Botany, nursery production and plant habitat knowledge
Course description
To be able to propagate, cultivate and choose the right plants for different horticultural environments a lot of knowledge about both the plants and different production methods is required. In this course, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the assortment, sustainable production and use of nursery plants in Sweden. The course deals with shrubs as well as trees and perennials for gardens, parks, cities, landscapes and forests. The course also addresses how, in a changing climate, different challenges for the production and use of nursery plants can be met.
Entry Requirements
Course facts
TD0020, Botany, nursery production and plant habitat knowledge, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
First cycle (G2F)
Main field of study
Horticultural Science, Biology
Grading Scale
5 / 4 / 3 / U
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.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to give the student in-depth knowledge of nursery plants (shrubs, trees and perennials) for use in gardens, landscapes and forests, as well as to gain a deeper understanding of the potential for their establishment, growth and developmet in relation to the growing site (habitat knowledge). It also comprises detailed knowledge on sustainable nursery production in Sweden, including propagation, growing and handling of plant materials.
After completing the course, the student should be able to
Know and identify a current relevant basic assortment of nursery plants and account for their origins from a botanic, systematic and geographic perspective.
Account for important factors and processes that affect plants in different environments.
Analyze connections between plant use, growth and development based on theories of habitat, hardiness, succession, competition, and climate change.
Account for practical and theoretical aspects of sustainable nursery production in Sweden.
Content
Subject-related content:
The course provides an expansion in botany and specialization in nursery plants and their production and use. The main focus is on trees, shrubs and perennials for Swedish conditions for use in gardens, parks, cities, landscapes and forests. The plant material is studied from a user and production perspective that includes identification, habitat preferences and propagation. Based on theories about plant origin, habitat, evolutionary adaptation, hardiness, competition and succession, the student shall be able to select plants for different horticultural environments and purposes. There is significant emphasis on future plant use, how plants and vegetation will be affected by climate change and how these challenges will be met. The course also deals with various theoretical and practical aspects for the production of nursery plants in Sweden, including general conditions and quality demands.
Implementation:
The course uses different teaching methods to promote student learning and discussion through: lectures (both web-based and live), demonstrations (in the classroom and in the field), teacher-led exercises and field trips, and self-study.
The following components are compulsory:
Exercises, seminars and examinations
Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through:
Study visits and guest lecturers
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed written examination Approved written hand-in exercises Approved oral presentation
- 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.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Plant Breeding
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Syllabus for Horticultural Management – Gardening and Horticultural Production (BSc)
- Horticultural Management - Gardening and Horticultural Production, Bachelor's Programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Herbaceous perennials, examination | 1.5 | 0010 |
| Shrubs and climbers, examination | 1.5 | 0020 |
| Trees, examination | 1.5 | 0030 |
| Plant habitat knowledge, submission task | 3.0 | 0040 |
| Nursery production, submission task | 6.0 | 0050 |
| Nursery production, study visit attendance | 1.5 | 0060 |
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.