LN 190 ‑
PESTICIDE USE & SAFETY
Sample syllabus submitted by Professor Dubik, Spring 2006
Course Description: This course prepares the horticultural professional for the examination for pesticide application certification. Course content includes principles of pest control, pesticides, laws and regulations, pesticide labeling, pesticides and human health, personal protective equipment, pesticides and the environment, handling pesticides, pesticide emergencies and pesticide alternatives.
(2 semester hours)
Required Texts:
Maryland Pesticide Applicator Training Series - Core Manual, prepared by W. M. Curtis and A. E. Brown of the University of Maryland, Maryland Cooperative Extension Service.
Additional References:
Maryland Pesticide Applicator Training Series - Ornamentals & Turf Manual, prepared by A. E. Brown of the University of Maryland, Maryland Cooperative Extension Service.
Maryland Pesticide Applicator Training Series - Agriculture Manual, prepared by A. E. Brown of the University of Maryland, Maryland Cooperative Extension Service.
The Standard Pesticide Users Guide, by Bert L. Bohmont, published by Prentice Hall, 1997, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.
Landscape I.P.M., Guidelines for Integrated Pest Management of Insect and Mite Pests on Landscape Trees and Shrubs, prepared by John A. Davidson and Michael Raupp, Maryland Cooperative Extension Service, 1994.
Entomology & Pest Management, Second Edition, by Larry P. Pedigo, published Prentice Hall, 1996.
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Ln190sy s06 ‑ January 23, 2006
Course Outcomes:
ุ To describe the principles of pest control.
ุ To state the major types of pesticides.
ุ To state a pesticide formulation.
ุ To describe the benefits and risks of pesticides.
ุ To enumerate and explain the federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they affect pesticides and their use.
ุ To identify and understand all parts of the pesticide label including the signal words and symbols.
ุ To list the four routes by which the human body can be exposed to pesticides and be able to explain how to avoid exposure for each route.
ุ To discuss the acute, delayed, and allergic effects that pesticides can cause in humans and how to prevent them.
ุ To recognize signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning.
ุ To describe the appropriate first aid for pesticide exposures.
ุ To state how to properly select, wear, clean and maintain personal protective equipment.
ุ To recognize heat stress and describe some signs and symptoms.
ุ To discuss the legal responsibility for following personal protective equipment requirements.
ุ To describe how to establish and maintain a safe storage site.
ุ To describe how to avoid pesticide contamination of groundwater and how to avoid harming non-target organisms.
ุ To understand the effects of environmental factors when using pesticides.
ุ To describe how to avoid pesticide contamination of groundwater and how to avoid harming non-target organisms.
ุ To discuss how to protect oneself, others and the environment while handling pesticide tasks including proper disposal of pesticide rinsates and containers, and how to transport pesticides safely.
ุ To describe how to clean up a pesticide spill.
ุ To explain the principles of integrated pest management.
ุ To describe alternate pest control methods.
GRADING
Project 120 points (90 points paper/30 points oral presentation)
Quizzes (5 best out of 6) 200 points
Calculations practical
March 2 60 points
Final March 16 200 points
Total - 580 points
A = 522 ‑ 580
B = 579 - 464
C = 406 ‑ 463
D = 348 ‑ 405
F = 0 ‑ 305
The lecture exams are not cumulative. Lecture exams will include
material from lectures (including guest speakers), text and handouts.
MAKEUP TESTS:
Illness: Arrangements for a makeup of a lecture test must be made within 24 hours of missed exam. A signature of the attending physician or nurse is required. Time for the makeup will be at the mutual convenience of instructor and student. Tests not taken earn 0 points.
OTHER:
If absence from a scheduled exam is necessary for religious observance or for participation in Montgomery College activity, the instructor must receive notification one week prior to the schedule exam or the right to a makeup is forfeited.
Classroom Policies
Attendance:
Attendance is expected for each of the classes and required field trip(s).
Academic honesty:
Students cheating on lecture or lab exams will receive a failing grade for that exam.
Classroom conduct:
The use of cell phones during lectures or exams is not allowed. Use of portable recording devices is not allowed in class unless students receive approval from the professor.
Support services:
Any student who may need an accommodation due to a disability, please make an appointment to see me during my office hour. A letter from Disability Support Services (R-CB122; G-SA175; or TP-ST120) authorizing your accommodations will be needed. Any student who may need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation must identify to the Disability Support Services Office; guidelines for emergency evacuations for individuals with disabilities are found at: www.montgomerycollege.edu/dss/evacprocedures.htm.
Other resources:
Additional student resources can be found at the Science Learning Center (SLC) on the Germantown campus. The SLC is located in the SA building, room 202. For hours of operation, call 240-567-1987. http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/scilcgt/
Cancellation of classes:
Class cancellation due to extreme weather conditions will be announced on local radio stations like WTOP and WMAL.
COURSE OUTLINE
CONTENT READING ASSIGNMENT
Jan. 26 Introductions Chapter 1
Principles of Pest Control Handouts PennState Adjuvants #10,
MDA Licensing Requirements
Feb. 2 Pesticides Chapter 1 & 2
Handouts
PennState Herbicide Characteristics
Calculating the Cost of Chemicals
Video VI Integrated Pest Management (SB952.U75)
Quiz 1
Feb. 9 Pesticide Laws and Regulations Chapter 3 and Appendix A
Worker Protection Standards Handouts MDA Leaflet #12 Endangered Video I The Pesticide Laws & Regulations Species, MDA Regulation Booklet
Quiz 2
Feb. 16 Pesticide Labeling Chapter 4
Pesticides and Human Health Chapter 5
FQPA
Review Pesticide Labels in Class
Sprayer Calibration
Video II The Pesticide Label
Quiz 3
Feb. 23 Personal Protective Equipment Chapter 6
Video III Protecting the Pesticide Handler
Guest speaker Phil Davidson, MDA
Quiz 4
March 2 Pesticides in the Environment Chapter 7
Groundwater Model PennState Leaflet #8
Handling Pesticides Chapter 8
Video IV Guidelines for Pesticide Handling
Quiz 5 & Calculations Practical
March 9 Transportation, Storage and Disposal Chapter 9
Pesticide Emergencies Chapter 10
Video V Pesticide & the Environment
Course Review Quiz 6
March 16 Final Exam