Crop Management in Horticultural Business
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Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
BI1053-30219 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for BI1053
Academic year 2022/2023
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30267)
2023-01-16 - 2023-03-21
Academic year 2021/2022
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30142)
2022-01-17 - 2022-03-23
Academic year 2020/2021
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30135)
2021-01-18 - 2021-03-23
Academic year 2019/2020
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30274)
2020-01-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2018/2019
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30124)
2019-01-21 - 2019-03-25
Academic year 2017/2018
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30076)
2018-01-15 - 2018-03-25
Academic year 2016/2017
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30070)
2017-01-16 - 2017-03-26
Academic year 2015/2016
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30251)
2016-01-18 - 2016-03-27
Academic year 2014/2015
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30197)
2015-01-19 - 2015-03-29
Academic year 2013/2014
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30186)
2014-01-20 - 2014-03-30
Academic year 2012/2013
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30208)
2013-01-21 - 2013-03-31
Academic year 2011/2012
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30235)
2012-01-16 - 2012-03-25
Academic year 2010/2011
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-30234)
2011-01-17 - 2011-03-27
Academic year 2009/2010
Crop Management in Horticultural Business (BI1053-20021)
2009-11-02 - 2010-01-15
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1053 Crop Management in Horticultural Business, 15.0 Credits
Odling i trädgårdsföretagSubjects
Horticultural Science BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 7.0 | 0302 |
| Project work | 5.0 | 0303 |
| Laboratory work | 2.0 | 0304 |
| Woody spring plant knowledge | 1.0 | 0305 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
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.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.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 a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Biosystems and Technology