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Plant Health and Protection
www.plantpath.iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Undergraduate Program)
Advisory Committee: Ed Braun, Chair; Burras, Flynn, Jurenka, Martinson,
Taber, Wray
Undergraduate Study
For undergraduate major in plant health and protection leading to
the degree bachelor of science, see Agriculture, Curricula.
Plant Health and Protection is an interdepartmental major administered
by the departments of Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agronomy, Horticulture,
and Forestry. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to plant
health maintenance encompassing soil fertility and plant nutrition,
genetics and plant breeding, cultural practices, and protection
from pests such as insects, weeds, and the microorganisms that cause
plant diseases. Graduates understand the principles of plant structure
and function and the ways in which plants are affected by biotic
and abiotic stress factors. They are skilled in diagnosing plant
health problems and in developing and implementing plant health
management strategies to reduce plant stress with minimal environmental
impact. Graduates are able to communicate clearly and work effectively
with others on complex plant health problems. They understand the
ethical and environmental dimensions of problems and issues facing
agricultural and natural resource professionals.
Plant Health and Protection is a broad-based curriculum in biological
and agricultural sciences. Students take courses in the basic biological
and physical sciences, plant fertility management, entomology, weed
science, plant pathology, and plant production systems (agronomy,
horticulture, and forestry). Cooperative practical work experience/internships
with industry and governmental agencies are available to qualified
students. Students also have a large number of free elective credits
for courses that they can use to individualize their degree program.
Plant health professionals are employed by agribusiness firms such
as seed companies, agricultural chemical companies, farm management
and crop consulting businesses, producer cooperatives, food processors,
greenhouses, nurseries, and landscape businesses. Graduates are
also employed by governmental agencies like the EPA, USDA, Extension
Service, and state departments of agriculture. The curriculum in
plant health and protection provides an excellent preparation for
graduate study in the crop protection disciplines and related fields
such as agronomy, horticulture, plant breeding, genetics, microbiology,
molecular biology, botany, and environmental science.
A minor in plant health and protection may be earned with 15 or
more credits in 206, 391 and additional courses selected from an
approved list available from the chair of the Plant Health and Protection
advisory committee. At least 9 of the 15 credits may not be used
to satisfy other department, college, or university requirements.
Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: 301, 320, 354, 376, 407,
416.
Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students
Pl HP 110. Orientation
in Plant Health and Protection. (1-0) Cr. R. F. Prereq:
Required of students in the plant health and protection curriculum.
Requirements and career opportunities in the fields of plant health
and protection.
Pl HP 206. Plant Health Biology. (3-0)
Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Biol 109 or 201. Introduction to issues
in plant health biology: plant productivity and food supply, soils
and plant health, plant biotechnology, integrated pest management,
plant health and sustainable agriculture.
Pl HP 283. Pesticide Application Certification.
(Same as Ent 283.) See Entomology.
Pl HP 301. Forest Ecology
and Soils. (Same as NREM 301.) See Natural Resource Ecology
and Management. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pl HP 317. Principles of Weed Science.
(Same as Agron 317.) See Agronomy.
Pl HP 320. Plant Nutrition.
(Same as Hort 320.) See Horticulture. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pl HP 354. Soils and Plant Growth.
(Same as Agron 354.) See Agronomy. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pl HP 354L. Soils and Plant Growth
Laboratory. (Same as Agron 354L.) See
Agronomy.
Pl HP 376. Fundamentals of Entomology
and Pest Management. (Same as Ent 376.)
See Entomology. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pl HP 391. Practical Plant Health.
(Same as Pl P 391.) (0-4) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 6 credits in biological
sciences. Diagnosis of all types of plant health problems caused
by diseases, insects, weeds, nutrient deficiencies and toxicities,
herbicide injury, and environmental stress. Emphasis is on acquiring
practical skills. Students will gain experience in written and oral
communications. Field trips.
Pl HP 392. Plant Health and Protection
Work Experience. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq:
6 credits in plant health and protection, permission of advisor.
Practical work experience in a plant health discipline. For majors
and advanced students.
Pl HP 407. Principles
of Plant Pathology. (Same as Pl P 407.)
See Plant Pathology. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pl HP 416. Forest Pest Management.
(Same as Pl P 416.) See Plant Pathology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pl HP 475. Community Tree Management.
(Same as For 475.) See Forestry.
Pl HP 490. Independent Study. Cr.
1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 6 credits
in plant health and protection, permission of instructor. A
maximum of 6 credits of 490 may be used toward the total of 128
credits required for graduation.
A. Plant Health and Protection
H. Honors
Pl HP 498. Plant Health Management.
(2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 391. Exploration
of issues in plant health management from multiple perspectives.
Technical and socioeconomic dimensions of problems will be analyzed
through case studies, guest speakers, field trips, and other resources.
Problem-solving and communications skills will be emphasized.
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