Agrios, G.N., Chair; Zettler, F.W., Adviser; Bartz, J.A.; Berger, R.D.; Charudattan, R.; Gabriel, D.W.; Hiebert, E.; Jones, J.B.; Kimbrough, J.W.; Kistler, H.C.; Kucharek, T.A.; Mitchell, D.J.; Niblett, C.L.; Purcifull, D.E.; Simone, G.W.; Song, W.Y.

Biology and history of the human species. Oriented towards nonscience majors and presented chronologically from the origin of life to the present. Special emphasis on the impact plants, animals, and diseases have had and are having on human civilizations. (B,H)

The role of fungi in human affairs, including their historical use as food or medicine, in religious activities, and their current impact on society as pathogens of plants and animals, in the deterioration of food and fabric, and synthesis of our most important drugs. (B)

Principles and practices of plant pathology. (B)

The principles and practice of plant disease control through cultural practices, competing microorganisms, and chemical pesticides.

An introduction to the principles, methods and microorganisms used to control plant diseases and weeds.

Introduction to the groups of fungi and fungi-like organisms. Discussion of the structure, development, physiology, genetics, ecology and taxonomy of fungi.

An introductory course in plant virology covering the principles of plant virology, symptomatology, virus groups, structure, function, spread, detection and control.

Discussion of the main characteristics and properties of bacteria that cause disease in plants with emphasis on problems unique to plant pathology.

Introduction to the groups of fungi that cause disease in plants, including morphology, taxonomy, physiology, genetics, epidemiology and control of these fungi.

Principles, methods, and techniques used to identify the microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses) and environmental conditions that cause plant diseases.

Individual study and research in areas of special interest to undergraduate students whose major field is plant pathology.

An individual special project course restricted to students in the College of Agriculture’s Honors Program. Students will complete a project on a selected topic, issue, or problem. Projects may relate to research, teaching, or extension. The project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members chosen by the honors coordinator. May be repeated for up to six credits.

Discussion of current concepts and procedures related to the practice of plant pathology as a profession.

*Offered alternate years