Crop Production Instruments with Applied Law for the Agricultural Sciences
Entry Requirements
- 40 credits Agricultural Science
- 10 credits Botany.
Course facts
BI1315, Crop Production Instruments with Applied Law for the Agricultural Sciences, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
First cycle (G1F)
Main field of study
Biology, Agricultural Science
Biology Area
Botany (plant biology)
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
Swedish
Entry Requirements
- 40 credits Agricultural Science
- 10 credits Botany.
Objectives
On completion of the course students will be able to:
- independently diagnose plant pests on agricultural crops
- describe and justify pest control strategies for plant pests on agricultural crops
- analyse and evaluate crop production measures in the field from a biological, technical, occupational, economic and environmental perspective.
Content
.... The lectures deal with
- production biology of agricultural crops
- biology and ecology of pests of agricultural crops
- control strategies and preventive measures for pests
- forecasting models for plant pests
- effects of pests and pest control measures on product quality
- the plant as a habitat for pests
- potential of plant breeding to alter cultivated plant material
- sustainable cultivation systems for control of plant pests
Exercises and laboratory practicals will deal with plant anatomy, plant physiology and pests of agricultural crops.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Pass grade in examination. Approved oral an written reporting of individual project work and reporting of project work. Participation in compulsory parts of the course.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Biosystems and Technology
Cooperating departments
Department of People and Society
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Agriculture and Rural Management (BSc)
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Applied law | 4.0 | 0203 |
| Exam | 5.5 | 0204 |
| Compulsory assignments | 5.5 | 0205 |
The Course Replaces
BI1167
Other Information
The requirements for the different levels of the course are specified in the grade criteria, which are presented in an appendix to the course curriculum. Current information on the grade criteria will be available at the latest by the start of the course.