A practical and hands-on course investigating the nature, causes, diagnoses, and management options of plant health problems. Interactions between the environment, disease causing organisms, and the plant will be considered as related to integrated pest management (IPM) controls. Students will be trained to identify common plant diseases including environmentally caused disorders. Consideration of site management and corrective horticultural practices as related to plant health will be included. Students will further investigate each topic utilizing laboratory skills and techniques. Field trips are included in the course.