Required of all students majoring in Turfgrass Management. Three months' cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required.

Required of all students majoring in Floriculture. Five months' cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required.

Required of all students majoring in Fruit and Vegetable Crops. Five months' cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required.

This class is specifically for those students who have already taken PLSOILIN 106, and who now wish to complete the lab component of the PLSOILIN 105 class that is required for all students completing the major or minor in this program.

Not available at this time

For students conducting freshmen-level learning experience in Plant, Soil or Insect Sciences which requires no prerequisite knowledge or prior course work.

An introduction to diverse global perspectives on environmental, economic and social sustainability. The course presents a cultural, ethical and technical review of the impact that our daily decisions make on the global condition. (Gen.Ed. I)

Topics include state and federal pesticide laws and regulations, pesticides and the environment, handling and storage of pesticides, classes and formulations of pesticides, safety and application equipment, understanding the pesticide label, toxicity, proper calculation and mixing of pesticides, and history of pesticide use. Includes preparation for the Massachusetts Pesticide Core Examination. Formerly listed as ENTOMOL 182

The ecology of major human, plant and animal diseases from the Black Plague to the Irish Potato Blight to AIDS. How microbes, people and other organisms interact in a changing environment, leading to new threats and controls for disease. (Gen.Ed. BS)

Survey with emphasis on the successful design of insects and their innovative features. Aspects of insect biology, including communication, defense, feeding, and mating behaviors. Social behavior with a focus on termite, ant, and honey bee societies. Beneficial uses of insects such as silk and pollination, and negative interactions with humans, including disease vectors, parasites, and crop pests. (Gen.Ed. BS) Formerly ENTOMOL 126.