University of Adelaide
Learn integrated pest management strategies to maintain plant health across agricultural, viticultural, horticultural and environmental ecosystems. This undergraduate course equips students with practical skills to diagnose plant damage, manage pests sustainably, and create effective pest management programs while considering economic and environmental impacts.
Students must have completed at least one of the following prerequisite courses: AGRI2013 Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology, WINE2001 Microbiology for Viticulture and Oenology 2, or WINE5003 Viticultural Science B. No assumed knowledge beyond these prerequisites is required.
The course covers integrated pest management principles and practices including: diagnosis of common causes of plant damage and identification of responsible agents; understanding biological and ecological processes influencing pest populations and the impact of management practices; informed decision-making about practices to manage insects, pathogens and weeds through monitoring and sampling pest populations; interpretation of sampling data and forecasting future populations; and creation and communication of integrated pest management programs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
The University of Adelaide is a leading research institution offering contemporary, accessible and future-focused degrees. The course is delivered by the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, which provides expert instruction in agricultural sciences with practical, real-world application in plant health management.
Graduates can pursue careers in agricultural management, viticulture, horticulture, environmental conservation, pest management consulting, and agricultural research. The skills developed are applicable across agricultural, viticultural, horticultural and environmental sectors, preparing students for roles in crop protection, farm management, and sustainable agriculture.
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