ALE 3990 B (CRN: 15825)

Agr, Lndscp & Envir: Pesticide Application Training (B)

2 credit hours

About ALE 3990 B

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Notes

Open to degree and PACE students Prerequisites: ALE 1210 plus one ALE 2XXX course or instructor permission. Special Topics courses cannot carry CC designations

Section URL

https://www.uvm.edu/extension/pesticide-safety-education-program

Section Description

This course provides an in-depth review of pesticide definitions, regulations, and use practices necessary for proper and legal pesticide applications that reduce risk to human health and the environment. A variety of pesticide applications and equipment, personal protection, label evaluation, and risk analysis will be demonstrated to improve pesticide use decision making. Administration of a pesticide applicator certification exam will establish proof of knowledge essential for pesticide-related careers. Additional exams and fees may be necessary to complete certification in Vermont or other states. No pesticides will be applied by students in this course. This course is NOT intended to promote pesticide use.

Section Expectation

This is a hands-on in-person course with lectures and in-class activities held weekly on Wednesdays from 5:05 to 7:05 PM in Jeffords Hall. One Saturday field trip is scheduled at the UVM Horticultural Research Center. Material delivery will employ a combination of readings and videos, lectures (instructor, guest, and student-led), and homework projects. All students will be expected to contribute to in-class exercises to improve learning and continual course development. Discussions, and assignments will encourage critical thinking and the practical application of pesticide concepts.

Evaluation

Course assignments are intended to provide a practical understanding of pesticide application and are not intended to be challenging or burdensome. Any student can achieve a high grade by simply staying up on readings, attending and participating in class, and completing assignments on-time and according to the instructions. Grading rubrics will be made available and viewable.

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