AGSC 105 - Weed Biology and Identification

Credits: 5
Introduction in weed science to provide an understanding of the principles and methods of controlling weeds, use and development of herbicides, methods of application and rate calculation, sprayer components and calibration, and practical knowledge of plant and seed samples of weeds common to the Pacific Northwest.
Course Outcomes:

Identify a variety of plant species.
Evaluate whether a plant in a given context is a weed.
Compare a vairety of weed control options.
Choose the best control option at a given site.
Formulate a weed abatement strategy for that site.

Course Topics:

Introduction to Weed Science
Plant Morphology/Taxonomy
Classification, Identification and Spread of Weeds
Methods of Weed Control
Principles of Herbicide Usage and Selectivity
Herbicide Application
Herbicide Resistance

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Formerly: AGPR 105.
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 01.0301
Default Section Size/Cap: 20
Quarter(s) offered:

Winter
Spring