Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design
http://www.ag.ncat.edu./academics/natres/index.html
Gudigopuram B. Reddy, Chairperson

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design are to meet its responsibilities to society by providing training for professional agriculturists, natural resources specialists, landscape architects, bioenvironmental engineers and environmentalists who can identify, analyze, and solve the problems of today, as well as new problems that may arise in the future. Realizing the dynamic and ever changing nature of modern society, the Department seeks to provide its students with the tools of analysis as well as facilities for applying the natural, physical, and social sciences to thinking processes that will enable them to relate to human’s present and future needs in managing his/her environment.

DEGREES OFFERED

GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The admission of students to the undergraduate degree programs and qualification for the Bachelor of Science degree in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design are based upon the general admission and graduation requirements of the University. For admission to Bioenvironmental Engineering  see respective handbooks and program requirements elsewhere in this catalog.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Majors in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design must complete a minimum of 124 semester hours of University courses. Included in the 124 hours are thirty hours in a major elective depending on the degree program. A minimum grade of “C” is required for major courses. A Waste Management Certificate is awarded with the Bachelor of Science degree to students who complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of courses identified as waste management core courses. There is also a biotechnology certificate for students who meet the requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design provides professional education for a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates of the program work in such industrial areas as land-use planning, environmental control, natural resources management, waste management, water and soil quality, and environmental policy analysis, greenhouse production, landscape contracting, nursery/garden center management, landscape architecture and regional and urban planning. Career opportunities also include work with federal, state, and local government agencies involved in regulation, resource management, and policy development. Students have found employment with consulting firms involved in solving environmental and production problems, as well as working as a licensed landscape architect providing professional design consultations.  Graduates also are prepared for graduate school to pursue degrees in the environmental science, soil science, horticulture, landscape architecture and bioenvironmental engineering.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES FOR EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

*A grade of “C” must be made in all the above requirements

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
UNST 100 UNST 110 MATH 111 UNST 120 CHEM 106 CHEM 116	1 3 4 3 3 1 15	UNST 130 UNST 140 MATH 112 HPED CHEM 107 CHEM 117	3 3 4 2 3 1 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
UNST Cluster Theme Elective1 EASC 201 BIOL 221 NARS 110 SPCH 250	3 3 4 3 3 16	UNST Cluster Theme Elective UNST Cluster Theme Elective UNST Cluster Theme Elective MATH 224 GEOG 200	3 3 3 3 3 15
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
CHEM 221 CHEM 223 PHYS 225 PHYS 235 SLSC 338        EASC 622	3 2 3 1 4 3 16	Electives (Major Elective) SLSC 621 NARS 520 EASC 309	6 4 1 3 14
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
EASC 616 NARS 599 (Capstone) SLSC 634 SLSC 633 Elective (Major Elect.)1	3 3 4 4 3 17	EASC 666 EASC 699 Electives (Major Elective2 Electives (Free Elective)	3 3 3 6 15

Total Credit Hours: 124
¹ UNST Cluster Theme Elective:  Student must choose one cluster and take courses only in that cluster

² Major Electives: EASC  330,  433, 444,  644, BIOL  301, CIEN 310, 618, AGEN 216, 204, 360, HIST 210, SLSC 609, SLSC 632, CHEM 222, 244, PHYS 101, FORS 618, AREN 221, HIST 307, BUAD 341, ANSC 637, LASC 636, CM 593, OSH 311, 312, 411, 413, AGED 607 and approved consortium courses. These courses must be approved by the advisor.  Courses are described in the University Catalog.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, NATURAL RESOURCES
(Soil Science)

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, NATURAL RESOURCES
(Soil Science)

