Four-day field trip to select parts of the Southeast to observe practical aspects of weed science in the field as related to weed identification, biology, and management.
Athena Title
Weed Science Field Trip
Non-Traditional Format
A four-day field trip in Georgia allowing students to observe how the principles of weed science are applied to solve real world problems.
Prerequisite
(CRSS 4340/6340 or CRSS 4340E/6340E) and CRSS 4340L/6340L and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify at least 100 weed species at any growth stage (seed, plant part, full plant) as selected by the contest host and correctly spell and provide the correct scientific and common names.
Students will be able to evaluate, judge, and solve real-world grower problems.
Students will be able to identify and categorize herbicide symptomology on a variety of crop and weed species and provide the proper common name, herbicide family, and mode of action.
Students will be able to solve calibration problems both individually and as a team and demonstrate proper calibration of equipment (research scale to farm-scale).
Students will be able to work collaboratively to solve a mystery problem set out by the host related to agronomy, horticulture, weed science or other agriculture related discipline.
Topical Outline
Observe row crop weeds and weed problems in the Tifton area. Students will meet with extension specialist to discuss weeds that exist in row crops and how to control them.
Observe weed management exhibits for non-crop situations in southwest Georgia.
Observe turf weeds and weed problems in turfgrasses at the Griffin campus.
