Agrarian Systems

Code:

CA4010

Acronym:

CA4010

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Agrarian Sciences

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Consumer Sciences and Nutrition

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CCN	6	Plano de estudos do Mestrado em Ciências do Consumo e Nutrição - 2013_2014	1	-	3	21	81

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This course  aims at characterizing the agronomic sector in Portugal, to discuss the production constraints and the major farming systems. For its regional and national importance, particular emphasis is given to the horticultural and livestock production systems.

Learning outcomes and competences

The program allows that the student acquire basic knowledge about crop production with high national and international relevance, in accordance with the objectives outlined for this course.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction to the agricultural production systems
1.1. Farming systems (conventional, integrated pest managment, organic farming)
1.2 Conventional Plant Breeding vs. GMOs

2. Introduction to Horticulture
2.1 Importance and principles of horticulture 
2.2 Trends and challenges in the horticultural sector;
2.3 Steps preceding crop cultivation

3. Introduction to protected cultivation
3.1 Soilless cultivation and types of substrates
3.2 Climate control in greenhouses: objectives and available tools

4. Pest management
4.1 Pests, diseases and weeds in cultures.
4.2 Pest management in integrated pest management and in organic farming
4.3 Pests preventive and curative control methods.

5. Animal Production
5.1. Evolution of the Animal Production
5.2. Animal Production systems
5.3. Consumers' concerns
5.4. Portuguese Livestock Systems
 
6. Study visit - integration of the concepts acquired during the course

Mandatory literature

Almeida Domingos; Manual de culturas hortícolas., Editorial Presença, 2006
Ana Aguiar, Maria do Ceu Godinho, Cristina Amaro da Costa; Produção Integrada, SPI - Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação, 2004. ISBN: 972-8589-51-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

The exposition of the themes is supported using diverse supporting material (e.g., slides, videos, multimedia). A study visit will be conducted to a production unit.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	21,00
Frequência das aulas	21,00
Total:	42,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance at practical lessons (75% of the foreseen)

Calculation formula of final grade

Students will be evaluated with a final exam dealing with the subjects covered during the semester. This test will have a weight of 100% for the final ranking. Students that do not pass the exam (mark < 9.5/20) and those who were not present in the exam, will have another opportunity in a second date of exam.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students subject to special regimes will be evaluated in a final exam.

Classification improvement

Students who want to rise their mark should perform the second exam.

Observations

Professor Coordinating this Course: Susana Carvalho (susana.carvalho@fc.up.pt)