Complete Courses List
Undergraduate Nematology Minor
Nematology - 18 - 20 Units
Nematology 100, 110, and Soil Science 100 - 10 Units
Two or three courses from one of the following areas - 8 to 10 Units
1. Plant Science:
o Microbiology 102; Entomology 100, 135, 153, 156, 156L; Evolution and Ecology 112; Plant Pathology 120, 148; Plant Biology 121; Soil Science 111, 112
Two or three courses from one of the following areas - 8 to 10 Units
1. Entomology:
o One upper division Entomology course; Evolution and Ecology 112; Microbiology 102; Plant Biology 121; Plant Pathology 120, 148; Soil Science 102, 111, 112 Minor Advisor: Dr. Harry Kaya
Graduate Studies in Nematology
Graduate degrees specializing in Nematology are offered through the Departments of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and through various Graduate Groups (Biochemistry, Ecology, Genetics, Plant Protection and Pest Management). Refer to the Graduate Studies section for details.
Upper Division Undergraduate Courses
NEM 100. General Plant Nematology (4) I. Ferris. Lecture-2 hours; laboratory-6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or 10. An introduction to the classification, morphology, biology, and control of the nematodes attacking cultivated crops.
NEM 110. Introduction to Nematology (2) II. Caswell-Chen and Nadler (alternate years). Lecture-2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1 B or the equivalent or consent of instructor. The relationship of nematodes to human environment. Classification, morphology, ecology, distribution, and importance of nematodes occurring in water and soil, and as parasites of plants and animals.
NEM 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, summer. The Staff (Chairperson in charge) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
Graduate Courses
NEM 201. Molecular and Physiological Plant Nematology (2) II. Williamson. Lecture-1 hour; discussion -1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101; Plant Pathology 120; Course 100 or 110. Molecular biology and physiology of nematodes using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model, but with emphasis on plant-parasitic species. Plant responses to nematodes. Discussion of current literature emphasized. Offered in alternate years (was offered Winter 1995).
NEM 202. Nematodes and the Soil Environment (2) II. Jaffee. Lecture-1 hour; discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110, Plant Pathology 120, Soil Sciences 100 or 111. Consideration of how soilborne nematodes (parasites of plants, insects, and microbivores) are affected by abiotic factors (especially soil porosity and water potential) and biotic factors (especially fungi and bacteria that parasitize nematodes). Offered in alternate years.
NEM 203. Ecology of Parasitic Nematodes (2) III. Caswell-Chen. Lecture-1 hour; discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110, or Entomology 156; Evolution and Ecology 101 or Plant Biology 117. Major concepts in population and community ecology of animal- and plant-parasitic nematodes. Current advances in techniques, theory, and basic information about nematode-host dynamics, and application to management of nematode diseases. Offered in alternate years.
NEM 204. Management of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes (2) III. Westerdahl. Lecture-1 hour; lab-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110. Theory, foundation, principles and practices of nematode management. Techniques and equipment used to manage nematodes and methods used to analyze their effectiveness. Offered in alternate years (was offered in 1995).
NEM 205. Insect Nematology and Biological Control. (2) I. Kaya. Lecture-1 hour; discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110, Entomology 100 or 110. The biology of insect-parasitic nematodes, their effect on the host, and their potential as biological control agents of insect and other invertebrate pests. Application of ecological theory in classical and augmentative biological control. Offered in alternate years.
NEM 206. Nematode Systematics and Evolution (2) I. Nadler. Lecture-1 hour; laboratory-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110 or ENT 156; Evolution and Ecology 100 recommended. Nematode diversity as revealed by morphological and molecular evidence. Laboratory experience focuses on structural features used in taxonomy. Phylogenetic relationships based on morphological and molecular data used to consider patterns of character change among taxa. Offered in alternate years.
NEM 245. Field Nematology (1) I. The Staff. Fieldwork-6 days. Prerequisite: courses 100, and 202, 203, or 204. Six-day demonstration and field study in applied nematology including diagnosis and prediction of nematode field problems, strategies for control, and field plot design and establishment in association with diverse California crops. (S/U grading only.)
