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AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (AGNR)
AGNR 50 Equine Health 3.0 units Grade option. Students learn the basics of proper veterinary care of the horse, including what to do before the veterinarian is called. Course introduces the diseases and lameness associated with the musculoskeletal system, as well as diseases of the respiratory, digestive, neurological, and reproductive systems. Emphasis is on preventive maintenance and managerial practices needed to keep the equine athlete, broodmare or family horse in good health in the High Desert region of California. BLDG-RM 17171 M 02:30PM-05:40PM 60 SLADE N AGNR 60 Environmental Horticulture Laboratory 1.0 unit Horticulture laboratory setting for horticulture experience and traditional lecture/lab classes. This setting will further prepare students for employment in the horticulture industry. BLDG-RM 17172 T 09:00AM-12:10PM 60B SLADE N
AGNR 61C Learn how to make productive use of unwanted yard waste and other materials through the Master Composter Program. Topics include: benefits of composting; the biological process of composting; materials that can and cannot be composted; types of composting units and how to establish and manage them, vermiculture; using the finished product as a soil conditioner or mulch; using other solid waste such as straw and concrete in the landscape. Grade Option. BLDG-RM 17174 S 09:00AM-05:00PM 60 MAYORAL R (10/13 - 10/13)
Landscape Conversion Learn to remodel a landscape to make it more resource-efficient and attractive. Emphasis will be on redesigning and planning, water-saving approaches for lawn areas, low-maintenance alternatives to lawn areas, utilization of existing landscape elements, salvaging trees and shrubs by pruning and retraining, and introduction of new landscape elements that are readily established. Grade Option. BLDG-RM 17176 S 09:00AM-05:00PM 60 BROWN M (09/15 - 09/15) AGNR 74C Water and Soils Conservation 1.0 unit Grade Option. Students discover the tenuous nature of many of the world's water supplies. Tools like GIS are used to study watershed health. The fantastic chemistry of water and methods of water quality testing are presented. Students study the relationships between soil and water, soil mapping, soil analysis and soil erosion using real-world examples. BLDG-RM 17179 T 03:30PM-05:35PM 60 SLADE N (10/23 - 12/11) AGNR 74D Ecological Restoration 1.0 unit Grade Option. Students learn to design an ecological restoration plan that effectively balances environmental mitigation with local community social and economic needs. Topics include: native seed banking, seed stratification and scarification, nutrient requirements, water requirements, transplanting protocols, and watershed restoration. BLDG-RM 17661 S 08:00AM-03:50PM LVHS SLADE N (09/08/07 and 09/22/07) 17662 S 08:00AM-03:50PM LVHS SLADE N (10/20/07 and 11/03/07) AGNR 75 Conservation Research Laboratory 2.0 units Corequisite: AGNR 170. Students design, implement and analyze applied research projects on the environmental issues of the Mojave Desert. Projects are student initiated or may be part of existing conservation projects with local mines and public agencies that include desert restoration, native plant propagation, soils rehabilitation and water management technologies like Geographic Information Systems in real-world situations. Several scholarship and internship opportunities are available to students in this program. BLDG-RM 17181 MW 09:00AM-12:10PM 60B SLADE N AGNR 80 Master Gardener 2.0 units Grade Option. This course is intended for homeowners and professionals who wish to increase their proficiency in high desert gardening. Topics will include: plant selection, waterwise irrigation, fruit, vegetables, roses, fertilizers, mulches, soil amendments, composting, herbaceous plants, landscape design, pruning, maintenance, weed control, cactus, succulents, turf-grass and water features. BLDG-RM 17186 LEC W 06:00PM-06:50PM 60 MAYORAL R LAB W 06:50PM-10:00PM 60 MAYORAL R AGNR 100 General Animal Science 3.0 units Discussion of breeds, types of enterprises, nutrition, reproduction and management of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine, rabbits, poultry and goats. CSU,UC BLDG-RM
