ENTOM 3070

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ENTOM 3070
Pesticides, the Environment, and Human Health

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Survey of the different types of pesticides, their uses, properties, and effects on the environment. Discusses the risks, benefits, regulation, politics, and current controversies associated with pesticide use and genetically modified crops.

When Offered Fall.

Outcomes
  • 1.1 You will understand what steps occur after an organism is exposed to a pesticide. 1.2 You will be able to compare and contrast chronic versus acute poisoning.
  • 2.1 You will learn how pesticides move between trophic levels. 2.2 You will learn the trade-offs between high intensity and low intensity agriculture.
  • 3.1 You will learn the major benefits associated with pesticide use. 3.2 You w ill learn the problems associated with pesticide use. 3.3 You will learn the similarities and differences between conventional pesticides and GMOs. 3.4 You will learn how the media covers pesticides. 3.5 You will understand what alternatives exist to pesticide use.
  • 4.1 You will learn what the major types of pesticides are and what they are used for. 4.2 You will learn what the major classes of pesticides are and what they are used for.
  • 5.1 You will learn the effects of pesticides on cancer and reproduction.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: TOX 3070

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16204 ENTOM 3070   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode:
    Permission of instructor or sophomore standing required.