I P M 601 Principles of Integrated Pest Management 3(3,0) Origins, theory, and practice of integrated pest management. Relationships among crop production and protection practices are explored. Economics of various control strategies are considered. Integrated pest management field projects are studied. Conventional and integrated pest management approaches are compared. Multidisciplinary plant problem analysis is introduced. Preq: CSENV 407, ENT 301, PL PA 310, or consent of instructor.
I P M 700 Internship in Plant Health 1-5 Professional employment under competent supervision in an approved agency or organization dealing with the vocational or occupational aspects of plant health. During the internship, students submit weekly reports covering the experience. A terminal report is also required. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Second semester graduate standing, I P M 601, consent of instructor.
I P M 704 Seminar 1(1,0) Students and faculty review current research and development topics in integrated pest management. At least one presentation is required. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
I P M 800 Special Problems in Plant Health 1-3(0,3-9) Directed individual study of a special problem in plant health. Emphasis is on organizing, conducting, and reporting on independent investigation. Preq: Consent of instructor.