AGR 242 — Introduction to Pesticides
............................................. 3 cr. ........................................................................................3 Lec. hrs./week Pre-Req: None Co-Req: None Manufacture, regulation, marketing, and use of pesticides. Structure, mode of action, toxicity, degradation, safety, and environmental impact of pesticides commonly used. Biological, chemical, and non- chemical approaches and their effectiveness in controlling pests. This course serves as preparation for materials covered on the Pesticide Applicators certification exam.