Diseases and pests of crops
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01CKATE02 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Riikonen, Leena |
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| Teacher Team: | Riikonen, Leena |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be familiar with the categorisation of plant diseases and pests as well as the factors influencing the development/growth and life cycle of them. Students will be competent in identifying plant pests and chosing an appropriate method to destroy them.
Student's Workload
Lectures 30 h, autonomous studies 50 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Transmittable and non-transmittable plant diseases and ways to prevent them
- Plant-specific diseases
- Categorisation of plant pests and how they function
- Ways to prevent pests
- Plant-specifc pests
- Plant protection and gene technology
Recommended or Required Reading
- Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2012. Plant Protection Society.
- Koskimies et al. 1999. Luomupellon kasvinsuojelu. Tieto tuottamaan 84. ProAgria.
- Valkonen, Bremer & Tapio. 1996. Kasvi sairastaa. Oppi kasvitaudeista. University Press.
- Tasapainoinen kasvinsuojelu-oppaat. Plant Protection Society.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures: 40 %
- Approved assignments: 30 %
- Approved exam: 30 %
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1. The student classifies plant diseases and pests into the groups. The student lists factors which affect their development rhythm and life cycle. The student identifies the most general diseases and pests and lists their control methods.
Grade 3. The student classifies the plant diseases and pests into the groups on the basis of different factors. The student explains factors which affect their development rhythm and life cycle. The student identifies diseases and pests on different plants and chooses control methods suitable for them.
Grade 5. The student compares plant diseases and pests and classifies them into the groups on the basis of different factors. The student examines and analyses factors which affect their development rhythm and life cycle. The student identifies the diseases and pests of different plants, designs their control methods and justifies the usability of the different methods.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in lectures
- Approved assignments
- Exam
Work Placement
None
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