NEM 290. Seminar (1 ) I, II, III . The Staff (Chairperson in charge) Seminar-1 hour. Depending upon the quarter, students may be required to present a seminar, or may receive credit for attending departmental seminar. Seminar topics vary, check with instructor (S/U grading only).
NEM 290C. Advance Research Conference (1) I, II, III. (Research Faculty) Discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate rank standing and consent of instructor. Planning and results of research programs, proposals, and experiments. Discussion and critical evaluation of original research being conducted by the group. Discussion led by individual research instructors for group. (S/U grading only.)
NEM 298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chair in charge) (S/U grading only.) 299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chair in charge) (S/U grading only.)
Nematology Faculty Teaching in Entomology Courses (ENT)
ENT 10. Natural History of Insects (4) III. Kaya and Parrella. Lecture-3 hours. Designed for students not specializing in entomology. Not open for credit to students who have had course 100, but students who have taken this course may take course 100 for credit. An introduction to insects detailing their great variety, structures and functions, habits, and their significance in relation to plants and animals including humans. GE credit: SciEng.
ENT 135. Introduction to Biological Control (4) III. Kaya and Ehler. Lecture-3 hours; laboratory-3 hours. Prerequisite:ENT 100 or ENT 110. Principles of biological control of arthropod pests and weeds. Biology of pathogens, entomopathogenic nematodes, parasitoids, and predators. Implementation in classical and augmentative biological control. Role of biological control in pest management.
ENT 156. Biology of Parasitism (3) II. Nadler, Kimsey, Theis. Lecture-3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or consent of instructors. Lectures on the biological and ecological aspects affecting host-parasite relationships using selected examples from protozoan and metazoan fauna. GE Credit: SciEng.
ENT 156L. Biology of Parasitism (1) II. R. Kimsey in charge. Laboratory-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 156 (concurrently) or consent of instructor. Laboratory demonstrations using selected examples of protozoan and metazoan organisms along with various techniques used in parasitology to exemplify concepts presented in the lecture course. GE credit with concurrent enrollment in course 156: Wrt.
Nematology - 18 - 20 Units
Nematology 100, 110, and Soil Science 100 - 10 Units
Two or three courses from one of the following areas - 8 to 10 Units
1. Plant Science:
o Microbiology 102; Entomology 100, 135, 153, 156, 156L; Evolution and Ecology 112; Plant Pathology 120, 148; Plant Biology 121; Soil Science 111, 112
Two or three courses from one of the following areas - 8 to 10 Units
1. Entomology:
o One upper division Entomology course; Evolution and Ecology 112; Microbiology 102; Plant Biology 121; Plant Pathology 120, 148; Soil Science 102, 111, 112 Minor Advisor: Dr. Harry Kaya
Graduate Studies in Nematology
Graduate degrees specializing in Nematology are offered through the Departments of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and through various Graduate Groups (Biochemistry, Ecology, Genetics, Plant Protection and Pest Management). Refer to the Graduate Studies section for details.
Upper Division Undergraduate Courses
NEM 100. General Plant Nematology (4) I. Ferris. Lecture-2 hours; laboratory-6 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or 10. An introduction to the classification, morphology, biology, and control of the nematodes attacking cultivated crops.
NEM 110. Introduction to Nematology (2) II. Caswell-Chen and Nadler (alternate years). Lecture-2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1 B or the equivalent or consent of instructor. The relationship of nematodes to human environment. Classification, morphology, ecology, distribution, and importance of nematodes occurring in water and soil, and as parasites of plants and animals.
NEM 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, summer. The Staff (Chairperson in charge) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
Graduate Courses
NEM 201. Molecular and Physiological Plant Nematology (2) II. Williamson. Lecture-1 hour; discussion -1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101; Plant Pathology 120; Course 100 or 110. Molecular biology and physiology of nematodes using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model, but with emphasis on plant-parasitic species. Plant responses to nematodes. Discussion of current literature emphasized. Offered in alternate years (was offered Winter 1995).
