Introductory and general education plant pathology courses.

(PLNTPTH 201D) Social Impact of Plant Diseases in Shaping Human Society  (U  3 credits)
This is an entirely online distance learning class.  Learn about the impact of plant diseases on civilization from an eye-opening historical perspective. Excellent for those interested in sciences, history and/or education.  Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Contact: S. Ellis (ellis.293@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 300) Field and Woodland Fungi (U 3 credits)
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 401) General Plant Pathology  (U  5 credits)

(PLNTPTH 455) Bioterrorism: An Overview (U  5 credits)
Taught by the department chair and former Navy veteran, this course examines the bioterrorism threat to our food supply, crops, animal and public health; 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)

(PLNTPTH 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.  Emphasis on current topics.  Au, Wi, Sp quarters.  Prerequ: Jr or Sr standing.  Contacts: Autumn (M. Anderson, anderson.1771@osu.edu); Winter (T. Markham, markham.4@osu.edu); Spring (M. Lewandowski, lewandowski.52@osu.edu)

(PLNTPTH 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)