Identification of beneficial arthropods to appropriate taxonomic level. Technology, laws and regulations governing use of biocontrol agents. Integrating GIS, GPS, and remote sensing technologies with site-specific farming practices to optimize agricultural productivity. Field trip required. Cropping systems as land management plans.
Systems approaches to improvement of agricultural situations.
Consideration of human factors and the agroecosystem in efforts to create a more sustainable agriculture. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report.