BI1309, Horticultural Systems and Future Challenges, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Biology, Horticultural Science

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.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give deepened knowledge about and understanding for horticultural systems and how they are affected by societal challenges.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• give an account of the extent and structure of horticultural value chains in a global context.
• identify horticultural challenges and suggest solutions based on plausible future scenarios.
• analyse and evaluate consequences due to introduction of new crops and production systems.
• present a topic, relevant to the course, in a scientifically and critically reflective manner.

Content

The course focus on:

• horticultural production systems (both for food and plant environments), flows and the biobased circular economy.
• horticultural value chains in a global context.
• the history, economic significance and future needs for horticultural crops (production of start material for new needs).
• how the surrounding world, through for example climate and societal changes and technologic development, affects future horticultural systems – possibilities and challenges (for example land use, urbanisation, resource utilization, food security, climate change, new crops and products, crop rotations and biological diversity, risks of pests and invasive species).
• ethical aspects in relation to horticultural production.
• oral and written communication.

Scheduled exercises, seminars and study visits are compulsory.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

To pass the course, passed written and oral assignments as well as participation in the compulsory activities are required.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Biosystems and Technology

Cooperating departments

Department of People and Society Department of Plant Breeding Department of Plant Protection Biology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Horticultural Science - Master's Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Cases and presentations	13.0	0010
Other compulsory parts	2.0	0020