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Module 1 (Weeks 1-3)
Module 1 (Weeks 1-3)
Fundamentals of Agricultural Formulations
Fundamentals of Agricultural Formulations
Week 1: Agricultural and Formulation Science
Week 1: Agricultural and Formulation Science
This week we will cover agronomic and specialty crops and the agrochemical products we use for production.
Week 2: Introduction to Formulation Chemistry
Week 2: Introduction to Formulation Chemistry
This week we will cover basic chemical principles and properties that affect formulation chemistry including solubility, emulsification, compatibility, stabilization, pH and conductivity.
Week 3: Formulation Types
Week 3: Formulation Types
This week we will cover different types of agricultural formulations and examine how they differ in consistency and application.
Module 2 (Weeks 4 & 5)
Module 2 (Weeks 4 & 5)
Formulation Deep Dive: Components and Properties
Formulation Deep Dive: Components and Properties
Week 4: Product Types, Components and Classification
Week 4: Product Types, Components and Classification
This week we will cover product components and learn how a mode of action impacts how we organize and use products in the field.
Week 5: Chemical Properties and Stability
Week 5: Chemical Properties and Stability
This week we will cover physicochemical properties that impact product performance and stability following application.
Module 3 (Weeks 6 & 7)
Module 3 (Weeks 6 & 7)
Formulation Optimization
Formulation Optimization
Week 6: Analytical Techniques for Formulation Testing
Week 6: Analytical Techniques for Formulation Testing
This week we will cover testing procedures for product component assessment.
Week 7: Chemical Engineering & Manufacturing Practices
Week 7: Chemical Engineering & Manufacturing Practices
This week we will cover production, including quality control, practices utilized during the manufacturing process.
Module 4 (Weeks 8 & 9)
Module 4 (Weeks 8 & 9)
Field Application and Environmental Considerations
Field Application and Environmental Considerations
Week 8: Application Methods
Week 8: Application Methods
This week we will cover the field application process and examine how formulations are impacted by factors such as application equipment and site characteristics.
Week 9: Environmental Impact and Stability
Week 9: Environmental Impact and Stability
This week we will cover pesticide movement and environmental fate following the application process.
Module 5 (Weeks 10 & 11)
Module 5 (Weeks 10 & 11)
Assessing Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Assessing Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Week 10: Safety and Toxicology
Week 10: Safety and Toxicology
This week we will cover processes testing safety, human/animal health impacts and EPA risk assessments.
Week 11: Regulatory Compliance
Week 11: Regulatory Compliance
This week we will cover state, federal and global regulations guiding the product development, testing and production process.
Module 6 (Week 12)
Module 6 (Week 12)
Innovations in Formulations
Innovations in Formulations
Week 12: Future Trends and Innovations
Week 12: Future Trends and Innovations
This week we will cover market demands, novel technology, and delivery systems impacting formulation development for future products.
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