English title:
Compulsory internship seminar - fruit production and horticulture
Course ID:
952143
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Pflichtpraxisseminar - Obst- und Gartenbau
Pflichtpraxisseminar - Obst- und Gartenbau
Term Semester:
Spring/Summer
Instruction language(s):
German
Course content:
Exchange of experience on practical farms in Austria, Europe and worldwide in the context of horticultural crops with regard to economic efficiency, sustainability, climate change, technological innovation.
Support in the implementation of a compulsory internship. Integration of the compulsory internship into the scientific education by means of exchange and discussion of practical experiences and superordinate study-relevant contents. Guidelines for the organisation and implementation of the compulsory internship as well as for the written internship report and the final presentation.
The information required for the compulsory practical training can be found in the appendix under Additional Information/Online Information. These requirements should be followed exactly. A discussion of the choice of practice companies with Prof. Anna Keutgen is offered in order to ensure recognition of the compulsory internship.
For the discussion of the practical report and for the preparation of the final presentation within the framework of the gardening practice day, individual supervision appointments are then arranged in the course of the semester. The scheduling is agreed at the compulsory practical seminar.
Support in the implementation of a compulsory internship. Integration of the compulsory internship into the scientific education by means of exchange and discussion of practical experiences and superordinate study-relevant contents. Guidelines for the organisation and implementation of the compulsory internship as well as for the written internship report and the final presentation.
The information required for the compulsory practical training can be found in the appendix under Additional Information/Online Information. These requirements should be followed exactly. A discussion of the choice of practice companies with Prof. Anna Keutgen is offered in order to ensure recognition of the compulsory internship.
For the discussion of the practical report and for the preparation of the final presentation within the framework of the gardening practice day, individual supervision appointments are then arranged in the course of the semester. The scheduling is agreed at the compulsory practical seminar.
Expected previous knowledge:
Practical activities in the practice, independent scientific work and presentations.
Learning outcomes:
The students approach the implementation of compulsory practice in a prepared and structured manner. They are able to position the experiences gained in the practical period professionally and to prepare and pass them on according to a science seminar.
Teaching and learning methods:
Practical activities + practical book (in the practical companies).
Write a practical report with a company report (text work).
Create and present a presentation.
In the event of a critical COVID-19 situation, alternative methods of completion are offered.
Write a practical report with a company report (text work).
Create and present a presentation.
In the event of a critical COVID-19 situation, alternative methods of completion are offered.
Exam method:
See detailed information and practice registration form in BOKU-learn (Moodle). In the event of a critical COVID-19 situation, alternative methods of completion are offered.
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
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