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Syllabus

BI1424 Practical plant protection in parks and green environments, 7.5 Credits

Praktiskt växtskydd i park/gröna miljöer

Subjects

Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Practical work	3.0	0102
Assignments	4.5	0103

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 30 credits in biology or 30 credits in horticultural science or 30 credits in landscape architecture.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge for professional work with plant protection in parks and other green environments. Knowledge is built up on pests and plant pathogens, invasive species, the concept of integrated plant protection, plant protection measures (chemical and non-chemical), biological control and other methods such as technology used in plant protection. The focus is on public green environments such as parks or botanical gardens.

After completing the course, participants should:

• have knowledge about selected plant damages, pests, invasive species, plant pathogens and beneficial organisms found in parks and other green environments.

• be able to describe different ways of assessing and managing plant pests / pathogens or invasive species.

• have knowledge of integrated plant protection and preventive measures.

• have knowledge of regulations, application methods and environmental impact of chemical and non-chemical plant protection products or agents.

Content

The course focuses on practical plant protection based on a conceptual theoretical perspective, and addresses regulatory aspects, pathogens and pests, invasive species, identification and diagnostic methods, monitoring and other measures for prevention of plant protection problems, risk assessment and measures after detection of pests, diseases or plant damage, use of plant protection products, application methods and technology. Green environments to be discussed are city parks, botanical gardens, castle parks, cemeteries and other public green areas.

Information is provided through course literature and digital teaching materials, lectures, excursions, and practical exercises. During the course, a scenario-based exercise is planned that addresses a plant protection problem and possible solutions in reality. The course can partly be followed electronically, but some compulsory activities are planned with physical meetings.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

For passing the course active participation in mandatory parts such as exercises and excursions, is required. The examination consists of written and oral presentation of a scenario-based exercise.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course is a freestanding, distance-based course with some physical meetings in southern Sweden that may cause certain costs for travel and accommodation. For the distance moments, you need access to a computer with an internet connection of 2.0 Mbit/s or higher in both directions, an USB headset with a microphone and a webcamera. Fixed connection is preferable.

Course language is Swedish but parts of the course may be given in English.

The course is given half-time during the summer. The course is divided into two parts with a 4 week summer break between part 1 and 2. During the first part of the course the emphasis is in building up knowledge for the scenario-based learning activity performed in the second part of the course.

Responsible department

Department of Plant Protection Biology