Insect Diseases and Pathology

3 Credits

Integrates aspects of biochemistry, molecular biology and evolution theory with ecology using pathogens of insects as a model. The various biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors that can contribute to plant problems. Explores the direction and goals of innovation in microbial biocontrol as well as the effect of social criticism and considerations of environmental impact on attempts to introduce engineered microorganisms.