MCCCD Program Description

Pesticides

Course: AGS170

First Term: 1992 Fall

Lecture 0.5 Credit(s) 0.5 Period(s) 0.5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Chemistry and classification of pesticides. Interpret the use of pesticide labels

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify pesticide chemistry. (I) 2. Classify pesticides according to their use. (II) 3. Interpret the information on the pesticide label. (III)
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. Pesticide Chemistry A. Inorganic compounds B. Organic compounds II. Classification and use of pesticides A. Insecticides, nematicides and molluscicides B. Piscicides, avicides and rodenticides C. Herbicides, algicides, fungicides and bactericides III. The Pesticide Label A. Product and company name B. EPA registration and establishment numbers C. Ingredients, hazards and signal words D. Re-entry statement E. Storage and disposal F. Directions for use G. Practical treatment

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/24/1992

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