Detailed Information
CPSC10010 - Introduction to Crop Science (Audit) - 2017
This module provides the student with an overview of crop production in Ireland. It will indicate how this production is influenced by such factors as climate and also by political factors at EU and Global level. The student will be provided with an opportunity to see how scientific principles are applied in crop science, including, how plants grow in the field. It will also cover biotic factors such as pests and diseases, and abiotic factors such as light and water availability. An introduction to crop genetics and biotechnology will also be provided. Each student will be assigned a library-based project designed to illustrate how a basic scientific concept is applicable at production level.
Semester 2
Level 1
Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00, beginning January 22, 2019
Tutorials: There are no tutorials for this module.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 27 April - Sunday, 5 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 7May - Saturday, 18 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Julio Isidro Sánchez