Department of Food Production

SEMESTER: 2 

COURSE TITLE: WEED SCIENCE

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 6

PREREQUISITE: NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to: the role of weeds in crop ecosystems; weed biology; dissemination; cultural, chemical and biological control of important weed species of tropical crops. All topics have particular reference to Caribbean agriculture. Practicals and field trips are included.

Assessment:

Coursework 100%