AECL 1101 Pests, Plagues, and Plants- Science improves our lives through better food production, improved human health and more-efficient machines. Or does it? While some scientists suggest that new technologies promote human health and sustainable agriculture, other scientists warn of harmful, if not catastrophic, outcomes. This course examines current controversies in the science and technology of agriculture and pest management, including the development of “superweeds,” biofuels, and genetically modified mosquitoes.