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Syllabus

BI1364 Plant Protection, Basic Course, 7.5 Credits

Växtskydd, grundkurs

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology Biology Horticultural science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

G1N

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to field-specific entry requirements A14 (except Social studies 1a2) including:



- Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c

- Science studies 2

- Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge in plant protection within horticultural production and green environments.

After completing of the course, the student will be able to:

• describe the role of plant protection in horticultural production and green environments

• describe systematics, biology and morphology of important groups of pests and beneficial organisms in horticulture

• have basic knowledge on integrated pest management and different plant protection actions

• describe plant protections regulations, and environmental and health impact.

Content

The course content includes arthropods (insects, arachnids), nematodes, fungi, oomycetesm bacteria and viruses in horticulture based on:

• biology and morphology of organisms

• systematics of plant pests

• biotic and abiotic symptoms

• sources of infection and infection process

• cultural measures in general, hygiene, certification and healthy plant material

• biological and chemical plant protection strategies

• basics of integrated pest management - introduction to invasive alien species

• authorities, legislation and regulations within plant protection - introduction to environmental impact and health risks due to exposure to plant protection media

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 examination. To pass the course, approved participation in compulsory components and a pass grade in the examination are required.

• 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 examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the 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

Students from Horticultural Management Programme - Garden Design, and Horticultural Management - Gardening and Horticultural Production take this course together.

Responsible department

Department of Plant Protection Biology