(3 cr I)

Prerequisite: Good standing in the University Honors Program.

Topics vary.

Biological Invaders

Instructor: Dr. Tom Powers (BIOS 270) (3 cr I) Lec/dem 3. Prerequisite: BIOS 101 and 101L, or 109.

Instructor: Dr. Gary Yuen (BIOS 360) (3 cr I) Lec/dem 3.

Prerequisite: BIOS 101 and 101L, or 109.

Introductory Plant Pathology

Instructor: James E. Partridge [ES][IS] ccIntroductory Plant Pathology. (BIOS 369) (3 cr I) Lec/dem 3. cPrerequisite: BIOS 101 and 101L, or 109.

{The Distance Delivered PLPT 300 is not an IS course and may notbe used for D/F removal in PLPT 369. Credit towards the degree maybe earned in only one of PPT 300 or 369.}

Introduction to the study of plant diseases indcluding relation of plant disease to crop production, environment, and man. Examples and demonstrations enphasize horticultural and agronomic crops of
Nebraska.

Principles of Plant Pathology

Instructor: James R. Steadman (BIOS 464A/864A) (3 cr I) Lec/dem 2.{cross listed as Biological Sciences 464A - Co-taught as Graduate BIOS 864A}

Prerequisite: PLPT 369 or equivalent and introduction to biochemistry or permission; prerequisite cannot be waived for undergraduates.

Epidemiology and disease control through cultural, biological,
chemical and host plant resistance strategies

Principles of Plant Pathology

Instructor: James L. Van Etten

(BIOS 464BA/864BA) (3 cr I) Lec/dem 2. {cross listed as Biological Sciences 464BA - Co-taught as Graduate BIOS 864BA}

Prerequisite: PLPT 369 or equivalent and introduction to biochemistry
or permission; prerequisite cannot be waived for undergraduates.

Molecular and Cellular approach to the study of Plant Pathological
Principles

Honors Thesis

Instructor: James E. Partridge (1-3 cr I, II, III)

Prerequisite: Admission to the University Honors Program and permission,c AGRI 299 H recommended.

Conduct a scholarly research project and write a University Honors
Programs or undergraduate thesis.

NOTE:This course designation may be used by any Plant Pathology faculty member for any undergraduate wishing to do an undergraduate thesis. Its use is not limited to Honors Program Students.

Introduction to Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems

Instructor: James E. Partridge

Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Systems.

Honors Thesis Seminar

Instructor: James E. Partridge

Principles of Plant Pathology

Instructor: James R. Steadman

(BIOS 464A/864A) (3 cr I) Lec/dem 2. {Co-taught as Undergraduate PLPT 464 and/or BIOS464A}

Prerequisite: PLPT 369 or equivalent and introduction to biochemistry
or permission; prerequisite cannot be waived for undergraduates.

Epidemiology and disease control through cultural, biological,
chemical and host plant resistance strategies

Principles of Plant Pathology

Instructor: James L. Van Etten

(BIOS 464BA/864BA) (3 crI) Lec/dem 2. {Co-taught as Undergraduate PLPT 464 and/or BIOS464BA}

Prerequisite: PLPT 369 or equivalent and introduction to biochemistryor permission; prerequisite cannot be waived for undergraduates.

Molecular and Cellular approach to the study of Plant Pathological
Principles

Insect Transmission of Plant Diseases

Instructor: Leslie C. Lane

(BIOS, ENTO*865) (2 cr II) Lec 2.

Prerequisite: 8 hours biological sciences including BIOS 464A/864A preceding or parallel and 6 hours entomology or biological sciences (zoology).

Offered even-numbered calendar years.

Discussion of the relationships between plant diseases and their
vectors with emphasis on virus diseases and transmission by aphids.

Phytopathogenic Nematodes

Instructor: Thomas E. Powers

(3 cr I) Lec 2, lab 3.

Prerequisite: BIOS 464A/864A or *864B or permission.

Offered odd-numbered calendar years.

A lecture and laboratory course concerning principles of
nematode-induced disease of plants.

Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

Instructor: Anne K. Vidaver

(3 cr I) Lec 2, lab 3 (lab 1 cr optional).

Prerequisite: BIOS 312, 464A/864A or *864B, and CHEM 432/832 or 436/836 or permission.

Offered even-numbered calendar years

Principles and methods of identification, chemistry, and functions of
cell constituents, role and characterizations of antibacterial agents,
spread and survival mechanisms of pathogenicity, host-parasite
relations and control measures.

Phytopathogenic Fungi

Instructor: Gary Y. Yuen

(3 cr I) Lec 1, lab 2.

Prerequisite: BIOS 312, 864A or *864B, 805 or equivalent, with permission.

Offered even-numbered calendar years.

Ecology and taxonomy of plant pathogenic and plant associated fungiwith emphasis on environment influences and on microbial
interactions leading to biological control.

Genetics of Host-Parasite Interaction

Instructor: Martin B. Dickman

(Agronomy, Horticulture 963) (3 cr I) Lec 2.( 90 min each per wk.)

