Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
Entry Requirements
Course facts
BI1267, Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems, 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
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- explain fundamental application of and integration of basic disciplines as biology, ecology and technology for development of sustainable management of pests, diseases and weeds in crops that are logical, practical and possible to adopt by farmers
- produce a pest management strategy that takes into account several different pests and combines their control measures to achieve practical and economic pest control
- explain the definition of integrated pest management and its historical background
- explain the environmental impact of different pest management strategies.
Content
Plant protection management relies on a profound knowledge of the biology and ecology of the causal organisms and of the crop ecology where they act. Important problems with pests, diseases and weeds especially in horticulture will be addressed within the concept of integrated pest management (IPM). The students will learn how to incorporate subdisciplines of plant pathology, entomology, nemathology and weed sciences (epidemiology, etiology, population ecology, microbial pathogenicity, competition etc.) into holistic management programs that are logical, practical and adoptable by farmers. Exercises, seminars, excursions and scheduled supervision are compulsory.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
The examination consists of oral and written reports of individual and group project work as well as participation in obligatory moments. Contribution to individual project work is evaluated.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Plant Protection Biology
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Plant Biology for Sustainable Production - Master's Programme
- Agroecology - Master's Programme
- Horticultural Science - Master's Programme
- Horticultural Science Programme
- Plant Biology for Sustainable Production - Master's programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0201 |
The Course Replaces
BI0904