4/19/2024 9:41:29 AM	AGRI 70 Course Outline as of Fall 2004	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  AGRI 70	Title:  INT PEST MANAGEMENT
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 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		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:

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:

Exploration of major agricultural pests including insects, weeds, and diseases, and their impact on commercial crops and the landscape. Course focuses on integrated pest management methods.

(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:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

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

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:

1. Trade article reviews.

2. Video worksheets.

3. Field trip write-ups.

4. Speaker reports.

5. Major research investigation paper.

6. Formal presentation on pest management research for a particular crop.

7. Internet assignments/research.

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:

1. IPM in Practice: Principles and Methods of Integrated Pest Management.

University of California Publication #3418.

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.

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