Course Descriptions
[IS] PLPT 110. Molds and Man (3 cr) Lec. Prereq: Non-science major. Open to non-science majors only. Impact of fungi on human welfare. Historical and current perspective. Toxic molds and indoor air quality. Fungi as agents of human disease. Fungi and food security. High value drugs produced by fungi. Role of fungi in biodiversity. Fungi and the development of modern biology.
PLPT 160. Current Topics in Plant Protection I (1 cr) Lec. Emerging issues related to microbe, insect, and weed pests of plants in agricultural, landscape, and natural ecosystems. Potential impacts of new scientific, regulatory, and international trade developments on plant pests management.
[ES][IS] PLPT 189H. University Honors Seminar (3 cr) Prereq: Good standing in the University Honors Program or by invitation. University Honors Seminar 189H is required of all students in the University Honors Program. Topic varies.
PLPT 250. Biotechnology: From Science to Society (3 cr II) Lec. Prereq: Basic understanding of CHEM recommended. Basic principles and applications of recombinant DNA technology. The implications of DNA technology on agriculture, medicine, and approaches to solving crimes and environmental problems. The ethics, legal issues, and societal impacts of the implementation of DNA technology.
PLPT 260. Current Topics in Plant Protection II (1 cr II) Lec. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Emerging issues related to microbe, insect, and weed pests of plants in agricultural, landscape, and natural ecosystems. Potential impacts of new scientific, regulatory, and international trade developments on plant pests management.
PLPT 270. Biological Invaders (AGRO/HORT/NRES 270) (3 cr I) Prereq: 3 hrs biological sciences. Impact of exotic species and invasive organisms: agricultural and medical emerging disease; predicting biological invasions; biological control; regulatory, monitoring, and control efforts; ecological impact.
[ES][IS] PLPT 369. Introductory Plant Pathology (BIOS 369) (3 cr I) Lec/dem 3. Prereq: BIOS 101 and 101L, or 109. Introduction to the study of plant diseases including relation of plant disease to crop production, environment, and man. Examples and demonstrations emphasize horticultural and agronomic crops of Nebraska.
PLPT 369L. Introductory Plant Pathology Lab (1 cr I). Prereq: Parallel PLPT 369. Optional lab for PLPT 369.
PLPT 370. Biology of Fungi (AGRO/HORT 370) (3 cr I) Prereq: 8 hrs biological sciences. Survey of fungi in natural and human ecosystems: symbiotic relationships; as disease agents in humans, animals, and plants; applications in food, agricultural, and pharmaceutical industries; historical and current impacts on society.
PLPT 390. Current Topics in Plant Protection III (1 cr, max 2 II) Lec. Prereq: Junior standing. Issues related to microbe, insect, and weed pests of plants in agricultural, landscape, and natural ecosystems. Potential impacts of new scientific, regulatory, and international trade developments on plant pests management.
PLPT 475. Agricultural Biosecurity (3 cr) Lec. Prereq: 3 hrs BIOS; 3 hrs CHEM; and course work in one of the following areas: AGRO, VBMS, ASCI, ECON, ENTO, NRES, FDST, and plant protection. Introductory microbiology and biochemistry recommended. Team projects. Natural resources, plant and animal health and productivity from the perspective of biosafety, biosecurity, bioterrorism, and biowarfare. Laws and regulations, economic effects, and countermeasures.
PLPT 496. Independent Study (1-5 cr, max 5 I, II, III) Ind. Prereq: Advanced approval of the plan of study and permission. Individual or group projects. Research, literature review, extension of course work, or preparation of teaching materials.
PLPT 498. Independent Research (1-3 cr, max 6) Prereq: Permission. Independent research in areas of plant pathology.
PLPT 499H. Honors Thesis (3-6 cr I, II, III) Prereq: Admission to the University Honors Program and permission, AGRI 299H recommended. Conduct a scholarly research project and write a University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis.
PLPT 864A. Principles of Plant Pathology I (3 cr) Lec/dem 2. Prereq: PLPT 369 or equivalent and introduction to biochemistry or permission.
*PLPT 864B. Principles of Plant Pathology II (3 cr II) Lec/dem 2. Prereq: PLPT 369 or equivalent and introduction to biochemistry or permission.
*PLPT 865. Insect Transmission of Plant Diseases (BIOS, ENTO *865) (2 cr II) Lec 2. Prereq: 8 hrs biological sciences including BIOS 464A/864A preceding or parallel and 6 hrs entomology or biological sciences (zoology). Offered even-numbered calendar years.
*PLPT 866. Phytopathogenic Nematodes (3 cr I) Lec 2, lab 3. Prereq: BIOS 464A/864A or *864B or permission. Offered odd-numbered calendar years.
*PLPT 867. Plant Pathogenic Bacteria (3 cr I) Lec 2, lab 3 (lab 1 cr optional). Prereq: BIOS 312, 464A/864A or *864B, and CHEM 432/832 or 436/836 or permission. Offered even-numbered calendar years.
*PLPT 869. Phytopathogenic Fungi (3 cr II) Lec 1, lab 2. Prereq: BIOS 312, 864A or *864B, 805 or equivalent, with permission. Offered even-numbered calendar years.
PLPT 898. Problems in Biological Sciences (1-6 cr, max 16) Prereq: 12 hrs biological sciences and permission.
PLPT 899. Masters Thesis (BIOS 899) (6-10 cr)
Distance Education Courses
Contact Dr. Gary Y. Yuen for more information or to register for the following courses.
AGRO 830. Phytopathology Principles, Principles and Concepts of Plant Pathology. Instructor: Gary Y. Yuen. (3cr I ) Lec. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and preparatory courses in Botany, Microbiology, Genetics and Biochemistry. Introduction to the Principles and Concepts of Plant Pathology including relation of plant disease to crop production, environment, and man.
Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one unit graduate level Introductory Plant Pathology course component of Plant Pathology studies intended to be followed by courses in diseases of specific commodities.
There is no equivalency on campus and this one-unit course will not satisfy on-campus curricular requirements for a three-unit Introductory Plant Pathology Course. Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.
