ENTO 4800 - Agricultural Entomology

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California State University-Stanislaus

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Description:

(4 Units) An ecologically based holistic survey of pest-natural enemy interactions of selected Central Valley crops emphasizing the origin, identification, biology, damage symptoms, and biological control of insect pests. Related topics will include population and community sampling methods, pest management decision-making and forecasting, host-plant resistance, insect outbreaks, trophic cascades, and food web dynamics. The laboratory component will survey local pest and natural enemy complexes of important row, fiber, and orchard crops. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major. Satisfies the departmental diversity requirement. Prerequisites: BOTY 1050 and ZOOL 1050 or equivalents. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips) (Spring)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csustan.edu

Phone Number:

(209) 667-3122

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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