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Schedule of Classes
Plant Pathology
www.plantpath.iastate.edu
Edward J. Braun, Chair of Department
Distinguished Professors: Tiffany
Professors: Braun, Bronson, Gleason, Harrington, Hill, McGee, Miller, Nutter, Tylka
Professors (Collaborators): Stuckey, Wise
University Professors (Emeritus): McNabb
Professors (Emeritus): Durand, Epstein, Everson, Hodges, Norton, Stewart
Associate Professors: Baum, Martinson, Munkvold, Yang
Assistant Professors: Beattie, Bogdanove, Whitham
Undergraduate Study
The department participates in the
undergraduate major and minor in plant health and protection; see Agriculture, Curricula.
For a second major in pest management
see Agriculture, Curricula.
Graduate Study
The department offers studies for the
degrees master of science and doctor of philosophy with a major in plant pathology, and
minor work for students majoring in other departments or programs. A master of science
nonthesis option is available. The department also participates in the inter-departmental
majors in toxicology; genetics; plant physiology; molecular, cellular, and developmental
biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, and sustainable agriculture.
Students entering graduate programs
in the department need a sound background in the physical, biological, and mathematical
sciences as well as adequate preparation in English.
Graduates have a broad understanding
of the biology and management of plant pathogenic microorganisms and the interactions of
pathogens with their host plants. They understand the relationship between plant pathology
and allied disciplines and are able to communicate effectively with scientific colleagues
and the general public in both formal and informal settings. Graduates are able to address
complex plant disease problems facing agricultural and bioscience professionals, taking
into account the related ethical, social, legal, and environmental issues. They are
skilled in research procedures, communicating research results, and writing concise and
persuasive grant proposals.
Courses open for nonmajor graduate
credit: 407, 416, 483, 493.
Courses Primarily for
Undergraduate Students
Pl P 391.
Practical Plant Health (Same as Pl HP 391.)
See Plant Health and Protection.
Pl P 407.
Principles of Plant Pathology (Same as Pl HP 407, P M 407.)
(2-3) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 8 credits in biological sciences, including Biol 202. Braun.
Principles underlying the nature, diagnosis, and management of plant diseases. Laboratory
complements lecture topics and provides experience in plant disease diagnosis. Nonmajor
graduate credit.
Pl P 416. Forest Pest Management
(Same as Ent 416, For 416, Pl HP 416, P M 416.)
(3-3) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 8 credits in biological sciences, including Biol 201. Harrington,
Hart. Nature of forest, shade tree, and wood pests; physical agents of tree damage;
concepts of forest health; integrated case studies in the evaluation and economic analysis
of protection and pest management problems; weekend field trip. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pl P 452. Integrated Management of
Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses (Dual-listed with 552; same as Ent 452, Hort
452.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: Hort 351. Gleason, Lewis D. Identification and
biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated
pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
Pl P 477. Bacterial-Plant
Interactions (Dual-listed with 577; same as Micro 477.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: 3 credits in microbiology or plant pathology.
Focuses on plant-associated bacteria in terms of their ecology, diversity, and the
physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in their interactions with plants.
Pl P 483. Wood Deterioration and
Preservation (Same as For 483.)
See Forestry. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pl P 490. Independent Study
Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 7 credits in biological
sciences, permission of instructor. A maximum of 6 credits of 490 may be used toward the
total of 128 credits required for graduation.
A. Plant Pathology
H. Honors
Pl P 493. Practical Plant
Pathology
Cr. 1. (40-hour workshop.) Prereq: 6 credits in biological sciences. Team-taught.
Introduction to the characteristics and ecology of plant diseases caused by fungi,
bacteria, nematodes, and viruses. Emphasis is on practical knowledge and hands-on
experiences geared to the interests of agribusiness, horticultural, and extension
professionals. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Nonmajor graduate
credit.
Courses Primarily for Graduate
Students, Open to Qualified Undergraduate Students
Pl P 503.
Biology of Plant Pathogens
(3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Biol 202, Biol 301. Bogdanove, Hill, Martinson, Tylka.
Biology, ecology, and taxonomy of organisms that cause plant disease. Laboratory
experience emphasizes techniques in working with fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses.
Field trips.
Pl P 506. Plant-Pathogen
Interactions
(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 407 or 416 or 503, Biol 301. Baum, Bronson. Genetics of
disease resistance and pathogenicity. Introduction to mechanisms of plant-parasite
interaction.
