AGH 251 - Insects and Diseases

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Identification of diseases and insects that frequently infest horticultural crops and plant materials. Structures, functions and life cycles of these pests will be studied with environmental conditions favoring development. Chemical, organic, biological and mechanical control methods will be presented. A collection will aid in the ID process.
Competencies

Identify insect morphological features
List insect orders on the basis of morphology
Identify plant damage by insects orders
Explain insect life cycles
List effective control measures on the basis of insect life cycles
Describe environmental conditions favorable for insect development
List disease pathogen groups
Identify plant damage by disease pathogen groups
Explain disease pathogen life cycles
List effective control measures on the basis of life cycles
Describe environmental conditions favorable for disease development