ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject 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
Know, understand and use the principles of plant production technologies: protecting crops against pests and diseases.
The ultimate goal is to prepare the agricultural engineer to exercise the competences as Plant Health Advisor (Royal Decree 1311/2012, of 14 September); the following specific objectives are proposed:
1. Know the foundations and history of Crop Protection legislation and Integrated Pest Manageme in general and in particular
2. Recognice the symptoms of pests and pathogens and identify the causative agents
3. Associate pests and pathogens with their hosts and the damage or disease caused in each crop and plant product.
4. Learn the techniques of prevention and control of pests, pathogens and weeds
That should bring the student to the ultimate goal: to use all the knowledge about harmful agents, crops nad control techniques for decision making in prevention and integrated pest, disease and weed control with minimal environmental impact and in the health of farmers and consumers.
The degree report for this area includes the following contents:
Plant Pathology. Agricultural Entomology. Control techniques of pests and diseases. Effect of control techniques: target organisms, quality and environment. Integrated Crop protection models. Practice of diagnosis and identification, sampling and simulation, finding information, security.
These contents are developed according to the following program:
Face to face = presencial P
SECTION I: Introduction (6 h P)
EXPOSITIVE TEACHING (3 h P)
Lesson 1: The protection of crops.
Lesson 2: Diagnosis and identification of harmful organisms.
INTERACTIVE TEACHING (3 h P)
P.1 Recognition of symptoms and damages of plagues and pathogens in field. 2 h
P.2 Recognition of symptoms and damages by pathogens in fresh and dry material in laboratory. 1 h
SECTION II: Plant Pathology (7 h P + 10 h NP)
EXPOSITIVE TEACHING (2 h P)
Lesson 3: Introduction to Plant Pathology
EXPOSITIVE TEACHING (10 h NP)
Lesson 4: Fungal pathogens and related
Lesson 5: Prokaryotes phytopathogenic
Lesson 6: Virus and viroids pathogens
Lesson 7: phytopathogenic nematodes
Lesson 8: Parasitic plants
Lesson 9: Diseases of abiotic causes
INTERACTIVE TEACHING (5 h P)
Seminar 1: 1 h Videos vital cycles of fungi
P.3 Diagnostic of phytopathogenic fungi 2 h
P.4 Phytopathogenic Nematodes f 1h
P.5 Diagnostic of phytopathogenic viruses 1h
SECTION III: Agricultural Entomology (5 h P + 5 h NP)
EXPOSITIVE TEACHING (2 h P)
Lesson 10: Introduction to the study of agricultural pests.
EXPOSITIVE TEACHING (5 h NP)
Lesson 11: Insect pests and beneficial: morphology, physiology, injury and / or benefits.
Lesson 12: pest and beneficial mites: morphology, physiology, injury and / or benefits
Lesson 13: Other pest organisms
INTERACTIVE TEACHING (3 h P)
Seminar 2: 1 h Videos vital cycles of insects.
P.6 Identification order/families of insects/acari of agricultural importance and recognition of damages 2h
SECTION IV: Weed Science (1 h)
EXPOSITIVE TEACHING (1 h P)
Lesson 14: Weeds.
SECTION V: Techniques and strategies of control (29h P + 10 NP)
EXPOSITIVE TEACHING (16 h P)
Lesson 15: Legal Control. Regulations.
Lesson 16: Cultural control
Lesson 17: Physical Control
Lesson 18: Genetic Control
Lesson 19: Biotechnical Control
Lesson 20: Biological Control
Lesson 21: Chemical Control
Lesson 22: Strategies for control of pests, pathogens and weeds.
Lesson 23: Decision Making. Pest populations and disease epidemiology
INTERACTIVE TEACHING (13 h P, 10 h NP)
P.7 Insect traps and curves of flight 2 h
P.8 Enemies and auxiliary fauna 1h
Seminar 3: 1 h Videos biological control and sterile male release
Seminar 4: 1 h Video Integrated Production. Discussion.
Seminar 5: Programs of Simulation epidemics: factors that affect to the Disease Progress Curve (DPC) 2 h Program in English, deliverable in English
Seminar 6: Damage assessment: scales, computer programs. 1 h Program in English, deliverable in English
Seminar 7: Students Presentations and discussion 3 h
Seminar 8: subjects 22 and 23: practical decision-making exercises 2 h
Tutorials: 3 h
Tut 1 Presentation of the teaching guide,
Tut 2 selection of topics for coursework, citation, documentation
Tut 3 discussions on the progress of ongoing review of work / exercises / exams corrected
In the program, only NP hours are assigned to specific activities (25 hours), the rest is the student's job to review face-to-face agenda and prepare assessment tests.
