Instructor: Dr.
Ted Whitwell
Office:
172 Poole Ag. Center
Phone: (864)
656-4971
FAX:
(864) 656-4960
E-mail:
twhtwll@clemson.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment
Meeting Times
Lecture - MW- 9:05-9:55 AM, E-144 Poole Ag. Center
Laboratory -W - 1:25-3:25 PM, D-138 Poole Ag. Center
Course
Syllabus
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance at all class and laboratory sessions is the
responsibility of each student. Only medically excused absences for lecture
and laboratory periods will be accepted to make up missed exams. Students
are authorized to leave 15 min. after the published meeting time if the instructor
does not meet the class or make other arrangements.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
The policy on academic dishonesty, found in the Clemson University Announcements,
will be followed in this class.
Required Course Material
Course Materials for HORT/AGRON 433/633--Campus Copy Shop
Weeds of Northeast--Cornell
University Press ISBN 0-8014-8334-4 (CU Bookstore)
Reference Books
Weed Science--Principles and Applications, Third Edition--Wood Powell
Anderson (On Reserve at Library)--1996--ISBN 0-314-04627-5
Weed Ecology--Implications for
Management--Steven Radosevich, Jodie Holt, and Claudio Ghersa (On Reserve
at Library)--1996--ISBN 0-471-11606-8.
Class Goals
1. Understand biological and
ecological principles for effective weed management.
2. Improve the understanding of herbicide selectivity, mode of action,
injury symptoms and environmental impacts.
3. Apply knowledge of cultural, biological, and chemical control measures
to solve problems.
4. Accurately calculate and calibrate application equipment to obtain
correct quantities of herbicides.
5. Correctly identify and know life cycles of 100 weed species.
Weekly study problems over the
assigned readings will be completed and submitted each Monday by 9:00 AM.
LECTURE SCHEDULE
|
LECTURE OUTLINE |
READINGS |
| Introduction |
Ch. 1 Notes |
| Weed Ecology |
Ch. 1 Notes |
| Weed Ecology |
Ch. 1 Notes |
| Seed |
Ch. 2 Notes |
| Seed |
Ch. 2 Notes |
| Perennials |
Ch. 3 Notes |
| Weed Competition and Allelopathy |
Ch. 4 Notes |
| Weed Mgt. and Bio Control |
Ch. 5 Notes |
| Herbicides |
Ch. 6 Notes |
| Soil and Herbicide Interactions |
Ch. 7 Notes |
| Herbicide Entry and Movement |
Ch. 8 Notes |
| Modes and Sites of Action |
Ch. 9 Notes |
| Modes and Sites of Action |
Ch. 9 Notes |
| Modes and Sites of Action |
Ch. 9 Notes |
| Modes and Sites of Action |
Ch. 9 Notes |
| Environmental Concerns |
Ch. 10
Notes |
| Environmental Concerns |
Ch. 10
Notes |
| Resistant Weeds and Transgenic
Crops |
Ch. 11
Notes |
| Resistant Weeds and Transgenic
Crops |
Ch. 11
Notes |
|
SPRING BREAK |
NO
CLASSES |
| Power Point Presentation Demonstration |
Handouts |
| Student Presentations |
Notes |
| Student Presentations |
Notes |
| Student Presentations |
Notes |
| Student Presentations |
Notes |
| Pesticide Applicators Examination |
Study guides |
| Student Presentations |
Notes |
| Student Presentations |
Notes |
| Student Presentations |
Notes |
| Student Presentations |
Notes |
|
Final Exam |
TBA
|
The examination
will cover both lecture (50%) and laboratory (50%) subject matter. Each
student is expected to take the commercial pesticide examination or show a
valid commercial pesticide license. Study material will be provided
for this examination
Grading Policy
| 7 Exams including
final (drop lowest grade) |
60% |
| Class presentation and paper |
20% |
| Weekly study problems |
10% |
| Field problem solving |
5% |
| Class participation* |
5% |
| TOTAL |
100% |
*Graduate students are expected
to participate in class and will get a maximum of 5% for the special problem
required for graduate credit.
Grading Scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59-
The mission of Clemson University's Department of Horticulture
is to promote personal and professional growth through the
discovery, communication, and application of horticultural
experiences, knowledge, and scholarship. Our work fosters
environmental stewardship while improving economic wellbeing,
health, and quality of life for all.
