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ENT-5264: Biological Control of Arthropod Pests and Weeds

Description: Principles involved in the use of indigenous and introduced biological agents in the regulation of arthropod pests and weeds. Course objectives are to emphasize concepts important in biological control: population dynamics, host-parasite interactions, characteristics of parasitism and predation, principles involved in current biological approaches to pest control, and use of biological agents to control weeds. Suitable for students in entomology, plant protection, and related curricula.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 9

Average GPA: 3.56 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 38.36%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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