Introductory and general education plant pathology courses.

(Plnt Pth 201D) Social Impact of Plant Diseases in Shaping Human Society  (U  3 credits)
Review of the interactions of plant pathogens and the social, economic, and historic consequences for civilization. 201D is an entirely online distance learning class.  Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Contact: S. Ellis (ellis.293@osu.edu)

(Plnt Pth 401) General Plant Pathology  (U  5 credits)
An introduction to diseases of plants.  Prerequ: Biology 101 or 113; Biology 114 recommended.  Au quarter.  Contact: L. Rhodes (rhodes.2@osu.edu)

(Plnt Pth 455) Bioterrorism: An Overview (U  5 credits)
A broad awareness course on the bioterrorism threat to our food supply, crops, animal and public health, and bioterrorist organizations.  Wi quarter.  Prerequ: Jr. or Sr. standing.  Not open to students with credit in Int. Studies 455.  Cross listed in International Studies.  Contact: M. Boehm (boehm.1@osu.edu)

(Plnt Pth 597)  Societal Issues: Pesticides, Alternatives, and the Environment (U  5 credits)
This course covers contemporary issues that impact agriculture and society, including pesticides, genetic engineering and environmental impact.  Discuss how to balance society's needs for food, water, energy and materials with potential negative impact on our health and environment.  Explore diverse viewpoints and how to analyze these complex issues to make future decisions.  Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Prerequ: Jr or Sr standing.  Contacts: Au (M. Anderson, anderson.1771@osu.edu); Wi (T. Markham, markham.4@osu.edu); Sp (M. Lewandowski, lewandowski.52@osu.edu)

(Plnt Pth 603) Plant Disease Management (U  G  5 credits)
Theory and practice of plant disease management; emphasis on integration of cultural, biological, chemical, and plant breeding techniques.  Sp quarter.  Prerequ: Plant Path 401, and Sr. standing in agronomy, horticulture, plant health management, or entomology; or permission of the instructor.  GEC course.  Contact: L. Rhodes (rhodes.2@osu.edu)