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
ENGL 100 CHEM 106 CHEM 116 MATH 111 AGED 101 UNST 100 UNST 120	3 3 1 4 1 1 3 16	CHEM 107 CHEM 117 MATH 112 UNST 110 UNST 130 UNST 140	3 1 4 3 3 3 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
Humanities Elective BIOL 101 SPCH 250 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective UNST Cluster Theme    Elective	3 4 3   3   3 16	NARS 110 EASC 309 PHYS 110 PHYS 111 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective UNST Cluster Theme    Elective	3 3 2 1   3   3 15
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
CHEM 221 CHEM 223 HORT 334 ANSC 211 SLSC 338 NARS 520	3 2 3 3 4 1 16	PHED Elective MATH 224 AGEC 330 SLSC 517 BIOL 221	1 3 3 3 4 14
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
SLSC 634 EASC 622 SLSC 633 NARS 599 (Capstone) Electives (Major Elective)2	4 3 4 3 3 17	SLSC 632 SLSC 621 NARS 608 Elective  (Major Elective)2	3 4 3 3 13

Total Credit Hours: 124
¹ UNST Cluster Theme Elective:  Student must choose one cluster and take courses only in that cluster
² Major Area Electives: CAAE 204, EASC 616, HORT 620, NARS 618, NARS 610, NARS 603, SLSC 640

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, NATURAL RESOURCES
(Environmental Horticulture)

*A grade of “C” must be made in all the above requirements.

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, NATURAL RESOURCES
(Environmental Horticulture)

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
ENGL 100 EASC 201 MATH 101 NARS 110 UNST 100 UNST 120	3 3 3 3 1 3 16	UNST 110 MATH 102 UNST 130 UNST BIOL 100	3 3 3 3 4 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
HORT 302 HORT 334 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective CHEM 106 CHEM 116	3 3   3   3 3 1 16	HORT 303 BIOL 240 PHYS 110 PHYS 111 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective UNST Cluster Theme    Elective	3 4 2 1   3   3 16
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
SLSC 338 ANSC 214 BIOL 220 PHED Elective Major Elective2	4 3 4 2 3 16	AGEC 330 BUAD 425 SLSC 517 BIOL 430 Major Elective2	3 3 3 4 3 16
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
BIOL 530 HORT 610 BUAD 422 HORT 620 Elective	3 3 3 3 3 15	NARS 608 HORT 600 HORT 611 NARS 520 NARS 599 (Capstone)	3 3 3 1 3 13

Total Credit Hours: 124
¹ UNST Cluster Theme Elective:  Student must choose one cluster and take courses only in that cluster
² Major Electives: HORT 412, 514, 527, 612, 613, and NARS 603, 618
 

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Landscape architecture is concerned with quality of land use. It includes the analysis of environmental and social factors and recommendations for the preservation, design, construction and maintenance of developed land areas. The scope of activities of projects varies from broad, regional landscape planning analysis to detailed site planning.

This curriculum is planned to equip the student to deal with a wide range of environmental problems. A sequence of required courses develops an understanding of landscape design theory and practice and construction techniques. Elective and optional course offerings provide the student an opportunity to concentrate in an area of individual interest.

Multiple courses in several major subject areas are sequential. Completing those courses in sequence as listed is required.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSE FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Total Credit Hours: 128

(1)  UNST Cluster Theme Elective: Student must choose one cluster and take courses only in that cluster

BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Biological Engineering program is to provide its students with a quality Biological Engineering education and to satisfy the educational and technical needs of society on local, national and international levels.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Our graduates will:

1. Demonstrate the ability to work productively as biological engineers or to pursue graduate education,

2. Have the skills to actively lead or participate on multi-disciplinary teams,

3. Be active in professional societies, engage in continuing education and progress towards professional registration,

4. Contribute to society and to the diversity of workforce in their company and their profession by actively recruiting and mentoring for these organizations.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Biological Engineering major must complete 124 credit hours following the approved departmental curriculum. Majors must also satisfy all University and College of Engineering requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A degree in this field prepares a student for careers in engineering design, management, research, consulting, governmental agencies, industries, foreign services, sales, teaching, and product development.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES FOR BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

A grade of “C” must be made in all the above requirements.

