Key words
Not specified
Objectives
To give a realistic and representative image of the future profession in tree culture and ornamental horticulture, garden construction, public green and nature conservation. Give understandings in the course of cultures, sow, harvest, conservation and sale.
To introduce in ecology and agro-ecosystems.
Topics
Introduction to the different sectors; sub-sectors of tree culture and ornamental horticulture, garden construction, public green and nature grounds, by ginving an overview and visiting sub-sectors.
The basics of the cultures will be explained and situated in the biotechnology; sow, cuttings, graft, plant, culture treatments, harvest, sort and hold.
The relationship between organisms and their environment.
Ecological aspect of the human-nature relation.
Conservation of the bio-diversity
Examples of (agro-) ecosystems
Prerequisites
No professional foreknowledge requested. Knowledge of general plant culture with basics of the morphology and the physiology of plants is an advantage.
Final Objectives
To acquire knowledge and understanding in tree culture and ornamental horticulture, garden construction, public green and nature conservation:
introduction to the sector and sub-sectors, seed- and accessions sector, production-sector, delivery-sector, processing-sector;
understanding in culture plan and succession cultures (sow, plant, treatment, maintenance, harvest, conservation);
relationship between organisms and their environment;
the functioning of populations and ecosystems;
ecological aspects of the human-nature relation.
The student is able to:
situate the different sub-sectors and their importance follow cultures and apply culture techniques;
observe ecological aspects in their environment (agro-ecosystems, nature, landscape);
library- and internet use in function of the course;
make papers and presentations;
keep up logs;
cooperate in small groups.
The competences are initial.
Materials used
Course, literature and websites (bibliographic data), visits
Study costs
Courses total€ 10
Exercises, you need a pair of lopping scissors, a rain attire and boots. The material is not expected to be new € 150
Excursions € 30
Study guidance
Coaching
You can ask the teachers for help in individual study problems.
Teaching Methods
Lessons, exercise sessions, practices, company visits, exercise-oriented-education, project-oriented-education
Assessment
Written examination
Permanent evaluation
Portfolio
Lecturer(s)
Dirk BAELE - Lucien VERSCHOREN - Bart MOUTON - Annemie OP DE BEECK
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