To teach the student how to recognize pests and diseases affecting forests and natural systems. Allow the student to differentiate the processes of pest and disease influence in the use and conservation of forest systems. To carry out the identification and diagnosis of the most common damages generated by biotic and abiotic agents in the forest and natural environment. Propose the application of basic techniques and strategies for the prevention of pests and diseases and the means available to avoid or reduce damage, control and fight them.