ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 1 Expository Class: 12 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 25
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Plant Production and Engineering Projects
Areas: Plant Production
Center Higher Polytechnic Engineering School
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
Learn to make decisions and use the tools of integrated crop protection
The ultimate objective of the course is that the student, who must already have the basic knowledge of Crop Protection and, many of them, are already registered in the ROPO as a "Plant health Advisor", complete their training developing their capacity for the design of Integrated protection systems for different types of crops and specific monitoring and intervention strategies.
Contents
The memory of the Master for this subject includes the following contents:
Integrated control strategies of pests, pathogens and weeds within the rules of Integrated Crop Production. Sampling and monitoring of infesting populations, diagnosis and / or identification of harmful and beneficial agents. Making tools Decision: the relationship between production losses / quality and population density / inoculum harmful agents; intervention threshold calculating and implementation of risk prediction systems.
These contents will be developed according to the following program:
EXPOSITIVE (12 h) and INTERACTIVE (12 h); 2 tutoring and 2 exam and 47 h not face to face)
Lesson 1: Integrated Protection programs Integrated Production. . 5 h P 16 h NP
EXPOSITIVE:
Different approaches in the IPM strategy for different crops: intensive/extensive; annual/biennial/perennial. Model crops: extensive/potato; greenhouse/horticultural; tree crop/apple tree
INTERACTIVE:
Seminar 1: Evaluation of the the IPM guide for a crop and summary oral presentation for peers. Preparation (in groups)
Seminar 2: Calculation and forecast of time and average number of treatments against a key pathogen in a given climatic zone. Reasoned selection of products (Group work). Evaluation (rubric): data search and information elaboration, presentation, public presentation to classmates and discussion.
Lesson 2: Diagnostic and/or identification of pests, pathogens and or beneficial organisms (4 h P, 16 NP)
EXPOSITIVE:
Taxonomy review/ description of the diagnostic techniques to be used in the assays that the student will carry out (pathogen fungi, nematodes or viruses).
INTERACTIVE:
Lab 1. Diagnostic of leaf fungi from the Campus fields or any field crops at the end of the productive cycle.
Non-face-to-face alternative for students with attendance waiver: diagnosis by photographs that will be taken as the procedure progresses and that will be delivered sequentially to the students so that they can identify the pathogen using bibliographic information and / or keys.
Assessment: sample preparation, monitoring of fungi development, uptake and organization of data, photos, monitoring, data uptake, writing final report (group work).
Lab 2 (optional): follow-up of a trial under controlled conditions with pests / pathogens / weeds.
Assessment: monitoring, data collection and photographs, correct writing with a paper format with an abstract in English, as well as Spanish or Galician, introduction, methodology, results, discussion and bibliography used (group work). The complete writing in English will be valued
Non-face-to-face alternative for students with attendance waiver: The same as the face-to-face students, but with a simulated assayt, with fictitious data to be processed and evaluated; writing an article with these data.
Lesson 3: Sampling in IPM Systems 4 h P + 5 NP
EXPOSITIVE:
Objectives of the sampling, methods and design, data interpretation form direct or indirect sampling
INTERACTIVE:
Lab 3: comparison of techniques and protocols for sampling (simulations in computer classroom).
Assessment: report about the activity.
Lesson 4: Epidemiology. 4 h P + 5 h NP
EXPOSITIVE:
Pest populations or plant damage development and effect of environmental conditions for each crop, pest and Integrated Pest Management systems.
INTERACTIVE:
Lab 4: epidemics development: Disease progress curves (simulations in computer classroom).
Assessment: report and questions about the activity.
Lesson 5: Tools for decision making in IPM systems. 6 h P +5NP
EXPOSITIVE:
intervention thresholds and risk assessment systems; relationship between yield or quality losses and pest population or inoculum density of nocive organisms.
INTERACTIVE:
Lab 5: epidemics simulation for Apple scab, effect of inoculum quantity and control measures (computer room)
Assessment: plus if report about the activity, in English.
Lab 6: Insect flight curves, data interpretation and decision making (simulation in computer room)
Assessment: report about the activity
Depending of the year conditions, a field trip will be proposed; it would substitute any lab or seminar activity.
TITORIES 2 h P
- Presentation of the teaching guide, selection and revision of group works, consultations.
BASIC
-Anónimo. Varios años. Guías de gestión integrada de plagas: patata, frutales pepita, hortícolas. MAGRAMA, Madrid.
