IPM 452/552

Pesticides and the Environment.

Credits: 2
Prerequisites: 12 hours biological sciences recommended.
Instructor: G. L. Piper
Text: Marer, P. J. 1988. The Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides. Univ. Calif. Div. Agric. Nat Res.Publ. 3324.

OBJECTIVES OF COURSE

1. Acquire an appreciation of current local, regional, national and global pesticide use patterns with particular emphasis on adverse environmental impacts associated with use.
2. Become cognizant of factors that must be considered in making decisions to utilize pesticides, particularly sociological and environmental considerations.
3. Accumulate information which provides an excellent knowledge base for pesticide applicator licensing examinations administered by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
   

LECTURE OUTLINE

No. of Lectures                       Topic

1	Introduction to pesticides.
2	Pest organisms.
2	Pesticide laws, regulations, licensing.
1	Special Review; Sec. 18, Sect. 24C.
1	Pesticide nomenclature
2	Pesticide chemistry and formulations.
1	Labels and labeling.
2	Toxicity:  poisoning and first aid.
1	Safety:  transport, storage, disposal.
2	Pesticide drift, pest resistance.
1	Non-target organism disruptions.
1	Food chain biomagnification.
1	Ground water contamination.  
7	Effects of pesticides on aquatic and terrestrial
  organisms, including humans.  
4	Pesticide issues.  

GRADING CRITERIA

• Undergraduates
  • Mid-term exam (40%)
  • Final exam (40%)
  • Term paper (20%)
• Graduates
  • Mid-term exam (30%)
  • Final exam (30%)
  • Term paper (20%)
  • Journal article critiques (20%)