Outline - NEMATOLOGY 100  -  2012


Course Philosophy and Approach:
We will examine the diversity and biology of soil nematodes and their ecological functions and services.  We will study in some detail the biology of nematode taxa that are parasites of plants, particularly from the standpoint of their damage potential and opportunities for management.  As we observe specimens of each group, we will consider all components of the soil ecosystem and the effects of stewardship and disturbance.  We will study the functional roles and bioindicator potential of the myriad soil organisms, including predator nematodes and those that feed on bacteria and fungi.  The overall objectives are to develop an appreciation of the biology and ecology of plant and soil nematodes and of the challenges of, and opportunities for, sustainable management of the soil ecosystem in agricultural production systems.
Date Lect # Lab # Topic
9/28 1 1
10/3 2 2
10/5 3
10/5 3
10/10 4 4
10/12 5 5 Least derived plant parasites, true ectoparasites:
10/13 Fldtrp
10/17 6 6 Least derived plant parasites, true ectoparasites:
10/19 7 7  Ectoparasites of Dorylaimida, nurse cells:
10/24 8 8

Ectoparasites of Triplonchida:

10/26  9

9

Migratory endoparasites:
10/31 Mid-term exam 10 Migratory endoparasites:
11/2 11

11
Above-ground feeders:
11/7 12 12  Above-ground feeders:
11/9 13 13 Sedentary semi-endoparasites:
11/14 14 14 Sedentary semi-endoparasites:
11/16 15 15 Sedentary endoparasites:
11/21 16 16  
11/28 17
11/28 17
11/30 18
11/30 18
12/5 19 19 Management decision process:
12/7 20 20  Oral and written reports:
12/11

3:30-5:30

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