Study Guide

Objective

The student
- knows the biology, properties and occurrence of weeds
- knows about preventive weed control and various forms of weed control
- may take into account control thresholds and various provisions.

Content

Weed knowledge
Prevalence of weeds in Finland
Life cycles and methods of distribution
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory needs
Mechanisms of action of herbicides
Pesticide resistance
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible production and Life on land

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.