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
CAAE 100 CAAE 101 MATH 131 UNST 100 UNST 110 UNST 120 GEEN 110	2 2 4 1 3 3 0 15	CAAE 102 MATH 132 UNST 130 PHYS 241 PHYS 251 UNST 140 GEEN 120	2 4 3 3 1 3 0 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
CAAE 331 MATH 231 PHYS 242 PHYS 252 CHEM 106 CHEM 116	3 4 3 1 3 1 15	CAAE 332 CAAE 334 CHEM 107 MATH 431 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1 CAAE 202	3 2 3 3   3   3 0 17
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
CAAE 204 CAAE 362 MEEN 441 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1	3 3 3   3   3 15	CAAE 364 INEN 260 AGEN 330 Statistics Elective Biology/Chemistry    Elective CAAE 302	3 2 4 3   3 0 15
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
AGEN 440 AGEN 600 AGEN 501(Capstone) EASC 622 AGEN Elective  CAAE 500/GEEN 500 ELEN 440	3 3 1 3 3 1 3 17	AGEN 624 AGEN 523 AGEN 502 SLSC 632 Biology Elective	3 3 2 3 3 14

Total Credit Hours: 124
¹UNST Cluster Theme Elective: Student must choose one cluster and take courses only in that cluster.

Biology/Chemistry Electives: BIOL 101*, 160*, 220*, 221*, 240*, 370*, LDAR 230, BIOL 400, 410 or CHEM 221, or other biology and chemistry courses approved by the faculty advisor. Some elective courses (marked with*) will result in taking extra credit hours.

Statistics Elective: MATH 224, ECON 305, INEN 270.

AGEN Elective: AGEN 404, CIEN 310, 618, 664, 668 or other engineering courses approved by the faculty advisor.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IN BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

This course provides instruction in the selection, sharpening, care and correct use of shop tools and equipment; woodworking and simple carpentry; simple electrical repairs; sheet metal work; electric arc and oxyacetylene welding; pipe fitting and simple plumbing repairs. (F)

This course will introduce Geographic Information system (GIS) concepts and applications. GIS theory will be presented and hands-on exercises will be used to demonstrate the application and use of GIS in agriculture, arts and sciences, health, political sciences, engineering, technology, and other disciplines.

This course is an introduction to plane surveying. Topics include: use of surveying instruments, theory of measurements and sources of error, traverse and curve computations, stadia measurements, differential and profile leveling, topographic mapping and design projects. (S)

This course is an introduction to the study of surface and subsurface hydrology. Topics include: hydrologic cycle, rainfall-runoff relationships, precipitation measurements and hydrographs, unit hydrograph analysis, flood routing, planning and design of runoff/detention systems, and computer applications in hydrology. (F)

Analysis and design of engineering systems are discussed. Concepts, methods, and procedures associated with the engineering design process are studied. Specific topics include project management, customer need identification, team behavior, concept generation and evaluation, embodiment design, modeling and simulation, finite element analysis software, material selection, engineering statistics, and legal and ethical issues in design. Prerequisite CAAE 332 or equivalent.

This course deals with tractive units that include field machinery and tractor power. The first part involves the design principles of field machinery, evaluating the functional performance and the efficiency of these machines. The second part deals with the thermal analysis of internal combustion engines. Students will learn to measure and calculate tractive and engine powers. Prerequisites: MEEN 336 and 337. (F)

This course deals with the fundamentals of building construction applied to location, selection materials, foundations, planning farm structures, and environmental considerations, such as temperature, humidity, condensation, and ventilation. Prerequisite: MEEN 336. (F)

Engineering properties of plant and animal materials will be studied. Specific topics will include: structure and composition of plant and animal materials, elastic and viscoelastic properties, food rheology and thermal properties, aerodynamic and hydrodynamic properties, and electromagnetic properties. These properties will be used to design sound biological and environmental systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 221 and MEEN 336 or consent of instructor. (F)

The major objective of this course is to enhance the design capability of agricultural and biosystems engineering students. During this course each student will identify a design project, define the problem, collect all required resources and databases and outline the work plan. This project should integrate design concepts from previous courses. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (F)

