Fundamentals of Pest Management.
PMA 3010 section 3490.
The course is held once a week for a period of three hours. Each meeting will consist of a lecture and laboratory practical. Students will learn about integrated pest management with a strong emphasis on insects and mites in ornamental production systems.
Topics of lectures are:
1. Introduction to the History and Concepts Involved in Pest Management.
2. Biology and Ecology in Pest Management
3. Pest Management Decisions
4. Scouting
5. Types of Pests I- Plant Pathogens
6. Types of Pests II - Insects, Mites, ...
7. Types of Pests III- Weeds,
8. Types of Pests IV- Nematodes
9. Abiotic Disorders
10.Tactics I -
11.Tactics II - Pesticides
12.Tactics III - Biological Control
13.Tactics IV
14.Programs and Implementation
15. Student presentations
16. Overview of course
There may only be 15 lectures because of university requirements for lecture_free days before final examinations and/or for course_evaluation forms to be completed by students.
Credits: 3
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.
Recommended Textbooks:
Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries, Steven H. Dreistadt. University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 3402. Suggested readings will be listed for students who want more background reading.
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Assignments and Methods by which the Student will be Evaluated and Grades Determined: Exams, quizzes, and projects. Grading: First exam = 25% Second exam = 25% Quizzes = 25% Project = 25% 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: No set policy. Policy Related to Make-Up Exams or Other Work: No set policy. Class Demeanor Expected by Instructor: No set policy. 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. |