Course Syllabus
ENTOMOLOGY FOR FLORICULTURAL OPERATIONS AND NURSERIES ENY 4905c and ENY 6934c
3 CREDITS
Instructors:
Lance S. Osborne, Ph.D. and Gary L. Leibee, Ph.D
An introduction to the study of insects with a focus on relationship of insects and their relatives to the production of floricultural, nursery crops and turf. The ecological, chemical, cultural, biological, and economic principles underlying pest management and the integration of these principles into the production of floricultural and nursery crops will be emphasized. The relationship of entomology to other disciplines: nematology, plant pathology, weed science, engineering, and economics will be addressed. Reasons and principles for establishing pest management programs will be discussed. Computer-aided instruction will be used in portions of the course. Specific objectives of the course are to: introduce the student to the principles of entomology in pest management; develop an understanding of vocabulary and basic concepts; develop an understanding of tactics associated with pest management; and create an awareness of interdisciplinary complexity and necessity of systems approach in IPM.
Class grade derived from frequent quizzes (20%), one mid-term exam (30%), a collection (20%), and a final exam (30%).
Suggested (highly) Texts:
1) Daly, H. V., J.T. Doyen, A.H Purcell. 1998. Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity. Oxford University Press, Inc. New York, New York.
2) Borror, Donald J. and Richard E. White. 1970. A field guide to the insects of America north of Mexico. Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston. ISBN: 0-395-91170-2.
3) Dreistadt, S. H. 2001. Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries. Statewide Integrated Pest Management Project University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 3402.
Prerequisites: NONE.
To register or for more information contact:
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Diane Mealo, Teaching Coordinator (dwmealo@mail.ifas.ufl.edu) Phone: (407) 884_2034 ext.129 Kathy Phillips, Program Assistant (kjp@mail.ifas.ufl.edu) Phone: (407) 884_2034 ext.140 |
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Mid-Florida Research and Education Center 2725 Binion Road Apopka, FL 32703_8504 |
| Grades: are based on two examinations, 10 quizzes and a project. |
| Textbook: None but readings from Introduction To Insect Biology and Diversity will be very beneficial. Suggested additional readings will be listed for students who want more background reading. |
| Lecture Room: To be determined. |
Assignments and Methods by which the Student will be Evaluated and Grades Determined: Exams, quizzes, and projects. Grading: Mid-term exam = 30% Final exam = 30% Quizzes = 20% Project = 20% Grading Scale: A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% E = <60% Critical Dates for Exams or Other Work: Please see the printed syllabus for scheduled dates of exams. Policy Related to Class Attendance: Policy Related to Make-Up Exams or Other Work: Class Demeanor Expected by Instructor: Additional General Information: The following information applies to all courses at the University of Florida. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standard of honesty and integrity. Academic Honesty: As a result of completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement: "I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic work. I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University." Copyrighted Materials and Software Use: All students are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing copyrighted material and software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. University Counseling Services: Resources are available on-campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals which interfere with their academic performance. These resources include: 1. University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, personal and career counseling; 2. Student Mental Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171, personal counseling; 3. Sexual Assault Recovery Services (SARS), Student Health Care Center, 392-1161, sexual counseling; and 4. Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, 392-1601, career development assistance and counseling. |