The major objective of this course is to enhance the design capabilities of agricultural engineering students. This is a continuation of AGEN 501. During this course students will complete the design project selected in AGEN 501.(S)

The general engineering principles of solids, fluids, and process equipment will be discussed. Topics include energy, heat, enthalpy, psychometrics, heat and mass transfer, drying and refrigeration of food products. Prerequisite: MEEN 441 or consent of instructor. (F)

This course discusses the production, utilization, and system design for energy in food and agricultural productions. Specific topics include: biogas, biomass, solar energy, energy analysis, conservation and management, including electric power supply and motor control. Energy production through photosynthesis and energy flow in biological systems will also be studied. Prerequisite: MEEN 441. (S)

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

This course will emphasize the application of engineering hydrology, saturated flow, and hydraulic principles in the analysis and design of soil and water resource management systems. Topics will include overland flow, erosion, open channel flow, irrigation, and drainage designs. Additional topics will include principles and practices in designing water conveyance structures and ways to improve current conservation practices. Prerequisite: CAAE 3664 or consent of instructor.

This course will emphasize quantitative evaluation of some of the well established parameters such as temperature, humidity, fluid flow, pressure, displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, stress, strain, etc. that are widely used in agricultural and biosystems engineering and other engineering disciplines. Prerequisite: MEEN 336 or consent of instructor. (DEMAND)

This course emphasizes the analysis and design of water resources systems. Topics include: water resources planning and development, hydraulic structures, introduction to aquifer analysis and contamination, well development, pump evaluation and selection, water quality and management, water laws, and detention and retention pond, wastewater management and remediation. Prerequisite: AGEN 360 or consent of instructor. (S)

EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

This course is a study of the earth’s system as related to atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. The interrelationship of humans with the earth’s environment as revealed in the modification of natural processes will also be examined. (F;S;SS)

This course examines the relation of geological principles in the development of a balanced concept of the earth and the earth’s history; rock and mineral identification, utilization of geological and topographic maps, geological processes, resource conservation, urban and environmental problems. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or consent of instructor. (S)

This course examines the fundamental elements of weather conditions as revealed in world patterns of climate types. It surveys the types of land forms and makes applications to problems in engineering, military science and in planning for agricultural, urban and regional development projects. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (F)

Methods of geologic map construction using aerial photographic maps, Bruton Compass, etc., for stratigraphic measurements; interpretation of remotely sensed data will be studied. (SS)

This course provides systematic study of mineral groups, their occurrence, formation, economic importance, identification by x-ray and other techniques. Prerequisite: EASC 309. (F)

Group discussions, reports, and guest lectures on current environmental issues including case studies.

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate

Problems of uncontrolled use of natural resources, increased urbanization, unplanned growth and general deterioration of the man-made and natural environments will be examined. The basic principles of environmental planning and natural resources management as well as natural resource conservation will also be studied. (F)

This course is the study of traditional and innovative patterns as well as problems of managing with handling waste products of urban and rural environments, their renovation and reclamation. (F)

This course examines various land forms and their evolution - the naturally evolved surface features of the Earth’s crust and the processes responsible for their evaluation, their relation to man’s activities and as the foundation for understanding the environment. (F)

Conservation, management and use of renewable and nonrenewable resources and their impact on the social and economic quality of our environment. (SS)

Independent field and/or laboratory research in earth and environmental science for advanced students is/or required. (S)

This course is the study of the earth as a “system” with emphasis on the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere interactions as related to global change and human activities. (F)

This course provides multidisciplinary examination of environmental problems and application of appropriate techniques of analysis to selected problems. Team taught by environmental faculty. (S)

ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE

This course is the study of plant materials as used in landscape design. Emphasis is placed on major categories of herbaceous plants and woody plants as they pertain to landscape usage. Identification techniques will be introduced and used. (F)

The course is a continuation of LDAR 202 with different plant species. (S)

