Course level

Undergraduate

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

Internal 3L4P

Assessment methods

Case study report, laboratory activities, Stakeholder Engagement Exercise (Conference Abstract, Post er and Presentation), & final examination.

Course enquiries

Dr Anthony Young (anthony.young@uq.edu.au)

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

This course teaches specialist skills in the identification and management of a broad range of pests that impact agriculture and the environment. Student who successfully complete this course will have a well-developed appreciation for the interaction among different pest groups and the need to implement integrated management approaches in order to arrive at sustainable agricultural and environmental outcomes. Students will contribute to a significant group experiment investigating a specific plant protection issue.