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Plant Protection (NRMT20016)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Burnley)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject examines three key factors that impact on the health of plants: pests (insects and mites), weeds and pathogens. Students will learn how to identify common pest, disease and weed species and understand how to manage and control them, using biological principles and various control methods. Maintaining the health of horticultural crops will be approached from different perspectives such as Integrated Pest Management, beneficial insects, genetic modification, crop rotation, chemical and biological controls. Safe practices when using chemicals will be discussed, as will the legislation pertaining to pests, and noxious and environmental weeds.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- know the difference between biotic and abiotic symptoms on plants;
- identify horticulturally important insects and mites, disease and weed species;
- understand the concept of Integrated Pest Management;
- be aware of the different insecticide, miticide, herbicide and fungicide groups and their role in chemical resistance;
- comprehend the biological attributes of weediness and the various ways to manage and control weeds;
- have an awareness of the different symptoms on plants caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and oomycetes;
- know how to adopt good practices to control or reduce the likelihood of diseases in nurseries, orchards and gardens; and
- be familiar with the key areas on chemical labels and understand the principles and practice of the safe backpack spray application of chemicals.
Generic skills
• Exercise problem-solving skills (developed through practical exercises and lecture discussions);
• Think critically and organise knowledge (from consideration of the lecture material);
• Expand from theoretical principles to practical explanations (through observing practical work);
• Plan effective work schedules (to meet deadlines for submission of assessable work); and
• Develop skills of critical observation and analysis developed through practical exercises.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This course requires all students to actively and safely participate in field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
1 hour practical examination (20%) mid semester, 45 minute theory examination (15%) mid semester, final 1 hour practical examination (20%) end of semester, final 45 minute theory examination (15%) end of semester, practical book assessment (20%) throughout semester, participation in subject (10%) end of semester.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Virginia Williamson Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours 24 hours lectures and 24 hours practical activities. Total: 48 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated Total Time Commitment: 170
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Evert, RF & Eichhorn, SE 2013, Raven Biology of Plants, 8th edn, WH Freeman & Company, New York
Recommended texts and other resources
- Entomology notes for higher education (J S Brereton), Burnley Campus, The University of Melbourne
- Pests, diseases, disorders and beneficials in ornamentals: field identification guide (Goodwin, ed.), NSW Agriculture, Gosford NSW, 2000
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Associate Degree in Urban Horticulture - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024