English title:
Arboriculture
Course ID:
205000047
ECTS credits:
6,0
Title in native language:
Fruticultura
Fruticultura
Term Semester:
Autumn/Winter
Instruction language(s):
Spanish
Course content:
The bases of fruit cultivation will be studied. Bases in morphology, phisiology and ecology of trees. Nursery plant techniques will be described and practiced. Specific particularities of agricultural techniques applied to fruit production will be studied: irrigation, fertilization, soil management, canopy management and harvest.
Expected previous knowledge:
Arboriculture. Ability to know, understand and use the principles of identification and characterization of tree species.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of this course the students will be able to determine the most important aspect of fruit production. They will be able to use the agricultural techniques for profitability and environmental respect.
Teaching and learning methods:
o Cooperative_learning
o Demonstration
o Discussion
o Lecture
o Problem_solving
o Simulation
o Demonstration
o Discussion
o Lecture
o Problem_solving
o Simulation
Exam method:
Written exam and practical exam. English can be used for exams.
** Exams can be done in English
** Exams can be done in English
Organisation: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Country:
Spain
Acronym:
UPM
ERASMUS+ code:
E MADRID05
Teaching period summer semester:
29. Jan 2021 - 13. Jun 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
03. Sep 2020 - 24. Jan 2021
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