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Integrated Pest Management (16:370:506)

  1. Semester Offered: Spring
  2. Period: Monday, Wednesday (2:15–3:35 p.m.); One additional 80 minute period (day and time to be determined during the first lecture).
  3. Location: Blake Hall, Rm. 101
  4. Credits: 4
  5. Format: Lecture. The course meets twice a week for lecture in an 80-minute class period plus a once a week group discussion period to review assigned papers pertinent to weekly lectures.
  6. Pre-requisites and Other Registration Restrictions: None

Description

The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of agricultural entomology and pest management including: economic thresholds, sampling techniques, plant resistance to insects, biological control, insecticide use and its consequences and the use of genetically modified plants. The broad course outline is as follows:

Quizzes

Weekly quizzes (15% of final grade) will be available online via the Ecompanion system. Weekly quizzes will be accessible each week on Thursdays at 9:30 pm until midnight Fridays.

Class Participation

Class attendance and participation is expected and will represent 10% of your final grade.

Instructor

Dr. George Hamilton
Thompson Hall, Room 107
848-932-9774
ghamilto@njaes.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Open