250010 Crop Production in the Tropical Environment

Details
Department of Agricultural Sciences
Earliest Possible YearMSc. 1 year to MSc. 2 year
DurationOne block
 
Credits7.5 (ECTS)
Course LevelMSc
 
ExaminationFinal Examination

oral examination


All aids allowed

Description of Examination: Oral examination in project report

Weight: 100%



7-point scale, internal examiner
 
Organisation of TeachingProject work, tutorials, presentation and discussion.
 
Block PlacementBlock 4
Week Structure: A
 
Teaching LanguageEnglish
 
Optional PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of agronomy and natural resource management at the BSc level.
 
RestrictionsNone
 
Areas of Competence the Course Will Address
Competences obtained within basic science:
Understand specific methodologies related to data analysis within tropical agriculture and development

Competences obtained within applied science:
Comprehend reports and scientific papers within specific areas.
Be able to apply basic principles analysing and developing planning in specific situations within tropical crop production and natural resource management.

Competences obtained within Ethics and Values:
Be aware of ethical aspects and values when implementing new technologies in local environments.
 
Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to enable the student to carry out quantitative and problem-oriented analysis on specific topics within agricultural development in the tropics related to crop production and natural resource management.








 
Course Contents
The course is project-based with flexible elements in relation to each student's interest and background.

In the project the student will make an in-depth analysis of crop production and/or natural resource management under tropical conditions within a specific area such as:
- Small-holder irrigation
- Quantitative on-farm experiments
- N-fixation in cropping systems
- Appropriate technology

The project report will be developed based on literature and case studies.

The course can be regarded as an extension of the course Land Resources and Crop Production in the
Tropics and may be used as a preparation for a master thesis.
 
Teaching And Learning Methods
The course will be based on project work and include tutorials, presentation and discussion of project work during the course and individual supervision of project themes. The students will work individually or in small groups on project topics selected in relation to the students background and interest. Topics for tutorials wil be selected in relation to project topics. Tutorials and group work presentations will engage all participants. No lectures are given in the course.
 
Learning Outcome
Stipulated in "Areas of Competence the Course Will Address"
 
Course Coordinator
Jørgen Lindskrog Christiansen, jlc@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Crop Science, Phone: 35333452
 
Study Board
Study Committee NSN
 
Course Scope
preparation21
supervision32
examination2
project work135
Colloquia16

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