AGS301 Weed and Pesticide Sciences (8)
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A study of the biology, ecology and management of weeds in a range of environments. This subject will deal with herbicide modes of action and its application as part of the integrated management of weed in broadacre and horticultural farming. |
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| Session 2 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance* | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGS301
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences |
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| PSC410 PSC441 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the problems caused by weeds
- be able to identify and describe weeds at the seedling stage
- be able to discuss the principles of weed ecology and population dynamics
- be able to demonstrate how to apply principles of integrated weed management in the management of crops particularly with respect to herbicide resistance.
- be able to discuss the weed control options for a range of land management systems
- be able to discuss the role of herbicides in integrated weed management programs
- be able to describe the modes of action and use patterns of herbicides
- be able to explain the principles and technology of herbicide application used in broadacre farming and horticulture
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Importance of weeds and their management
- Weed ecology, population dynamics, invasion and succession
- Characteristics of weeds and weed interference
- Biology of weeds and their identification
- Weed management strategies and tactics in broadacre crops and natural ecosystems
- Characteristics, modes of action and use patterns of herbicides, and the development of herbicide resistance
- Principles, technology and methods of herbicide application used in broadacre farming and horticulture
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The residential school provides a hands on approach to the theory taught in the subject and involves, lectures and tutorials.
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Specialised Resources|
Residential School is required for DE mode.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