BASIC
• Coscollá, R. 2004. Introducción a la Protección Integrada. Phytoma España. 356 pp.
• Andrés, M.F de y S. Verdejo (ed). 2011. Enfermedades causadas por nematodos fitoparásitos en España. SEF Phytoma.
• Ayllón, M.A., Cambra, M., Moriones, E., Llave, C. 2016. Enfermedades de las plantas causadas por virus y viroides. SEF
• Jiménez Díaz, R.M. y E. Montesinos (eds). 2010. Enfermedades de las plantas causadas por hongos y Oomicetos. SEF PHYTOMA.340 pp.
• López, M.M., J Murillo, E Montesinos y A Palacio-Bielsa. 2018. Enfermedades de las plantas causadas por bacterias. SEF.
• Jacas, J. y Urbaneja (eds). 2009. Control Biológico de Plagas Agrícolas. Phytoma España.496 pp.
• García Torres, L. 2001. Fundamentos sobre malas hierbas y herbicidas. Ed. Mund-Prensa.
In English:
Schumann, G.L. and D´Arcy, J. 2006. Essential Plant Pathology. APS Press.
COMPLEMENTARY
• García Marí, F., Ferragut, F. 2002. Las Plagas Agrícolas. Phytoma-España.
• Agrios, G. Plant pathology. 5th ed. 2004. Elsevier. Versión española, 1995, Fitopatología, 2ª ed. Noriega.
• Liñán, C. de. (Ed.). Entomología agroforestal. Ed. C. de Liñán. 1209 pp
• Barrientos, J. (Ed.) 2004. Curso práctico de Entomología. Universidad Autónoma Barcelona.
• Ferrari, M., E. Marcon ed A. Menta. 2004. Fitopatologia ed Entomologia Agraria, 2ªed. Edagricole, Bologna.
• Fernández Quintanilla, C., M. Garrido, C. Zaragoza. 1999. Control integrado de las malas hierbas: buenas prácticas agrícolas. Phytoma
• Jarvis, W.R. 1992. Managing Diseases in Greenhouse Crops. APS, Press, St. Paul, MN. Versión española, MundiPrensa.
• Recasens, J. y J.A. Conesa. 2009. Malas hierbas en plántula. Guía de identificación.
• Varios SEF. Monografías sobre enfermedades de diferentes cultivos.
• Páginas web: actualizadas en los esquemas que se colgarán en el aula virtual
In English:
• Dent, D. 1995. Integrated Pest Management. Chapman & Hall, New York, USA.
• Pedigo, L.P. 2008. Entomology & Pest management, 6th Macmillam publishing Company. Nueva York. USA
• Francl, L.J. and D.A., Neher. 1997. 1st ed .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).
• Varios APS. Compendium of Plant Diseases. Enfermedades de diferentes cultivos.
Competence
Basic and general
CG1 - Knowledge in basic materials in science and technology to enable continuous learning and adaptability to new situations or changing environments.
CG4 - Ability to search and use of the rules and regulations concerning its scope.
CG5 - Ability to develop their activities, assuming a social, ethical and environmental commitment in tune with the reality of human and natural environment.
Transverse
CT1 - Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
CT2 - Capacity for reasoning and argumentation
CT3 - Capacidad de trabajo individual, con actitud autocrítica.
CT4 - Ability to work in problem situations both in group and collectively.
CT5 - Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information
CT6 - Ability to develop and present an organized and understandable text.
CT7 - Ability to make a public display in a clear, concise and consistent manner.
CT8 - Commitment to accuracy of the information provided by others.
CT9 - Skill in managing information technology and communication (ICT).
CT10 - Use of bibliographic information and the Internet.
CT11 – Use of bibliographin information in foreing languages
CT12 - Ability to solve problems through the integrated application of their knowledge
Specific:
Lists only the competences which appear in the MVT but adapted to the contents taught and assessed in this matter:
CR2 - Ability to recognize, understand and use the principles of plant production bases, production systems, protection and exploitation.
EA2 - Ability to recognize, understand and use the principles of crop production technologies: systems of production and exploitation. Crop protection against pests and diseases..
MC1 - Ability to recognize, understand and use the principles of technology plant and animal production: Crop protection.
CR4 - Ability to know, understand and use the principles of the aplications of biotencnology to the agriculture enginery. comprender y utilizar los principios de las aplicaciones de la biotecnología en la ingeniería agrícola
y ganadera.
