Course ID: | ENTO 6130. 1 hour. |
Course Title: | Internship in Crop Protection and Pest Management |
Course Description: | Working experience with public or private agencies concerned with pest management. |
Oasis Title: | CROP PROTECTION |
Nontraditional Format: | Working experience of approximately one semester in length with public or private agencies concerned with pest management. |
Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. |
Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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Course Objectives: | Students get practical experience in integrated pest management (IPM) by
working for an extended period with professionals in either industry or
academic research institutions, cooperative extension, IPM consulting, or
marketing and development divisions of pesticide companies. Pest management
internships are developed by the student and his/her advisory committee in an
area of interest for the student. Pest management internships have often
extended into employment opportunities or provided the stimulus of interest
in students to pursue advanced training for a career in IPM research. |
Topical Outline: | Contact the instructor for topical outline for this course. |