PLPA 125: Pesticide Science

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 557

Prerequisites: CHEM 008B, BIOL 005C or CHEM 08HB; CHEM 08LB or CHEM 08HLB

Description: An introduction to the chemistry, modes of action, and use of insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, and biopesticides from discovery to environmental interactions. Includes genetics of pesticide resistance development, resistance management, government regulation, probit analysis, dilution and calculations of treatment rates, and sustainable pest management.

Cross-listing: Cross- listed with ENTM 125, and ENTX 125.

Derived Information — The following is not part of the official catalog but is computed from catalog data.
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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: ENTM 125 / ENTX 125 / PLPA 125
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 13/30 13/30
2024-25 12/30 12/30
2022-23 27/30 27/30
2021-22 25/30 25/30
2020-21 19/30 19/30
2019-20 26/30 26/30