This course is the study of the types, construction, and management of propagation structures; and the fundamental principles of propagation by seed, cuttage, budding, grafting, and layerage. Prerequisite: NARS 110. (F)

This course covers the establishment, maintenance, and adaptation of grasses for lawns, golf courses, parks, Athletic and playing fields and roadsides.  Also considered is the association of different plant responses with 

soil, climate, and biotic factors. (F)

This course includes the production principles and practices used for growing woody plants in the field and in containers along

with the strategies for wholesale and retail marketing of nursery crops. (S)

The essentials of flower arrangement and plant decoration for the home, office, hospital, school and church are studied. Special attention given to design principles, such as balance, scale, harmony, color, and line movement. (DEMAND)

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate

Theory and principles of plant cell, tissue and organ culture, and their application in crop improvement will be studied. (F)

The culture of floriculture crops in the greenhouse out-of-doors with emphasis on cut flowers and potted plants will be studied. Special attention is given to seasonal production as it relates to soils, fertilization and environmental factors. (DEMAND)

The culture of floriculture crops in the greenhouse with emphasis on seasonal production, marketing, insect and disease controls and plant growing structures will be studied. Prerequisites: HORT 334 and 610. (DEMAND)

This course is the study of the identification, merits, adaptability, and maintenance of shrubs, trees, and vines used in landscape planting trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials. (DEMAND)

This course is a continuation of HORT 612 with added emphasis on plant combinations and use of plant as design elements. (DEMAND)

This course provides a comprehensive study of major and minor vegetable crops of North Carolina, the United States, and the world in relation to the industry, production practices, crop development, nutritional value, quality characteristics, marketing, and post-harvest  handling and storage.  (F)

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

This course is designed to emphasize issues, values, and ethics in landscape architecture. Current concerns and issues involving the environment, design and social factors will be explored. A variety of ideologies within the practice of landscape architecture and their niches within the profession will be examined. (S)

Students enrolled in this lecture course will explore the broad field of landscape architecture. Students will be introduced to the planning and design process, landscape planning, site planning, and the principles and elements 

Students enrolled in this studio course will explore the field of landscape architecture and the various visual communication techniques. Students will be exposed to traditional and digital visual and graphic techniques necessary for the communication of ideas. (F)

This studio course is designed to explore further issues of visual communication. Both traditional and digital visual media will be used to investigate more technical aspects of communication; two and three dimensional aspects of form and space creation will be explored. (S)

Basic concepts of ecology, ecosystem structure and function will be explored; energy flow and material recycling emphasized. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: LDAR 170. (S)

This history course is a study of the development of landscape architecture from antiquity to modern times, with emphasis on its relationships to allied arts and professions. Prerequisite: University History Requirement. (F)

This course is a study of the development of landscape design during the modern and post modern eras. Topics will include the English Landscape School, the City Beautiful Movement, the Country Place Era and the International School. Prerequisite: LDAR 270. (S)

This course will concentrate on the study of plant materials as used in landscape design. Emphasis is placed on major categories of herbaceous plants and woody plants as they pertain to landscape usage. Identification techniques will be introduced and used. (F)

This course is a continuation of LDAR 302. Different plant species will be the focus of this course. Prerequisite: LDAR 302. (S)

This course will introduce students to various materials used in landscape construction projects.  The nature, structure and/or composition of the material, its typical application in the landscape and construction techniques will be discussed.  Emphasis will be placed on the use of materials in the landscape and the development of drawn construction details during the lab period. (S)

Students in this studio course will explore basic concept development and principles and elements of design. The course will give students a greater understanding of space through analysis of forms, proportions, and scale. Students will investigate design theory by proposing solutions. Prerequisite: LDAR 170. (F)

This studio course is designed to explore further issues of design. Course material will emphasize ideologies about scales, context, and concept development. Projects will explore creative solutions to “real” world constraints (i.e. zoning regulations, economic, environmental, social, political, etc.). The cyclic nature of the design process and its layers will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: LDAR 370. (S)

This is a course for landscape architecture students to visit and explore examples of exemplary natural systems and built 

landscapes. Students will study successful North Carolina or international (i.e. Ghana, England) urban projects, gardens, parks,

and residential communities, to further understand the environment, gardens, parks, residential communities and examples. 

