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Study Plant Disease and History Through Online Courses
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What happened to the mighty American Chestnut? Why did the Romans make sacrifices to Robigus, the god of wheat rust? What plant diseases threaten our environment and food supply today? We are offering online courses that explore plant diseases from both historical and scientific perspectives. The courses can be done on your own computer, at your own pace. The content is not heavily technical but rich in information about plant diseases. Topics range from basic concepts and history of plant pathology to famine issues, bioterrorism and more. Who should take these courses? Target audiences include Master Gardeners, crop advisers, professionals in the field, educators, students, and anyone interested learning more about plant diseases. Anyone can register for these courses! |
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Current OSU students can register for Plant Path 201D as an online course through the Master Schedule (offered Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters).
For more information, contact instructor Sarah Ellis by e-mail (ellis.293@osu.edu ) or
tel. (614) 292-4854.
Photo: Over a million people died and million more emigrated from Ireland during the Irish potato famine of the mid-1800s. (Illustration by Henry Doyle, 1868)
Reaching New Audiences
We are the sole academic unit in Ohio's state university system dedicated to the study of plant diseases and their management. These online courses enable us to reach audiences beyond Ohio State's campus. That's right, these courses are available to anyone - you don't have to be a student at Ohio State to register through the Office of Continuing Education. Today, knowledge and training in plant pathology are more important than ever as we strive towards improved, sustainable practices for agriculture and our environment.
Non-Credit Course Option - Sick Plants and a Hungry World
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Targeted to Master Gardeners and others interested in learning about stories of plant diseases from a world and historical perspective. Modules cover topics such as the Disease Triangle, Irish potato famine, and bioterrorism. The course is available for ten weeks from the time participants start the course and includes reading assignments and self-tests. It is a non-credit course and no grade is given; a certificate of completion from the Office of Continuing Education is awarded upon completion. Course flyer (pdf) > Register online (only $35) |
CEU Course Option - Plant Diseases: Their Impact and History
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This version of the course offers three continuing education units (CEUs/CECs). Modules explore similar historical topics as the non-credit course option, with required reading assignments, quizzes and exams. The course is available for ten weeks from the time participants start the course. The course is graded pass/fail (75% minimum score needed to pass). Offered through the Office of Continuing Education. Three CEUs and a certificate of completion from the Office of Continuing Education are awarded upon completion of the course. Course flyer (pdf) > Register online ($350) |
Credit Course Option - Societal Impact of Plant Disease
This version offers three college credits for the course. Course requirements are more in-depth and include quizzes, exams and a written assignment (issues paper). It is available for ten weeks from the time participants start the course. A letter grade is assigned. Contact Sarah Ellis (ellis.293@osu.edu) for more information. Course call number/Y code: 21584-0.
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