Purdue Agronomy – Classes!
Hello all! As I have mentioned before, I am a senior (graduating in May!) in Agronomy: Crop and Soil Management. I have taken MANY classes during my time at Purdue, some bad and some really good. But there have been a few that have really stood out to me. There have been several classes that have taught me some valuable agronomic information, classes where I’ve had a lot of fun, and classes that I just enjoyed so much. I am going to run through a few of those classes, just so you get a really good idea of what some of these classes are like!
The first class that I would like to point out is AGRY 255 (Introductory Soil Science). This is a class that every Agronomy student will need to take. I thought that this was a really valuable class. I think I’ve used just about every single bit of information that I learned in the class and I know for sure that I will use it in the future. The interactive labs and class were extremely fun and Dr. Mashtare (the professor) and Sherry Fulk-Bringman are the ones who make it that way. They are both willing to help anyone with anything which is another reason why this class is great.
Another class that I have really liked while at Purdue was AGRY 285 (World Crop Adaptation and Distribution). I really enjoyed this class because Dr. Tuinstra is very knowledgable about world crops and cropping systems. Another aspect of this class that I really enjoyed was the fact that as we learned about the different crops from around the world, Dr. Tuinstra brought in cultural foods that contained those crops. It was a great way to experience new foods and learn along the way! To me, the class is super interesting (and not super difficult, which is a plus!) and I learned a lot of valuable information!
I am also currently in HORT 270 (Floral Design and Indoor Plant Management). It’s only been the first few weeks but I am having the best time! I am also a student with a horticulture minor so I may be a bit biased but I really do enjoy it! It’s a great way to take a break from other classes that may be pretty heavy and boring. Mary Lou is a wonderful lady and she’s super helpful as well. You can also tell that she is extremely passionate about what she does which is amazing. I really enjoyed last lab, where we made bud vases! I know that I will be able to apply information that I learn in this class to my future! Just know that this class (while it’s super difficult to get into because of the demand) is extremely fun and relaxing and it will help you to become a better consumer whenever you’re buying flowers or house plants! It may not be an agronomy course but I had to bring it up!
Those were just a few classes that I have enjoyed while at Purdue. Every class has been extremely valuable and I am so thankful that I have been able to have the experience that I have had. No matter what the class is, I know that I will be able to take the information that I have learned here and apply it to the rest of this semester, my future career, and my every day life!!!
If you have any questions or anything of the sort, please feel free to reach out –> rober377@purdue.edu
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