- XUGA. 2006. Regulamentos técnicos Producción Integrada de vid, pataca e hortícolas. Xunta de Galicia, pdf DOG
-Coscollá, R. 2004. Introducción a la protección integrada. Phytoma España. 356 pp
En Inglés:
- Elzinga, C.L., D.W. Salzer, J.W. Willoughby and J.P. Gibbs. 2001. Monitoring plant and animal populations. Blackwell Science.
- Dugan, F.M. 2018. The identification of fungi: an illustrated Introduction with weys, glossary, and guide to literatura. APS Press.
COMPLEMENTARY
In English:
- Francl, L.J. and D.A. Neher. 1997. Exercises in Plant Disease Epidemiology. APS Press St. Paul, Minessotta (USA).
- Stevenson, K.L. and Jeger, M.J. 2015. 2nd edition. Exercises in Plant Disease Epidemiology. APS Press St. Paul, Minessotta (USA).
-Madden, L.V., G. Hughes, and F. van den Bosch. 2007. The study of plant disease epidemics. APS Press, St. Paul, Minessotta (USA)
-Pedigo, LP. ,G. Buntin, 1993. Handbook of Sampling Methods for Arthropods in Agriculture. CRC Press, 736pp
-Savary, S. and Willocquet, L. 2014. Simulation Modeling in Botanical Epidemiology and Crop Loss Analysis. The Plant Health Instructor. APS Press. DOI: 10.1094/PHI-A-2014-0314-01.
- Specific web pages in files e.aula of each topic.
- Specific bibliography for assays: individual
COMPETENCES
Comp16. CE9 - Adequate knowledge and ability to develop and apply proprietary technology in integrated crop protection systems.
Comp05. CG5 - Ability to convey knowledge and the conclusions of studies or reports, using the means permitted by communications technology and taking into account the knowledge of the recipient audience.
Comp07. CG7 - Ability to develop the skills necessary to continue learning independently or through guidance, incorporating new concepts, processes, or methods derived from research, development, and innovation into professional activity.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
H/D07. 4.1. - Ability to identify, find, and obtain the required data.
H/D08. 4.2. - Ability to conduct bibliographic searches, consult and use databases and other information sources judiciously, and conduct simulations to conduct research on complex topics within their field of expertise.
H/D10. 4.4. - High-level capacity and skill to design and conduct experimental research, interpret data judiciously, and draw conclusions.
H/D11. 4.5. - Ability to conduct research on the application of the most advanced technologies in agricultural engineering.
H/D12. 5.2. - Practical skills, such as the use of computer tools to solve complex problems, carry out complex engineering projects, and design and direct complex research. TYPE: Skills
H/D17. 7.2. - Ability to function effectively in national contexts as a member or leader of a team that may be composed of people from different disciplines and levels, and who can use virtual communication tools. TYPE: Skills
H/D15. 6.2. - Ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects that require new approaches, assuming responsibility for the decisions made. TYPE: Skills
H/D18. 8.1. - Ability to undertake ongoing training independently. TYPE: Skills
H/D19. 8.2. - Ability to acquire further knowledge independently. TYPE: Skills
KNOWLEDGE
Con02. 1.2. - A deep knowledge and understanding of the engineering disciplines specific to their field of expertise, at the level necessary to acquire the remaining competencies of the degree.
Con05. 5.1. - Complete knowledge of applicable techniques and methods of analysis, design and research, and their limitations.
Expositive teaching: lectures, workshops and seminars explaining and demonstrating exercises in computer lab. These lessons and explanations will be useful to achieve the competences Comp16. Coñecementos CE9 e Con02. 1.2. Con05. 5.1.
Interactive-teaching:
* laboratory practice testing in groups of 2-3 students (preparation, design, installation, monitoring, measurement, report writing and presentation)these activities will be helpful to cover the specific competence Comp16. CE9 e Con05. 5.1. and work on the skills and abilities H/D07. 4.1. H/D08. 4.2. H/D10. 4.4
* practical simulation exercises or problems in computer classroom that will help to work the Comp16. CE9 and the skils and abilities H/D08. 4.2. H/D12. 5.2. H/D15. 6.2.
* seminars that will involve the preparation of technical reports prepared in groups of 2-3 students: information search, processing, presentation; based on the development of the the skils and abilities H/D07. 4.1.; H/D08. 4.2. H/D16. 7.1. H/D17. 7.2, H/D18. 8.1. H/D19. 8.2 and competences Comp16. CE9 e Comp05. CG5
Individual Activity: reading and preparation of lessons, preparation of assessment tests Comp16. CE9 e H/D07. 4.1 Con02. 1.2. Con05. 5.1.
