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Syllabus

TD0021 Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture, 15.0 Credits

Avancerad projektkurs i trädgårds- och jordbruksvetenskap

Subjects

Horticultural Science Agricultural Science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1F)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

The equivalent of 15 hp in Agricultural or Horticultural Science on advanced level + 15 credits in business administration English equivalent to upper secondary school English.

Objectives

Through planning and implementation of a project in collaboration with a company, students will gain an increased insight into current issues for the horticultural and / or agricultural industry.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• describe and, based on relevant theory, discuss methods that can be used to investigate issues and problems that are relevant to the horticultural and agricultural industries
• independently and creatively identify and formulate an issue, search, critically analyze and compile both scientific and other relevant data and/or information in the relevant area, and discuss and evaluate alternative solutions
• independently plan and carry out a project work and present the results in writing and orally in a form that is adapted to the target group

Content

*Subject-related content: *

Project methodology and communication tools for stakeholder collaboration are introduced in the form of lectures, seminars and course literature. The main part of the course consists of independent work with own project that is carried out individually or in groups with individual specialization. The work is carried out in collaboration with a host company and with the support of supervisors and should result in a written report that even includes a literature review based on scientific literature. The project aim is defined in collaboration with the host company and the examiner and supervisor at SLU.

*Implementation: *

The course uses different forms of teaching to promote student learning and discussions through:

Projects, lectures, project presentations

The course focuses on the following general competencies:

• Communication
• Planning and performing of project
• Presentation of results orally and in writing, in a way suitable for the audience

The following elements are compulsory:

Lectures, exercises, presentations

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through project work.

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

The examination of the project consists of a written report together with an oral project presentation. Requirements for passing the course are approved completion of the written and oral examination as well as approved participation in compulsory elements and seminars.

• 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

Maximum 10 participants. A Swedish project report may be accepted after agreement between the hosting company and the student.

Responsible department

Department of Biosystems and Technology