PLANT PESTS AND PATHOGENS

AGR3PPP

2018

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.

School: School of Life Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Kim Plummer

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

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

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: AGR2PPD or AGR3PPD

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: This subject is co-taught with AGR2PPD. AGR3PPP students submit the same assessment tasks, but are assessed against criteria appropriate for a capstone level

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Reading links online via LMS	Prescribed	.	.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe, explain and synthesise various aspects of 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,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural 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,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Explain and apply the theories 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, this includes exposure to concepts and practices of plant production in an environmental and ethically sustainable manner.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); 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); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

03. Locate and synthesise information from appropriate online resources about plants, pests and disease.

Activities:: Students are given guidance on suitable sites/resources to conduct individual online research, including issues relating to global food security, production and trade in relation to plant quarantine frameworks. Their findings to be used in an annotated ePortfolio, online quiz questions and answers in final written exam.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); 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); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

04. Analyse pest and disease situations on farms and recommend innovative and integrated approaches to their control.

Activities:: Cultural and ethical behaviours relating to food production/farm practices will be 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,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural 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,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kim Plummer

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 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. "

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online content, activities and quizzes including completing an electronic prac book"

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
ePortfolio record of practical experiences (> 1200 words)	3 different stepped assessment tasks - first is instructive and mainly formative, 2nd is summative and formative and third is mainly summative as not corrections possible other than for future reporting of appropriate records from lab.	35	01, 02, 03, 04
Field trip report (max 1000 words) (3 students/group 300 words/student; 8% content, 2% team work)		10	01, 02, 03, 04
Online questions (1000 words equiv)		20	01, 02, 03, 04
One 1.5-hour examination		35	01, 02, 03