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English title:
Chemistry and application of pesticides
Course ID:
953329
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Chemie und Applikation der Pflanzenschutzmittel
Term Semester:
Autumn/Winter
Instruction language(s):
German
Course content:
Chemical background of pesticides,

modes of action, targets, formulations

application methodes for pesticides, technical background

.
Expected previous knowledge:
based on the basisc of the bachelor study Agriculture (plant protection, agricultural engineering)<br>.
Learning outcomes:
The students know about chemistry and appilcation topics of pesticides. The students know
+the classification of pesticides, their mode of action
+ differences in fungicdes, herbicides, insecticides, arcarides
about the uptake and transport aof pesticides
+ the reason for selectivity
+ resistance mechanisms and antiresistance strategies
+ setting and function of application systems for field crops and horticultural crops
+ different jets, function and usage
+ the calculation of correct dosage
+ factors influencing the application of pesticides
+ labels for application systems
.
Teaching and learning methods:
lectures, excursions
Exam method:
written exam and excursion protocol
Following rating scheme is used for written exam:
Very good ≥ 90%
good ≥ 78%
Satisfactory ≥ 65%
Sufficient ≥ 55%
Fail Both examination parts (chemistry and application-technique) have to be passed positive.

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