SLF 112 Integrated Pest Management
This course will expose students to integrated pest management strategies appropriate for fruit and vegetable crops in the Midwest. Course content includes study of major pests, diseases, and weeds affecting fruit and vegetable crops of the Midwest. Students will gain practical knowledge of pest life cycles and methods of control in order to effectively implement an integrated pest management program within a fruit and vegetable operation. Students will also work toward gaining the Illinois pesticide applicator’s license.
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- Date:
- 2014-05-01
- Primary Material Type:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Institution:
- John Wood Community College
- Project Name:
- IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 1
- Subjects:
- pest management strategies
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
- Industry Sector:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting -- Crop Production (111)
- Occupation:
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations -- First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (45-1011)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 16 weeks, one traditional college semester
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- Other
- Quality Assurance Organization:
- SkillsCommons Editorial Board
- Quality Note:
- This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- Fruit and Vegetable Production Certificate: CIP 01.0304
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