PLSCI 5010

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PLSCI 5010
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.

Biology and Management of Plant Diseases is an introduction to the world of diseases of plants and the biology of the pathogens that cause them. Students will gain an understanding of the concepts of plant pathology and apply them both philosophically and practically to achieve an understanding of how one would identify and address disease problems. Additional emphasis will be placed on how plant diseases and their management affect our lives and shape our culture.

When Offered Fall.

Comments Undergraduates should enroll in PLSCI 3010.

Outcomes
  • Describe the concept of disease in both natural and agriculturally relevant plant systems and be able to apply concepts learned to address stakeholder queries on plant disease and injury in a practical setting.
  • Articulate the basic biology of key plant pathogen groups: viruses, bacteria, nematodes, fungi, stramenopiles, and plants. Students will be able to explain topics on advanced pathogen biology to undergraduates and stakeholder audiences.
  • Apply the essential tools of plant disease diagnostics and integrated management approaches to solve plant production problems for stakeholders.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 3010

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2234 PLSCI 5010   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cox, K

  • 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.

  •  2235 PLSCI 5010   LAB 401

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    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cox, K

  •  2236 PLSCI 5010   LAB 402

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    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Cox, K