FOR 430 - Forest Pest Management

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours d.b.a. In this course, students will learn about the biology, classification, and management of major forest and shade tree pest species. Topics covered will include insect and disease agent classification, general biology of major pest species, forest pest impacts and control, and the role of pests (positive and negative) in forest ecosystems. In the laboratory portion of the course, students will learn to collect and identify forest pests and also learn to recognize the signs and effects of pests in the forest and on individual trees. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102) and Dendrology (FOR 110), or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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