Introduction to Plant Protection

Faculty

Faculty of Agricultural Science and Landscape Architecture

Version

Version 1 of 23.02.2023.

Module identifier

44B0668

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winterterm

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

The module provides basic knowledge about abiotic causes of damage, pathogens and pests on agricultural and horticultural crops. The methods of prevention and control applicable within the framework of integrated pest management are presented, discussed and critically evaluated. The basics of plant protection law are presented.

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 135 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Hours of workloadType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
52LectureOnline-
5OtherOnline-
5ExaminationPresence or online-
Lecturer independent learning
Hours of workloadType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30Preparation/follow-up for course work-
10Study of literature-
33Exam preparation-
Graded examination
  • Portfolio exam or
  • Written examination or
  • oral exam
Remark on the assessment methods

The standard type of examination is portfolio examination (in case of deviation, one of the alternative examination types mentioned will be selected by the examiner and announced at the beginning of the course)

Exam duration and scope

The portfolio exam consists of the sub-exams:

E-exam (30 min., max. 30%) + oral presentation (30 min., max. 25%) + oral exam (max. 40% of the total number of points to be achieved)

Recommended prior knowledge

none

Literature

• Börner: Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz. Springer Verlag.
• Poehling & Verreet 2013: Lehrbuch Phytomedizin. Ulmer Verlag.
• Hallmann & von Tiedemann 2019: Phytomedizin: Grundwissen Bachelor, 3. Aufl., UTB.

Applicability in study programs

  • Pflanzentechnologie in der Agrarwirtschaft
    • Pflanzentechnologie in der Agrarwirtschaft B.Sc.

    Person responsible for the module
    • Neubauer, Christian
    Further lecturer(s)

    Brand, Thomas