Base Knowledge
Knowledge that allowed access to higher education in the area of agricultural sciences.
Teaching Methodologies
Active participation in tasks related to the future professional activity. Integration in diverse work teams, farm, laboratory, workshops, field experiments or research work. Bibliographic research and analysis of publications on the contents of the Unit.
Learning Results
Perform basic techniques related to agricultural and livestock production, preferably in organic production mode, within the scope of activities carried out on the farm, experimental fields, workshops or laboratories, of ESAC.
Program
1- Arable crops, orchads, horticultures, edible or medicinal plants and vineyards. 2- Pastures, feed and forage processing. 2- Poultry, cattle, goats, horses, rabits, sheep and pig production. 3- Composting, waste and effluent management. 4- Other activities that support agricultural production.
Grading Methods
The continuous assessment will be based on the class attendance and work performance:
-Work performance - 65.0%
- Attendance - 35.0%
The exam assessment (only exceptionally) will be done through an individual work plan agreed with the head of the Unit in which each student fulfills the minimum number of hours of work foreseen. The work plan has to be done when the exam phase takes place or during the break time (before exams), never exceeding the last day of the exam period to which the student presents itself.
Exam assessment will be based on attendance and work performance:
-Work performance - 65.0%
- Attendance - 35.0%
Internship(s)
SIM
Bibliography
Ferreira, J. (2012). “As Bases da Agricultura Biológica.” EdiçõesEdiBio.
Hansen, A. (2010). “The Organic Farming Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Running a Certified Organic Farm.” Storey Publishing. North Adams, USA. ISBN: 978 1 60 342 4806
Paajanen, T. (2011). ” Complete Guide to Organic Livestock Farming.” Atlantic Publishing. Ocala Florida, USA ISBN 978 1 60138 381 5