PLSCI 2440

PLSCI 2440

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Lectures integrate the principles of pest control, ecology, and economics in the management of pests across multiple systems.


Distribution Requirements (AFS-AG, BSC-AG, OPHLS-AG)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to articulate the often-overlooked economic and ecological underpinnings of pest outbreaks.
  • Students will be able to identify and evaluate ethical issues involved with pest management.
  • Students will be able to use multiple integrated techniques to assess pest populations and determine if treatment is warranted.
  • Students will be able to evaluate pest management alternatives and develop integrated pest management plans.
  • Students will be able to participate actively in discussion and debate with peers about integrated pest management including contentious issues.
  • Students will be able to conduct research (including literature searches, and summarization of experimental data) with team members to report on the management of a specific pest of their choice.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 2440, ENTOM 5440, PLSCI 5440

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9487 PLSCI 2440   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9488 PLSCI 2440   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person