Crop and Soil Science Course List

Entomology Courses

CSS 100. Orientation/Career Planning (1 Credits)

Introduction to departments, college and university programs. Individual and group counseling and baccalaureate program planning. Exposure to career opportunities in crop and soil science. PREREQ: Major and minor students only.
Term(s): Fall
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CSS 199. Special Studies (1-16 Credits)

The overriding theme of most issues in agriculture today is sustainability in all it's various facets - environment, economics, social impacts. The OSU Departments of Crop and Soil Science , Horticulture and Agricultural and Resource Economics will present an undergraduate seminar series entitled Farming Today for Tomorrow that will deal with a specific theme of agricultural sustainability. In 2010 the topic will be: Soil Quality: Current State of Knowledge.
Term(s): Winter
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CSS 311. Introduction to Insect Pest Management (5 Credits)

Recognition, biology and management of injurious and beneficial insects; insects and human welfare. Concurrent laboratory is designed to illustrate principles of insect pest management in agricultural cropping systems, including medical and veterinary entomology. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as ENT 311. OTHER PREREQS: One year of college biology.
Term(s): Spring
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CSS 401. Research (1-16 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 403. Thesis (1-16 Credits)

Independent, original study and preparation of a senior thesis. OTHER PREREQS: Senior standing.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 405. Reading and Conference (1-16 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 405H. Reading and Conference (1-16 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 406. Projects (1-16 Credits)

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CSS 407. Seminar (1 Credits)

Senior seminar intended to instruct students on proper techniques for presentation of scientific material. Each student is expected to prepare and present a scientific seminar and to submit written documentation supporting that seminar. Graded P/N.
Term(s): Fall
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CSS 408. Workshop (1-16 Credits)

Evaluation and judging of soils in Oregon and other states; directed studies of soil morphology, soil survey, soil fertility, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology, and soil information systems.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 410. Internship (1-16 Credits)

Professional work experience previously approved and supervised by the department, written report required. PREREQ: Junior standing.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 438. Exploring World Agriculture (2 Credits)

Exploring World Agriculture is a course that allows students to learn about the agriculture of a specific location. The course identifies a geographic location and then investigates and researches the crop, livestock, food production, and related factors of that area. History, culture and political impacts are presented. The course invites OSU and community members with expertise in the selected geographic location to instruct the class.
Term(s): Spring
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CSS 499. Issues of Sustainable Agriculture (1 Credits)

The overriding theme of most issues in agriculture today is sustainability in all its various facets - environment, economics, and social impacts.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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CSS 499. Special Topics in Crop and Soil Science (1 Credits)

Technical knowledge and skills development courses offered in a wide array of course formats. Topics vary from term to term and year to year. May be repeated for credit when topics differ.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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CSS 501. Research (1-16 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 503. Thesis (1-16 Credits)

OTHER PREREQS: Masters-level graduate students.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 505. Reading and Conference (1-16 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, spring
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CSS 506. Projects (1-16 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 507. Seminar (1 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, spring
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CSS 508. Workshop (1-16 Credits)

Evaluation and judging of soils in Oregon and other states; directed studies of soil morphology, soil survey, soil fertility, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology, and soil information systems.
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CSS 509. Practicum in Teaching (1-3 Credits)

Developing skills and competence in teaching soil science under staff supervision; organization and presentation of instructional material by assisting in laboratory, recitation, and lectures.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 599. Professional Development: Job Seeking (1 Credits)

Term(s): Varies
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CSS 599. Professional Development: Writing (1 Credits)

Term(s): Varies
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CSS 599. Special Topics in Crop and Soil Science (1 Credits)

Technical knowledge and skills development courses offered in a wide array of course formats. Topics vary from term to term and year to year. May be repeated for credit when topics differ.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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CSS 601. Research (1-16 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 603. Thesis (1-16 Credits)

OTHER PREREQS: PhD-level graduate students.
Term(s): Fall, Winter, spring
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CSS 605. Reading and Conference (1-16 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 606. Projects (1-16 Credits)

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CSS 607. Seminar (1 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 608. Workshop (1-16 Credits)

Evaluation and judging of soils in Oregon and other states; directed studies of soil morphology, soil survey, soil fertility, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology, and soil information systems.
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CSS 699. Special Topics in Crop Science and Soil Science (1 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Winter, Spring
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CSS 699. Special Topics: Professional Development (1 Credits)

Term(s): Fall, Spring
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