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AGRN 75.6
Advances in Agronomy
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 41; SLSC 41, 52, and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.

Provides a forum to investigate current agrnomic issues of importance to western Canada. Students acquire information about these issues through invited presentations by recognized experts, independent research and team problem solving. They are encouraged to investigate each issue in a multidisciplinary manner and communicate their findings in both oral and written form.

AGRN 82.3
Field Diagnostic School
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 41; SLSC 51, 52, and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.

The Field Diagnostic School provides students with practical experience in recognizing and diagnosing various soil and crop production problems. By examining a range of demonstration and research plots, students will be exposed to a wide variety of agrnomic practices and problems including weed control and herbicide damage, nutrient deficiencies, fertilizer application and damage, seeding practices and pest management. A local tour of soils will be used to illustrate differences in parent material and soil development. A final project will be completed by correspondence.

Note: Conducted during a three-day period in July between Years 1 and 2. A special fee will apply.

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