Pesticide Safety – Winter 2008

Syllabus

LinnBentonCommunity College –Agricultural Sciences Department

Course NumbersAG8.130CRN: 32414

Course Credits:4 credits

Meeting Time & Room:Lectures: MWF 11:00-11:50 ST-211

Lab: W 3:00-4:50ST-211 or greenhouse

Instructor:Stefan Seiter

Phone (voice mail): (541) 917-4765

E-mail address:

Website:

Office Hours:ST-205, M 12:00 – 12:50; T 10:00-10:50; W 8:00-8:50 also available by appointment.

Course DescriptionThis course covers background information in use and chemistry ofherbicides, insecticides, fungicides and nematicides. Typesof materials, safety in handling, storage and methodof application are emphasized. Students develop ability tointerpret and explain to customers the directions andprecautions to be observed with agricultural chemicals.

Course Materials: Oregon Pesticide Safety Education Manual: A Guide to the Safe Use and Handling of Pesticides, OSU Extension Publication 8850

Additional readings online, on reserve in the library, Blackboard ( or handouts will be announced in class. Keep a 3-ring binder to collect materials. Students are required to be enrolled in Blackboard.

Course Outcomes The successful completion of this course will enable you to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the safe and appropriate use of agricultural chemicals
  • Perform calculations necessary to apply pesticides using a variety of application technologies
  • Discuss toxicology and environmental concerns regarding the application of pesticides in agricultural and natural ecosystems.

Weekly assignmentsCheck the syllabus for topics and designated chapters in the

Oregon Pesticide Safety Education Manual.

Read the designated chapters in the Manualand test your knowledge by working through the study questions (answers are provided on pages 229-246).

In Blackboard go to Online LecturesPowerPoint Lectures and review the lectures for the designated chapters. Online lectures will be made available every Wednesday.

In Blackboard go to Online Lectures>Lecture Study Questions and answer the questions using WORD or another instructor approved text processing program.Use the Digital Dropboxin Blackboard to submit your answers to the instructor by Sunday of each week.

View lab slide sets, videos or DVDs when indicated in the course syllabus. These mediawill be available from Tuesday to Thursday of each week.

In Blackboard go to Labfolder and answer the weekly questions using WORD or another instructor-approved text processing program.Use the Digital Dropboxto submit your answers to the instructorby Thursday of each week. Attendance of in-class labs and field trips will be considered a completed lab report.

Optional (and strongly recommended): In Blackboard go to Online LecturesSelf StudyTutorial and review the weekly topics. The Self StudyTutorial contains study questions to test your knowledge with immediate feedback to your answers.

Student Integrity:All students are expected to take tests with integrity, jeopardizing neither their own honesty nor that of other students.

Wait List PolicyIf the class is full, registered students not attending the first session without advance notice to the instructor will be dropped from the class and students from the wait list will take their spots. Waitlisted students must attend class and get instructor approval to become registered students.

Course EvaluationYou will be evaluated through weekly quizzes, a final exam, lab and lecture reports. You have to let the instructor know ahead of time (in person, via phone or email) if you are unable to meet due dates of assignments or if you are unable to take exams or quizzes on the designated dates and times. This policy applies also for technical difficulties with email or internet access. Only students following this procedure will receive make-up quizzes or a chance to submit lab and lecture reports at a later time. You can keep track of the assigned grades on Blackboard. Keep graded exams, quizzes and assignments for your records.

Grades:The grading system for the course is “A-F”. Final grades will be based on the percentage of total points earned.

A = 90% and above; B = 80 to 89%; C = 70 to 79%;

D = 60 to 69%; F = 59% and below

The graded courseworkwill be weighted as follows:

Quizzes40%

Final Exam10%

Lecture Reports25 %

Lab Reports25%*

*The two in-class labs (week 7 and 8) are mandatory. Talk to the instructor if you can not participate.

Incomplete Grade: AnIncomplete will not be issued. Notify the instructor if you are no longer able to attend class.

Y Grade: If you miss more than 6 class session (including labs) you will not receive credit for the class (“Y” grade).

Audit Status: Students may request Audit status in place of a letter grade before the end of the second week.

