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Syllabus

BI1273 Crop Production, 15.0 Credits

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Subjects

Agricultural Science Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Forestry	2.5	0202
Agricultural plants and pests	4.5	0203
Agricultural cropping systems	8.0	0204

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Requirements for entry to the Agricultural and Rural Management Bachelor´s Degree Programme

Objectives

The course provides training in the ability to combine knowledge from different subjects to obtain a holistic view on crop production in the agricultural area.

On completion of the course, the student will be able to: 
- describe how soil- and plant characteristics, crop management, and environmental factors interact and influence conditions for crop production 
- demonstrate knowledge of important weeds and pests and their influence on crop production 
- identify and suggest solutions as well as preventive measures on problems in the crop production area 
- explain and independently assess, analyse and evaluate the implementation and outcome of crop management practices, with respect to biological, technical and economic aspects 
- at a general level, describe and explain the Swedish forestry model with respect to forest production, nature conservation and social values 
- discuss national and global market conditions as well as ethical issues related to crop production 
- explain how factors, such as choice of crop, management practices and environmental factors influence sustainable development in crop production

Content

The course uses different pedagogical formats to promote teacher-led knowledge dissemination as well as student activity and discussions, through lectures, literature studies, exercises, laboratory practicals, field studies, seminars, and thesis. Communication with the surrounding community is promoted via external lectures and study visits. Furthermore, the teaching is linked to both national and international research through lectures and literature studies.

The course gives knowledge about crop production planning and crop rotations, plant protection, production biology, product quality of agricultural and horticultural field crops as well as preconditions for sustainable Swedish forestry. The course provides basic knowledge of how Swedish forestry is carried out with management, planning and use of forest products, as well as exercises in forestry estimations. The course also contains in-depth group exercises about the production biology, crop production planning and crop rotations, as well as an individual thesis describing the production of a chosen crop from a cropping systems perspective. The students will also take part of laboratory sessions and study visits.

The course consists of three components: Agricultural cropping system, Agricultural plants and pests and Forestry.

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 examinations and written assignments as well as active participation in scheduled compulsory components such as group presentations and seminars.

• 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