AGRI 15: Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program III / Integrated Pest Management Tech

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Class Program

Agriculture

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092131

Meets Degree Requirements For

Not Intended for Transfer, Typically Numbered Below 100.

Description

Intensive IPM program prepares Latino orchard employees as pest management scouts. Instruction, mostly in Spanish, emphasizes English terminology. Includes study of pests, field sampling techniques, pest management basics and record keeping. Includes basic math, reading, writing, speaking and listening in English, and discussion of everyday life and citizenship.

Grading Basis

Pass / No Pass

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate satisfactory understanding of the topics listed in the core topics.

Write sentences and short compositions using standard English.

Read basic materials pertaining to the tree fruit industry as well as materials of general interest.

Understand spoken English sufficiently to write dictated materials using proper terminology.

Converse in English with class mates, instructors and employers.

Demonstrate ability to compute basic math related to IPM.

Improve self-confidence and self-esteem.

Demonstrate networking skills.

Core Topics

Insect and mite identification and biology
Diseases identification and biology
Weed identification
Pest life cycles
Phenology models
Monitoring methods and techniques
Monitoring equipment
IPM record keeping
Data analysis for control and decision making strategies
Hands-on application
Implementation of an IPM program
English IPM terminology
English communication in written and oral forms
Grammar, sentence structure and pronunciation
Public speaking techniques
Basic computer applications