HJ1 - Ability to know, understand and use the principles of technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
HJ2 - Ability to know, understand and use the basic principles and technology of horticultural, fruit and ornamental propagation and production. Quality control of fruit and vegetable products. Commercialization.
All the competences related to Plant Health: the graduate who studies this matter and 6 other credits related to the protection of crops may be a PHYTOSANITARY ADVISOR as described in Directive 2009/128 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council by which establishes the framework for community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides (Real Decreto 1311/2012): person who has acquired adequate knowledge and advises on pest management and the safe use of plant protection products on a professional basis or as part of a commercial service, including autonomous private and public advisory services, commercial operators, food producers and retailers, where applicable.
Teaching methodology
Contingency plan for remote teaching activities:
They would be carried out synchronously and always according to the schedule established by the center, through the different telematic means available at the USC, preferably the Virtual Campus and Ms Teams.
Due to the nature and content of this subject, as well as the methodology used, the main difference between face-to-face teaching and remote teaching is in practical teaching in the field (Practice 1) and laboratory (Practices 2,3,4, 5, 6, 7 and 8), which will be replaced by photographic sequences or videos of the processes to be carried out, making the students interpret what they see or what happens.
To carry out tutorials, as well as to maintain direct communication both between the students themselves and between them and the teacher, they can be done through the Virtual Campus forum, through Ms. Teams or via email / whatsapp.
- Master-classes with student participation: at least part of each subject. Schemes with graphical information in virtual classroom
-Videos: Possible complement to various theoretical and practical issues, in class diagrams links will be included so that students can view them while studying.
-Use The Virtual Classroom for information exchange between teacher and students, discussion forums, additional information on current topics / interest models for self testing etc. These training actions are aimed at achieving the general competencies CG7, CG10 and CG11 and the specific ones of each qualification (CR2, MC1, EA2, CR4, HJ1, HJ2). The methodology of the interactive sessions will also be directed to cover transversal competences.
-Practices Laboratory or field. Computer classroom practices. Learning based on the resolution of case studies and projects with the help of simulation programs and spreadsheets, decision making.CT1, CT2, CT4, CT11
-Realization of presentations by computer: in groups of 2-3 students; documentation, preparation and presentation and the impact on his teammates will be assessed CT4, CT5, CT7, CT9, CT10, CT11
-Work in group and cooperative learning. Active discussion during the presentation preparation CT4, CT8
- Questions, exercises, searching information, field observation: in each issue of the educational guide and virtual classroom, students can prepare and are “wildcards” in final exam.CT2, CT5
-Individualized tutoring schedule for teacher and group assignment work items, evaluation and correction of the prepared questions, monitoring and guidance.
- Evaluation of competences adquired by themselves about no presencial teaching throug control tests.CT3
The assessment system will be exactly the same regardless of the type of teaching used (face-to-face or virtual), with the only difference that the evaluation activities will be carried out, as established by the competent authorities, either face-to-face in the classroom or remotely through the telematic means available at the USC. When in doubt about the authorship of all or part of the exam, there will be an oral review of the exam.
"In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the" Regulations for evaluating student academic performance and reviewing grades will apply”.
Assessment system /% of final grade / skills assessed / probable date
Expositive / theory (50%):
-Control tests on computer room for assessment of the basic contents that will not be explained in master lessons (tm 4-9; 11-14) (t/f, multiple choice, photo indentification) / 15% / CG1, CR2, CR4, EA2, MC1, CT9 / 3rd or 4th week
- Final exam to assesss the lessons 1, 2, 3, 10, 14, 15-23 (visu, short answer questions, exercises, test of model pest and diseases, wildcards / 30% / CG7, CG11; CR2, CR4, EA2, MC1, CT1. CT2. CT3, CT6. CT8. CT10. CT12 / oficial date
- Seminars: 1 test per seminar / group presentation / 12,5+12,5% / EA2, CR2, MC1, CG10, CG5, CT4, CT5, CT7 CT8, CT9, CT10, CT11, CT12 / in each seminar sessions as schedulled
-Laboratory: average marks of all informs or exams / 25% / EA2, CR2, MC1, CG1, CT4, CT8, CT9, CT11 / in each session as schedulled
Students who are excused from attending any of the teaching activities scheduled for work or family reconciliation, will have to abide by the provisions of instruction 1/2017 of the General Secretariat. In these cases, to pass this subject, attendance at the practical activities that appear in the timetable and the Teaching Guide is compulsory. The actions of the teachers will be governed by the regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of the students and the review of grades approved in the Consello de Goberno on 15th of June 2011 (DOG 21st July 2011) and modified by the Resolution of 5 April 2017 (DOG, May 8).
