Floristics, entomology and field studies in arable land
Information from the course leader
Hej alla studenter!
Denna kurs är uppdelad i två moduler. Ni kommer börja med modulen ”Floristik och entomologi” som går under tiden 5-22 juni och efterföljande två veckor (26 juni-7 juli) fortsätter ni med modulen ”Fältstudier i åkermark”. Stor del av kursen tillbringas utomhus i Uppsala med omnejd men vi kommer även spendera en vecka i Skåne. Måndagen den 26 juni samlas vi vid Kristianstad Central (ni löser transport dit på egen hand) och avslutar vistelsen på fredagen den 30 juni vid Lunds Central (ni löser själva er transport därifrån). Ett preliminärt schema publiceras som vanligt 4 veckor innan kursstart. Vi ser fram emot en spännande kurs tillsammans!
Vänligen kontakta undertecknade om ni har frågor och funderingar!
/Maria Viketoft (ansvarig ”Floristik och entomologi”) och Ida Kollberg (ansvarig ”Fältstudier i åkermark”)
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Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1426 Floristics, entomology and field studies in arable land, 7.5 Credits
Floristik, entomologi och fältstudier i åkermarkSubjects
Agricultural Science Biology Biology Agricultural scienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Floristics and entomology | 4.5 | 0102 |
| Field studies in arable land | 3.0 | 0103 |
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 Biology 2.Objectives
The course has three main objectives. First, to learn to recognize common plants and insects in nature. Second, to briefly understand how knowledge about floristics and entomology can be integrated in crop production and to enable students to follow the development and interaction of crops, weeds and pests during the summer season. Finally, to provide knowledge of some of the companies and organizations that are potential employers for the students.
After completing the course the student should be able to:
Identify common wild plant species on the basis of their appearance, growth habit and environment.
Identify common wild insect species on the basis of their appearance, growth habit and environment.
Briefly describe the conditions of crop production in Sweden.
Identify and describe some yield-limiting factors among commonly occurring crops, such as attacks by pests and weed competition.
Discuss pest regulation from a crop- and cropping system perspective.
Briefly describe how crop production is linked to companies and organizations within the agricultural sector and reflect on different professional roles linked to crop production and agriculture.
Content
Floristics and entomology
This section starts with lectures and an overview of plant and insects systematics, appearance, and adaptation to the environment. A significant part of the time in field is devoted to species identification, but also to exercises to identify plants and insects using identification literature. Identifying species from insect collections or preserved material is a part of the course.
Field studies in arable land
In this section field studies are made to study the development and vitality of crops. During these visits we discuss what factors that influence crops and practices to improve yields, as well as trade-offs the farmer must do. We also visit companies and organizations to discuss professional roles, business ideas and links to primary production. A study trip is a central part but study visits and field exercises are also made in Uppsala. Field studies, study visits and the study trip 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
Approved examination, active participation on compulsory subjects and approved written reports and oral presentations, individually or in group.
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 include a study trip and some costs for this will be added, further information will be announced on the course webpage.Responsible department
Department of Ecology
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Litterature list
Krok & Almquist Svensk Flora, 29th edition
ISBN: 9789147100590