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Syllabus

BI1309 Horticultural Systems and Future Challenges, 15.0 Credits

Hortikulturella system och framtida utmaningar

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology Biology Horticultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0101

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Enrolled to the Horticultural Science – Master’s Programme or the equivalent of 120 credits, including 60 credits Natural Science or 60 credits Social Science and English 6

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give deepened knowledge about and understanding for horticultural systems and how they are affected by societal challenges.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• give an account of the extent and structure of horticultural value chains in a global context.

• identify horticultural challenges and suggest solutions based on plausible future scenarios.

• analyse and evaluate consequences due to introduction of new crops and production systems.

• present a topic, relevant to the course, in a scientifically and critically reflective manner.

Content

The course focus on:

• horticultural production systems (both for food and plant environments), flows and the biobased circular economy.

• horticultural value chains in a global context.

• the history, economic significance and future needs for horticultural crops (production of start material for new needs).

• how the surrounding world, through for example climate and societal changes and technologic development, affects future horticultural systems – possibilities and challenges (for example land use, urbanisation, resource utilization, food security, climate change, new crops and products, crop rotations and biological diversity, risks of pests and invasive species).

• ethical aspects in relation to horticultural production.

• oral and written communication.

Scheduled exercises, seminars and study visits are compulsory.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

To pass the course, passed written and oral assignments as well as participation in the compulsory activities are required.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Biosystems and Technology

Cooperating departments: