STOCKSCH 109 – Fully Online
Alternate years
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Olga Kostromytska
EMAIL: okostromytsk@umass.edu
Note: If you don’t have prerequisite for this class, please contact the instructor to request permission to enroll.
STOCKSCH 109 (Insects of ornamentals) course focuses on the major insect and mite pest insects in landscape settings, their natural enemies and IPM approaches for the insect management in the landscape system. The recognition, biology, and control of major insect and mite pests attacking shade trees and woody ornamentals in the northeastern U.S. Emphasis on techniques and knowledge useful to the professional in tree care.
For all key pest groups students will learn to identify the insects and their associated injury so they can estimate their damage potential in field situations. Students will understand best management practices for these pests and learn how to locate available resources that can assist in handling specific pest problems.
Format : The course will be in an asynchronous approach. The lectures will be recorded and available for asynchronous study. Each lecture will be followed by self-quiz (not graded, but points towards class participation will be recorded), graded quizzes will be available for 24 h and have a time limit. The “live” meeting time for the discussions will be available and virtual official hours will be held
Recommended text (not required): Johnson W.T. and Lyon H.H. (1991) Insects that Feed on Trees and Shrubs. Comstock Publishing Associates; Second Revised edition (July 15, 1991) ISBN-10: 0801426022; ISBN-13: 978-0801426025
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This class is part of the Horticulture Online A.S. degree and certificate and can also count for the degrees in Sustainable Food and Farming. Online classes cost $550/credit.
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