Crop Management in Horticultural Business
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Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30135), Alnarp 2009-11-05 - 2010-01-15Syllabus
BI1053 Crop Management in Horticultural Business, 15.0 Credits
Odling i trädgårdsföretagSyllabus approved
2008-11-19Subjects
Biology Horticultural scienceEducation cycle
First cycleModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Exam | 6.00 | 1002 |
Project | 5.00 | 1003 |
Laboratory work | 2.50 | 1004 |
Plant knowledge - dormant woody plants | 1.50 | 1005 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, less than 60 credits from first-cycle courses as entry requirements(G1F)Grading scale
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Courses corresponding to 30 credits in Biology and 15 credits in Business economics.Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge required for the role of cultivation manager in different types of company and visitor centres within horticulture.On completion of the course students will be able to:
- identify a basic range of ornamental shrubs on the basis of their winter foliage
- review cultivation-related concepts and phenomena
- plan a cultivation on the basis of geographical location, sales channels, company size and technical standards
- analyse cultivation-related problems and suggest solutions for a well-defined problem
- evaluate, present and apply cultivation technology information.
Content
The course encompasses production of fruit and vegetables and ornamental plants, where growing is carried out in horticultural companies with outdoor, greenhouse or plant nursery areas. The course deals with the most commonly occurring horticultural cultures and cultivation methods. The produce, in this instance the product presented on the market, is followed up to eventual storage.Particular emphasis is placed on the following aspects:
- Analysis of cultivation conditions.
- Management of climate, irrigation and plant nutrient supply.
- Choice of plant nutrient sources.
- Choice of energy sources.
- Methods for preventing and controlling pests and weeds.
- Propagation and plant establishment.
- Vegetative development and control of plan morphology.
- Flower formation and fruit setting.
- Greenhouses, storage premises and other commercial buildings.
- Logistics and organisation of work.
- Machine chains.
- Suitability for storage and shelf-life.
Formats and requirements for examination
The examination consists of written and/or oral examination and reporting of assignments. To pass the course, a pass grade in the written exam and assignments and approved participation in compulsory parts.- If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
- If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
- If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.
Other information
- The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date to which the student has been admitted and registered on.
- If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.