BPM-100 Pesticide Regulations and Applications (3 credits/4 weeks)
Description: This course provides an in-depth overview of the laws in the California Food and Agricultural Code and regulations in Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations. Understanding and adhering to these laws is crucial for anyone involved in the safe and effective use of pesticides, including regulatory agencies, pesticide registration and labels, restricted materials (pesticides), certification and licensing, applicator responsibilities, pesticide handler safety, field worker safety, fumigation safety, pesticide residue, the Endangered Species Act, the Healthy Schools Act, and ground and surface water protection.
BPM-101 Essential Plant Pathology (4 credits/5 weeks)
Description: This course covers the nature of plant pathogens and the environmental conditions that support their life cycle and cause disease in plants. It examines how biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors induce disease, interactions between disease-causing agents and their hosts, disease spread, basic plant pathology symptoms and signs, and the impact of human activities on the environment. Prevention and management of various plant pathogens are also discussed.
BPM-102 Pesticide and Environment (4 credits/5 weeks)
Description: Understanding the relationship between pesticide use and pest management is critical, particularly in identifying pests and recognizing environmental hazards associated with pesticides. The course covers human hazards, personal protective equipment, safe pesticide use, application equipment calibration, effective use of pesticides, label reading, and emergency response.
BPM-103 Soil Health and Plant Health (4 credits/5 weeks)
Description: This course covers basic soil science concepts such as soil formation, soil horizons, physical and chemical properties of soil, soil organic matter, and soil-water relationships. It also addresses soil health management and disease management, as well as identifying and diagnosing common plant nutrient deficiencies, symptoms, and toxicity.
BPM-104 BioNatural Pest Management (BNPM, 5 credits/8 weeks)
Description: This course focuses on BioNatural healing and pest management, Including insects, weeds, and beneficial insects and microorganisms, highlighting the problems caused by extensive pesticide use, such as human health risks, harm to beneficial organisms, and loss of biodiversity. It aims to understand and apply BioNatural Pest Management and Integrated Pest Management principles. The course covers managing plant diseases, insect damage, weed problems, and the benefits of BioNatural compounds from plants, beneficial microorganisms, minerals, and ocean organisms in biopesticide management as alternatives to traditional pesticides.
Note: Each online course includes assignments, three exams, and a paper. The BNHC academic committee may modify the curriculum based on scientific advances and the needs of prospective students’ backgrounds or careers.
Note: Each of the below Online courses has a Separate Tuition fee to enhance the knowledge of students, which is not included in the BioNatural Pest Management Online Diploma.
Introduction to Entomology (4 credits/5 weeks) Cost $200
Description: This course explores the types of insects harmful to plants and their relatives, emphasizing the importance of understanding insect ecology and behavior. Topics include beneficial insects for biological pest control, pest insects, insect classification, insect orders, features of immature insects with complete metamorphosis, and insect collection, all within the context of BioNatural pest management.
Weed Science (4 credits/5 weeks) Cost: $200
Description: This course focuses on distinguishing between beneficial and harmful plants in the plant industry and food production. It covers the characteristics and behaviors of weeds, principles and methods of weed control, herbicide modes of action, weed management, and cost-benefit analysis.
The BNHC academic committee can modify the curriculum based on science and update research on prospective students’ needs, backgrounds, or careers.