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Crop Sciences

College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
 

CPSC 426: Weed Management in Agronomic Crops

Off-Campus Graduate Studies Program
 
Course Description This course will be offered in an on-line format using the Eluminate course delivery system for lectures (www.elluminate.com). This course focuses on the principles of weed biology and ecology and their application to weed management, including the use of herbicides in corn, soybeans, and other agronomic crops. Specialized topics include weed management in reduced tillage, herbicide tolerant crops and management of problem weeds.
Text Weeds of the North Central States. North Central Regional Research Publication No. 281. University of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin 772
Instructor Dr. George F. Czapar, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois. Office: Springfield Extension Center, Phone: 217-782-6515 E-mail: gfc@uiuc.edu
Course Meetings Fall 2008

Date: August 27 to December 10 (Wednesdays)
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
Credit & Tuition: 3 Graduate Hours ($1017); Non-credit ($250)
Location: Online using Elluminate. In the week prior to class, registered students will be notified via email with instructions for downloading the Elluminate software. High speed Internet and a working microphone are required for online discussions.

Fall 2005:Interactive two-way video between Champaign and Springfield.
Fall 2001: Course was offered at LincolnLand College Regional Educational Center, Litchfield
Fall 2000: Course was offered at Quad Cities Graduate Center, Rock Island.

Course Outline
Lecture Topic
1 Introduction; Weed Identification/biology
2 Weed Identification/biology
3 Weed Identification/biology
4 Weed-crop competition
5 Weed-crop competition; Economic thresholds
6 Herbicide mode of action
7 Herbicide mode of action
8 Herbicide resistant weeds
9 Environmental effects of herbicides
10 Herbicide-soil relationships
11 Weed management in reduced tillage
12 New technology for weed management
13 Final Exam-take home
Course Credits

All courses offered through the Off-Campus Graduate Studies Program provide Continuing Education Credits for Certified Crop Advisers. This course provides the following credits:

Nutrient Management 0 hrs
Soil and Water Management 5 hrs
Integrated Pest Management 20 hrs
Crop Management 0 hrs