NEM 202. Nematodes and the Soil Environment (2) II. Jaffee. Lecture-1 hour; discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110, Plant Pathology 120, Soil Sciences 100 or 111. Consideration of how soilborne nematodes (parasites of plants, insects, and microbivores) are affected by abiotic factors (especially soil porosity and water potential) and biotic factors (especially fungi and bacteria that parasitize nematodes). Offered in alternate years.
NEM 203. Ecology of Parasitic Nematodes (2) III. Caswell-Chen. Lecture-1 hour; discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110, or Entomology 156; Evolution and Ecology 101 or Plant Biology 117. Major concepts in population and community ecology of animal- and plant-parasitic nematodes. Current advances in techniques, theory, and basic information about nematode-host dynamics, and application to management of nematode diseases. Offered in alternate years.
NEM 204. Management of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes (2) III. Westerdahl. Lecture-1 hour; lab-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110. Theory, foundation, principles and practices of nematode management. Techniques and equipment used to manage nematodes and methods used to analyze their effectiveness. Offered in alternate years (was offered in 1995).
NEM 205. Insect Nematology and Biological Control. (2) I. Kaya. Lecture-1 hour; discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110, Entomology 100 or 110. The biology of insect-parasitic nematodes, their effect on the host, and their potential as biological control agents of insect and other invertebrate pests. Application of ecological theory in classical and augmentative biological control. Offered in alternate years.
NEM 206. Nematode Systematics and Evolution (2) I. Nadler. Lecture-1 hour; laboratory-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 110 or ENT 156; Evolution and Ecology 100 recommended. Nematode diversity as revealed by morphological and molecular evidence. Laboratory experience focuses on structural features used in taxonomy. Phylogenetic relationships based on morphological and molecular data used to consider patterns of character change among taxa. Offered in alternate years.
NEM 245. Field Nematology (1) I. The Staff. Fieldwork-6 days. Prerequisite: courses 100, and 202, 203, or 204. Six-day demonstration and field study in applied nematology including diagnosis and prediction of nematode field problems, strategies for control, and field plot design and establishment in association with diverse California crops. (S/U grading only.)
NEM 290. Seminar (1 ) I, II, III . The Staff (Chairperson in charge) Seminar-1 hour. Depending upon the quarter, students may be required to present a seminar, or may receive credit for attending departmental seminar. Seminar topics vary, check with instructor (S/U grading only).
NEM 290C. Advance Research Conference (1) I, II, III. (Research Faculty) Discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate rank standing and consent of instructor. Planning and results of research programs, proposals, and experiments. Discussion and critical evaluation of original research being conducted by the group. Discussion led by individual research instructors for group. (S/U grading only.)
NEM 298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff (Chair in charge) (S/U grading only.) 299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Chair in charge) (S/U grading only.)
Nematology Faculty Teaching in Entomology Courses (ENT)
ENT 10. Natural History of Insects (4) III. Kaya and Parrella. Lecture-3 hours. Designed for students not specializing in entomology. Not open for credit to students who have had course 100, but students who have taken this course may take course 100 for credit. An introduction to insects detailing their great variety, structures and functions, habits, and their significance in relation to plants and animals including humans. GE credit: SciEng.
ENT 135. Introduction to Biological Control (4) III. Kaya and Ehler. Lecture-3 hours; laboratory-3 hours. Prerequisite:ENT 100 or ENT 110. Principles of biological control of arthropod pests and weeds. Biology of pathogens, entomopathogenic nematodes, parasitoids, and predators. Implementation in classical and augmentative biological control. Role of biological control in pest management.
ENT 156. Biology of Parasitism (3) II. Nadler, Kimsey, Theis. Lecture-3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or consent of instructors. Lectures on the biological and ecological aspects affecting host-parasite relationships using selected examples from protozoan and metazoan fauna. GE Credit: SciEng.
ENT 156L. Biology of Parasitism (1) II. R. Kimsey in charge. Laboratory-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 156 (concurrently) or consent of instructor. Laboratory demonstrations using selected examples of protozoan and metazoan organisms along with various techniques used in parasitology to exemplify concepts presented in the lecture course. GE credit with concurrent enrollment in course 156: Wrt.