Environmental questions of field crop production

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01CYMP004
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Tiainen, Juha
Teacher Team: Tall, Anna
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will deepen their knowledge of leachate in field cultivation and the impact it has on the environment. They will also be knowledgeable of the methods for decreasing the impact it has on the environment.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Using resources efficiently
Environmental impacts of nutrient-full leachate
Diversity of a natural field and methods to increase diversity
Impacts of cultivation on the environment
Significance of an environmental support system

Recommended or Required Reading

Current environmental research on field cultivation
Material pertaining to leachate management methods
More detailed explanation of the material to be discussed at the beginning of the course.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Contact teaching (30 %)
Online assignments (40 %)
Journal (30 %)

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Active participation (lectures, online assignments)
Approved journal

Work Placement

None

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