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Plant GrowthLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: 9A00DC08

General information


Credits
5 cr
Teaching language
Finnish
Responsible person
Anna Tall

Objective

The student is able to explain the main factors of plant growth as well as the role of plants in carbon sequestration. The student can also describe basic anatomic, organologic and physiological concepts of plants.

The student is able to describe the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage. The student is able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Content

Plant Morphology; plant-based structures and their functions.
Plant Anatomy; a plant cell and tissues.
Plant Physiology; photosynthesis, water and plant nutrients.
Principles and objectives as well as machinery of seeding, tillage and fertilization

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to study the basics of the period. The student knows plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the role of plants in carbon sequestration. They mainly know the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to study course things well. ,
The student knows plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the functioning of plants in carbon sequestration
Students know well the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to course things well and know how to apply them in practice.
The student is able to explain the plant factors such as plant growth, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and reproduction. The student is able to explain the functioning of plants in carbon sequestration.
They are able to describe the structure and operation of machines and equipment used for seeding, fertilization and tillage, and are able to determine the key factors affecting the machine's work efficiency.

Materials

Heinonen et al. (eds.). Maa, viljely ja ympäristö (appl. parts). WSOY.
Pankakoski 1997. Puutarhurin kasvioppi tai
Fagerstedt ym. 2008. Kasvioppi, siemenestä satoon
Tiainen ym. 2005. Maatilatalouden teknologia

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