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Course 9: Pest Management
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. It explores the principles of pest identification, ecology, and sustainable control methods, emphasizing eco-friendly techniques that reduce the use of chemical pesticides. Students will gain the knowledge needed to manage pests effectively while minimizing risks to the environment and human health.
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- 1 Quiz
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Section 1: Introduction to Pest Management
2 Lessons
- Chapter 1: Importance of Pest Management in Agriculture
- Chapter 2: Types of Agricultural Pests
Section 2: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles
2 Lessons
- Chapter 3: Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Chapter 4: Preventive Pest Management Strategies
Section 3: Biological Control and Natural Enemies
2 Lessons
- Chapter 5: Biological Control Agents
- Chapter 6: Conservation of Natural Enemies
Section 4: Chemical Control Methods and Herbicide Use
2 Lessons
- Chapter 7: Safe Use of Pesticides and Herbicides
- Chapter 8: Managing Pesticide Resistance
Section 5: Advanced Monitoring and Control Techniques
2 Lessons
- Chapter 9: Traps and Physical Barriers
- Chapter 10: Emerging Technologies in Pest Management
Section 6: Environmental and Economic Impact of Pest Management
2 Lessons
- Chapter 11: Assessing the Environmental Impact of Pesticides
- Chapter 12: Economics of Pest Management in Agriculture
Assignments and Assessments
3 Lessons1 Quiz
- Assignment 1: Identify and document the life cycle of a major crop pest.
- Assignment 2: Develop an IPM plan for a specific crop.
- Quiz: Test on pest identification, monitoring techniques, and IPM principles.
- Final Project: Create a case study on the implementation of IPM for a real-world agricultural system.
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Course 19: Agroecology
- Understand the principles of agroecology and how they apply to farming systems.
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