Modul: Crop Production Systems (4905-420)

Personen:

• Prof. Dr. Georg Cadisch (verantwortlich)

Studiengang:

• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, Wahl
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (bis Studienbeginn WS 2018/19) (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, Pflicht
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (ab Studienbeginn WS 2019/20) (Master, PO vom 01.10.2019)
  1. Semester, Pflicht
• Bioeconomy (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, Wahl
• Bioeconomy (ab WS 16/17) (Master, PO vom 01.04.2017)
  3. Semester, Wahl

Bezug zu anderen Modulen:

Module is of importance for improving sustainability in crop production, resource protection and food security

Teilnahme­vorraussetzungen:

B.Sc or equivalent degree, basic knowledge of plant production

Sprache:

englisch

ECTS:

6 credits

Angebotshäufigkeit:

jedes WS

Dauer des Moduls:

1 Semester

Studienleistung:

Presentation in groups (20 %) with discussion (5 %); compulsory attendance at exercises and the seminar

Prüfungsleistung:

Written exam (75%)

Prüfungsdauer:

120 Minuten

Arbeitsaufwand:

56 h Präsenz + 104 h Eigenanteil + Prüfung = 160 h Workload

Fachkompetenzen:

After successfully completing the module, students can define the constraints and potentials of enhancing crop production in tropical farming systems to support the need of a growing food demand. They can illustrate and discuss the relationships between crop management and yield in tropical cropping systems mainly using rice and cassava as examples. They are able to assess under which conditions tropical legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen and enhance soil fertility for subsequent crops. They can develop the potential of traditional and innovative techniques to increase crop yield, to improve quality and resistance to environmental stress and pest problems. The students can apply advanced agricultural crop production techniques to improve productivity by means of adequate soil, nutrient and water management. The students are further able to define alternative and future cropping scenarios and apply and judge them in an integrated dynamic modelling environment.

Schlüsselkompetenzen:

Students have acquired an ability to critically assess the validity and potential of proposed alternative solutions based on their enhanced scientific understanding and the gained practical experience in simulations. They have enhanced communication and team building skills based on interdisciplinary group work experiences and joint presentations. They have acquired further software skills including linking different software tools.

Anmerkungen:

The contents of the lectures are available at ILIAS under agrar institute <Plant Production in the Tropics and Subtropics (380a)> and the corresponding module number. Access to the materials is provided upon request via ILIAS.

eLearning:

Veranstaltung im ILIAS

Lehrveranstaltungen