Module: Ecophysiology of Crops in the Tropics and Subtropics (4907-420)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Sabine Stürz (begleitend)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (from WS 2019/20 on) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  2. Semester, elective
• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective
• Biobased Products and Bioenergy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

maximum number of participants = 20

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

4 weeks (block 2)

Compulsory assignment:

Written paper with presentation (30 %)

Final examination:

Oral exam (50 %) Protocol of the pratical work (20%)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

85 h presence + 130 h preparation at home + exam = 215 h workload

Professional competences:

After completing the course, students understand the complex interactions between plants and the abiotic environment in the Tropics and Subtropics. They are able to explain how plants respond to abiotic stresses, such as drought, temperature, and salinity and to modifiers such as humidity, solar radiation or CO2 concentration. They can discuss interactions and effects of global climate change on crop physiological aspects using case studies. Students are proficient in practically measuring physiological relations after laboratory and greenhouse exercises.

Key competences:

While preparing and following up on lectures, during preparation for exams and in the exercises, students learn to both cooperate and work independently and to enhance their organizational skills. They practice critical and analytical thinking, while the seminar and exercises will increase their written and oral expression and communication skills.

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