Fall 2018 - BISC 435 D100
Introduction to Pest Management (3)
Class Number: 1903
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 12, 2018
Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jennifer Cory
jsc21@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5714
Office: SSB 8107
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Prerequisites:
BISC 317 with a grade of C- or better, or 75 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Survey of the natures, causes and consequences of pest problems and of the natural and applied factors and processes that determine their occurrence and intensity.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Description: The course will introduce students to invasive species biology and the management of pests. We will cover why there are pests, the fundamentals of sampling and pest management theory, in addition to the main tactics used in pest management programs and ecological principles underlying biologically-based management strategies.
Outline of Topics: Topics covered include a background to the history of pest management, invasive species biology, sampling methods and design, pest management theory and economic decision levels, population dynamics, as well as physical, cultural, biological, behavioural, and genetic control tactics. In addition, the course will cover genetically modified organisms, the impact of evolutionary processes on pest management, biodiversity and different aspects of biological pest control.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
To provide opportunities to:
1. evaluate and summarize papers in the primary literature critically.
2. find information from the primary literature.
3. present material clearly and confidently to others.
4. work cooperatively with others to achieve a goal.
5. identify interesting questions and to form these as testable hypotheses.
6. evaluate the relevance of data and interpretations based on data.
Learning objectives:
To be able to critically evaluate basic and applied problems in Pest Management.
To read, interpret, evaluate and summarize papers from the primary scientific literature.
To discuss alternative approaches to interpretation of data.
To synthesize information from multiple sources and clearly write about complex subjects.
Grading
- Midterms (3) 30%
- Final Exam 35%
- Paper presentation and discussion 15%
- Term paper/project 20%
NOTES:
This is a tentative outline and is subject to change. Please contact Dr. Cory for more details.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
No Required Text
RECOMMENDED READING:
Integrated pest management: concepts, strategies, tactics and case studies – Edited by Edward B. Radcliffe, William D. Hutchinson & Rafael E. Cancelado
Entomology and pest management – Larry P. Pedigo and Marlin E. Rice
Control of pests and weeds by natural enemies – Roy van Driesche, Mark Hoddle & Ted Centre
Natural enemies – an introduction to biological control – Ann Hajek
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