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PWS 431

Plant Health Diagnostics

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Diagnosing plant health problems; pest biology and identification (weed, insect, and disease).

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Title

Problem Solving Skills

Learning Outcome

Develop problem solving skills

Title

Weeds and Insects

Learning Outcome

Be able to identify weeds, insects and diseases that affect plants

Title

Plant Health

Learning Outcome

Diagnose and manage plant health in horticulture.

Title

Plant Pesticides

Learning Outcome

Safely and accurately apply plant pesticides through integrated pest management.

Title

Communication

Learning Outcome

Improve communication and interpersonal skills

Title

Critical Thinking Skills

Learning Outcome

Enhance critical thinking skills.