Department of Plant Biology | |||||||||||||||||||
Earliest Possible Year | BSc. 2 year to BSc. 3 year | ||||||||||||||||||
Duration | One block | ||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 7.5 (ECTS) | ||||||||||||||||||
Course Level | BSc Should also be possible for MSc students to take this course. | ||||||||||||||||||
Examination | Final Examination written examination Written Exam in Lecturehall All aids allowed Description of Examination: 4hr written exam. Reports from lab class and theoretical exercises are included in the pensum Weight: 4hr written examination 100% 13-point scale, internal examiner Dates of Exam: 08 April 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
Requirement For Attending Exam | 75% approved lab class and theoretical exercise reports | ||||||||||||||||||
Organisation of Teaching | The teaching forms used will include lectures, theoretical exercises, group work, laboratory practicals and an excursion in addition to self study. | ||||||||||||||||||
Block Placement | Block 3 Week Structure: A Practicals Thursdays pm. | ||||||||||||||||||
Teaching Language | English may be conducted in Danish | ||||||||||||||||||
No Credit Points With | Plantesygdomme 05 58 14 (100%) Plant Protection in Horticulture 124011 (25%) | ||||||||||||||||||
Optional Prerequisites | Cell Biology, Plant physiologi and Anatomi, Microbiology | ||||||||||||||||||
Areas of Competence the Course Will Address | |||||||||||||||||||
Competences obtained within basic science: . Understanding of the biology of organisms(bacteria and fungi sensu lato)and virus which cause plant diseases . . Knowledge of the biotic and abiotic factors responsible for the establishment of plant diseases Competences obtained within applied science: . An understanding of the principles of plant disease control (disease management). Competence obtained within Ethics and Values: . An understanding of the consequences for the environment and mankind through application of disease control | |||||||||||||||||||
Course Objectives | |||||||||||||||||||
Plant diseases are a major cause of losses of yield and spoilage of quality both during cultivation and after harvest. The course will give the student an overall introduction to the discipline plant pathology leading to an understanding of the biological aspects, which are the basis for the development of plant diseases. This will form the foundation for understanding basic principles for plant disease management. The student will also obtain knowledge of methods and technologies used. | |||||||||||||||||||
Course Contents | |||||||||||||||||||
The biology of the viruses, bacteria and fungi in a broad sense causing plant diseases. Introduction to: * the concepts symptomology, etiology, pathogenicity, taxonomy and diagnosis * the molecular, cellular and genetic aspects of pathogenicity and disease resistance. * basic ecological and epidemiological principles in relation to the establishment and spread of plant diseases. * plant disease control measures (disease management) - including prophylactic measures and biological control, disease resistance, forecasting, legislation and chemical control. * Post harvest diseases and food safety * Case studies of plant diseases in agriculture and horticultural systems to facilitate subsequent specialisation. | |||||||||||||||||||
Teaching And Learning Methods | |||||||||||||||||||
Lectures Colloquia Theoretical exercises Practical exercises Excursion | |||||||||||||||||||
Course Litterature | |||||||||||||||||||
Agrios, G.N.(1997). Plant Pathology. Third Edition. Academic Press, USA. 635pp. (Under consideration: the new fourth edition is expected soon and might be chosen or another textbook will be used) Hockenhull, J., Danielsen, S., de Neergaard, E., Thomsen I. Illustrated Atlas of Fungal Plant Pathogens (Illustrated by N. Leroul). In prep. Lucas, J. A. (1998). Plant Pathology and Plant Pathogens. Blackwell Science. 274 pp. Lab. exercises in Plant Pathology. (For sale at the lab. exercises) | |||||||||||||||||||
Course Coordinator | |||||||||||||||||||
Dan Funck Jensen, dfj@life.ku.dk, Department of Plant Biology/Plant Pathology Section, Phone: 35333304 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Study Committee NSN | |||||||||||||||||||
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