MCCCD Program Description

Insect, Weed and Pest Control

Course: AGS268

First Term: 1997 Fall

Lec + Lab 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Interrelationship of insects, weeds and plant diseases with the environment as affected by soils, temperature, water and agricultural chemicals. Life cycles, biological interrelationships, identification and control

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the harmful and beneficial insects, weeds and plant diseases. (I, V, VII) 2. Collect and mount insects, weeds and plant diseases for personal reference. (II, V, VII) 3. Describe the different methods used in insect control. (III) 4. Diagnose insect and disease problems to determine plant protection procedures. (IV, VII) 5. Describe methods used in effective weed control. (VI) 6. Describe and use precautionary steps in handling pesticides. (II, VI) 7. Prepare written recommendations for pest control. (IV, VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Harmful and Beneficial Insects A. Dichotomous key B. Insect collections II. Collecting and Mounting Insects A. Collection procedures B. Collection equipment C. Mounting procedures III. Insect Control A. Mechanical methods B. Spray equipment C. Insecticides IV. Diagnosis of Insect Damage A. Type of damage B. Recommendations for control C. Writing reports V. Identification, Collecting and Mounting Specimen A. Common weeds of Arizona B. Collect specimen C. Mount specimen VI. Weed Control A. Mechanical methods B. Application equipment C. Sprays D. Herbicides VII. Identification, Collecting and Mounting Plant Diseases A. Plant disease written resource materials B. Specimens for reference VIII. Diagnoses of Common Plant Diseases A. Recommendation for prevention B. Recommendation for control C. Written reports IX. Agribusiness Database A. Mailing lists B. Plant lists C. Database to word processor D. Agribusiness accounting system database

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/27/1997

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