HORT A189: Weeds and Their Control
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/08/2021 |
| Top Code | 010900 - Horticulture |
| Units | 1.5 Total Units |
| Hours | 45 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 18; Lab Hours 27) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
|
Course Description
Recognition of landscape control of weeds in the landscape and in nurseries with emphasis on practical applications. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Identify common weeds of Southern California and describe various control methods available to them.
- Recommend an appropriate herbicide application.
Course Objectives
- 1. Classify various weeds.
- 2. Identify common weeds of the southern California landscape and nursery.
- 3. Describe the current herbicides available and their mode of action.
- 4. Safely apply herbicides.
- 5. Calibrate application equipment.
- 6. Describe how to control weeds in various landscape plantings and in nurseries.
- 7. Realize the importance of using “Integrated Pest Management” practices.
Lecture Content
Classification of weeds Weed Life cycles Monocotyledons and dicotyledons Common weeds found in the southern California landscape Control of weeds in various landscapes features, turf, ground covers, shrubs and trees Survey of the different kinds of herbicides available, their mode of action and properties Equipment for herbicide application Calibration of equipment
Lab Content
See Course Content.
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- Lab (04)
Instructional Techniques
Lectures illustrated with slides, demonstrations by the instructor, and interaction between students and instructor during lab sessions before class, in office hours, and by E mail.
Reading Assignments
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Writing Assignments
Written exams.
Out-of-class Assignments
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Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Quizzes, examinations including essay component, weed collection
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Written exams.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required Several Authors. Weeds of the West , 9th ed. Western Society of Weed Science , 0 Rationale: -
Other Resources
1. Selected handout material relating to above subjects to be provided and distributed by the instructor.