VIN 202 - Vine Health

1. Understand grapevine entomology
   1. Understand insect and mite classification
   2. Identify anatomical structures
2. Describe insect and mite lifecycles
   1. Identify methods of reproduction
   2. Examine metamorphosis
3. Identify grapevine insect pests.
   1. Identify insects that infest grapevines
   2. Identify symptoms insect feeding
   3. Understand how insects feed on grapevines
   4. Relate impact of insect infestations on vine physiology 
4. Identify grapevine mite pets and other animal pests
   1. Identify mites and other animals that infest grapevines
   2. Identify symptoms feeding.
   3. Understand how they feed on grapevines
   4. Relate impact of damage on vine physiology
5. Understand grapevine pathology
   1. Understand pathology terminology
   2. Describe classes and life cycles of pathogens
   3. Understand methods of pathogen diagnosis
   4. Correlate effects on plant physiology
   5. Understand how pathogens infect plants
6. Identify fungal diseases of grapevines
   1. Correlate symptoms to fungal diseases
   2. Understand lifecycle of each fungal disease
   3. Identify control methods and strategy 
7. Identify non-fungal diseases of grapevines
   1. Understand the biology of the bacteria and molds that impact grapevines
   2. Understand the biology of bacteria and molds that impact grapevines
   3. Understand the biology of nematodes that impact grapevines
8. Explain chemical methods of grapevines pest management
   1. Understand chemical classes and active ingredients
   2. Differentiate modes of action
   3. Identify susceptibility to resistant
9. Explain non-chemical methods of grapevine pest management
   1. Understand methods of biological control.
   2. Demonstrate cultural practices that contribute to pest management
   3. Relate the value of resistant varieties to quality pest control
10. Explain chemical methods of grapevine disease management
    1. Understand chemical classes and active ingredients
    2. Differentiate modes of action
    3. Identify susceptibility to resistant
11. Explain non-chemical methods of grapevine disease management.
    1. Understand methods of biological control
    2. Demonstrate cultural practices that contribute to pest management
    3. Relate the value of resistant varieties to quality pest control
12. Understand proper pesticide use
    1. Interpret MSDS information
    2. Understand regulatory obligations
    3. Explain pest risk management
13. Understand equipment used in pesticide application
    1. Calculate rates.
    2. Explain different sprayer types
    3. Relate importance of droplet size and spray coverage
    4. Calibrate sprayer equipment for maximum effectiveness
    5. Understand concepts of drift management