SOCR 200 - Seed Anatomy and Identification

Prerequisite

BZ 104 (Basic Concepts of Plant Life) or BZ 110 (Principles of Animal Biology) or BZ 120 (Principles of Plant Biology) or HORT 100 (Horticultural Science) or LIFE 102 (Attributes of Living Systems) or SOCR 100 (General Crops).

Description

Seed analysts must know the basic nature of seeds and the terminology associated with them before they can do analytical work effectively. It is the purpose of this course to give insights to the structures of seeds and the flowers from which they come. These structures will be used to identify seeds of the different species.

Five proctored exams and seed collection required.

This course can be applied towards the:

• Seed Technology Education Certificate

Important Information

Students must complete the online version of this course within six months.

Textbooks and Materials

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• Inflorescence Packet
• SOCR 200 Course Syllabus (2003)
  J. Fenwick

Optional

• Photographs of Selected Crop and Weed Seeds
  Arnold Larsen
  Not available at the CSU Bookstore
• Study Guide to the Seeds of Colorado
  Larsen & Menne

Instructors

Jack Fenwick
(970) 491-6907
J.Fenwick@colostate.edu

Jack Fenwick, Ph.D. is a faculty member in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Colorado State University. He teaches the introductory course in crop production and management which includes plant and seed identification. He also teaches advanced courses in crop production. Dr. Fenwick has received the Outstanding Teaching Award from the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences and the College of Agricultural Sciences, and the Outstanding Advising Award from the College and the University.