PLSCI 3010

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PLSCI 3010
Biology and Management of Plant Diseases

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Introduction to the biology of the pathogens that cause plant diseases, and the diagnosis and management of plant diseases. Topics include the biology of bacteria, fungi, oomycetes, viruses, and nematodes; disease cycles; plant disease epidemiology; and the principles and practices of plant disease management. Intended for students who want a practical knowledge of plant diseases and their control, as well as for students preparing for advanced courses in plant pathology and plant-microbe biology.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year of biology.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)

Comments Lab portion of the course starts the second week of classes.

Outcomes
  • Examine the concept of disease in the context of natural and agriculturally relevant plant systems.
  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the biology of key plant pathogen groups: viruses, bacteria, nematodes, fungi, stramenopiles, and plants.
  • Recognize the basics of plant disease diagnostics and integrated approaches to plant disease management.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5010

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1104 PLSCI 3010   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cox, K

  • Prerequisite: one year of biology. Lab portion of the course starts the second week of classes. Enrollment preference given to Plant Sciences majors, School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) minor candidates, Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and graduate students. Junior standing or higher required. Interested sophomores may contact instructor to be put on a waitlist.

  •  1105 PLSCI 3010   LAB 401

  •  
    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cox, K

  • The laboratory section of this course starts the second week of classes.

  •  1106 PLSCI 3010   LAB 402

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cox, K

  • The laboratory section of this course starts the second week of classes.