PPSC-PLANT
PROTECTION SCIENCE – 2005-07 Catalog
Horticulture and Crop Science Department
PPSC 110 People, Pests and Plagues (4) GE B2 & B4
Introduction
to the science of entomology, focusing on insect and small arthropod biology. Insects as the largest group of
terrestrial lifeforms on the plant. Insect
pest and beneficial species, and their role in shaping how we live, work and
eat. Not open to students majoring in CRSC, FRSC, EHS nor PPSC. 3 lectures, 1 activity.
PPSC 311 Agricultural Entomology (4)
The science of entomology
as it relates to pest management in agriculture. Focus on the biology, ecology
and identification of insects and mites important to agricultural production
systems. Identification of insects injurious to
PPSC 321 Weed Ecology (4)
Weed ecology, biology, and
implications for management. Identification of weedy and
invasive plant species in annual agricultural, perennial semi-managed, range,
aquatic, and forest ecosystems, to elucidate weaknesses and strengths in order
to facilitate vegetation management. Organic, cultural, biological,
mechanical, and chemical methods and their integrated (IPM) uses. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 121 or
introductory course in botany or biology.
PPSC 327 Vertebrate
Vertebrate
pests injurious to crops, livestock, forest products, wildlife, stored products
and humans. Life habits,
identification, control methods, and materials. Related laws
and regulations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
PPSC 405 Advanced Weed Science (4)
Concepts and practices in
weed science involving biotechnology, invasive plant ecology and management. Mechanisms of herbicide action. Molecular methods used to
assess herbicide resistance in weeds. Improved management
efficiency with the use of predictive computer simulations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PPSC 321, or consent
of instructor.
PPSC 414 Grape
Comprehensive
survey of major grape pests including diseases, insects, weeds, vertebrates,
and nematodes. Identification
and biology of grape pests and natural enemies, monitoring, and integrated pest
management (IPM) strategies, including cultural, biological, and chemical
controls. Guest lectures. Total credit limited to 8 units. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PPSC 311, BOT 323,
FRSC 231.
PPSC 421 Plant-Pest Interactions (4)
Plant
biochemical and physical defenses to herbivorous insects, plant pathogens and
weeds, and the evolutionary and genetic basis thereof. Effects of environmental manipulations, including
plant nutrition and water status, on pest populations, and the use of induced
resistance materials. Not open to students with credit in PPSC 521. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PPSC 311 or ZOO 335,
BOT 323 or PPSC 321.
PPSC 427 Disease and Pest Control Systems for
Ornamental Plants (4)
Recognition,
prevention and control of diseases, insect/mite pests and weeds that impact
commercial ornamental plantings.
Integrated pest management strategies presented including biological, cultural,
and safe and proper pesticidal controls. Laboratory
emphasizes monitoring, problem solving and application of appropriate pest
control measures. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: HCS 120, PPSC 311, BOT 324, passing the
sprayer math test and senior standing.
PPSC 431 Insect
Principles of insect and
mite pest management, including integrated pest management (IPM), applications
of ecological theory to pest management, cultural, biological and chemical
controls, pesticide resistance management, insect and mite monitoring,
biotechnology applications, pesticide laws and regulations, pest control
advisor and qualified applicator licensing and certification. One field trip
required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PPSC
311 or consent of instructor.
PPSC 441 Biological Control for
Control
of arthropods, weeds and vertebrates to include history of biocontrol;
biology of beneficial arthropods; methods of introduction, augmentation and
conservation; and case studies. Identification of beneficial arthropods to appropriate taxonomic
level. Technology, laws and regulations governing use
of biocontrol agents. Field trips to
insectaries, quarantine facilities and/or crop production areas. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PPSC 311 or consent
of instructor.
PPSC 511 Ecological Biometrics (4) (Also listed
as HCS 511)
General
survey of current analytical methodology available to ecological researchers to
evaluate effects and assess the underlying mechanisms that drive natural and
cultivated ecosystems. Methodology
includes general linear models, ordination, survival analysis, multivariate
analyses, and computer simulations. Student research used as
a basis for instruction. Total
credit limited to 8 units. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Any one of the following statistical methods courses: CRSC 411,
STAT 212, STAT 218, STAT 313, STAT 512, STAT 513 or consent of instructor.
PPSC 521 Plant-Pest Interactions (4)
Plant
biochemical and physical defenses to herbivorous insects, plant pathogens and
weeds, and the evolutionary and genetic basis thereof, with particular focus on
the master’s thesis. Effects of
environmental manipulations, including plant nutrition and water status, on
pest populations, and the use of induced resistance materials. Not open to
students with credit in PPSC 421. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: PPSC 311 or ZOO 335, BOT 323 or PPSC 321, graduate standing, or
consent of instructor.
PPSC 599 Thesis in Plant Protection Science (1-9)
Systematic
research of a topic in plant protection science, including weed science,
entomology, plant pathology, nematology or vertebrate
management. Thesis
to describe the problem and its significance, methodology, results, data
analysis, discussion and conclusion. Enrollment required every quarter
in which facilities are used or advisement received. Degree credit limited to 6
units. Total credit limited to 9 units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and
consent of instructor.