Organic Horticulture

Exhibition for the theoretical component; presentation of videos, slideshows, documentaries and specific materials; study visits.
Accomplishment of field work, with observation and discussion, to structure and apply the acquired knowledge.
Ongoing assessment is made of modules:
Module 1 (50% weight) assesses learning outcomes (LO) related to competences 1 and 2 through a written
test with multiple choice questions, targeted response, development and a possible oral and practical test.
Module 2 (50% weight) evaluates the LO relating to competences 3 and 4 through a written test with multiple choice questions, targeted response, development and a possible oral and practical test.
The approval in continuous assessment requires a rating equal or higher than 7.5 in each of the modules and a final weighted grade higher equal to 9.5.
In final exam is used the same procedure of ongoing evaluation.

1 To understand the concept of Organic vegetable crop garden and its difference from the conventional concept.
2- To acquire notions of the importance of Vegetable crops.
3- To understand the value of the balance of vegetable crop ecosystem.
4. To encourage the presence of biodiversity.
5. To know prevention methods in crop protection
6. To plan, install and maintain the space of the organic vegetable garden according to organic production (OP)
7. To Identify families and vegetable species and understand their cultural requirements and their interrelations with the surrounding ecosystem.
8. To have relevant knowledge in organic vegetable crops technology.

1 To understand the concept of Organic vegetable crop garden and its difference from the conventional concept.
2- To acquire notions of the importance of Vegetable crops.
3- To understand the value of the balance of vegetable crop ecosystem.
4. To encourage the presence of biodiversity.
5. To know prevention methods in crop protection
6. To plan, install and maintain the space of the organic vegetable garden according to organic production (OP)
7. To Identify families and vegetable species and understand their cultural requirements and their interrelations with the surrounding ecosystem.
8. To have relevant knowledge in organic vegetable crops technology.
9. To adapt and complete tasks and vegetable crop practices integrated within the OP

• - Módulo 1 - Avalia as Competências 1 e 2 - 50.0%
• - Módulo 2 - Avalia as Competências 3 e 4 - 50.0%

• - Exame - 100.0%

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