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On-farm biodiversity (2 cr)

Code: 9A00DC09-3003

General information


Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 12.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
SeAMK Agriculture
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
Arja Nykänen
Groups
AGRO21PR
Agrologi (AMK)
Course
9A00DC09

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

Studies can be done in students own time table non-stop. Assessments are done once a month.

Objective

The student knows the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The student identifies the possibilities to enhance the biodiversity of farms and knows how to apply them in practical work and planning on farm. The student understands the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.

Content

Fields with crop for wildlife and wetlands
Natural grazing areas
Biodiversity of soil
Pollinators and beneficial insects
Native breeds
Profitability of biodiversity actions on farm
Practical actions on farm

Materials

Biodiversity material on internet pages of Ruokavirasto.

Teaching methods

Virtual start session, independent studying, individual excersice with feedback, exam.

Exam schedules

Exam can be done in Moodle in own time table.

Completion alternatives

Opintojakson voi myös opinnollistaa, mikäli opiskelija on työpaikassa, jossa työtehtävissä tulee vastaavia sisältöjä. Osaamisen tunnustamisen kautta voidaan ottaa huomioon aikaisemmat vastaavat opinnot. Sovitaan opettajan kanssa.

Student workload

Total work load 54 h, of which independent studies 35 h, excercise 17 h and exam 2 h.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The studentfinds possibilities to enhance the biodiversity of farms. The student can name effects of agricultural biodiversity on the farm operation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can explain the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The student can describe the means to enhance the biodiversity of farms and is able to plan the on-farm actions. The student can argue the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can interpret the themes of the biodiversity of agriculture. The student is able to analyse the activities of on-farm biodiversity enhancement and develop them in practical work and planning on farm. The student is able to evaluate the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.

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