Agronomy
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The learning objective is to provide a dynamic vision of the agricultural sector in terms of production needs and natural resources conservation.
Expected learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes are:
- to know the agricultural systems at territorial and farm scale, and the agrometeorological variables and their effects on the plants and crops;
- to know the mechanisms of chemical and hydrological cycles;
- capacity to analyse relationships between the different system components;
- to know the soil-crop relationships.
- to know the agricultural systems at territorial and farm scale, and the agrometeorological variables and their effects on the plants and crops;
- to know the mechanisms of chemical and hydrological cycles;
- capacity to analyse relationships between the different system components;
- to know the soil-crop relationships.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Agroecology principles. Analysis of the farming system, the farm its properties and functions. Farm typologies: conventional, integrated, organic. Applied Agrometeorology. Agronomic optimization of the crop in space and time (crop rotation, agroforestry). Agronomic plans (soil preparation and tillage, sowing/planting, irrigation, stress management, fertilization); harvesting and conserving the products. Some examples of crops: cereals, pulses, fodder, industrial. Ecosystem Services
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge in Ecology, Botany, Biology
Teaching methods
Conventional lecture, project based learning, working in small or larger groups, process simulation, complex phenomena discussion for critical thinking development
Teaching Resources
Agronomia, ed PAtron a cura di L. Giardini, ed 2016
Agronomia Ed. Poseidonia, Bocchi S. Spigarolo R. ed. 2019
Agronomia Ed. Poseidonia, Bocchi S. Spigarolo R. ed. 2019
Assessment methods and Criteria
At the end of the course, the assessment will be carried out both on the group activity and a written test with open and closed questions
AGR/02 - AGRONOMY AND FIELD CROPS - University credits: 7
Practicals: 16 hours
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Bocchi Stefano
Shifts:
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Professor:
Bocchi StefanoProfessor(s)
Reception:
3 - 7 p.m
Office at the Section of Agronomy ESP