Duration
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions : 28h Th, 6h Ex.
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions : 12h Pr, 3h FT
Evaluating and optimising production systems : 9h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in agricultural bioengineering (120 ECTS) | 6 crédits |
Lecturer
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions : Benjamin Dumont
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions : Benjamin Dumont
Evaluating and optimising production systems : Benjamin Dumont
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This module is composed of 3 components, for which each content is detailled in dedicated sections.
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
VEGE0027-A :
- Development of "portfolio" regarding the description and management of different major crop productions in temperate areas;
- Ex cathedra lectures on other aspects of cropping system management (PGDA, EIS/MAEC/etc., temporary grasslands, etc.);
- Collective co-creation session.
VEGE0027-B :
- Practical implementation of the wheat cropping management itinerary - the theoretical part has been seen in the VEGE0024 lecture - Field trip
- Field trip woth experts (temporary pastures, MAEC, etc.)
- Farm visit of conventionnal farms and farms in transition towards agroecological management
Vege0027-C :
- Practical work sessions on the statistical analysis of databases relating to the management of the technical itinerary of wheat (the theory has been seen in the course VEGE0024), using the R software.
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
VEGE0027-A :
- Development of "portfolio" regarding the description and management of different major crop productions in temperate areas;
- Ex cathedra lectures on other aspects of cropping system management (PGDA, EIS/MAEC/etc., temporary grasslands, etc.);
- Collective co-creation session.
VEGE0027-B :
- Practical implementation of the wheat cropping management itinerary - the theoretical part has been seen in the VEGE0024 lecture - Field trip
- Field trip woth experts (temporary pastures, MAEC, etc.)
- Farm visit of conventionnal farms and farms in transition towards agroecological management
Vege0027-C :
- Practical work sessions on the statistical analysis of databases relating to the management of the technical itinerary of wheat (the theory has been seen in the course VEGE0024), using the R software.
Evaluating and optimising production systems
VEGE0027-A :
- Development of "portfolio" regarding the description and management of different major crop productions in temperate areas;
- Ex cathedra lectures on other aspects of cropping system management (PGDA, EIS/MAEC/etc., temporary grasslands, etc.);
- Collective co-creation session.
VEGE0027-B :
- Practical implementation of the wheat cropping management itinerary - the theoretical part has been seen in the VEGE0024 lecture - Field trip
- Field trip woth experts (temporary pastures, MAEC, etc.)
- Farm visit of conventionnal farms and farms in transition towards agroecological management
Vege0027-C :
- Practical work sessions on the statistical analysis of databases relating to the management of the technical itinerary of wheat (the theory has been seen in the course VEGE0024), using the R software.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
The objective of the course is to enable students to develop innovative cropping systems, integrating different cultural and agroecologic levers, and to propose the entire technical management itinerary of the crops within these rotations, while remaining critical of the suggestions made (strengths and weaknesses of the propositions).
Beyond agricultural production sensu stricto, this also includes the environmental and legislative aspects that frame the profession.
This course is designed to enable students to
- To reason the itinerary of production of vegetable species of the temperate regions by taking into account their biology and the finality of the productions;
- To include this reasoning on the scale of the crop rotation, aiming at multiple objectives (economic, environmental and societal).
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
The objective of the course is to enable students to develop innovative cropping systems, integrating different cultural and agroecologic levers, and to propose the entire technical management itinerary of the crops within these rotations, while remaining critical of the suggestions made (strengths and weaknesses of the propositions).
Beyond agricultural production sensu stricto, this also includes the environmental and legislative aspects that frame the profession.
This course is designed to enable students to
- To reason the itinerary of production of vegetable species of the temperate regions by taking into account their biology and the finality of the productions;
- To include this reasoning on the scale of the crop rotation, aiming at multiple objectives (economic, environmental and societal).
