Introduction to Plant Production (5cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Part 1: The student knows the system special features to organisms. The student has a basic knowledge of the structure and functions of seed plants and plant anatomy and physiology of the basic concepts. The student knows the structure of plant cell and tissues differentiation of physiological functions at the root adn the stem. Students are able to explain the plant physiological basic functions, such as photosynthesis and water uptake outline.
Part 2: Students will acquire basic knowledge of soil formation and composition and be able to identify types of soils and their physical properties, and their relationship to farming. Students will be aware of the need to drain fields for crop cultivation and know the various methods for draining fields. They will be familiar with the basic concepts associated with meteorology, the factors affecting various weather-related phenomena, and the features of Finland's climate. They will understand the impacts of the meso- and micro-climates, and be capable of utilising the weather service for farming. They will know different drainage methods and the need for them. They will also know how to utilise related research.

Content

Part 1. Introduction to biology, plant, fungal and animals. Plantmorphology, plant-based structures and their functions. Plant Anatomy, a plant cell and tissues. Plant Physiology, photosynthesis, water and plant nutrient.

Part 2.Soils and meteorology 3 points
Soil formation, Types of soils and their characteristics, Minerals and secondary minerals, Soil organic matter
Weather observations, Climate zones and Finland's climate, Meso- and micro-climates, Weather services for farming, Drainage methods

Materials

Part 1. Material in Moodle
Part2. Material in moodle and
- Heinonen et al. (eds.). Maa, viljely ja ympäristö (appl. parts). WSOY.
- Saavalainen (ed.). 1981. Salaojittajan käsikirja, Part 1a. Suomen olosuhteet kuivatusta silmällä pitäen. Salojituksenkannatusyhdistys.
- Elomaa et al. 1988. Sää ja maatalous. Maaseutukeskusten liitto.

Teaching methods

Part 1. Lectures 20 hours, excercises 3 hours, exam 2 hours
Part 2. Lectures: 35 %, practicals 15 %, Assignments and independent study: 45 % which are associated with the course contents and information students have acquired on a given topic, practical problem-solving, and an exam.

Student workload

Part 1. Total work load 23 h
Part 2. Total work load 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 37 h
- of which autonomous studies: 43 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The grading will be announced during the lessons.

Qualifications

No prerequisites