English title:
Plant protection - seminar
Course ID:
953113
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Pflanzenschutz - Seminar
Pflanzenschutz - Seminar
Term Semester:
Spring/Summer
Instruction language(s):
German
Course content:
Hot topics in plant protection are presented in the context of lectures and seminars, among others
biological control (beneficial insects and microorganisms, recent developments )
the use of plant protection products ( for example, glyphosate, neonicotinoids ,
groundwater problems , ... )
the social significance ( critics vs. proponents , ... )
current problem organisms (phytoplasma in vineyards, cherry fruit fly , ... )
the difference btw. integrated pest management and plant protection in organic farming
biological control (beneficial insects and microorganisms, recent developments )
the use of plant protection products ( for example, glyphosate, neonicotinoids ,
groundwater problems , ... )
the social significance ( critics vs. proponents , ... )
current problem organisms (phytoplasma in vineyards, cherry fruit fly , ... )
the difference btw. integrated pest management and plant protection in organic farming
Expected previous knowledge:
Basic knowledge in plant protection
Learning outcomes:
Students know the current issues in crop protection and are able to assign their importance. They can scrutinize current media reports critical and are able to assess and evaluate basic relationships.
Teaching and learning methods:
seminar work, lectures
Exam method:
Seminar work, active participating
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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