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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
HULG0279-1  Knowledge of plant - phytopharmacology - phytopat

Duration :  
Number of credits :  
Master in Landscape Design, 1st yearToute l'année4
Lecturer :  Bernard Longfils
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Detailed study of woody plants in our plants and gardens (in addition to the BAP course)
Deciduous and coniferous trees and bushes - climbing plants - moorland plants - Mediterranean plants.
Phyto (Madame Delvaux)
Identification of some pathogenic agents, control principles, regulations
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Complete students' knowledge so that they are able to better use plants in projects and workshops
Phytopharmacy:
Through the study of various problems, to illustrate the important points to be understood in terms of plant protection: the importance of healthy plant material, the epidemic principle, the diversity of epidemic control methods, and regulations.
Theme 1: practical work: diagnostic techniques, symptoms
Presentation of documents to assist in identification
Theme 2: the epidemic process and methods of controlling it
Case study, interaction between parks and gardens and horticultural production
Theme 3: integrated control: concept and examples of implementation
Theme 4: sustainable management, phytopharmacy, regulations, good practice
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
BAP course on plant knowledge
Phyto
Recognition of plant species
...
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
A few sessions in the herbarium (trees - bushes)
...
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Presentation of plants using slides
Field study (visit to a few parks)
Sessions in the herbarium
Phyto
Plant samples and videos to illustrate the themes addressed
...
Recommended or required readings :  
Two books on the knowledge of woody plants are offered for sale through the students' association (ISIa)
Lots of documents are available in the library
Plant nursery websites are recommended
Phyto
Yes
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Assessment methods and criteria :  
Recognition tests throughout the year (trees - bushes)
Recognition test and general knowledge exam at the end of the year
Phyto
Attendance in class is compulsory
50% on the preparation and presentation of an original problem
50% on the written examination
Organizational remarks :  
Subject to be regularly revised as the course progresses.
Contacts :  
Bernard.Longfils@ulg.ac.be
j.delvaux@hotmail.com


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