(Summer)

This studio course will focus on exercises and projects in site engineering. Prerequisites: MATH 102, PHYS 110 and 111. Corequisite: LDAR 470. (F)

This studio course will focus on lectures, exercises and projects dealing with landscape equipment, and design methods. Prerequisites: MATH 102, PHYS 110, and 111. Corequisite: LDAR 471. (S)

This is a studio course for students to develop design solutions to problems involving private, quasi-public, and public spaces with emphasis on the design process. The student will develop programs, site analysis, concept, and presentation drawings. Prerequisites: LDAR 171, 230 and 371. Corequisite: LDAR 460. (F)

This studio course is a continuation of LDAR 470 addressing more complex design issues. Prerequisite: LDAR 470. (S)

This is a course for landscape architecture students to work on independent study projects. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and Program Director. (F)

This course is a study of the professional practice of landscape architecture, including professional ethics and registration laws; the preparation of proposals and contract documents; office administration; job supervision, and relationships with clients and customers. Prerequisites: LDAR 461, 570, and 560. Corequisites: LDAR 571 and 520. (S)

Individual research, group discussions, and lectures on contemporary issues relating to the practice of landscape architecture are the focus of this seminar. Prerequisite: LDAR 570. Corequisites: LDAR 571 and 510. (S)

This studio course will study the fundamentals of design as applied to aesthetic and functional arrangements. Problems will include preparation of planting plans, cost estimates and technical specifications. Prerequisites: LDAR 302 and 303. Corequisites: LDAR 460 and 470. (F)

This studio course will serve as a capstone to Landscape Architectural Construction 330 and 331 with emphasis on understanding and preparing complete sets of construction documents for landscape architecture projects. Prerequisites: LDAR 460 and 461. (F)

This studio course is an in-depth group study of a comprehensive landscape architecture management, planning, and design problem while considering the research, programming, site analysis, conceptual studies, preliminary and master plan, design guidelines, and presentations of recommendations. Prerequisites: LDAR 461, 471, and 550. (S)

This studio course focuses on an approved design problem requiring individual work, which will serve as a comprehensive examination. Preparation and presentation are to include a written and graphic problem statement, analysis, and detailed plans, or other activities approved by instructor. Prerequisite: LDAR 570. Corequisites: LDAR 510 and 520. (S)

This course is intended to assist students in selecting an individual capstone project, finding and organizing appropriate information needed for the project, and firmly establish parameters for the design and development of the project. (F)

NATURAL RESOURCES

This course is an introduction to the basic principles underlying the production of economic crops. A brief introduction to drug and medical plants will also be included. Prerequisite: BIOL 140. (F;S)

This is an introductory course with emphasis placed on basic principles of plant improvement through genetics; it is required of all Plant Science majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 140 or ANSC 214. (DEMAND)

This course is the study of grasses, legumes and other plants and their uses as hay pasture, silage and special purposes of forages, identification of plants and seeds and study of quality in hay, silage and pasture population. Prerequisite: NARS 110. (DEMAND)

This course examines current problems in Plant Science and Technology. Designed especially for unifying the three major areas of the Department by involving the staff with junior and senior students. (F)

Students will be required to spend one semester in an approved government agency, or private firm conducting practical work, observation and directed professional activities.

