Academic Catalog

Entology/Plant Pathology/Weed Science (EPWS)

EPWS 1110G  Applied Biology  3 Credits (3)  
Introduction to applied biology and ecology focusing on insects, plants and pathogens in natural areas, corps and urban settings. EPWS 100L is strongly recommended to take in the same semester. Repeatable: up to 3 credits.
EPWS 1110L  Applied Biology Laboratory  1 Credit (1)  
Study of applied biology and ecology of insects, plants and pathogens in natural areas, crops, and urban settings. EPWS 100 strongly recommended to take in the same semester. Repeatable: up to 1 credits.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Students will learn about the Department of Entomology Plant Pathology and Weed Science and will have the opportunity to meet the Las Cruces-based faculty in the department.
  2. By the end of this course students will have gained a broad understanding of the pests in a wide range of systems, their interactions with other organisms, and the methods available to minimize the influence of pests on target commodities.

  
EPWS 2996  Topics in Entology/Plant Pathology/Weed Science  1-4 Credits  
Special subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a grand total of 9 credits.