I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Pesticide Applications

2. Course Prefix & Number:
AGRO 1106

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course introduces students to pesticide applications in agriculture. Through this course, students will learn how to properly handle, mix, and apply pesticides while considering environmental factors and human health.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

AG 214 Ag Chemical Equipment – 2 Credits – Lake Area Technical College, AGRI1125 Custom Application – 2 Credits – Minnesota West Community & Technical College

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Agronomy Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Read the label of a pesticide and document proper Personal Protective Equipment.
Utilize appropriate technology	Identify technology that helps to reduce spray drift.
Apply ethical principles in decision-making	Create a plan for a pesticide application considering weather factors, environmental factors, and human health.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Identify the components of a pesticide label;
• Ability to select proper application equipment;
• Demonstrate understanding of emergency response;
• Determine proper Personal Protective Equipment;
• Summarize pesticide best handling practices; and
• Understand federal and state pesticide laws.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Federal Pesticide Laws
   • Pesticide registration
   • Violations and associated penalties
   • Federal record-keeping requirements
2. Pesticide Labeling
   • Background of the label
   • Parts of the label
     • Brand or Product Name
     • Signal Words and Symbols
     • Precautionary Statements
     • Environmental Hazards
     • Physical or Chemical Hazards
     • Directions for Use
   • Material Safety Data Sheets
3. Pesticide Formulations
   • Liquid and Dry Formulations
   • Pesticide mixtures
   • Role of adjuvants
4. Pesticide Hazards and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   • Toxicity, exposure and hazard of pesticides
   • Symptoms of pesticide exposure and treatment
   • Different PPE and how it protects you
   • Proper use of PPE
5. Pesticides in the Environment
   • Pesticide Characteristics
     • Solubility
     • Adsorption
     • Persistence
   • Non-target application and drift
6. Transportation, Storage, and Security
   • Pesticide best handling practices
   • Environmental factors that affect storage
   • Pesticide security
7. Emergency or Incident Response
   • Pesticides spill procedures
     • Prevention
     • Control
     • Contain
     • Clean-up
   • Emergency response planning
8. Pesticide Application
   • Pesticide labels
   • Safe mixing and loading practices
   • Container rinsing procedure
9. Application Procedures
   • Proper application equipment
     • Sprayers
     • Controls
     • Nozzle types
   • Techniques for minimizing drift
   • Calibrating application equipment
   • Application rate and area