IPM 6021 Insect Pest and Vector Management
Description
The course will cover the principles and practices used in insect pest and vector management and will also emphasize the arthropod pests affecting crops and ornamental plants, humans and livestock. Students will explore content using narrated PowerPoint presentations and assigned readings.
Prerequisites
- An introductory course in entomology.
Course Format
Online
Course Goals
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the philosophy of integrated pest management.
- Evaluate the ecological and economic basis for the attainment of pest status.
- Assess the management approaches available to pest managers, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Formulate the most appropriate pest management tactic for each pest situation.
