- Semester Offered: Fall (odd)
- Period: TBD
- Credits: 3
- 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.
- 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.