Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Plant Production
First Semester 2006/ 2007

Course Information
Course Title Field Crops Production
Course Number P311
Prerequisites PP205
Course Website
Instructor Dr. Nezar Samarah
Office Location C1 L2
Office Phone 962-02-7201000-22055
Office Hours
E-mail nsamarah@just.edu.jo
Teaching Assistant
Course Description
Principles of field crops production. Crop classification, environmental factors affecting crop growth and
development, cultural practices for production of major crops in Jordan: seeding methods, tillage, weed
control, harvesting methods, and crop rotations.

Text Book
Title Crop Science Principles and Practice
Author(s) Mullen R
Publisher Burgess International Group Inc., Mn.
Year 1996
Edition
Book Website
References

Assessment Policy
Assessment Type Expected Due Date Weight
First Exam 20%
Second Exam 20%
Final Exam As scheduled 40%
Assignments Lab reports 20%

Course Objectives Weights

1. To provide students with principles of crop production and development. 25%
2. To assess students to understand the various practices affecting crop growth and 25%
development.
3. To provide students with an information about the growing, development and 50%
maturity, management, and importance of various crops
 Teaching & Learning Methods

Overhead slide presentation and discussion.

Lecturing, class room discussion and cooperation.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
Related Objective(s) Reference(s)
1 To understand the basic Text chapter 1, 2
knowledge of morphology and
identification of various field
crops.

2 To develop the basic knowledge Text Chapter 1, 2

of crop production and
management
2 To learn about factors affecting Text chapter 3, Ref 2
crop growth and development
3 To relate among soil, seed, and Ref. 1, 2, 4, 6, Handouts
plant sciences in managing crop
production and optimizing yield

Useful Resources

1) Chapman S. R. L. Carter 1976. Crop Production Principles and Practices. W. H. Freeman and
Company, San Francisco.

2) Fageria, N. K., V. C. Ballgar, and C. A. Jones. 1991. Growths and Mineral Nutrition of Field
Crops. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

3) Fageria, N. 1992. Maximizing Crop Yields. National Rice and Bean Research Centre
Empreasa, Brazil. Marcel Dekker, New York.

4) George R. L. Gibson 2000. Grain Crops and Production Management. Iowa State University.

5) Stroskopf N. C. 1981. Understanding Crop Production. Reston Publishing Company, Virginia.

6) Webb, C. and G. Hawtin. 1980. Lentils. International Centre for Agricultural Research in the
Dry Areas. Common Wealth Agriculture Bureaux, England.

Course Content
Week Topics References (handouts)

1 World population and food supply Ref. 4

2 Crop classification Text
3 Morphology of cereal and legume crops Text
4 Factors affecting crop growth and development Text, Ref. 2
5 Cultural practices of field crops Text, Ref. 1, 2
6 Wheat
Botanical Description
Climate and soil requirements Ref. 1, 2, 4
Nutrient Requirements
Yield and Yield Components
 7 Barley
Botanical Description
Climate and soil requirements Ref. 1, 2, 4
Nutrient Requirements
Yield and Yield Components
8 Corn
Botanical Description
Climate and Soil Requirements
Ref. 1, 2, 4
Growth and Development
Yield and Yield components
Nutrient Requirements
9 Sorghum
Botanical Description
Climate and soil requirements Ref. 1, 2, 4
Nutrient Requirements
Yield and Yield Components
10 Lentils
Botanical Description
Ref. 6
Environmental Requirements
Cultural Practices
11 Chickpeas
Botanical Description
Handouts
Environmental Requirements
Cultural Practices
12 Fababean
Botanical Description
Handouts
Environmental Requirements
Cultural Practices
13 Crop Rotation
Definition
Efficiency
Factors Required for Selecting Ref. 1, 2
Crop Rotations
Advantages of Crop Rotations
Examples of Crop Rotations

Additional Notes
Assignments 10 lab reports
Exams 2 mid exams, final lab, and final exam
Cheating Students cheating on exams will be subjected to all disciplinary actions under the
university system.
Attendance Absence should not exceed 10%.
Workload
Graded Exams 4
Participation
Laboratory 14 labs (3 hours a week)
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