NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 植物保護學(2080)
(Eng.) Plant Protection
Offering Dept International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher CHUNG KUANG REN ect.
Department International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description This course aims at introducing students to principles and practices of various plant protection technologies available to combat pest insects and plant diseases. It will train students in judging when to undertake and what control measures to undertake for obtaining effective, economical, and sustainable control of the pests and diseases
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1. To provide students with basic understanding of plant diseases and pests
2. To introduce biotic and abiotic factors that lead to plant diseases and their significance
3. To introduce students the methods used in diagnosing plant diseases and pests
4. To introduce plant disease and pest management approaches
1. Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture
2.Basic knowledge and skills in agribusiness
3.Awareness of international situations and global service
4.Using English as the means for communication
5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship
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20
5
Lecturing
Discussion
Networking/Distance Education
Quiz
Study Outcome
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Concept of plant disease
Week 2 Symptomology, Parasitism and Disease Development
Week 3 Disease triangle and Causes of Plant Diseases
Week 4 Diagnosis and Detection of Plant Diseases (I)
Week 5 Diagnosis and Detection of Plant Diseases (II)
Week 6 Environmental Factors that Cause Plant Diseases
Week 7 Disease Management Strategies
Week 8 Disease cycle and plant disease epidemics

Week 9 Hunting for plant diseases- field trip on campus
Week 10 Plant Pests and Management(I)
Week 11 Plant Pests and Management(I)
Week 12 Plant Pests and Management(I)
Week 13 Plant Pests and Management(I)
Week 14 Plant Pests and Management(II)
Week 15 Plant Pests and Management(II)
Week 16 Plant Pests and Management(II)
Week 17 Plant Pests and Management(II)
Week 18 Final Exam
Evaluation
Part I. Plant Pathology(50%):
quizzes (40%)
attendance (10%)


Part II. Entomology(50%)
Textbook & other References
1. Agrios, G.N. 2005. Plant Pathology, 5th ed. Elsevier Academic Press, Burlington, MA. 922 pp.(Optional)
2. D’Arcy, C.J. and Schumann, G.L. 2006. Essential Plant Pathology, 2nd ed. APS Press, St. Paul, MN. 369 pp.(Optional)
3. https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Pages/TeachingPortal.aspx
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Listed on iLearning
Office Hours
An appointment via Email is required.
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
include experience courses:N
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Update Date, year/month/day:None Printed Date, year/month/day:2024 / 10 / 04
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