Students will have an understanding of the plant system and know the structure of the cells and cell tissue of plants as well as their life cycle. They will be familiar with the physiology, development and reproduction of plants. They will also become familiar with the cultivation techniques of the more common field crops and the equipment needed to cultivate crops, as well as with the school's farm.
Student's Workload
Lectures 30 h, practical work 20 h, autonomous studies 30 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Plant systems
- Plant anatomy
- Plant physiology: water, nutrients, energy
- Reproduction of plants
- Familiarisation with various plants
- Crop production on the school's farm
- Taking soil samples and analysing the results
- Biology of weeds
- Cultivating techniques for field crops
Recommended or Required Reading
- Fagerstedt, Linden, Santanen, Väinölä 2008. Kasvioppi, siemenestä satoon.
- Hyytiäinen, Hedman-Partanen, Hiltunen 1995. Kasvintuotanto 2 tai Seppänen, M. (toim.) 2008. Peltokasvien tuotanto.
- Other material as indicated
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Luennot: 35 %
- Participation in training: 30 %
- Approved assignment and exam: 35 %
Assessment Criteria
The grading will be announced during the lessons.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in lectures
- Active participation in lab work and training
- Approved exams