Fertilization and soil cultivation

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01BKATU10
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Suojaranta, Juhani
Teacher Team: Törmä, Juhani ; Harmanen, Heikki ; Suojaranta, Juhani
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
MAELINK-2016   1 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand how nutrients behave in the soil and plants and how they interact with fertilizers. They will ne competent in determining the need for fertilization and spreading lime and in manually planning a fertilization scheme. Students will be aware of the aims and techniques of cultivating various types of soil, as well as the more common cultivation machinery.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Factors of growth as it relates to fertilization
- Fertilizers
- Fertilizing soil sustainably
- Manure and other organic fertilizers
- Principles and aims of soil cultivation
- Cultivation techniques

Recommended or Required Reading

- Heinonen et al. (ed.). 1992. Maa, viljely ja ympäristö. WSOY
- Kalkitusopas. Kalkitusyhdistys
- Alakukku et al. 2002. Maan rakenteen hoito. Tieto tuottamaan 98. ProAgria
- Ravinteet kasvintuotannossa. Tieto tuottamaan 127
- Other material distributed in the lectures

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures: 50 %
- Assignment: 20 %
- Exam: 30 %

Assessment Criteria

The grading will be announced during the lessons.

Assessment Methods

- Lectures
- Approved assignment
- Exam

Work Placement

None

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