AGST 3500 - Weed Biology and Management

4 unit(s)

Students will learn about the biology and ecology of common weed species, and compare the effectiveness of methods used in modern weed management systems. Specific emphasis will be placed on sustainable practices. Open to Juniors and Seniors only.

Prerequisites: AGST 2200, or BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150, or consent of instructor.

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will be able to:

Examine the major biological factors and ecological principles that influence weed growth, population dynamics, invasiveness, and survival (PLO #1);
Define the role and effects of weed management in the agroecosystems (PLO #1);
Classify weeds based on different characteristics and identify the different life stages of the most common weed species found in the major crops grown in the Western U.S. (PLO #1);
Identify strategies currently being used to manage weeds in different crops, with an emphasis on sustainable practices for integrated weed management (PLO #1, #2);
Compare the effectiveness, sustainability, cost of strategies currently being used to manage weeds in different crops (PLO #2);
Comprehend the classification, mode of action, selectivity, symptomology, and environmental hazards of commonly used herbicides (PLO #1); and,
Propose weed management recommendations based on online decision-support models in the major cropping systems (PLO #2).

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