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BTNY
556
Aquatic
Plant Management |
| Credits: |
1 |
| Offered: |
Fall
semester of odd numbered years, weeks 1-5 |
| Next
Offered: |
Fall
semester - 2009 |
| Capacity: |
30
students |
| Lecture: |
Meets
twice a week for 75 minutes/meeting for first five weeks |
| Instructor: |
Dr.
Carole Lembi |
| Description: |
This
5-week course is designed for students who have an interest in
the management of aquatic systems, from ornamental pools to natural
lakes to wetlands. Although the majority of the course will deal
with control and prevention of excess aquatic growth, we will also
cover the planting and establishment of aquatic plants for ornamental
purposes and wildlife value. |
| Objectives: |
1)
the
habitats and structure of aquatic plants and
other useful botanical information pertaining to aquatic
plants
2) the ecology of aquatic plants and characteristics of invasive
species
3) aquatic plant identification and problems caused by excessive
aquatic plant growth
4) principles and concepts of management: preventive
and mechanical control methods; habitat alteration; biological control
methods; chemical control methods (includes chemical classification,
toxicity and environmental concerns, application techniques, dosage
calculations, specific information on characteristics of aquatic
herbicides, algicides, and piscicides; state permit system; how and
when to use chemicals)
5)
establishing
and maintaining aquatic plants in constructed wetlands and water
gardens
|
| Textbook(s): |
Numerous
handouts plus readings in text: Aquatic Pest Control Training Manual |
| Pre/Corequisites: |
None |
| Notes: |
This
five-week course will give you much of the information
you need to pass the Category 5 (Aquatic Pest Control) certification
exam. The old course number used to be BTNY 590A. |
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