250033 Thematic Course: Plant Production and Protection

Details
Department of Agricultural Sciences   40 %
Department of Plant Biology   30 %
Department of Ecology   30 %
Earliest Possible YearMSc. 1 year to MSc. 2 year
DurationOne block
 
Credits15 (ECTS)
Course LevelMSc
 
ExaminationFinal Examination

oral examination

Portfolio Examination


Some Aid allowed
Report


Description of Examination: Report on the chosen thematic subject. Report on excursion. Presentation of research papers, supplemented with oral presentation of report.

Weight: Report 60% oral presentation of report 15% colloquia 15% excursion report 10%



13-point scale, external examiner
 
Requirement For Attending ExamSubmission of part report and colloquia
 
Organisation of TeachingProject group work (groups of 3 to 6 students) Theoretical exercises based on primary literature (journal club).Excursions to relevant research institutions, extension services and production forms. Selected presentations on plant production. Colloquia.
 
Block PlacementBlock 3
Week Structure: A

Block 3
Week Structure: C
 
Teaching LanguageEnglish
 
Optional PrerequisitesPlant diseases, Weed science, Pests and beneficials of arable fields (approx names), Plantevækstfaktorer
 
Areas of Competence the Course Will Address
Competences obtain within basic science:
The student should get a comprehensive view of the basic disciplines such as plant nutrition, pest management, irrigation etc. and be able to use the knowledge interdisciplinary to analyse, discuss and solve problems related to plant production and plant protection. The students should be able to analyse and present research papers.
Competences obtained within applied science:
The students should be able to analyse and handle complex and interdisciplinary problems in plant production and plant protection. They should be able to suggest solutions and make calculation of the consequences of various solution models and be able to analyse and plan an appropriate land use and plant production and solve problems related to various types of plant production systems.

Competence obtained within Ethics and Values:
Student should be aware of and discuss the ethical and environmental problems connected with plant production and plant protection.
 
Course Objectives
The objectives are (1) to reach a level of knowledge and understanding where students can analyse options and potential problems, (2) plan an appropriate land use and plant production and (3) solve problems related to different types of production. The course provides an essential part of the training needed for students who wish to enter an advisory career in agricultural or horticultural extension services or in the administration of land use and environmental protection.
 
Course Contents
The course deals with abiotic and biotic factors and interactions in relation to land use, resource utilization, crop production, quality of agricultural and horticultural products, environmental issues and production economy in various production systems (i.e., primary level: conventional and integrated production (IP) as well as organic production and secondary level: e.g., fruit, vegetable, greenhouse and arable production). Specific subjects include: land use and crop rotation; Soil tillage; Plant nutrition and fertilization; Water supply and irrigation; Determine plans at farm and crop level for plant protection against diseases, pest and weeds; Harvesting, preservation and storage; Resources and technology including precision agriculture; Evaluation of consequences of preventative and curative measures on the environment; Quality and characteristic of crop and varieties; Plant breeding and seed treatment; Key aspects of national and international legislation pertaining to plant production and protection.
 
Teaching And Learning Methods
The course will introduce the students to recent research results and their application within these areas. . Project group work (groups of 3 to 6 students) designed to describe and analyse key aspects of plant production and protection problems. . Theoretical exercises based on primary literature (journal club). . Excursions to relevant research institutions, extension services and production forms chosen to illustrate current and previous problems. . Selected presentations introducing the key themes of plant production and protection.
 
Course Litterature
Literature depends of subject matter choosen by the students.
Primary and review literature describing research and development of plant production and protection especially relating the subjects.
Basic textbooks provide useful background information.

 
Course Coordinator
Christian Andreasen, can@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Crop Science, Phone: 35333453
David B. Collinge, dbc@life.ku.dk, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology/Plant Pathology Section, Phone: 35333356
Peter Esbjerg, pe@life.ku.dk, Department of Agriculture and Ecology/Section of Zoology, Phone: 35332686
 
Study Board
Study Committee NSN
 
Course Scope
lectures10
theoretical exercises10
preparation106
Colloquia20
Excursions15
project work250
examination1

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