Course Description
Introduces topics fundamental to the discipline of weed science. Lecture topics include losses caused by weeds, weed biology, weed ecology, biological, chemical, cultural, and mechanical weed control, herbicide modes of actions, uses, and symptomology, and herbicide resistance. In addition, students will be introduced to weed management in various facets of agriculture through guest lectures from a wide range of NC State faculty with weed management responsibilities. Guest lectures include weed management in traditional row crops, aquatics, turf, tobacco, vegetables, ornamentals, pastures and hay crops, organic systems, and tree fruit.
Fall 2024
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
02312 Williams Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
8:30am
Class End Time:
9:45am
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
4.00
Restrictions:
P: Graduate Standing
