A study of an ecological approach to agricultural pest control that integrates pesticides/herbicides into a management system. Students will learn to identify pest and plant diseases, and control the pest using pesticides and IPM technology including organic techniques. A laboratory period is an integral part of the course designed to give the student an opportunity to gain hands-on experience using the sustainable and conventional practices of the lab and field settings.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
The student will learn to identify and understand the various insects and other pests of animal origin.
The student will learn to identify and understand the various pathogens that attack plants.
The student will understand the competitive role of weeds in crop production.
The student will learn about the usage of proactive controls (barriers, deterrents, cultural practices) to prevent or restrict pests and diseases.
The student will understand how IPM works
The student will understand reactive controls (traps, biological controls, cultural controls, and pesticides) and their usage to control pests and diseases.
The student will understand how to use proactive and reactive controls with IPM approaches to achieve sustainable plant protection
- Pest of Animal Origin
- Non Animal Pest
- IPM Basics
- Preventing Pest and Diseases: Passive Practices
- Reactive Practices to Pest Control
Lecture
Discussion
Group Activities
Class Handouts
Video presentation
Hands-on experience
Ball Handbook
NC Pesticide Manual
Class Handouts
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include class participation, attendance, exam scores, homework assignments, and presentation assignments.
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and comprehension of material read.
SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed and measured by written explanations for thoughts and ideas related to soil science through exams and written work.
SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed and measured by classroom discussions, and oral presentations.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by students decisions regarding interpretations from soil surveys.
SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by students use of current soil analysis programs and technologies
SCCC Policy
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.