At least 4 on all components of the final mark (theory, laboratory, seminars) needed. If any of those components is below 4, the max. mark in acta would be 4. Students can validate practices, seminars and controls passed on the previous year, but are validated rated 5 and must be aware that the contents are part of the final exam.
In the second opportunity, the assessment will be the same as in the first, whether it was face-to-face or non-face-to-face, but there could be additional “field wildcards” to those already proposed; in case of suspense in interactive sessions for not having attended / submitted the reports, some missed activities may be completed before the exam date. Repeating students could validate some interactive activities, but with a maximum grade of 5 and should be aware that the contents of all activities enter the final exam, so it is recommended to repeat all activities
EXTRAS to consider in case of "questionable" notes and generally up note or as wildcards in tests:
-HERBARIO Of plants showing symptoms of attacks by pests or diseases
VIRTUAL-FOLDER: activities / teaching guide wildcards + field wildcards
-Other (Complete virtual tours, review regulations, current affairs questions)
(Under no circumstances will be made after knowing the dubious note: the student must have done this activity earlier and deliver as prompted)
Face to face activities: (53 h): 24 h expositives, 24 h interactives, 3 h tutorials, 2 h assessment
Student working time, 97h to be used for the following activities:
-Reading literature, complete notes and preparation of topics / controls without face teaching and pest / disease model
-Exercises and answering questions that will be wildcards: (voluntary but highly recommended)
-Preparation and further work on practices (herbarium, voluntary but recommended)
-Preparation of Presentations in group
Preparation of assessment tests
Other: visiting farms, shops, fields etc to solve question that will be wildcards: at least 10 hours (voluntary but highly recommended)
This is a very dense core subject and is therefore absolutely necessary to take aday the topics or it will be impossible to study in a short time all the material, it is especially important to prepare controls on basic topis as soon as possible to be able to follow the agenda.
I will constantly appeal to the common sense of the student to face practical situations.
It is also recommended to start as soon as possible to go to the field, recognize problems and assess their importance.
To be able to do the practical exercises in final exam the best is to raise exercises, solving in groups, consult the doubts in tutorials and review the information and notices of the virtual classroom.
The recovery would only according to a new exam in July, in which it should be noted that the student has revised and corrected previous errors. In any case, it is recommended that all proposed activities in thematic blocks and practices. Since the new test is in July, when the plants Campus are already in full swing, the student should stuty aoutside and look well what happens because new cases often appear "field wildcards”.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Contingency plan for remote teaching activities: They would be carried out, synchronously and always according to the schedule established by the center, through the different telematic means available at the USC, preferably the Virtual Campus and Ms Teams. Due to the nature and content of this subject, as well as the methodology used, the main difference between face-to-face teaching and remote teaching is in practical teaching in the field (Practice 1) and laboratory (Practices 2,3,4, 5, 6, 7 and 8), which will be replaced by photographic sequences or videos of the processes to be carried out, making the students interpret what they see or what happens. To carry out tutorials, as well as to maintain direct communication both between the students themselves and between them and the teacher, they can be done through the Virtual Campus forum, through Ms. Teams or via email and / or WhatsApp.
EVALUATION SYSTEM
The evaluation system will be exactly the same regardless of the type of teaching used (face-to-face or virtual), with the only difference that the evaluation activities will be carried out, as established by the competent authorities, either in person in the classroom or remotely through the telematic means available at the USC. When in doubt about the authorship of all or part of the exam, there will be an oral review of the exam. "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 students have to know that to complete the 12 credits demanded by the Directive on sustainable Use of Phytosanitary to be PHYTOSANITARY ADVISER they are obligued to take the two optativas included in the Plan of Studies: Sustainable Use of pesticides and Sustainable Application of Pesticides both in the second semester of 4th year.
We offer as supervisrors for TFG and encourage to the students to realise their Project/Work end of Degree in subjects related with Plant protection and with the profession of Phytosanitary Adviser. There are subjects on normative, reports, compilations of documentation, but especially research works in field/laboratory, especially in subjects related with plant virology, nematology and agricultural entomology. We admit also students in "practices in enterprises" where the students can work as PI technician iin the experimental vineyard belonging to the research group Vitis Research (GI1988) or in zones of production of potato.
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
Maria Josefa Lombardero Diaz
- Department
- Plant Production and Engineering Projects
- Area
- Plant Production
- Phone
- 982823150
- mariajosefa.lombardero [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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