 Credits: 3
Basic and applied principles of horse production.
ANS 3613L Livestock and Meat Evaluation. S.
 Credits: 2
Basic principles of livestock evaluation, grading, pric-
ing and judging of meat animals, carcasses and meat
cuts.
ANS 3634C Meats. F, SS.
 Credits: 3
Integrated studies of the science and technology
involved in the utilization of meat animals for food
with focus on animal growth, carcass cutability,
wholesomeness, palatability, and merchandising of
red meat.
ANS 3934 Junior Seminar. F, S.
 Credits: 1
An overview of the livestock industry, its role in meet-
ing the needs of an expanding human population, and
career requirements and opportunities.
ANS 4231 Practicum in Horse Management and
Training Techniques. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 1, Max: 2; Prereq: ANS 3236C or ANS 4234;
Coreq; ANS 4238. Permission of the instructor is required.
May be repeated with a change of content up to maximum
of 2 credits.
Current techniques in breeding, foaling, sales prepara-
tion or advanced training procedures taught in a
practicum setting. Involves a minimum of three hours
of practical experience per week.


++ Grading is on S-U basis only.