Course organization:  The course is divided into 3 parts with an exam following each part. Each part will be covered as a number of lectures on that unit’s overall topic. Topics include: Macrobials, microbials and use and application. 

Exams: There will be 2 exams given during the semester in addition to a comprehensive final exam.  

Exercises:  One exercise will be assigned for each part of the course for a total of three assignments. Exercises may consist of a data set to be analyzed/discussed, a specific natural enemy review or a problem set with questions. Some exercises may differ for students enrolled in 375 from those in 575. 

Grading:  

   375   pts

   Assignment 1   25

   Assignment 2   25

   Assignment 3   25

   Exam 1   100

   Exam 2   100

   Final exam  125

   Possible total 400 

   575   pts

   Assignment 1   25

   Assignment 2   25

   Assignment 3   25

   Presentation   50

   Exam 1   100

   Exam 2   100

   Final exam  150

   Possible total  475 
 

Special accommodations: Students who require special accommodations to participate in the course should contact me during the first week of class to make the necessary arrangements. Some accommodations, such as extra time on exams, require a letter from the Academic Success Center (ASC) documenting the need for the accommodation. 

**Iowa State University requires students to make arrangements with the instructor  by** the Friday prior to dead week to take the final at a time other than when scheduled.