AGNR 120 Pest Management in Environmental 3.0 units Horticulture Students will learn how to employ the principles and concepts of managing insects, diseases and weeds of the landscape and nursery environment, and their identification and control. To include concept of Integrated Pest Management, laws and regulations. Effective use of pesticides and herbicides will be emphasized. CSU BLDG-RM 17190 LEC M 06:00PM-08:05PM 60B BROWN M LAB W 06:00PM-08:05PM 60B BROWN M Plus two Saturday labs on 10/06/07 & 10/27/07 from 8:00AM-4:30PM in Bldg 60B. 17685 LEC MW 06:00PM-07:20PM BLDG 60 BROWN M LAB MW 07:20PM-09:25PM BLDG 60 BROWN M (09/24 - 12/12) AGNR 121 Fundamentals of Environmental 3.0 units Horticulture General course in environmental horticulture with emphasis on nursery operations, landscaping, turf management and floral industries. Topics include basic plant structure, cultural practices, propagation, structures and layout, pest management, houseplants, floral design, plant identification, turf grass care and survey of career opportunities. This class is recommended as a starting point for all landscape and horticulture certificate candidates. CSU BLDG-RM 17192 LEC TH 09:00AM-11:05AM 60 SALYARDS M LAB TH 11:10AM-02:20PM 60 SALYARDS M AGNR 140 Plant Materials and Usage I 3.0 units Identification, growth habits and cultural requirements for plants common to the California landscape. Emphasis is placed on plants that have adapted to the climate of the high desert and ones that are drought tolerant. CSU BLDG-RM 17193 LEC F 09:00AM-11:05AM 60 SALYARDS M LAB F 11:10AM-02:20PM 60 SALYARDS M AGNR 150 Landscape Design 3.0 units Fundamentals and history of landscape design for residential and commercial sites. Studies of color, texture, form and use of landscape material. Emphasis will be on selection and placement of plant material, walks, patios, decks and other structures for landscape use. Consideration will also be given to proper site layout with regard to existing elevations. The lab sessions will emphasize practice in design and drafting of actual landscape projects. CSU BLDG-RM 17194 LEC TTH 06:00PM-06:50PM 60 MAYORAL R LAB TTH 07:00PM-08:25PM 60 MAYORAL R 17686 LEC TTH 06:00PM-07:20PM BLDG 60 MAYORAL R LAB TTH 07:20PM-09:25PM BLDG 60 MAYORAL R (09/25 - 12/13) AGNR 153 Landscape Maintenance 2.0 units Fundamentals Maintenance of trees, shrubs and ground covers, cultural requirements, pruning, fertilizing and irrigation. Repair of irrigation systems and equipment. CSU BLDG-RM 17195 LEC TTH 03:30PM-04:20PM 60 STAFF LAB TTH 04:30PM-05:20PM 60 STAFF AGNR 161 Floral Design II 2.0 units Continued application of principles in the art of floral design. Contemporary design theory emphasizing creativity, self expression, and professional design situations. CSU BLDG-RM 17196 LEC W 01:00PM-01:50PM 60 WOLF J LAB W 02:00PM-05:10PM 60 WOLF J AGNR 170 Environmental Science 4.0 units Use and protection of the worlds natural resources, including soil, water, forest, mineral, plant, and animal life, with particular attention to California conditions. Ecological principles, history of the conservation movement, modern problems in resource use, global environmental issues and the citizen's role in conservation. The unique nature of natural resource management and career opportunities in the Mojave Desert region are emphasized. CSU BLDG-RM 17198 MW 07:20AM-08:10AM 80-16 SLADE N Plus four Friday meetings, 8:00AM-4:50PM, dates to be determined. AGNR 171 Introduction to Geographic 3.0 units Information Science This class will prepare students to construct a Geographic Information System for natural resource management and agriculture. Students will become proficient in the operation of ArcView software and be introduced to the 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Image Analyst and Network Analyst extensions. This is a hands-on class where students work with actual case studies and data, appropriate to the management of natural resources in the Mojave Desert ecosystem. CSU BLDG-RM 17202 LAB T 02:00PM-05:10PM 60B JAMES C LEC TH 06:00PM-08:05PM 60B JAMES C AGNR 138 Cooperative Education See descriptive statement under Cooperative Education heading. CSU UNITS 15990 5.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR 1.0 DUNSMORE M 15991 10.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR 2.0 DUNSMORE M 15992 15.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR 3.0 DUNSMORE M 15993 20.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR 4.0 DUNSMORE M 15994 25.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR 5.0 DUNSMORE M 15995 30.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR 6.0 DUNSMORE M 15996 40.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR 8.0 DUNSMORE M |
