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Weed Science Laboratory


Course Description

Weed identification; symptomology of herbicide action; calibration of herbicide application equipment.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional project will be required for graduate students.


Athena Title

Weed Science Laboratory


Corequisite

CRSS 4340/6340


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to identify problem weeds in row crop, non-crop, and turf situations.
  • Students will understand how extension specialists and research personnel are applying the principles of weed science to solve weed management problems.
  • Students will understand new technologies for solving weed management problems.

Topical Outline

  • Lab 1 Introduction, Weed Collection
  • Lab 2 Taxonomy (Grass Weed ID)
  • Lab 3 Taxonomy (Broadleaf Weed ID)
  • Lab 4 Weed Identification (Field Trip)
  • Lab 5 Weed Identification Field Trip
  • Lab 6 Weed Identification (Field Trip)
  • Lab 7 Weed Identification (Field Trip)
  • Lab 8 Weed Identification Quiz
  • Lab 9 Herbicide Symptomology
  • Lab 10 Herbicide Rate Calculations/Weed Management
  • Lab 11 Herbicide Symptomology
  • Lab 12 Sprayer Calibration
  • Lab 13 Sprayer Calibration Quiz
  • Lab 14 Weed Management Lab

Syllabus