Plant and Soil Science (PLS)

500. Soil Fertility. Three semester hours.
The essential elements in the soil will be discussed, and soil samples will be analyzed
to determine the level of elements that are contained.
Prerequisites: PLS 309, 320 and CHEM 111, 112, 211.

501. Agricultural and Biological Instrumentation. Three semester hours. (2 lecture, 2lab)
Principles, equipment, and techniques for measuring variables in plant, soil, and environmental sciences. Spectrophotometry, chromatography, atomic absorption, weathers sensors and data loggers, and tissue culture are covered.

515. Pasture Management. Four semester hours.
A careful study of the literature concerning the soil and vegetative problems in regard to establishing, restoring, and maintaining pastures. Consideration will be given to pasture plans for this section of Texas , fertilizers to use, and good pasture practices to be observed.
Prerequisite: PLS 326.

597. Special Topics. One to four semester hours.
Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary.