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AT 0554 AT0554 - Chemical Application

Instructors: Hipkins, Patricia A. (Spring), Weaver, Michael J (Spring)

Website: AT0554 - Chemical Application Website

Years / Semesters: All Years / Spring Semester(s)

Lecture, Lab, Credit, Amount Online: 15H, 30L, 2C, Partially on-line

Description: Proper application of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals used in landscape and turf management, in production agriculture, and industrial/institutional pest control, including application methods, equipment calibration and configuration, occupational health and safety, and pesticide laws and regulations. Most lectures are online (student centered instruction) and class meetings are dedicated to discussion, review and laboratory activities.

Disciplines: Environmental Quality, Integrated Pest Management, Pesticides

Teaching Methods: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Group Collaboration, Laboratory/Hands-on, Lecture, Multiple Learning Styles, On-line Discussion

Resources: AT0554 - Chemical Application Web Site, Dodson Urban Pest Management Laboratory, Price Hall, State-Owned Vehicles, Virginia IR-4 Program, Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs

Computer Requriements: Create/Submit Electronic Documents, Literature/Web Searches, On-line Interactive Assignments

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