Prerequisite: BIOS 241 or 820; and BIOS 312 or 805: BIOS 864A or 864B; BIOC 837 recommended.

Offered even-numbered calendar years.

Plant Pathology - Plant Virology

Instructor: Leslie C. Lane

(3 cr II) Lec 1 lab. 2.

Prerequisite: BIOS 864A or 864B

Offered odd-numbered calendar years

Seminar in Plant Pathology

Introductory Plant Pathology

Instructor: James E. Partridge

(3 cr I) Lec.

Prerequisite: BIOS 101, 101L, and 109.

Available only by electronic transmission. Access to the World Wide Web and e-mail is required. Lectures are delivered over the World Wide Web and supported by Web study pages.

{PLPT 300 is not an IS course and may not be used for D/F removal in PLPT 369. Credit towards the degree may be earned in only one of PPT 300 or 369.}

Introduction to study of plant diseases including relation of plant
disease to crop production, environment, and humankind. Written
analysis case studies are an integral component.

Phytopathology Principles

Instructor: James E. Partridge

Principles and Concepts of Plant Pathology (1cr I ) Lec.

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and preparatory courses in Botany, Microbiology, Genetics and Biochemistry.

Introduction to the Principles and Concepts of Plant Pathology
including relation of plant disease to crop production, environment,
and man.

Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be
supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one unit graduate level Introductory Plant Pathology course component of Plant Pathology studies intended to be followed by courses in diseases of specific commodities.

There is no equivalency on campus and this one-unit course will not
satisfy on-campus curricular requirements for a three-unit Introductory Plant Pathology Course. Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.

POTENTIAL STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: This one credit hour graduate level course is the prerequisite course for any student intending to take any other course in the AGRO 830 series (the "Diseases of..."). Of course, a three credit hour Introductory Plant Pathology course will also serve as a prerequisite.

Diseases of Corn

Instructor: James E. Partridge

(1cr V ) Lec.

Prerequisite: AGRO830 Phytopathology Principles or an Introductory Plant Pathology Course

Focus on current, historical and emerging Diseases of Corn. Specific disease cycles, epidemiology and plant health management
strategies will be covered.

Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be
supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one-unit graduate level Plant Disease
course component of Plant Pathology studies. There is no equivalency on campus.

Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.

Diseases of Soybean

Instructor: James E. Partridge

(1cr V ) Lec.

Prerequisite: AGRO830 Phytopathology Principles or an Introductory Plant Pathology Course

Focus on current, historical and emerging Diseases of Corn. Specific disease cycles, epidemiology and plant health management
strategies will be covered.

Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be
supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one-unit graduate level Plant Disease
course component of Plant Pathology studies. There is no equivalency on campus.

Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.

Diseases of Small Grains

Instructor: James E. Partridge

(1cr V ) Lec.

Prerequisite: AGRO830 Phytopathology Principles or an Introductory Plant Pathology Course

Focus on current, historical and emerging Diseases of Corn. Specific disease cycles, epidemiology and plant health management
strategies will be covered.

Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be
supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one-unit graduate level Plant Disease
course component of Plant Pathology studies. There is no
equivalency on campus.

Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.

Diseases of Turf

Instructor: Gary Y. Yuen

(1cr V ) Lec.

Prerequisite: AGRO830 Phytopathology Principles or an Introductory Plant Pathology Course

Focus on current, historical and emerging Diseases of Corn. Specific disease cycles, epidemiology and plant health management
strategies will be covered.

Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be
supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one-unit graduate level Plant Disease
course component of Plant Pathology studies. There is no
equivalency on campus.

Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.

Diseases of Sorghum

Instructor: James E. Partridge

(1cr V ) Lec.

Prerequisite: AGRO830 Phytopathology Principles or an Introductory Plant Pathology Course

Focus on current, historical and emerging Diseases of Corn. Specific disease cycles, epidemiology and plant health management
strategies will be covered.

Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be
supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one-unit graduate level Plant Disease
course component of Plant Pathology studies. There is no
equivalency on campus.

Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.

Diseases of Dry Beans

Instructor: James R. Steadman

(1cr V ) Lec.

Prerequisite: AGRO830 Phytopathology Principles or an Introductory Plant Pathology Course

Focus on current, historical and emerging Diseases of Corn. Specific disease cycles, epidemiology and plant health management
strategies will be covered.

Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be
supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one-unit graduate level Plant Disease
course component of Plant Pathology studies. There is no
equivalency on campus.

Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.

Diseases of Alfalfa

Instructor: James E. Partridge

(1cr V ) Lec.

Prerequisite: AGRO830 Phytopathology Principles or an Introductory Plant Pathology Course

Focus on current, historical and emerging Diseases of Corn. Specific disease cycles, epidemiology and plant health management
strategies will be covered.

Lectures will be delivered over the World Wide Web and will be
supported by Web Study Pages. This course supports the Masters of Agriculture curriculum as a one-unit graduate level Plant Disease
course component of Plant Pathology studies. There is no
equivalency on campus.

Access to the World Wide Web and E-mail is required. This course is available only by electronic transmission.