3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Plant disease epidemics occur due to the suitable combination of various elements of the agroecosystem. Many plant pathogens and diseases have increased their geographic distribution and intensity in the U.S. and the world. A lack of epidemiological understanding can exacerbate problems and significantly challenge the management of diseases at the field level. This course is an introduction to the epidemiological basis of disease management strategies. The course includes concepts in botanical epidemiology, disease assessment and measurement, disease modeling, epidemics comparison, and a revision of the traditional plant disease control principles. Plant Disease Epidemiology is an upper-level course for students interested in plant pathology, agronomy, data-driven Ag, national or international agriculture, or closely related areas. Although some pathosystems are used as model systems, Plant Disease Epidemiology is not a "how-to" course on controlling specific plant diseases.
Learning Outcomes1Standardize terminology used in epidemiology for disease management purposes.
2Analyze the accuracy and precision of data.
3Use models to describe plant disease epidemics.
4Explain how epidemiology is used to evaluate disease management options.
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