| Department of Agricultural Sciences | |||
| Earliest Possible Year | |||
| Duration | 1 semester | ||
| Credits | 15 (ECTS) | ||
| Course Level | Joint BSc and MSc | ||
| Examination | written examination Aid allowed Description of Examination: 13-point scale, external examiner | ||
| Organisation of Teaching | Spring 4/4-05 - 3/6-05 | ||
| Block Placement | outside schedule | ||
| Teaching Language | English | ||
| Course Objectives | |||
| Through case studies the student will achieve the knowledge and understanding of different typical horticultural greenhouse and field production systems, which means e g organic, integrated and conventional production, fruit production, vegetable production and greenhouse ornamental nurseries. The main focus will be on company/farm/nursery level, integrating aspects from plant production, technology and economy. | |||
| Course Contents | |||
| Different horticultural production systems and companies will be analysed concerning planning and management aspects. The main aspects are: - Philosophy, ideas and certification of the company - Environmental impact and resource use - Economical and technological factors Other aspects are: selection of crops, production planning, crop rotation, labour, machinery, postharvest handling until delivery, production economy and buildings. These aspects will be viewed in an integrated way. An introduction to system analyses and decision support systems will be given. | |||
| Teaching And Learning Methods | |||
| Through case studies the student will achieve the knowledge and understanding of different typical horticultural greenhouse and field production systems, which means e g organic, integrated and conventional production, fruit production, vegetable production and greenhouse ornamental nurseries. The main focus will be on company/farm/nursery level, integrating aspects from plant production, technology and economy. | |||
| Course Litterature | |||
| Required reading is assigned by the responsible department. Current information about course literature should be available at the latest one month before the start of the course. | |||
| Course Coordinator | |||
| Ulla Gertsson, ulla.gertsson@vv.slu.se, Department of Agricultural Sciences/DSH guests, Phone: 3528 Margrethe Serek, mse@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Crop Science, Phone: 35333406 | |||
| Study Board | |||
| Study Committee DSH | |||
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