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The Growing SeasonLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: KA00BW87

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Materials

Erkamo, M. 2015. Uusi rikkakasviopas: pelto, puutarha ja taimistot. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Current plant protection guidelines 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Colorpictures of plants.

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025

Timing

01.04.2025 - 30.10.2025

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Jari Luokkakallio
  • Jori Lahti
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Materials

Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Erkamo 2001. Rikkakasviopas. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Other matherial as indicated.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures and practical work (60 %), autonomous working (40%).

Student workload

Totally 133 h, activating lectures and practical work 80 h and autonomous studies 53 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and training, approved reports, weed and wild plant collections, plant identification exam

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025

Timing

01.04.2025 - 30.10.2025

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Jari Luokkakallio
Responsible person

Anna Tall

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
Student groups
  • MAGRO24
    Bachelor of Natural Resources
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Materials

Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Erkamo 2001. Rikkakasviopas. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Other matherial as indicated.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures and practical work (60 %), autonomous working (40%).

Student workload

Totally 133 h, activating lectures and practical work 80 h and autonomous studies 53 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and training, approved reports, weed and wild plant collections, plant identification exam

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

01.04.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Anna Tall
  • Jari Luokkakallio
  • Jori Lahti
Responsible person

Anna Tall

Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Materials

Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Erkamo 2001. Rikkakasviopas. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Other matherial as indicated.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures and practical work (60 %), autonomous working (40%).

Student workload

Totally 133 h, activating lectures and practical work 80 h and autonomous studies 53 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and training, approved reports, weed and wild plant collections, plant identification exam

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 05.04.2024

Timing

01.04.2024 - 30.10.2024

Credits

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Jari Luokkakallio
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Materials

Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Erkamo 2001. Rikkakasviopas. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Other matherial as indicated.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures and practical work (60 %), autonomous working (40%).

Student workload

Totally 133 h, activating lectures and practical work 80 h and autonomous studies 53 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and training, approved reports, weed and wild plant collections, plant identification exam

Enrollment

23.11.2022 - 25.04.2023

Timing

01.05.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • MAGRO22
Education groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Materials

Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Erkamo 2001. Rikkakasviopas. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Other matherial as indicated.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures and practical work (60 %), autonomous working (40%).

Student workload

Totally 133 h, activating lectures and practical work 80 h and autonomous studies 53 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and training, approved reports, weed and wild plant collections, plant identification exam

Enrollment

13.03.2023 - 25.04.2023

Timing

24.04.2023 - 13.10.2023

Credits

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 25. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 25. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 25. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)
  • AGRO21A
  • AGRO21B
Education groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Materials

Ajankohtaisia kasvinsuojeluohjeita 2022. Kasvinsuojeluseura
Erkamo 2001. Rikkakasviopas. Kasvinsuojeluseura.
Other matherial as indicated.

Teaching methods

Activating lectures and practical work (60 %), autonomous working (40%).

Student workload

Totally 133 h, activating lectures and practical work 80 h and autonomous studies 53 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and training, approved reports, weed and wild plant collections, plant identification exam

Enrollment

19.04.2021 - 30.04.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Responsible person

Anna Tall

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • AGRO20B
  • AGRO20A
Education groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.

Enrollment

19.04.2021 - 31.03.2022

Timing

29.04.2022 - 31.10.2022

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Jussi-Matti Kallio
  • Juha Tiainen
  • Anna Tall
  • Jori Lahti
  • Arja Nykänen
Responsible person

Jukka Kauppila

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • MAGRO21
Education groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3

Objective

The student observes the events in the field during the growing period. The student identifies the most important weeds, blossoming wild plants and diseases and pests. The student learns to know the development phases of plants and the plant's protection needs as well as nature's valuable environmental aspects. The student is aware of the factors which affect crop formation and the quality of the crop and can estimate the quality of the different stages of crop farming and the factors which affect it.

The student is able to describe the technology used for harvesting, especially from the point of view of measuring instruments, control systems and measures that focus on cultivation, and is familiar with the key stages of testing a sprayer

The student is able to give examples of companies that are developing the area efficiently and are environmentally friendly

Content

Plant species and varieties of field crops, experimental areas, weeds, wild plants, diseases and pests, the need for plant protection, becoming acquainted with agricultural research, evaluation of the results of practical cultivation methods, testing a sprayer, farm and agricultural retailer visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the period. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests and is familiar with the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student knows what factors affect the crop development and quality of the crop. The student describes the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the contents of the period well. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests independently and knows the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can conclude factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can justify the technology, which is used in the cultivation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the contents of the period well and knows how to apply them in practice. The student collects and identifies weeds, diseases and pests actively and identifies the phases of development of cultivated plants. The student can think and analyse factors, which affect the crop development and the quality of the crop. The student can apply the technology knowledge of the cultivation in practice.