PLSCI 5440
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- Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT
Classes
PLSCI 5440
Course Description
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.
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.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 2440, ENTOM 5440, PLSCI 2440
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Losey, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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