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Syllabus

BI1426 Floristics, entomology and field studies in arable land, 7.5 Credits

Floristik, entomologi och fältstudier i åkermark

Subjects

Agricultural Science Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Floristics and entomology	4.5	0102
Field studies in arable land	3.0	0103

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to general entry requirements and Biology 2.

Objectives

The course has three main objectives. First, to learn to recognize common plants and insects in nature. Second, to briefly understand how knowledge about floristics and entomology can be integrated in crop production and to enable students to follow the development and interaction of crops, weeds and pests during the summer season. Finally, to provide knowledge of some of the companies and organizations that are potential employers for the students.

After completing the course the student should be able to:

• Identify common wild plant species on the basis of their appearance, growth habit and environment.

• Identify common wild insect species on the basis of their appearance, growth habit and environment.

• Briefly describe the conditions of crop production in Sweden.

• Identify and describe some yield-limiting factors among commonly occurring crops, such as attacks by pests and weed competition.

• Discuss pest regulation from a crop- and cropping system perspective.

• Briefly describe how crop production is linked to companies and organizations within the agricultural sector and reflect on different professional roles linked to crop production and agriculture.

Content

Floristics and entomology

This section starts with lectures and an overview of plant and insects systematics, appearance, and adaptation to the environment. A significant part of the time in field is devoted to species identification, but also to exercises to identify plants and insects using identification literature. Identifying species from insect collections or preserved material is a part of the course.

Field studies in arable land

In this section field studies are made to study the development and vitality of crops. During these visits we discuss what factors that influence crops and practices to improve yields, as well as trade-offs the farmer must do. We also visit companies and organizations to discuss professional roles, business ideas and links to primary production. A study trip is a central part but study visits and field exercises are also made in Uppsala. Field studies, study visits and the study trip 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

Approved examination, active participation on compulsory subjects and approved written reports and oral presentations, individually or in group.

• 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a 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.

Additional information

The course include a study trip and some costs for this will be added, further information will be announced on the course webpage.

Responsible department

Department of Ecology

Cooperating departments: