Plant Pests and Pathogens
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS2119 | Biosciences | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- BIOS2119
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will introduce students to the importance of interactions between plants, microbes, and insects. It will explain the nature and aetiology of the organisms that are pests and cause diseases in plants. It will explore the integrated management strategies for pests and diseases, including monitoring and diagnosis, chemical control, plant resistance, and biological control. Lecture material will be complemented by practical sessions/field visit, videos, and self-study.
Target Students
Available for students studying BSc Agriculture, BSc Agriculture Business Management, BSc/MSci Environmental Biology, Biology, BSc/MSci Biotechnology, BSc/MSci Plant Science/Biology, BSc Agricultural and Crop Science, BSc/MSci Environmental Science.
Classes
- One 2-hour un assigned
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 2 weeks
- Two 1-hour-45-minute lectures each week for 8 weeks
- One 2-hour field studies
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: Guidelines (2000 words) for the integrated control of a plant pest or disease.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module will explore the nature and importance of plant pests and diseases, the organisms involved, and the integrated approaches to control themLearning Outcomes
Discuss the importance of plant pests and diseases in World agriculture.
Explain how microbes and insects spread and cause disease of plants.
Discuss the integration of methods used to control plant pests and diseases.
Relate practical skills to plant pest and pathogen identification.