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English title:
Seminar on horticultural sciences and botany
Course ID:
952002
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Gartenbauwissenschaftlich-botanisches Seminar
Term Semester:
Spring/Summer
Instruction language(s):
German
Course content:
Excursions to specialized horticultural nurseries, and horticultural-botanic collections of interest, as well as non-profit-institutions with horticultural connection. An emphasis is put on societal, historic and cultural aspects of the Austrian horticulture.
Expected previous knowledge:
Good knowledge of horticultural technology and botanical systems migth be helpful. Knowledge in Austrian history can be useful.
Learning outcomes:
After passing this course you should have/be able to:
a) a significant additional knowledge in horticulture and Austrian horticultural institutions
b) an improved knowledge of horticultural plants and methodology and the botanical system
c) useful information on the historic, societal and cultural aspects of Austrian horticulture,
d) to write a proper and scientifically correct seminar thesis;
e) wishful thinking - ... when there is a chance to do so you can publish your work either as presentation or short journal article.
Teaching and learning methods:
Excursions + writing a protocol.
Recherche and literature (search, excerptions)
Seminar thesis.
To receive a mark attending the programme and the seminar thesis is obligatory!
Interviews.
Exam method:
In the frame of the course. On basis of the written thesis.

Organisation: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna

Country:
Austria
Acronym:
BOKU
ERASMUS+ code:
A WIEN03
Teaching period summer semester:
22. Feb 2021 - 30. Sep 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
13. Oct 2020 - 21. Feb 2021