Study Guide

Objective

The student
- knows the biology, properties and occurrence of various plant diseases
- is aware of preventive measures against plant diseases and various forms of control
- may take into account control thresholds and various provisions.

Content

Plant diseases in Finland
Quarantine pests
Life cycles and distribution methods
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory requirements
Mechanisms of fungicides
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
Growth control and growth regulators
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consupmtion and 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.