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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
HORT0010-1  Horticulture and environmental requirements

Duration :  12h Th, 12h SEM
Number of credits :  
Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 2nd year2
Lecturer :  Christine Moureaux
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
- Analysis of the potential adaptation of the production systems towards a safe and efficient use of natural and/or energy ressources; - Analysis and hierarchization of the environmental risks related to specific plants , commodities and/or cultural practices; - Analysis of the environmental risk in relation to commercial constraints;
Learning outcomes of the course :  
- Analysis of the impact of legal and societal rules/constraints with regard to environmental risks on the horticulture production chain. - To categorize environmental risks associated to horticultural practices and other sector of activities. After completing the course the student is expected to - Hierarchize the ecological and economical risks in relation to pratices - Conceive alternatives and/or new options of management.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Lectures : 12h
Seminars : 12h
Recommended or required readings :  
Technical and legal texts provided to students at lecture or field sessions.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination (60%)
Personal report (40%)
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