Crop production (in Eng.)

English title:

Crop production

Course ID:

951300

ECTS credits:

3,0

Title in native language:
Crop production (in Eng.)

Term Semester:

Spring/Summer

Instruction language(s):

English

Course content:

Block A: Introduction to agronomy
1. Introduction
- Definition of course contents and objectives
- Arable crops and grassland as elements of agro-ecosystems
2. Historical view
3. Effects of environmental factors on field crops
4. Germination and crop establishment
5. Growth, development and yield formation
6. Crop husbandry
7. Environmental impacts of field crops
8. Systems of crop production - conventional/integrated/ecological agriculture

Block B: Fodder crops and catch/cover crops, grain crops rich in carbohydrates
(cereals)
1. Botanical classification
2. Environmental needs
3. Definition, assessment and production of yield and quality
4. Crop husbandry

Block C: Grain crops rich in protein or oil; root and tuber crops; renewable resources
1. Botanical classification
2. Environmental needs
3. Definition, assessment and production of yield and quality
4. Crop husbandry

Expected previous knowledge:

Basic knowledge in (plant) biology and physics on Matura level

Learning outcomes:

Students acquire knowledge about field crop production with emphasis on the underlying physical, chemical and biological processes, also with view to environmental claims

Students can draw conclusions on suitable crop management practices

Students acquire detailed knowledge about environmental needs, yield, product quality and crop husbandry of important arable crop species in temperate climate zones

Exam method:

There is a written exam shortly after the end of the course. It takes roughly half an hour and consists of about 15 questions in multiple choice mode or requiring very short written answers. Each question allows for an indicated number of points, which are given according to the correctness of the answer. A minimum of 50% of the points are necessary to pass. Marks are given relative to the number of marks exceeding that minimum.
Students who are not able to attend that exam are offered oral exams based on individual appointments. The questions will be selected from the previous written exam and the affiliation of marks is again related to the correctness of answers.

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Scheduled dates:

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Curriculum URL:

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