BTH2820 Crop science
Faculty of Science
BTH2820 Crop science is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs BIO1011, BIO1022 or BIO1062.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTH2820
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTH2820
No unit lists BTH2820 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
This unit introduces traditional and modern practices involved in crop production. It includes environmental, genetic, physiological and cultural factors influencing crop growth and yield, and emphasises the growth, development and yield of several important tropical crop species and their management for sustainable production. Practical sessions are designed to enhance your understanding of plant growth, post-harvest requirements, as well as soil and environmental factors affecting plant growth.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate the ability to identify plant species of agricultural importance;
- 2
Demonstrate good understanding of the principles involved in crop production and methods for crop improvement;
- 3
Apply specialised knowledge on important factors affecting crop growth and yield to achieve sustainable production of important tropical crops;
- 4
Analyse, interpret and present scientific data effectively.
Workload and teaching
- Three hours of lectures per week
- Three hours laboratory practical per week for eight weeks
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Assoc Professor Adeline Ting
- Unit Coordinators
- Assoc Professor Adeline Ting