[Plsugs] COURSE: Summer 2016 online Arizona Weeds

[Quist, Tanya M - (tquist)]

RNR/PLS400 is a good alternative for PLS405 Weed Science (PLS405 is a required course in Sustainable Plant Systems majors that is no longer offered)
Consider enrolling in summer!

NOXIOUS, INVASIVE PLANTS OF ARIZONA (RNR/PLS 400)
Summer Session I, 2016; 3 credits
Dr. Larry D. Howery (lhowery at ag.arizona.edu<mailto:lhowery at ag.arizona.edu>; 309-5412)
Fully On-line (D2L) Course

Course Synopsis:  This fully on-line, 3-credit course provides an overview of the biology, ecology, impacts, and management options for noxious, invasive plants in Arizona and the western U.S.  The course’s primary focus is on Arizona and the western U.S., however it will also provide an overview of the ecological and economic effects of invasive plants across North America.
Background: Noxious, invasive plan problems in the western U.S. have been described as “a slow-moving  biological fire.”  When small weed infestations are left unchecked, they may grow exponentially.  However, land impacted by fire usually recovers and may be more diverse and productive than before the fire occurred.  On the other hand, land infested by invasive plants may be irreversibly changed.  Invasive plants also cause economic problems by negatively impacting human and animal health, disrupting the structure and function of natural ecosystems, and decreasing land values.  The risk of ignoring these infestations is great.  Many weed scientists compare small infestations to biological time bombs, primed to explode when the right combination of environmental conditions come along.  In Arizona and throughout the western U.S., there are opportunities to control smaller infestations before they expanded their range into previously uninfested areas.
Course Objectives and Expected Learning Outcomes: The primary objective of this course is to help you develop a deeper understanding of noxious and invasive plants that are currently established in Arizona or that threaten the state.  By the end of this course, you will have achieved the following learning outcomes: 1) ability to describe multiple negative impacts of noxious, invasive plants, 2) ability to site-identify several key invasive plant species in the southwestern U.S., 3) increased understanding of the biology and ecology of invasive species, and, 4) increased understanding of various integrated vegetation management strategies and tactics to manage noxious, invasive plants.
Course Methodology and Teaching Format: Time management will be critical in this 5-week course which ‘meets’ online 5 days/week for 5 consecutive weeks.  Each class day, there will be a Learning Module that you will be required to read and a Discussion Assignment that you will be required to  complete by the end of the day (unless the day has been devoted to a quiz).  There will be 3-4 quizzes given at periodic intervals throughout the session, and you will be required to develop a PowerPoint® presentation on a noxious or invasive plant topic.


Katie Hughes
Academic Advisor and Graduate Coordinator
Environment and Natural Resources 2, room N321
School of Natural Resources and the Environment
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721

Ph: 520-621-7260

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Appointments are available via the WiseAdvising scheduling system.
https://sbs.arizona.edu/advising/index.php?k=68d30a9594728bc39aa24be94b319d21#271<https://sbs.arizona.edu/advising/index.php?k=68d30a9594728bc39aa24be94b319d21>
If you don’t see an appointment time that will work for you, please let me know and we can make other arrangements.
Transfer students should email me for an appointment.




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