DCP2202 Weeds and Invasive Alien Species

This course introduces the student to common weeds and invasive alien species.

Course Objective  

• To explain the economic importance of weed and invasive alien species in crop production
• To introduce the students to common weeds and invasive alien species 
• To describe the impacts of invasive alien species 
• To explain the control measures for weeds and invasive alien species.

Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the students should be able to: 

• Differentiate between common weeds and invasive alien plants
• Describe the impacts of weeds and invasive alien species
• Apply prevention, eradication, control and mitigation measures for weeds and invasive alien species.