Study Guide

Objective

The student
- is aware of the challenges posed by weeds and pests
- knows about various preventive plant protection measures
- is aware of various control measures
- knows and can consider ecotoxicological factors
- can optimize the spraying technique according to prevailing conditions
- can take into account current plant protection legislation.

Content

Weeds, pathogenic organisms and insects
Preventive and control measures
The mode of action of pesticides
Resistance to pesticides
Ecotoxicology
Execution of chemical control
Legislation
Individual abiotic pests and plant pests
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

Study material announced on the moodle site.