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COURSE CODE: CPT 510
COURSE TITLE: Pesticides in Agriculture
NUMBER OF UNITS: 2 Units
COURSE DURATION: 1 hr. theory + 2 hrs. practical
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COURSE DETAILS:
Course Coordinator: Dr. Akinola Rasheed POPOOLA B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD
Email: popoolaar@unaab.edu.ng
Office Location: Room 217, COLPLANT Building
Other Lecturers: Dr. A.A. Fajinmi
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COURSE SYNOPSIS:
Theory
Definition of pesticides. Â Types of pesticides. Â Biopesticides. Â Pesticides Ingredients. Â Chemistry and actions of Insecticides. Â Pesticides Regulations. Â Pesticides Applications and associated problems. Â Alternatives to Pesticides Application. Â Pesticides residue problems in developing countries. Â Health and safety precautions. Â Uses and abuses. Â Pesticides : Hazards and Alternatives.
Practical
Pesticide application, crop protection equipment, usage and maintenance; Â Practical health and safety precautions in pesticide application, protective clothing; Â Application of artificial respiration on pesticides victims.
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