Study Guide

Objective

The student
- knows the biology, properties and occurrence of various pests
- knows about preventive measures against pests and various forms of control
- may consider control thresholds and various regulations.

Content

Plant pests in Finland
Quarantine pests
Life cycles and distribution methods
Preventive plant protection
Determination of regulatory requirements
Mechanisms of action of insecticides
Direct plant protection measures (strategies)
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption 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.