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Syllabus

BI1267 Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems, 15.0 Credits

Integrerade bekämpningsstrategier för hållbara odlingssystem

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology Horticultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0201

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

The equivalent of 120 credits including 30 credits in Biology or 30 credits in Horticultural Science or 30 credits in Agricultural Science, and English 6

Objectives

On completion of the course, students will be able to: 


• explain fundamental application of and integration of basic disciplines as biology, ecology and technology for development of sustainable management of pests, diseases and weeds in crops that are logical, practical and possible to adopt by farmers 


• produce a pest management strategy that takes into account several different pests and combines their control measures to achieve practical and economic pest control

• explain the definition of integrated pest management and its historical background

• explain the environmental impact of different pest management strategies.

Content

Plant protection management relies on a profound knowledge of the biology and ecology of the causal organisms and of the crop ecology where they act. Important problems with pests, diseases and weeds especially in horticulture will be addressed within the concept of integrated pest management (IPM). The students will learn how to incorporate subdisciplines of plant pathology, entomology, nemathology and weed sciences (epidemiology, etiology, population ecology, microbial pathogenicity, competition etc.) into holistic management programs that are logical, practical and adoptable by farmers.

Exercises, seminars, excursions and scheduled supervision are compulsory.

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 oral and written reports of individual and group project work as well as participation in obligatory moments. Contribution to individual project work is evaluated.

• 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 Plant Protection Biology