Agriculture II

Code:

CAGR1002

Acronym:

CAGR1002

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Agrarian Sciences

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AP	27	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	48	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The Agriculture II course unit aims to deepen the integrated understanding of production systems, emphasizing the interdependence between plant and animal production and their role in enhancing the territory. The goal is to develop a holistic approach to agricultural activities and agronomic practices, considering environmental sustainability, biodiversity, ecosystems, landscapes, and the services agroecosystems provide to society. By the end of this course unit, students should be able to:

1. Identify and understand approaches to integrating plant and animal production systems, exploring their productive and ecological interactions and societal challenges.
2. Analyze and evaluate responsible intensification approaches used in specialized plant and animal production.
3. Implement decision-making processes in the integrated protection of crops against pests and diseases from a sustainable agriculture perspective.
4. Develop strategies for the agricultural valorization of organic waste, considering soil regeneration, the environment, and territorial cohesion.
5. Execute basic projects on crop water needs at different spatial scales and irrigation scheduling in the context of water productivity as a scarce resource.
6. Integrate and relate different aspects of agriculture to sustainably promote the production of goods and services.

Work in multidisciplinary teams to design solutions for complex agricultural-related realities and/or situations with limited information, including critical analysis and proficient communication of reasoning and conclusions to a demanding and diverse audience

Learning outcomes and competences

Upon completing this course unit, students should be able to:

• Understand and explain the ecological and productive interdependence between plant and animal production systems.
• Apply and evaluate responsible intensification practices that balance agricultural productivity with environmental and social sustainability.
• Make informed decisions in the integrated protection of crops against pests and diseases, considering sustainable approaches.
• Create and justify solutions for the agricultural valorization of organic waste, promoting soil regeneration and ecosystem conservation.
• Plan and execute irrigation scheduling projects adapted to different spatial scales, maximizing the efficient use of water.
• Critically analyze the role of agriculture in territorial enhancement and agroecosystem service provision.
• Integrate and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the design of innovative solutions for agricultural and environmental challenges.
• Communicate effectively sustainable agricultural strategies to different audiences and contexts

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Agriculture I

Program

1. 
   

   Plant and animal production systems and territorial enhancement

   
   


2. 
   

   Plant protection

   
   


3. 
   

   Agricultural valorization of organic waste and regenerative agriculture

   
   


4. 
   

   Crop water requirements

   
   


5. 
   

   Irrigation scheduling at different spatial scales

   
   


6. 
   

   Urban agriculture

   
   


7. 
   

   Plant production: viticulture, horticulture, and fruit growing

   
   


8. 
   

   Animal production systems

   
   

 

Mandatory literature

Allen RG, Pereira LS, Raes D, Smith M, ; Crop Evapotranspiration. Guidelines for Computing Crop Water Requirements., FAO Irrig. Drain. Pap. 56, FAO, Rome, 1998
Almeida, D. ; Manual de culturas hortícolas (2 volumes). , Editorial presença, Lisboa., 2006
Costa, M. S; As Bases Biológicas das Produções Animais (3 volumes), Ed. ISA/UTL−DPAA, 2002
Hartmann & Kester; Plant propagation principles and practices, Ed. Prentice Hall 8th edition, 2011
Pereira LS; Necessidades de Água e Métodos de Rega, Europa-America, Lisboa, 2004
Terrón, U; Fitotecnia. Ingeniería de la production vegetal, Ed Mundi Prensa, Espanha, 2002
Magalhães Nuno; Tratado de viticultura. ISBN: 978-972-8987-15-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

 

The teaching/learning process is structured around autonomous and guided in-person work through theoretical (T) and theoretical-practical (TP) classes and personalized support, which aim to promote acquiring knowledge (factual, conceptual, procedural, and metacognitive) and developing cognitive processes (integrating, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating).

The learning activities include:

Lectures: presentation and discussion of the themes.

Practical classes:
1) Fieldwork to allow students first contact with plants, agricultural practices, and crop systems. Some of these works consist of the installation and monitoring of the growth and development of diverse cultures

2) Case studies and exercises. Use of computers for i) simulations of decision-making at the level of the culture system. ii) consulting specialized databases.

3) Part of the agricultural machinery lessons are taught in cooperative farms (in agreement with the FCUP).

4) Field trips are planned.

 

 

 

 

Software

crop wat

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	69,00
Trabalho de campo	17,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	14,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	28,00
Estudo autónomo	58,00
Trabalho de campo	14,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Eligibility for exams

    Compliance with attendance requirements as established in the student assessment regulations (https://sigarra.up.pt/up/LEGISLACAO_GERAL.ver_legislacao?p_nr=4025), respecting the maximum absence limit of 25% of the total classes.

• Submission and acceptance of practical work, projects, or case studies within the stipulated deadlines.
• Students who have previously completed and passed practical work, projects, or case studies in previous years (up to 2 years) will be admitted to the final exam without needing to repeat this assessment component.
• Students with a status that allows exemption from course attendance (e.g., working student status) must complete the practical assignments/projects/case studies outlined in the course unit to obtain attendance in the course

Calculation formula of final grade

Course evaluation is based on 3 components:

 

1 - Written exam (WE) covering all the taught programmatic contents.

2 - Practical work (TP), see dossier UC

The final grade (FG) is calculated by the algorithm:

FG = [(WEmc ´ 70) + TPmc ´ 30) ´ 58 + WEaa ´ 14 + WEsc ´ 14 + WEab ´ 14 ]/100.

 To pass the course the CF> = 10 and a minimum score of 8/20 in all components. In the case of some of the tests provided do not hold their value in percentage assigned in CF will be added to the written examination (WE

Examinations or Special Assignments

During the “época de avaliação especial de conclusão de curso” and the “época de avaliação para estudantes com estatuto ou condição especial”, in addition to the written exam, students must be assessed in all components outlined in the course's "assessment structure," such as practical assignments (PAn), projects, or case studies. Previously submitted work from other assessment periods cannot be used for this purpose.

 Students wishing to take advantage of this special evaluation period must, after confirming their eligibility, contact the Professor at least one week before the exam to receive the protocols for the TPn, projects, or case studies to be completed.

Internship work/project

n.a.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

 

In addition to the course bibliography, tutorial texts or scientific literature will be provided to support some of the taught topics.

Student Support Outside of Class Hours: I provide all contact information (phone, mobile, and email) and permit to be called at any time, emphasizing the need to consider the urgency of the matter. Before the exam, I will hold a clarification session for doubts.

Due to curriculum and departmental requirements, I will maintain office hours (Vairão) for student assistance outside of class-time: Thursday from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Classification improvement

Grade improvement in the course covers all assessment components outlined (cf. assessment formula), in addition to the written exam. Partial improvement of individual components is not allowed. All practical work TPn/Projects/case studies submitted for grade improvement must be different from those presented in previous assessment periods, such as the regular exam period.

To take the grade improvement exam, students must first register at the "student office" of FCUP.

Observations

Student support outside class hours
I will provide all my contact information (phone, mobile, and emails) and give permission to be contacted at any time, advising students to consider the urgency of the matter. Before the exam, I will hold a review session to clarify any doubts.
Due to ECDU regulations, I will maintain regular office hours for student support outside class hours:
Office hours: Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Vairão

Jury:
Mário Cunha
Albano Pereira
Ana Aguiar