Autumn 2009

(PLNTPTH 201D) Social Impact of Plant Diseases in Shaping Human Society  (U  3 credits)
201D is an online distance learning class.  Exploration of plant pathology and social, economic, and historic consequences for civilization.  Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  (This course is also available to those outside of OSU through the Office of Continuing Education > More) Contact: S. Ellis (ellis.293@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 300) Field and Woodland Fungi (U  3 cr)
An introduction to common macrofungi in natural habitats with emphasis on identification and ecology.  Au quarter.  Prerequ: Biology 101 or 113 or Plant Biology 101.  AU 2009: Tues Thurs 1:00-3:48 pm, Kottman Hall 451. Contact: J. Chatfield (chatfield.1@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 395) Plant Health Science Forum  (U  1 cr)
A seminar series for those interested in plant health science.  Professional development issues also covered.  Au, Sp quarters.  Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credit hours.  Course graded S/U.  AU 2009: Wed. 4:00-4:48 pm.  Contact: M. Lewandowski (lewandowski.52@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 401) General Plant Pathology  (U  5 cr)
An introduction to diseases of plants.  Prerequ: Biology 101 or 113; Biology 114 recommended.  Au quarter.  AU 2009: Lecture 9:00-9:48 am, Kottman 244 and videolinked to Wooster, Fisher 121 (this is the only lecture session offered).  Three Lab sections offered: Tues Thur 8:00-9:48 am; or Tues Thur 11:00 am - 12:48 pm; or Tues Thur 2:00-3:48 pm (videolink to Wooster Selby Hall, room 213).  Contact: M. Boehm (boehm.1@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 489) Internship Experiences in Plant Health Management (U  1-5 cr)
Ten or more weeks of an individualized experiential learning opportunity designed to link theoretical classroom knowledge with practical field application.  Open to Plant Health Management majors and Plant Pathology minors.  Su, Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Prerequ: Plant Path 401.  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credit hrs.  This course is graded S/U.  Contact: M. Lewandowski (lewandowski.52@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 597)  Societal Issues: Pesticides, Alternatives, and the Environment (U  5 cr)
Consideration of the political, ethical, and economic issues related to pesticide usage, atmospheric pollution, and release of genetically engineered organisms.  The course also explores emerging trends that will impact agriculture and the environment.  Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Prerequ: Jr or Sr standing.  AU 2009: Tues Thur 12:00-2:18 pm. Contact: AU 2009  M. Anderson, anderson.1771@osu.edu))

(PLNTPTH 600) Introduction to Bacterial and Viral Pathogens of Plants
Introduction to bacterial and viral pathogens and the diseases they cause in plants.  Au quarter.  Prerequ: Plant Path 401 or Microbiol. 521 or permission of the instructor.

