Course Description
Student will work with a public- or private-sector group on pest management issues. Required for the Master of Plant Protection Pest Management degree.
Athena Title
Intern Crop Protect Pest Mgmt
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PATH 6130, ENTO 6130
Non-Traditional Format
Working experience of approximately one semester in length with public- or private-sector group on pest management issues.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
Student will obtain practical experience in integrated pest management (IPM) by working for a semester-long program with public- or private-sector groups (usually pesticide companies, crop consultants, extension). Pest management internship will be developed in consultation with the student's advisory committee.
Topical Outline
Topics will vary and will be defined by areas of interest between the faculty supervisor and student.