Course Outline

Course Syllabus 2012-PDF File

1

8/22/12

Welcome and Course Introduction

2

8/27/12

The Importance of Invasive Species-Historical Examples

2

8/29/12

Invasive Species Affecting Plants, A Florida Perspective
Guest Lecture: Dr. Greg Hodges, FDACS-DPI
Plagiarism Written Assignment Due

3

LABOR DAY

 

3

9/05/12

Biosecurity-What is It?  How do We Communicate?

4

9/10/12

Invasive Species and Biosecurity:  Potential Pathways for Introduction

4

9/12/12

International Trade Issues

5

9/17/12

Arthropods as Vectors of Plant, Human, and Animal Disease

5

9/19/12

Mollusks, Plant and Human Health Concerns
Topic Approval Deadline (Written Assignment 2)
Topic Approval Deadline (Written Assignment 3-ALS 6166)

6

9/24/12

Plant Pest Regulations-A State of Florida Perspective
Guest Lecture:  Mr. Tyson Emery, FDACS-DPI

6

9/26/12

EXAM 1-NO LECTURE (WEEKS 1-5)

7

10/01/12

Historical and Current Issues, Invasive Termites (Invited)
Guest Lecture:  TBA
Written Assignment 1 Due:  Describe the Historical and Current Importance of Invasive Species and Biosecurity to the U.S. and the Global Community

 

7

10/03/12

Regulatory Case Studies and Recent Examples-Arthropods

8

10/08/12

Regulatory Case Studies and Recent Examples-Plant Parasitic Nematodes

8

10/10/12

Regulatory Issues and Case Studies-Plant Pathogens

9

10/15/12

Plant Pathogens of Concern-Recent Examples and Issues

9

10/17/12

Methods for Managing Established and/or Emerging Invasive Species (Invited)
Guest Lecture:  TBA

10

10/22/12

Select Agents-Human or Animal Concern? (Part 1)

10

10/24/12

Select Agents-Human or Animal Concern? (Part 2)

11

10/29/12

Animal Diseases of Concern (Invited)
Guest Lecture:  TBA

11

10/31/12

EXAM 2-NO LECTURE (WEEKS 6-10)

12

11/05/12

Swine Diseases of Concern

12

11/07/12

Aquatic Species Risk Concern Analysis (Invited)
Guest Lecture:  TBA

13

11/12/12

Animal Diseases of Concern (Invited)
Guest Lecture:  TBA

13

11/14/12

Poultry Diseases of Concern

 

14

11/19/12

Challenges in Animal Biosecurity

14

11/21/12

No Lecture, Happy Thanksgiving!

15

11/26/12

Poultry Biosecurity Issues

15

11/28/12

The Importance of Correct Pest Identification and Communication Procedures
Written Assignment 2 Due:  Develop an Extension Fact Sheet on a Pest of Concern (Note:  Topic approval required).

16

12/03/12

Career Opportunities with Invasive Species and Biosecurity
Activity Assignment Due:  Complete the Protect U.S. redbay ambrosia beetle/laurel wilt and citrus greening/Asian citrus psyllid and college-level plant biosecurity modules (http://www.firstdetector.org/ ; Complete the whitefly e-learning module for landscape professionals http://flwhitefly.org  ).  Completion includes passing the post-test (70% or higher) and submitting a 2-page written report.

Written Assignment 3 Due (ALS 6166 only):  Develop a Risk Assessment

16

12/05/12

Final Exam Review

 

12/13/12

Final Exam (5:30pm-7:30pm, classroom students)