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Syllabus

BI1366 Plant protection and microbiology, 15.0 Credits

Växtskydd och mikrobiologi

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology Horticultural science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Microbiology	5.0	0202
Plant Protection	10.0	0203

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 60 credits in biology or horticultural science of which at least 5 credits in plant protection.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to obtain advanced knowledge within plant protection. Knowledge on how to interpret injuries on plants and how to plan and carry out actions against different types of pests are deepened during the course. Knowledge in general microbiology is included in the course, combined with deepened understanding of the importance of microorganisms for plants and as production organisms.

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

• describe systematics, biology, ecology and morphology within different groups of pests, beneficial organisms and other important microorganisms

• carry out appropriate microbiological diagnostic tests and analytical methods - diagnose injuries caused by different groups of pests

• explain differences between different plant protection strategies and describe how different cultivation techniques influence pests and weeds

• describe application methods and the environmental impact of chemical and biological pesticides.

Content

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

• organisms biology, ecology, morphology and fields of use

• diagnostic and analytical methods

• source of infection and the infection process

• the impact of parasitic fungi on plants

• disease development and the defence system of plants

• interactions between insects, plants and microorganisms, focused on both negative and positive aspects

• resistance mechanisms of plants and pests

• integrated plant protection

• forecasting methods and population dynamics

• biological and chemical plant protection strategies, with GMO

• plant protection and application techniques

• impact on environment and health

• consulting and communication of plant protection and microbiology.

Scheduled laboratory sessions, exercises, seminars and study visits 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 written assignments, laboratory reports and written examination in plant protection. To pass the course, approved participation in compulsory components and approved 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 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

Students who have passed the course Plant Protection Basics fulfill the prior knowledge demand of 5 credits in plant protection.



The course gives a possibility to obtain certificate for the use of plant protection media in professional crop production.

Responsible department

Department of Plant Protection Biology