agr2ipm pestilence and plague
PESTILENCE AND PLAGUE - INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
AGR2IPM
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores the current frontiers of research and development in the plant protection fields. Although largely technical, the subject also considers ethical, environmental and sociological aspects, particularly with regard to control techniques such as genetic engineering and beneficial organisms. Identification and assessment of disease and pest infestations will be considered. The approach used to develop sustainable pest management will involve integrating information on ecological principles, life and disease cycles and the influences of environmental conditions as well as integrating management techniques themselves. This subject will enable students to specialise in areas of particular interest.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify pests and describe the role of beneficial pest control
- Activities:
- Through workshop sessions and group discussion of case studies, the place of pests in agriculture will be discussed. Use of both electronic and paper-based keys will be used to identify common pests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Explain the role of technology in the identification and monitoring of pests and diseases and describe the causation and occurrence of pests
- Activities:
- Group discussion and practical sessions both in the laboratory and on the farm will be used to identify, monitor and demonstrate to effect of pests and diseases on crops and pastures.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Analyse and describe the integration of control methods in pest management.
- Activities:
- Group discussion and practical sessions both in the laboratory and on the farm will be used to describe the integration of control measures of pests and diseases on crops and pastures.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Implement integrated pest management (IPM) program, including descriptions of set action thresholds, pest identification, and monitoring crop, pest treat prevention and control.
- Activities:
- Workshop sessions, group discussions and practical sessions on the farm will be used to devise an IPM program. Group discussions will be used to research and determine action thresholds.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
05. Explore the role of IPM in conventional, organic, biodynamic and sustainable farming practices and reflect on environmental issues
- Activities:
- Workshop sessions will be used to discuss the role of IPM programs. Group discussions will be used to research and explore IPM in various modes of farming.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Subject options
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Epping, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 days laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study (up to 1000 words) | 20 | 03 | |
| Pest management program (1000 words) | 35 | 04 | |
| Practical Assessments (500 words) | 15 | 01 | |
| Written Exam (2 hours) | 30 | 01, 02, 05 |