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PLV200 Diseases, Pests and Weeds in Crop Plants

Credits (ECTS):15

Course responsible:Lene Sigsgaard

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Norsk

Limits of class size:24

Course frequency:Annually

Nominal workload:375 hours. June block: 110 h August block: 40 h Autumn parallel: 225 h

Teaching and exam period:This course starts in June block. This course has teaching/evaluation in June block, August block and Autumn parallel.

About this course

Syptoms, detection and identification of the most important diseases (fungi, bacteria and virus), pests (nematodes, insects, mites and slugs) and weeds will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, lab practicals and field visits. Life cycles and biology will be taught by lectures, assignments, lab practicals and self study. Principles and methods for management of pests, diseases and weeds will be taught focussing on sustainable strategies.

Learning outcome

The students shall know the most important pests, diseases and weeds in crop plants, and be able to select the optimal strategies for control.
  • Learning activities
    Lectures, demonstrations, assignments, lab practicals and field visits. Self study. Exercises during the course, in for example diagnosing pests, diseases and weeds.
  • Teaching support
    Via Canvas. Direct contact with teachers, but contact through e-mail prior to meetings is recommended.
  • Prerequisites
    Chemistry (KJM100), Botany (BOT100), Introductory Plant Physiology(BOT130), Microbiology (BIO130) and Genetics (BIO120).
  • Recommended prerequisites
    Plant Physiology (BOT200), Introductory Ecology (ECOL100), Cell biology (BIO100), Organic chemistry (KJM110), Biochemistry (KJB200), General zoology (ZOOL100) and Entomology (ZOOL220)
  • Assessment method
    The final written exam counts 100%.

  • Examiner scheme
    Examiner for the final exam.
  • Mandatory activity

    All assignments are handed in and approved (passed/ not passed).

    Participation in field practicals and exercises and group work.

    At least 75% participation

  • Teaching hours
    Lectures and demonstrations 60 h. Lab exersise 30 h. Field visit based practicals 60 h (June block and August block)
  • Preferential right
    B-PV
  • Reduction of credits
    Overlap of 5 credits with PLV210
  • Admission requirements
    Special requirements in Science