C,P=Classroom and Polycom
W=Web Only Students
U=Undergraduate Student
G=Graduate Student
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LECTURE/ACTIVITY |
PRESENTATIONS | JOURNAL ARTICLES AND WEB SITES* | TEXTBOOK READINGS* |
1 |
8/23/10 |
Welcome, Introduction to Course
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2009 Writing Assignment 1 Example. Note that the reference style differed for 2009, but otherwsie, this is a good model for assignments 1, 2, and 4. |
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1 |
8/25/10 |
The Importance of Invasive Species
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Lesson 1 Website Questions (W) Asian Longhorned Beetle, U.S. Forest Service Information (W) Asian Longhorned Beetle, USDA APHIS PPQ (W) |
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2 |
8/30/10 |
What is Biosecurity?
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Chapter 5, pages 55-67 . |
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2 |
9/01/10 |
Invasive Species and Biosecurity: Potential Pathways for Introduction
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Australia Quaratine Review (G) |
Chapters 1-3, pages 3-33 |
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3 |
LABOR DAY |
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3 |
9/08/10 |
International Trade Issues, Part 1
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Lesson 4 Study Questions (W) | Chapters 4, pages 39-54 |
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4 |
9/13/10 |
International Trade Issues, Part 2
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Brasier 2008 (U, G) |
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4 |
9/15/10 |
Invasive Species and the Role of Cooperative Extension
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5 |
9/20/10 |
Regulatory Issues and Case Studies: Arthropods Written Assignment 1 Due: Describe the Impact of Historical Case Study Examples on Today's Agricultural Programs
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Morse et. al. 2009 (U, G) |
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5 |
9/22/10 |
Recent Arthropod Emerging Pest Examples
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6 |
9/27/10 |
Arthropod Case Study Examples Topic Approval Deadline (Written Assignment 3)
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El-Sayed et. al. 2009 (G) | Chapters 10, 12, and 13; pages 151-166, and 185-215 |
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6 |
9/29/10 |
EXAM 1-NO LECTURE (WEEKS 1-5)
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7 |
10/4/10 |
Arthropod as Vectors of Plant, Human, and Animal Disease
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7 |
10/6/10 |
Regulatory Case Studies and Recent Examples-Plant Parasitic Nematodes
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Chapter 8, pages 99-119 |
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8 |
10/11/10 |
Regulatory Issues and Case Studies-Plant Pathogens |
Boonlan et. al. 2008 (G) | Chapters 9, 11, and 14; pages 121-150, 167-184, and 215-224 |
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8 |
10/13/10 |
Plant Pathogens of Concern-Recent Examples and Issues
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Citrus Greening in Florida (W) |
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9 |
10/18/10 |
Mollusks-Plant and Human Health Concerns
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9 |
10/20/10 |
Plant Regulations-A State of Florida Perspective
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Global Invasive Species Database (G) |
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10 |
10/25/10 |
Select Agents-Human or Animal Concerns? (Part 1)
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Kahn et. al. 2009 (U, G) |
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10 |
10/27/10 |
Select Agents-Human or Animal Concern (Part 2) Written Assignment 2 Due: Select an Exotic Pest and Describe its Potential Impact to a State, Region, or the Continental U.S.
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11 |
11/01/10 |
Animal Disease Example Case Studies-Mad Cow Disease and Foot and Mouth Disease
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Chapters 6 and 7; pages 71-98 |
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11 |
11/03/10 |
EXAM 2-NO LECTURE (WEEKS 6-10)
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12 |
11/08/10 |
Swine Diseases of Concern
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12 |
11/10/10 |
Various Animal Select Agent Diseases of Concern
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13 |
11/15/10 |
Sheep Pox Virus, Goat Pox Virus, and Lumpy Skin Disease |
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13 |
11/17/10 |
Poultry Diseases of Concern |
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14 |
11/22/10 |
Challenges in Animal Biosecurity Written Assignment 3 Due: Develop an Extension Fact Sheet on a Pest of Concern
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Garber et. al. 2009 (U, G) | Florida SART Training Materials |
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14 |
11/24/10 |
Synthesizing Concepts-Extension and Regulatory Issues
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15 |
11/29/10 | Poultry Biosecurity Issues
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| 15 | 12/01/10 | The Importance of Correct Pest Identification and Communication Procedures Written Assignment 4 Due: Option 1: What do you think the future issues and/or challenges will be for regulating plant parasitic nematodes, plant pathogens, and arthropods? Option 2: What major issues and/or challenges are on the horizon that could impact animal agriculture and/or wildlife?
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| 16 | 12/06/10 | Career Opportunities in Biosecurity Activity Assignment Due: Complete the NPDN e-learning crop biosecurity course, chilli thrips, and Ralstonia modules (http://cbc.at.ufl.edu/)
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| 16 | 12/08/10 |
Final Exam Review Written Assignment 5 Due (graduate students only)
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TBA |
Final Exam
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