Maricopa Community Colleges  AGS266AA   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AGS266AA 19956-20086 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Agricultural Entomology
The interrelationship of plant organisms, animals and environments with insects as affected by soils, temperature, water and agricultural chemicals.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGS266AA   19956-20086 Agricultural Entomology
1. Identify the common harmful and beneficial insects in Arizona. (I)
2. Collect and mount insects for a reference collection. (II)
3. Use a dichotomous key in the process of insect identification. (III)
4. Describe the different methods used in insect control. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AGS266AA   19956-20086 Agricultural Entomology
    I. Identifying the common harmful and beneficial insects in Arizona
        A. Insect orders
        B. Insect genus and species
      II. Collecting and mounting insects
          A. Collection methods
          B. Insect killing procedures
          C. Mounting
          D. Preservation
        III. Using a dichotomous key
            A. Develop simple dichotomous keys
            B. Use published keys for identification
          IV. Methods of insect control
              A. Mechanical
              B. Biological
              C. Chemical
              D. Legislative
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