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Crop Production in FinlandLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BE22VG10

Credits

3 op

Objective

The student:
- knows the basics of soil and climate science
- can identify different soil types and assess soil health
- knows different ways to establish autumn-sown crops
- can identify plant species in autumn-sown fields
- knows the need for plant protection in autumn-sown fields
- becomes familiar with experimental activities

Content

General introduction to soil science and climate science
Soil type determination and assessment of soil health in the field
Tillage equipment and results of autumn tillage measures
Identification of plant species in the field
Organization of field trials
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 01.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Paul Riesinger
Groups
  • BE24DA-E
    Agrolog (YH), h24, Bioekonomi, dagstudier

Objective

The student:
- knows the basics of soil and climate science
- can identify different soil types and assess soil health
- knows different ways to establish autumn-sown crops
- can identify plant species in autumn-sown fields
- knows the need for plant protection in autumn-sown fields
- becomes familiar with experimental activities

Content

General introduction to soil science and climate science
Soil type determination and assessment of soil health in the field
Tillage equipment and results of autumn tillage measures
Identification of plant species in the field
Organization of field trials
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 01.09.2024

Timing

21.08.2024 - 11.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

5 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Lars Fridefors
Groups
  • ÖH24BEA-FLEX-V
    Öppna YH, Flexibelt till agrolog
  • ÖH23FLEX-BEA
    Öppna YH, Flexibelt till agrolog

Objective

The student:
- knows the basics of soil and climate science
- can identify different soil types and assess soil health
- knows different ways to establish autumn-sown crops
- can identify plant species in autumn-sown fields
- knows the need for plant protection in autumn-sown fields
- becomes familiar with experimental activities

Content

General introduction to soil science and climate science
Soil type determination and assessment of soil health in the field
Tillage equipment and results of autumn tillage measures
Identification of plant species in the field
Organization of field trials
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 04.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 20.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Paul Riesinger
Teacher in charge

Paul Riesinger

Groups
  • BE23DA-E
    Agrolog (YH), h23, Bioekonomi, dagstudier

Objective

The student:
- knows the basics of soil and climate science
- can identify different soil types and assess soil health
- knows different ways to establish autumn-sown crops
- can identify plant species in autumn-sown fields
- knows the need for plant protection in autumn-sown fields
- becomes familiar with experimental activities

Content

General introduction to soil science and climate science
Soil type determination and assessment of soil health in the field
Tillage equipment and results of autumn tillage measures
Identification of plant species in the field
Organization of field trials
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.