10001113Ornamental Plant Health Care for Arboriculture
Course Information
Description
Classification and identification of ornamental plant insects, diseases, and abiotic agents, emphasizing their modes of plant damage. Diagnostics, damage assessment, sample preparation, and control strategies are introduced.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Associate plant disorder agents with their modes of damage and their hostsAssessment StrategiesQuiz, laboratory exercises, weekly log bookCriteriaDefine plant diseaseDifferentiate between biotic and abiotic agentsIdentify host plants (turf, trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants)Explore various abiotic disorders
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Identify characteristic features of biotic (living) plant disorder agentsAssessment StrategiesQuiz, laboratory exercises, weekly log bookCriteriaExplain the disease triangle for disorders specified by your instructorIdentify signs and symptoms for disorders specified by your instructorCompare differences between biotic disordersIllustrate how diseases are transmitted
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Determine the scientific classification of biotic plant disorder agentsAssessment StrategiesQuiz, laboratory exercises, weekly log bookCriteriaIdentify biotic agents that cause plant disease (fungus, bacteria, virus, insect, mites)Describe the life cycle of biotic plant disorder agents
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Evaluate various pest control strategiesAssessment StrategiesQuiz, laboratory exercises, weekly log bookCriteriaDescribe plant defense mechanismsExplain the concept of integrated pest managementSpecify the host/co-host removal in various pest control strategiesDescribe plant health careCompare response action plansDescribe the treatment and monitoring of various pest control strategiesDifferentiate between biological controls, cultural controls, and mechanical controlsDifferentiate between prevention, eradication, and suppression
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Analyze the use of pesticides for treating plantsAssessment StrategiesQuiz, laboratory exercises, weekly log bookCriteriaChoose the correct personal protective equipment for the type of pesticideExplore chemical compound classificationsDifferentiate between selective and broad spectrum treatmentExamine the effects of over spray and driftExplain the role of environmental ethics in the pesticide process
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Diagnose plant health abnormalitiesAssessment StrategiesQuiz, laboratory exercises, weekly log book, in the fieldCriteriaLocate diseased samples in the fieldStore samples per instructor specificationUse a microscopeDiagnosis accurately identifies abnormality/disease
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Use a microscopeAssessment StrategiesSkill demonstration in labCriteriaPrepare specimens for use in microscopeHandle samples to ensure maximum accuracy of resultsUse most efficient technique for viewing different specimensAdjust lens magnification and image resolution effectivelyUse light to affect magnification and resolutionPrepare a microscope for storage