(PLNTPTH 600.01)  Phytobacteriology (U  G  3 cr) - Cancelled for AU 2009
Taught the first five weeks of the quarter.  Taxonomy, biology, ecology, control and host-parasite interactions of bacteria that cause plant disease.  Mon 1:00-2:48; Wed and Fri 1:00-3:48 pm, Kottman Hall 451. Contact: D. Coplin (coplin.3@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 600.02)  Plant Virology (U  G  3 cr) - Cancelled for AU 2009
Taught as a separate class the second five weeks of the quarter.  Introduction to the diversity, biology and life cycle of plant viruses.  Mon 1:00-2:48; Wed and Fri 1:00-3:48 pm, Kottman Hall 447.  Offered by videolink to Wooster. Contact: F. Qu (qu.28@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 610) Diseases of Forest and Shade Trees (U  G  4 cr)
Major types of forest and shade tree diseases with emphasis on diagnosis, etiology, epidemiology, and control.  Au quarter.  Prerequ: Plant Path 401.  Not open to students with credit for Plnt Pth 510.  To be offered AU 2009, Contact: P. Bonello (bonello.2@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 613) Integrated Turf Health and Pest Management (U G 4 cr)
Identifying the most appropriate genetic, cultural, biological, and chemical programs for reducing pest damage.  Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: H&CS 422, 470, Entomol 462 or 460.01 and Plnt Pth 612. AU 2009: Mon Wed 1:00-148, Kottman Hall 333D and Fri 1:00-2:00 pm, AE 104. Contact: J. Rimelspach (rimelspach.1@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 655) Quantitative Methods in Applied Biology (U G  3 cr)
Cancelled for Autumn 2009.  Review of quantitative methods used in biological research especially emphasizing practical application to agricultural and environmental sciences.  Au quarter.  Three 1-hr lectures.  Prereq: Stat 528 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Entomol 655. Cross-listed in Entomology. Recommended to graduate students beginning their research.  Contact: B. McSpadden Gardener (mcspadden-garden.1@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH H683) Honors Projects (U  1-10)
Conducting and reporting the honors project.  Su, Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Prerequ: AGR H590.01, enrollment in honors program, and permission of honors project supervisor.  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credit hours.  Hours repeatable as H683 or in combination with 293, 593, H593, H599, 693 or H693.  This course is graded S/U.

(PLNTPTH 830) Current Topics in Plant Pathology (G   1-2 cr)
Readings from the current literature will be examined in detail for both technical and conceptual content.  Su, Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Prerequ: permission of the instructor.  Repeatable for a maximum of 10 credit hours.

(PLNTPTH 830) Fungal Molecular Biology and Genetics (Grad, 2 cr) for Autumn 2009
The class mill meet once a week at at time to be arranged following consultation with participants.  Video-link between Columbus and Wooster.

This course is designed to explore the molecular biology and genetics of fungal microorganisms.  It will begin with discussions of fungal biology for the major clades and then advance to the molecular underpinnings of growth, development, and interactions with diverse hosts.  Case studies will focus on pathogens of plants as well as humans/animals.  Practical uses and applications of fungal products in industry may be covered.  Research to be reviewed will include current whole genome based studies of fungi, including proteomic and system biology analyses.

This will be a literature based course considering classic studies as well as the most current findings.  Students will be expected to review assigned articles prior to class and drive discussions.  Throughout the quarter each student will present 1-2 times.  The course will be letter-graded based on the quality of presentations and participation in discussions.

The meetings are open to other faculty/post-docs interested in the discussions.  This course will count toward the Plant Pathology PhD requirement for 16 credits of 700-800 level Plant Pathology courses.

Contact: Thomas Mitchell, tel. (614) 292-1728; mitchell.815@osu.edu

(PLNTPTH 901) Mentored Teaching in Plant Pathology  (G  1-5 cr)
Students work with faculty mentors to gain intensive hands-on and mentored experiences focused on direct interactions with students and on the scholarly aspects of teaching.  Su, Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Prerequ: Grad standing and completion of the OSU FTAD University-wide orientation on Teaching and Learning.  Agr Educ 135 and Edu P&L 851.  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits.  This course is graded S/U.

(PLNTPTH 902) Mentored Extension/Outreach Teaching in Plant Pathology  (G   1-3 cr)
Students work with mentors to gain experiences focused on direct interactions with growers/industry groups and the scholarly aspects of developing/delivering extension-outreach programs and educational materials.  Su, Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Arr.  Prerequ: grad standing.  Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.  This course is graded S/U.

(PLNTPTH 995) Seminar (G  1 cr)
Videolinked betweek Kottman Hall 244 Columbus and Fisher 121 Wooster, 4 - 5 pm, Tuesdays.  Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Permission of instructor.  This course is repeatable.  This course is graded S/U. AU 2009 seminar coordinators, F. Qu (qu.28@osu.edu) and T. Mitchell (mitchell.815@osu.edu)

 
(PLNTPTH 999) Research  (G   1-18 cr)
Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only.  Su, Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  This course is graded S/U.