ENVS 163LPlant Disease Ecology Lab
Hands-on introduction to important techniques used to study plant diseases. Teaches methods for detection, isolation, cultivation, and identification of important groups of plant pathogens, including fungi, oomycetes, and bacteria. Through genuine research projects, students complete Koch's proof of pathogenicity, develop skills for disease assessment, complete experiments to answer questions about the evolutionary ecology of plant diseases, and develop familiarity with basic tools in plant disease epidemiology. Class activities are held in both in the lab and in the field.
Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in ENVS 163 is required.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Wed 12:00pm–4:00pm | Nat Sci 2 233 | G. S. Gilbert | Open 16/47 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Gilbert | 4.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 80% | 13 |
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