AGR 4613 Aquatic Weed Control

Credits: 3

Description

Identification of Florida's aquatic weed problems and methods of chemical, biological, mechanical and physical weed control. Specific topics will include plant biology/ecology, herbicide labels and use, herbicide residue, lake management, insect biocontrol, grass carp, and current laws regulating aquatic weed control.

Instructor

William T. Haller
Agronomy Department
Phone: 392-9615
e-mail: wth@ifas.ufl.edu
Office Hours: By appointment

Lectures & Labs Combined

Mondays, 3:00-4:00 pm
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 pm

Course Text

None. Numerous handouts, herbicide labels and possible reserve reading.

Saturday Field Trips

There will be at least two Saturday field trips scheduled from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Field trip will visit Rodman Reservoir, Orange Lake and other sites depending upon activities/weed levels.

Class Attendance

Students are expected to attend and participate in all classes and laboratories. No make-up exams or quizzes will be given except in cases of extenuating circumstances.

Quizes & Exams

Two preliminary exams (1 hour) will be given during the semester, approximately 30% and 60% through the course. A final comprehensive exam will be given Thursday, December 16 at 12:30-2:30 pm. Problem sets (homework) and quizzes will be given and announced, but not scheduled. Laboratory exam will include identification of aquatic plants, and other field related topics.

Plant Identification

A list of plants with common and scientific names will be provided. Plants will be on regular display at the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants for your review as needed.

Course Grading

Grades for this course will be assigned according to established University Policy:

A = 90-100%
B+= 86-89%
B = 80-85%
C+=76-79%
C = 70-75%
D+=66-69%
D = 60-65%
F = <60%

The course will be graded as follows:

Two 1-hour Exams (20% each) 40%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 25%
Problem Sets 10%
Laboratory (quizzes & identification) 25%

Academic Honesty

As a result of completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement: "I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic work. I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University."

PLS4613 Schedule: Fall

(Subject to change)

Monday 3-4 pm

Wednesday 3-5 pm

Monday	Aug 23	Syllabus, course description
Wednesday	Aug 25	State, National, International weeds
Monday	Aug 30	Basic limnology/effects of weeds
Wednesday	Sep 1	Intro to labels, calculations, Reward
Monday	Sep 6	No class (Labor Day)
Wednesday	Sep 8	Ecology of aquatic plants
Monday	Sep 13	Registration of aquatic herbicides
Wednesday	Sep 15	2,4-D labels, amine and ester
Monday	Sep 20	Maintenance control of water hyacinth, hydrilla, Renovate labels
Wednesday	Sep 22	Rodman Reservoir field trip, 9 am - 4 pm
Monday	Sep 27	Calibration calculations, Take Home Exam
Wednesday	Sep 29	Exam I
Monday	Oct 4	Habitat labels
Wednesday	Oct 6	Orange Creek Restoration - spray water hyacinth, frogsbit
Monday	Oct 11	Grass carp and hydrilla
Wednesday	Oct 13	Treat hydrilla pond in Micanopy
Monday	Oct 18	Endothall labels
Wednesday	Oct 20	Field trip or lecture catch up
Monday	Oct 25	Copper herbicides, T. Koschnick
Wednesday	Oct 27	Copper herbicides, T. Koschnick
Monday	Nov 1	Glyphosate labels
Wednesday	Nov 3	Exam II
Monday	Nov 8	Pond dyes and benthic barriers
Wednesday	Nov 10	Classical insect biocontrol - Dr. Jim Cuda
Monday	Nov 15	Rotenone/Baluscide labels
Wednesday	Nov 17	Mechanical harvesting and utilization of weeds
Monday	Nov 22	Weed control in western irrigation canals
Wednesday	Nov 24	NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING
Monday	Nov 29	Fluridone - Mike Netherland
Wednesday	Dec 1	Fluridone - Mike Netherland
Monday	Dec 6	Review for exams
Wednesday	Dec 8	Final lab exam, Plant ID
Thurs	Dec 16	FINAL EXAM SCHEDULED, 12:30 - 2:30 pm