agr2ppd plant pests and diseases

PLANT PESTS AND DISEASES

AGR2PPD

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject the range of organisms adversely affecting crop production, including insects, mites, and nematodes, fungi, fungi-like organisms, bacteria , viruses, is introduced. Historical and ecological aspects of the increasing problems with crop pests and diseases are introduced. The diversity, classification, life-history and ecology of the main pest types are introduced as a basis for discussing their integrated management in agriculture, based on deployment of resistant cultivars, cultural and biological control measures and judicious use of pesticides. The principles and practice of Integrated Pest Management will be introduced. In the practical classes students study a range of insect pests and plant pathogens and visit a vegetable farm to observe first hand how growers manage pests and diseases.

SchoolSchool of Life Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKim Plummer

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Completion of one of the following subjects: BIO1MGC, BIO1APM, BIO1EEB, BIO1PS or BIO1OF

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsReading links online via LMSPrescribed..

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Students will demonstrate via an annotated ePortfolio that they understand the diversity and biology of the full range of pest and pathogen organisms that adversely affect crop plants.

Activities:
Diversity and biology introduced in lectures. Pests and pathogens observed in the field and laboratory classes. Guidelines are given for the ePortfolio.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)

02. Students will demonstrate in laboratory reports, their annotated ePortfolio, and the final written exam that they understand the theory and application of Integrated Pest Management.

Activities:
Theory and application of Integrated Pest Management introduced in lectures, observed in the field and laboratory classes, and researched by students on line.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)

03. Students will be able to demonstrate the use of appropriate on line resources to develop their knowledge in this field (plants, pests and disease).

Activities:
Students are given guidance on suitable sites/resources to conduct individual online research. Their findings to be used in an annotated ePortfolio, online quiz questions and answers in final written exam.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)

04. Students will demonstrate via quiz questions, a written exam and ePortfolio that they can synthesise various aspects of the diversity, biology and control of the full range of pest and pathogen organisms that adversely affect crop plants.

Activities:
Discussed in lectures (staff and student led) and laboratory classes.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Students will demonstrate via a written report that they are able to analyse pest and disease situation on farms and suggest innovative and integrated approaches to their control.

Activities:
Discussed during field trips and in follow-up studies in the laboratory.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKim Plummer

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Field TripWeek: 11 - 22
One 4.0 hours field trip other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"optional computer tutorial for assisting with electronic portfolio"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
ePortfolio record of practical experiences (> 1000 words)3501, 02, 03
field trip report (max 1000 words)1501, 02, 04, 05
Online questions (500 word equiv)1503, 04
one 2-hour examination3501, 02, 03, 04