Pl P 507. Epidemiology and Disease
Management
(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 407 or 416 or 503. Martinson, Nutter. Principles of pathogen
population dynamics as affected by environment and host/pathogen genetics; modeling biotic
plant stress on crop productivity. Principles and practices employed for disease control
and their utilization for management; applications of disease management and
epidemiological principles to specific diseases through case studies.
Pl P 509. Plant Virology (Same
as Micro 509.)
(2-6) Cr. 4. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 407 or 503, Bot 404, BBMB 405, Chem 211. Hill.
Plant viruses and the diseases they cause. Emphasis on epidemiology and control.
Structure, function, and biochemical-biophysical properties of plant viruses.
Pl P 511. Integrated Management of
Tropical Crops
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 407 or 416 or 503 or Ent 370 or 376 or
Hort 221. Gleason, Lewis, Delate. Applications of Integrated Crop Management principles
(including plant pathology, entomology, and horticulture) to tropical cropping systems.
Familiarization with a variety of tropical agroecosystems and Costa Rican culture is
followed by 10-day tour of Costa Rican agriculture during spring break, then writeup of
individual projects. Tour expenses paid by students.
Pl P 530. Ecologically Based Pest
Management Strategies (Same as Agron 530, Ent 530, SusAg 530.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: SusAg 509. Durable, least-toxic strategies for
managing weeds, pathogens, and insect pests, with emphasis on underlying ecological
processes.
Pl P 543. Plant Disease
Epidemiology
(2-4) Cr. 4. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: 407 or 416 or 503. Nutter. Theory and
practice relating to the quantification of biotic plant stress as affected by the temporal
and spatial interaction of host and pathogen populations. Analysis of environmental,
ecological, and host and pathogen genetic factors that alter the course of plant disease
epidemics. Risk assessment theory and modeling the impact of biotic plant stresses on
yield and quality.
Pl P 552. Integrated Management of
Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses (Dual-listed with 452; same as Ent 552, Hort
552.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: Hort 351. Gleason, Lewis D. Identification and
biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated
pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
Pl P 574. Plant Nematology
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: 407 or 416 or 503. Baum. Morphology,
anatomy, identification, control, and life cycles of common plant-parasitic nematodes;
host-parasite interactions; Caenorhabditis elegans.
Pl P 577. Bacterial-Plant
Interactions (Dual-listed with 477; same as Micro 577.)
(3-1) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: 3 credits in microbiology or plant pathology.
Focuses on plant-associated bacteria in terms of their ecology, diversity, and the
physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in their interactions with plants.
Pl P 590. Special Topics
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: 10 credits in biological sciences,
permission of instructor.
Pl P 591. Plant Disease Control
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: 407 or 416 or 503. Martinson. Principles
and practices of disease control. Use of biological control, cultural practices,
resistance and chemical control in disease management.
Pl P 594. Seed Pathology
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 407 or 503. McGee. Significance of
diseases on the major phases of seed production; growing, harvesting, conditioning,
storing, and planting seed. Pathogens considered include fungi, bacteria, viruses,
nematodes, and abiotic agents. Emphasis on control, epidemiology, host-parasite
relationships, and seed health testing.
Courses for Graduate Students
Pl P 608.
Molecular Virology (Same as V MPM 608.)
See Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine.
Pl P 691. Field Plant Pathology
(0-6) Cr. 2 each time taken. Alt. SS., offered 2002. Prereq: 407 or 416 or 503.
Diagnosis of plant diseases, plant disease assessment methods, and the integration of
disease management into commercial crop production practices. Objectives are to
familiarize students with common diseases of Midwest crops and landscape plants, and to
provide experience in disease diagnosis. Field trips include commercial operations,
agricultural research facilities, and ornamental plantings.
Pl P 692. Molecular Biology of
Plant-Pathogen Interactions
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: 506 or BBMB 405 or Gen 411 or Micro 402 or
course in molecular biology. Miller. Molecular and physiological mechanisms of plant
disease and resistance. Host-pathogen recognition and response, resistance gene function,
signal transduction, Agrobacterium, virus-host interactions.
Pl P 694. Colloquium in Plant
Pathology
(2-0) Cr. 2 each time taken. F.S. Prereq: 407 or 416 or 503, permission of instructor.
Advanced topics in plant pathology, including biological control, cultural control, risk
assessment of resistance gene deployment, genetic engineering for disease resistance,
chemical control, tropical diseases, fungal genetics, and professional communications.
Pl P 698. Seminar
Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S.
Pl P 699. Thesis and Dissertation
Research
Cr. var. F.S.SS.
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