Module: Organic Plant Production (3401-460)

Persons:

• Dr. Sabine Zikeli (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Bioeconomy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (starting WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.04.2017)
  2. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

The module imparts fundamental knowledge of organic plant production, and is particularly linked to modules M9103, M9104 and M9108.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Degree in agricultural studies or in a related field.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Final examination:

written exam

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

After successfully completing the module, students are able to define, understand and assess processes that drive or control crop growth and development on the level of plant communities in a field, in interaction with the environment. Students are able to specify important crops with focus on organic farming, and how they are produced organically. Students are able to optimize organic crop production based on selected examples, considering biotic and abiotic impacts and agricultural practices in order to achieve and maintain a sustainable and environmentally friendly crop production on a global scale.

Key competences:

Students practice self-reliance, structuring of knowledge and information, time management and team work while following up on lectures, during exercises and during the preparation for the exam. They learn and practice both critical and analytical thinking while generally improving their ability of abstract and joint-up thinking. Through the seminar presentation, students can improve their oral communication skills, presentation techniques and discourse capacities.

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