Maricopa Community Colleges  AGS267   19886-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 01/13/87
AGS267 19886-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Weeds and Plant Diseases of Arizona
Weed identification, relationship to competition, cultural practices, prevention and chemical usage for control. General outline of plant autonomy and physiology relating to chemical usage of selectivity. Diseases of plants, their life cycles, biological interrelationships, identification, and control. Prerequisites: None.
Go to Competencies    Go to Outline
 
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGS267   19886-99999 Weeds and Plant Diseases of Arizona
1. Identify the common weeds of Arizona. (I)
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of safety and environmental impact in using pesticides. (II)
3. Identify the different weed control chemicals and their specificity. (III)
4. Prepare written recommendations for methods and materials to be used in effective weed control. (III)
5. Identify the common plant diseases and their life cycles in Arizona. (IV)
6. Prepare written recommendations for plant disease diagnosis, prevention, and methods of control. (IV, V)
Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AGS267   19886-99999 Weeds and Plant Diseases of Arizona
    I. Weeds of Arizona
        A. Growth habits of weeds and their life cycles
        B. Weed identification
      II. Weed Control
          A. Mechanical
          B. Biological
          C. Chemical
          D. Cultural
        III. Weed Control Chemicals
            A. Pre-emergents
            B. Post-emergents
            C. Sterilization
          IV. Common Plant Diseases
              A. Identification
              B. Disease life cycles
                1. Fungi
                2. Bacteria
                3. Virus
                4. Nematodes
            V. Plant Disease Control and Prevention
                A. Mechanical control
                B. Biological and cultural controls
                C. Chemical fungicides
            Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies    Go to top of Outline