-Advisory: Help in finding information, selection of topics and articles, review presentations. H/D18. 8.1. - H/D19. 8.2.
-The virtual classroom will serve both to provide information and to receive it and give notices on various topics of interest to the subject or propose self-evaluation controls that will serve to work the specífic competence Comp16.CE9, and skill H/D16. 7.1.
Evaluation system / % of grade / skills assessed / probable date
Expositive: 1.5 credits, 50% of the final grade
– Theoretical-practical exam with a test on expository teaching (33%) and exercises on interactive teaching (66%) / Comp16. CE9 Con02. 1.2. Con05. 5.1. H/D14. 6.1. H/D07. 4.1; H/D08. 4.2 / official date
Interactive: 1.5 credits, 50% of the final grade
– Practical sessions: reports submitted (50%) (25% of the final grade); each session will be assessed based on the time spent / Comp16. CE9; Comp05. CG5; H/D10. 4.4; H/D16. 7.1; / at the end of each activity
– Seminar assignments and public presentations, weighted average of activities based on duration: 50% (25% of the final grade) the assessment of each based on the time dedicated / Comp16. CE9; H/D14. 6.1.; H/D16. 7.1. / last week of class
A minimum of 4 is required in all components of the final grade (theory, laboratory, seminars). The maximum mark for students with any part with a grade lower than 4 will be 4. The evaluation in the 2nd opportunity will be the same as in the first, the students will be able to present works that they have not submitted before January. Repeating students can validate the practice, work and control notes from the previous year, but with grade 5 and they must take into account that part of the exam will evaluate practical exercises.
“Students who have been granted an attendance exemption by the Degree Committee, as provided in the Class Attendance Regulations, must keep in mind that to pass the course, they must submit all interactive activities, which they will complete independently, in a timely manner, following the instructions in the virtual classroom. Attendance at the initial session of Lab 1 and 2 is mandatory, but they may subsequently continue on their own with online support.
Backpacks, bags and similar items must be stored in a separate place.
-Access to the exam with smart watches, mobile phones or any other type of electronic device is not permitted.
-On the table there cannot be more than a pen and some erasing system (Tipex or similar).
- Students with long hair must wear it up.
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the" Regulations for evaluating student academic performance and reviewing grades” will apply.
The course has 3 ECTS credits, a total of 75 hours, of which 12 face-to-face, 12 interactive, 2 tutories and 2 hours for assessment
Student working hours, 47 hours, is recommended to dedicate them to:
-Reading and preparation of lessons.
-Preparation Of practices, monitoring, drafting and preparation of presentations:
-Search And data processing, reporting and group presentations
-Preparing Specific assessment tests (checks and final exam)
- Assistance and participation in class
- Review of the contents of the Crop Protection subject in the degree
- Carry out of all the voluntary activities
- Study with graphic material at hand
- Reading and managing bibliography and research papers
- Reviewing the lessons
- Collaboration with mates
- Taking full advantage of the practical activities
- Go out to the field before autumn/winter will arrive: observe
In this course, the basic contents of plant pathology, agricultural entomology and crop protection that must have been studied in the degree to be a phytosanitary advisor are used, but not taught. Students who have not taken subjects with these contents must make an extra effort to follow the agenda.
The admission of the student enrolled in the practical laboratory requires that they know and comply with the General Safety Regulations in the practical laboratories of the University of Santiago de Compostela. @Dito information is available on the USC website http://www.usc.es/export9/ sites/webinstitucional/ gl/servicios/ sprl/descargas/ NPR-20-Ed-3-Normas-general-de - safety-in-practice-laboratories.pdf).
For students who want to complement their formation in the professional world arround the phytosanitary Advisor it is recommended to choose carry out their practices in companies that are operating within the Integrated Production and / or making their Technical Study / Master's Thesis research in related fields .
The research group "Plant Production and Protection" (GI-1988) allows students to master in pathology work,
entomology, soil maintenance, protection of the vineyard, potato protection etc.
Advisory in Viticultural practices in wineries, phytosanitary shops, PI farms, etc.
This program in English is a "machine translation" of the program in Spanish; although it has been reviewed, it will probably have mistakes.
Cristina Cabaleiro Sobrino
Coordinador/a- Department
- Plant Production and Engineering Projects
- Area
- Plant Production
- Phone
- 982823101
- cristina.cabaleiro [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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| 13:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Seminar I (Pav.III) |
| 14:00-15:00 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Spanish | Seminar I (Pav.III) |