AGSC 230 - Plant Diseases and Insects

Credits: 5
Introduction to the identification, life cycles, and control of insects and diseases common to crops in the Northwest region.
Course Outcomes:

Recognize major body sections of insects.
Identify feeding habits of insects based on type of mouth parts.
Classify insects and diseases based on life cycle and relate stages of development to proper time of control procedures.
Classify disease pests based on the pathogen type and recognize symptoms caused by pathogens.
Recognize the most damaging insect orders and non-insect pests to Northwest agricultural commodities.
Identify and analyze pests for a given agronomic crop.
Identify the mode of action and method of entry for insecticides into the insect body.
Describe pest management techniques.

Course Topics:

External & Internal Structure of Insects
Life Cycles of Insects
Classification of Insects
Non-Insect Pests
Plant Diseases
Types of Disease-Causing Organisms
Pest Control Techniques

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Formerly: AGPR 230.
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 01.0301
Default Section Size/Cap: 35
Quarter(s) offered:

Winter