Introduction to PLNTPTH 4597

Context

Students in the online Master of Plant Health Management program can take PLNTPTH 4597: Contemporary Issues: Pesticides, Genetic Engineering, and the Environment as an individual studies course for graduate credit (PLNTPH 6193).

This module is from Week 3 of the course and covers plant pests and diseases.

Syllabus

PLNTPTH 4597 Syllabus Contemporary Issues.pdf

Module Highlights

Campus Tree Tour Video
Lecture videos on bacteria, fungi, water molds and more

Monica M. Lewandowski, PhD

Program

Master of Plant Health Management

Name of Course

Contemporary Issues: Pesticides, Genetic Engineering, and the Environment

Catalog Description

In this course, we will examine contemporary, cultural, and social issues related to genetic engineering, pesticides and other topics - including COVID-19, diversity, global issues, and racial justice. It's all intertwined. We'll learn how to investigate scientific issues and integrate information from different disciplines to formulate viewpoints and support a position.