Evaluating and optimising production systems
The objective of the course is to enable students to develop innovative cropping systems, integrating different cultural and agroecologic levers, and to propose the entire technical management itinerary of the crops within these rotations, while remaining critical of the suggestions made (strengths and weaknesses of the propositions).
Beyond agricultural production sensu stricto, this also includes the environmental and legislative aspects that frame the profession.
This course is designed to enable students to
- To reason the itinerary of production of vegetable species of the temperate regions by taking into account their biology and the finality of the productions;
- To include this reasoning on the scale of the crop rotation, aiming at multiple objectives (economic, environmental and societal).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
VEGE0024 - Crop science in temperate an tropical areas
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
VEGE0024 - Crop science in temperate an tropical areas
Evaluating and optimising production systems
VEGE0024 - Crop science in temperate an tropical areas
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
VEGE0027-A :
- Flipped clasroom
- Ex cathedra lectures
- Invited speakeres
- Co-création session
VEGE0027-B :
- Field and farm visits
Vege0027-C :
- Practical sessions on database analysis (fertilisation and fungicide)
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
VEGE0027-A :
- Flipped clasroom
- Ex cathedra lectures
- Invited speakeres
- Co-création session
VEGE0027-B :
- Field and farm visits
Vege0027-C :
- Practical sessions on database analysis (fertilisation and fungicide)
Evaluating and optimising production systems
VEGE0027-A :
- Flipped clasroom
- Ex cathedra lectures
- Invited speakeres
- Co-création session
VEGE0027-B :
- Field and farm visits
Vege0027-C :
- Practical sessions on database analysis (fertilisation and fungicide)
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
Face-to-Face
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
Face-to-Face
Evaluating and optimising production systems
Face-to-Face
Recommended or required readings
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
The slides presented during the course will be made available to the students.
The "crop folders" produced and presented by the students during flipped classrooms will be exchanged between the groups.
Practical sessions will be accompanied by a step-by-step guide.
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
The slides presented during the course will be made available to the students.
The "crop folders" produced and presented by the students during flipped classrooms will be exchanged between the groups.
Practical sessions will be accompanied by a step-by-step guide.
Evaluating and optimising production systems
The slides presented during the course will be made available to the students.
The "crop folders" produced and presented by the students during flipped classrooms will be exchanged between the groups.
Practical sessions will be accompanied by a step-by-step guide.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
The evaluation of the three components of the course is made as follows:
- VEGE0027-A: Oral examination
- VEGE0027-B: Evaluation of the written report
- VEGE0027-C: Formative component, but attendance is mandatory
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
The evaluation focuses on the student's ability to propose innovative cropping systems that meet multiple objectives (economic, environmental, social and societal).
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
The evaluation focuses on the student's ability to propose innovative cropping systems that meet multiple objectives (economic, environmental, social and societal).
Evaluating and optimising production systems
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
The evaluation focuses on the student's ability to propose innovative cropping systems that meet multiple objectives (economic, environmental, social and societal).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
Field visits are organised depending upon the crop development and climatic conditions - adaptation to calendar wil be communicated to students.
Invited speakers might change every year.
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
Field visits are organised depending upon the crop development and climatic conditions - adaptation to calendar wil be communicated to students.
Invited speakers might change every year.
Evaluating and optimising production systems
Field visits are organised depending upon the crop development and climatic conditions - adaptation to calendar wil be communicated to students.
Invited speakers might change every year.
Contacts
Prof. Benjamin Dumont Plant Sciences - CropScience 081 62 21 43 benjamin.dumont@uliege.be
Plant science of various species involved in large scale cultivation and animal fodder production in temperate regions
Prof. Benjamin Dumont Plant Sciences - CropScience 081 62 21 43 benjamin.dumont@uliege.be
Implementing technical arrangements under real conditions
Prof. Benjamin Dumont Plant Sciences - CropScience 081 62 21 43 benjamin.dumont@uliege.be
Evaluating and optimising production systems
Prof. Benjamin Dumont Plant Sciences - CropScience 081 62 21 43 benjamin.dumont@uliege.be