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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
AGRI 70 | Title:
INT PEST MANAGEMENT |
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Full Title:
Integrated Pest Management |
Last Reviewed:1/25/2021 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 5.00 | | Contact Total | 87.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
AG 52
Catalog Description:
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Exploration of major agricultural pests, including insects, weeds, and diseases, and their impact on commercial crops and the landscape. The course focuses on integrated pest management, including cultural, biological, mechanical/physical, and chemical control methods. Course is designed to assist students in preparing for California licensing exams in pest management.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Exploration of major agricultural pests, including insects, weeds, and diseases, and their impact on commercial crops and the landscape. The course focuses on integrated pest management, including cultural, biological, mechanical/physical, and chemical control methods. Course is designed to assist students in preparing for California licensing exams in pest management.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
Area: | | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify ecological principles as they relate to the principles and
concepts of integrated pest management.
2. Classify pests into the major taxonomic groups significant to crops and
landscape.
3. Identify the major types of agricultural and landscape pests.
4. Detect and analyze pest infestation damage caused by insects, weeds,
diseases, and other common pests.
5. Observe and identify significant anatomical features of pests using
microscopes, hand lenses, or other diagnostic equipment.
6. Monitor pests in agricultural and landscape settings and produce a log
of pest activity and population levels.
7. Describe the basic methods of biological, cultural,
mechanical/physical, and chemical pest control.
8. Develop an integrated pest management strategy for a specific crop or
landscape site.
9. Compare the classifications and formulations of pesticides and their
use in a pest control environment.
10. Outline the basic laws and regulations governing the use of
pesticides.
11. Describe how to prepare pesticides/spray equipment safely and
accurately, and (using mock products) demonstrate the correct
application of these materials.
12. List methods for responding to accidents and environmental
hazards involving pest control materials.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction
A. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
B. Laws and regulations
II. Ecological Principles related to IPM concept
III. Pest ID/Classification
A. Arthropods
B. Mollusks
C. Nematodes
D. Vertebrates
E. Weeds.
F. Pathogens (disease causing agents)
1. bacteria
2. fungi
3. viruses
G. Abiotic disorders
IV. Monitoring Procedures
V. Management Methods of IPM Programs
A. Biological
B. Cultural
C. Mechanical/Physical
D. Chemical
VII. Pesticide use
A. Laws & regulations
B. Pesticide label and signal words
C. Personal protective equipment and safety procedures
D. Calibration of equipment
VIII. Health & Environmental Concerns
A. Pesticide emergencies
B. Minimizing environmental risks
Assignments:
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1. Three trade article reviews.
2. Video worksheets.
3. Five field trip write-ups (alternative projects are available).
4. Speaker reports.
5. Major research investigation paper of 8 to 10 pages.
6. Formal presentation on pest management research for a particular crop.
7. Internet assignments/research.
8. Reading of aprpoximately 20 pages per week.
9. Quizzes, mid-term, and final exam.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 10 - 30% |
Written homework, Reading reports, Lab reports, Term papers, Reports on internet research. | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 15 - 30% |
Homework problems, Field work, Lab reports, Quizzes, Exams | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 5 - 10% |
Class performances | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 20 - 50% |
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Short answer. | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 10% |
Field trip attendance. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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1. IPM in Practice: Principles and Methods of Integrated Pest Management.
University of California Publication #3418, 2006.
2. Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs: An Integrated Pest Management
Guide. UC Davis Agriculture & Natural Resources, 1994.
3. Pests of the Garden & Small Farm, 2nd ed.: A Grower's Guide to Using
Less Pesticide. UC Davis Agriculture & Natural Resources, 1998.
4. Natural Enemies Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to Biological Pest
Control. UC Davis Agriculture & Natural Resources, 1998.
5. Soil Solarization: A Nonpesticidal Method for Controlling Diseases,
Nematodes, and Weeds. UC Davis Agriculture & Natural Resources, 1997.
6. Grape Pest Management. 2nd ed. UC Davis Agriculture & Natural
Resources, 1992.
7. The Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides. UC Davis Agriculture &
Natural Resources, 2000.
(Resources are those used by state licensing examiners and are updated accordingly.)
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