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate

Experimental design, methods and techniques of experimentation, application of experimental design to plant,

Animal and food research; and interpretation of experimental data will be included in the course. Prerequisite:

MATH 224. (F)

This course is a study of the important chemical pesticides and growth regulators used in the production of economic plants. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and NARS 300. (DEMAND)

This course is the study of the physical environment and its influence on crops and geographical distribution of crops. (DEMAND)

This course examines the following: the significance of crop improvements in the maintenance of crop as well as the yields; application of genetic principles and techniques used in the improvement of crops; and the place of seed certification in the maintenance of varietal purity. (DEMAND)

The courses designed for students who desire to study special problems in Natural Resources; plant, soil, and environment. (F;S)

This course introduces spatial statistical analysis techniques, which provide the students with the opportunity to conduct exploratory spatial data analysis with ArcView GIS, S-PLUS/SpatialStats and the SAS/GIS Software. The focus of this course is on effective application of spatial data analysis in GIS environment; MATH224 and GIS software or consent of instructor. (DEMAND)

This course is the study of the history, classification, culture, and utilization of native trees, with special emphasis on their importance as a conservation resource, the making of national forestry policy, and the ecological impact of trees on environmental quality. Prerequisite: BIOL 140. (SS)

SOIL SCIENCE

This course examines the fundamental nature and properties of soils, soil genesis, and classification and land use will be covered. (F)

This course examines that following: the general principles of soil fertility; influence of chemical, physical and microbiological properties of soils on crop production; application of fertility principles in cropping programs; and limited treatment of impact of agricultural pollutants on the environment. Prerequisite: SLSC 338, CHEM 101 or consent of instructor. (DEMAND)

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate

A study of soil micro and macro organisms and their role in elemental cycles, environmental pollution remediation and crop yields. Also, deals with the rhizosphere ecology and processes. Organic matter accumulation and carbon sequestration in soils.

This course is a study of fundamental physical principles and laws which govern the behavior of soils. Physical constitution soil water, and soil air and the relationship of soil physical conditions to plant growth and environment will also be examined. Prerequisites: SLSC 338, CHEM 102, and MATH 113, and consent of instructor. Spring terms of even numbered years. (S)

Factors and processes of soil formation, grouping of soils based on their properties, soil mapping, soil interpretations for various uses and discussion of new concepts in soil taxonomy will be studied. Prerequisite: SLSC 338 or consent of instructor. (F)

This course is a study of the chemical properties of soil environment including interactions of solid, liquid and gaseous phases. Discussion will also include ion and pollutant interactions with soil, their retention, potential movement and the environmental impact. Additional discussion will include oxidation and reduction, soil acidity and alkalinity and their impact on waste management, resource utilization and the environment. (S)

Designed to provide a basic understanding of the benefits that wetlands in their natural conditions offer mankind,

Fish and wildlife habitat, water quality improvement, flood protection, filter traps for pollutants, erosion control, natural products, recreation, and aesthetics.  Primary instructional areas will include ecology, wetland systems of  the southeast region, wetland law and regulations, soil conditions of wetlands, hydrology of wetlands, methodology of delineating wetlands, wetland irrigation, plant and vegetation identification, and writing environ-mental reports.

DIRECTORY OF FACULTY

B.S., M.Ed., University of California, Ph.D., North Carolina State University

B.A., M.A., Ph.D, City University of New York (CUNY)

B.S., North Carolina A&T State University; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University

B.S., Texas Tech University; M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M University

B.L.A., Louisiana State University; M.L.A., Harvard University,

Registered Landscape Architect

B. S., M.S. University of Benn, Ph.D. Institute of Microbiology, MS CR, Prague

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University

B.S., Iowa State University, M.S., North Carolina State University (P.E.)

B.S., M.S.; Kansas State University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University

B.S., M.S., A.P., Agricultural University, India; Ph.D., University of Georgia, Certified Soil Scientist

B.S., Osmania University, M.S., A.P., Agricultural University, India; Ph.D., University of Georgia

M.S., University of the Philippines at Los Banos; M.Phil., Cranfield Institute of Technology, England; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Sr., A.A., Jr. College of Albany, B.L.A., Louisiana State University, M.L.A., Harvard University, Registered Landscape Architecture

B.S., University of Tabriz; M.S., University of California at Davis, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University (F.E.)

B.S., Mid Western University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge

B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Certified Soil Scientist

B.S., Jilin Agricultural University, M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, M.S., Cornell University

Departments in the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

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