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BSPM 201 - Weed Management and Control

  • 3 credits
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This course is designed for working professionals in range or animal science, land managers or homeowners, those involved with the farming or ranching industries, those involved in the agriculture "green" industry including landscape and retail greenhouse sectors, county weed managers, county extension agents, and employees of lawn-care businesses.

Objectives for this course include:

  • Be able to successfully identify weeds, through both picture guides and a dichotomous key (preferred).
  • Understand plant classification, reproduction and life cycles.
  • Know many of the harmful effects of undesired plants on humans, other plants, animals and the environment.
  • Understand what integrated weed management systems are, and provide examples of tools weed managers have and how to use them effectively and in concert.
  • Demonstrate proper herbicide use and safety (from application to disposal).
  • Successfully complete several sprayer calibration exercises.
  • Understand plant (weed) competition and why invasive weeds in the Western U.S. are important.

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • Have the skills to use a plant identification key.
  • Know, based on your weed situation, how to provide both practical and defendable solutions.
  • Be able to develop a solid, long-term weed-management plan based on the course principles.
  • Exhibit proficiency in sprayer calibration.
  • Be able to apply the course information to your work or home setting.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

 

Instructors

Patrick Miller

millerpatricka@msn.com

Originally from Olney, Illinois, Dr. Miller attended Purdue University from 1982 to 1986 and received a B.S. degree in agronomy. He began his working career at Walt Disney World, The Land at EPCOT Center, in 1986 as a greenhouse intern. Returning to college after working for a time, he received his M.S. degree in agronomy from Texas A&M University in 1989. He then relocated from Texas to California where he was employed by a crop protection company. Returning to school again after several years, he studied weed science at Colorado State University and received his doctorate in 1998. Dr. Miller has taught online Biology and Botany classes for the Colorado Community Colleges Online (CCCO), and currently offers “Weed Management and Control” as well as “Elements of Ecology” courses through Colorado State University.

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