Disabilities Services

Meet with instructor in week one. If you have emergency medical information for your instructor, need special arrangements to evacuate campus, or have a documented disability, please meet with your instructor, by appointment, no later than the first week of the term, todiscuss your needs and present your ODS accommodation letter. If you have a documented disability that will impactyou at college and you have yet to seek accommodations, contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) for intake and to document your disability with LBCC. Only students who document a disability and present an accommodation letter to an instructor are entitled to academic accommodation.

Each term, when you register for classes and at least 2-3 weeks prior to the start of a term, submit your “Request for Accommodations” form to ODS. Week 1, pick up letters for your instructors and deliver in person to eachinstructor during office hours or by appointment. Instructors may need time to arrange your accommodations. ODS may be reached from any LBCC campus/centerby email to or by calling 917-4789. Letter pickup is available at each LBCC campus/center.” dditional instructional services, beyond classroom instruction and instructor consultations, are available for all students at the LearningCenter and The Support Lab at HO-114.

Classroom Guidelines

  • This is your course. You will learn the most if you actively participate in classroom discussions and share your experience and questions. At the same time, respect other students’ desire to learn while listening attentively and appreciating other points of view.
  • Learn the names of your classmates. Help one another (not during tests).
  • Turn off the cell phones before you enter the classroom
  • This is your classroom. Take responsibility for it by straightening up tables and chairs when you leave. Clean up the lab and put away equipment at the end of class. Pick up and remove litter.
  • Arrive promptly before class begins. If late, enter quietly.
  • Please remove hats in the class room. Head coverings worn for religious or medical reasons are acceptable.
  • No food or drink is allowed in the classroom during class time. No tobacco products may be used in the classroom at any time.
  • Know basic safety rules and report any accidents, injuries, or problems immediately.
  • Do not come to class when you are ill and are likely to infect others.
  • Minor children will not be allowed in the classroom or lab areas for safety reasons. Check the LBCC family resource center for day care options
  • Security is a primary concern on campus. Be responsible for your things and considerate of other students’ belongings.
  • Let faculty or staff know if you are experiencing academic difficulties. Assistance is available. The LBCCLeaningCenterprovides students with academic support and a comfortable place to study. For available services go to
  • Be aware of Student Rights and Responsibilities. For more information go to
  • Be aware of inclement weather policy of the college during the winter term.

LBCC - Pesticide Safety – Winter 2008

Tentative Course Schedule

Week / Monday / Wednesday / Lab / Friday / Weekly Topics
1
01/07 / Introduction / Pesticides Into; Applicator Certifications / Online and Computer Resources / Online lecture Ch: 1-2 / Pesticide Laws - OR Regulations – Toxicity
2 01/14 / Ch.1-2 review / Ch. 1-2 quiz / Pesticides in the Environment / Online lecture media, Ch. 3-4 / Tolerance, Residue Registration - Pesticides in the Environment
3
01/21 / Holiday / Review Ch 3-4Ch. 1-4 quiz / Exposure to Pesticides Rachel Carson / Online lecture: media; Ch: 5-6 / Personal Protective Equipment; Safety - Pesticide Poisoning
4
01/28 / Ch.5-6 review / Ch. 1-6 quiz / Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) / Online lecture media; Ch: 7-8 / First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning - IPM
5
02/4 / Ch.7-8 review / Ch. 1-8 quiz / Pests / Online lecture Ch: 9-10 / Pests, Types of Pesticides
6
02/11 / Ch.9-10 review / Ch. 1-10 quiz / Comprehension of Labels / Online lecture Ch: 11-12 / Pesticide Label, Formulations

7

02/18 / Holiday / Ch.11-12 review
Ch. 1-12 quiz / Pesticide Calculations / Online lecture Ch: 13-14 / Equipment – Calibration - Calculation for Mix.
8
02/25 / Ch.13-14 review / Ch. 1-14 quiz / Field Trip: Calibration / Online lecture Ch: 15-16 / Mixing, Loading, Weather-wise Application
9
03/03 / Ch.15-16 review / Ch. 15-16 quiz / Storage and Disposal) / Online lecture Ch: 17-18 / Transportation, Storage, Disposal, Spill Management
10
03/10 / Ch.17-18 review / Ch. 1-18 quiz / TBA / Ch.19-20 lecture Course review / Keeping records and reporting - Liability
11
03/17 / Final Exam: Monday (03/17) 10:00-11:50

Dates and topics may change depending on the progress toward learning outcomes and needs of students and the instructor.

LBCC – Pesticide Safety - Winter 2008