Field course in crop production
The course is to a large extent based on exercises in the field. At study visits at experimental and ordinary farms cultivation technique and crop sequences with special focus on cultivation measures during spring and early summer will be discussed. During field exercises, winter survival, establishment, development, growth and occurrence of weeds and pests are studied as well as the importance of crop sequences . Field trials are used for studies of experimental technique. The exercises include determination of cultivated plants, weeds, pests and their natural enemies as well as field and lab studies of developmental stages of cultivated plants. In lectures, connections between observations made in the field and scientific theory are discussed.
Compulsory components
Exercises, laboratory sessions, seminars and study visits are compulsory components.
Information from the course leader
Välkommen till Fältkurs i växtproduktion!
Kursens syfte är framförallt att ge en bild av de faktorer som påverkar och begränsar växtodling. I kursen lägger vi stor vikt vid övningar i fält kopplade till etablering och utveckling. Vid besök på olika gårdar studerar vi växtodlingsåtgärder under vår och försommar. Under fältövningar studerar vi förutsättningarna för grödans uppkomst, etablering och tillväxt, samt förekomst av ogräs och växtskadegörare. Övningarna omfattar bestämning av kulturväxter och ogräs, växtskadegörare och naturliga fiender till skadeinsekter. I studenternas fältdagbok följs utvecklingen i olika grödor i ord och bild gruppvis och vi bekantar oss med fältförsöket som forskningsverktyg. På föreläsningar görs kopplingar mellan observationer i fält och växtbiologisk/ekologisk teori.
Kursen startar fredagen den 26 april kl. 08.15 och avslutas fredagen den 31 maj. Lägg märke till att denna kurs innehåller många obligatoriska moment och förutsätter att man är på plats.
Du uppmanas att skaffa den nya upplagan av boken Vår mat – Odling av åker- och trädgårdsgrödor i ett klimat under förändring av Håkan Fogelfors (red.) (upplaga 2023) innan kursstart (se nedan). Övrig litteratur kommer att finnas på Canvas eller delas ut. Se vidare information under rubriken Litteraturlista (så småningom).
Hör gärna av dig om du har några funderingar! Vänligen meddela omedelbart om du har fått andra planer och inte kommer att gå kursen – avanmäl även i Ladok, tack!
Jag ser fram emot en spännande och givande kurs tillsammans i vårens vackraste tid!
Nilla Nilsdotter-Linde
070-662 74 05, Nilla.Nilsdotter-Linde@slu.se
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LITTERATUR
Boken Vår mat – Odling av åker- och trädgårdsgrödor i ett klimat under förändring av Håkan Fogelfors (red.) är huvudlitteratur. Du rekommenderas att köpa den nyaste upplagan (2023) och bästa pris får du på Studentlitteratur, Vår mat - 9789144176055 | Studentlitteratur. Det är säkert en del av er som redan har den från Introkursen. Den kommer att användas även i kommande kurs i Växtproduktion för er som läser växtodlingsprogrammet. Övrig litteratur kommer att finnas på Canvas eller delas ut.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is not yet activated
The course evaluation is open between 2024-05-26 and 2024-06-16
Additional course evaluations for BI1256
Academic year 2022/2023
Field course in crop production (BI1256-40050)
2023-04-28 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2021/2022
Field course in crop production (BI1256-40145)
2022-05-02 - 2022-06-05
Academic year 2020/2021
Field course in crop production (BI1256-40125)
2021-05-03 - 2021-06-06
Academic year 2019/2020
Field course in crop production (BI1256-40089)
2020-05-01 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2018/2019
Field course in crop production (BI1256-40132)
2019-05-03 - 2019-06-09
Academic year 2017/2018
Field course in crop production (BI1256-40001)
2018-04-23 - 2018-06-03
Academic year 2016/2017
Field course in crop production (BI1256-40073)
2017-04-24 - 2017-06-04
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1256 Field course in crop production, 7.5 Credits
Fältkurs i växtproduktionSubjects
Agricultural Science Biology Biology Agricultural scienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
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
Knowledge equivalent to general entry requirements and specific entry requirements according to field-specific entry requirements A11: Biology 2, Physics 1a or Physics 1b1 + 1b2, Chemistry 2 and Mathematics 4.Objectives
Aim
The course aims to give an overview over cropping system in Sweden and factors that influence the production with a focus on winter survival and establishment. Sustainable development and sustainable use of the natural resources are brought up in this perspective. The course also intends to give an insight in field trials as a research method and possible professional roles for soil/plant agronomists.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
describe the biological preconditions for crop production and yield limiting factors
account for cultivation measures during spring and early summer in the crop production
interpret simple experimental designs and know at a general level to how the establishment and development of the crops are studied in field
identify commonly occurring weed and plant crops in early developmental stages
account for characteristics and lifestyles of the most common groups of plant pathogens and insect pests
describe how Swedish cropping systems have been developed through the history
suggest and justify sustainable crop sequences for different aims that are feasible in practice
Content
The course is to a large extent based on exercises in the field. At study visits at experimental and ordinary farms cultivation technique and crop sequences with special focus on cultivation measures during spring and early summer will be discussed. During field exercises, winter survival, establishment, development, growth and occurrence of weeds and pests are studied as well as the importance of crop sequences . Field trials are used for studies of experimental technique. The exercises include determination of cultivated plants, weeds, pests and their natural enemies as well as field and lab studies of developmental stages of cultivated plants. In lectures, connections between observations made in the field and scientific theory are discussed.
Compulsory components
Exercises, laboratory sessions, seminars and study visits are compulsory components.
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
Passed written tests and passed written and oral presentations of project work. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.
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.
Additional information
The course is scheduled together with the course Ecology, 7.5 credits.Responsible department
Department of Crop Production Ecology
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Litterature list
Boken Vår mat – Odling av åker- och trädgårdsgrödor av Håkan Fogelfors (red.) är huvudlitteratur. Det är säkert en del av er som redan har den från Introkursen. Den kommer att användas även i kommande kurs i Växtproduktion för er som är mark/växtstudenter. Övrig litteratur kommer att finnas på Canvas eller delas ut.