HORT30250 Food Production: Protected Crops

Academic Year 2018/2019

This module explores the scientific and technological basis of protected food crop production. Factors involved in the production of the principle protected food crops are studied (Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Lettuce, Culinary Herbs). Emphasis is given to the production of quality produce. There is particular emphasis given to the system approach to programmed growing for long season production and the application of recent technology and research findings. National and international production, distribution, retailing and consumption patterns are reviewed for selected crops. Industry Codes of Practice and Quality Assurance & Food Safety programmes (such as GLOBALGAP and including national and international quality standards, certification and accreditation systems to EN45011) will be examined. Issues of sustainable global food supply (protected crops) and ethical trading will be raised in the context of Sustainable enterprises.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1 Understand and describe the principles and methods of production for the major protected food crops. 2 Critically review and evaluate data from scientific, technical, industry and marketing sources for the key factors affecting the production and supply of individual crops (including novel protected food crops).3 Describe the principles of production, for the major protected food crops. Create cropping plans and evaluate quality attributes for commercial scale protected food crops.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

14
Specified Learning Activities

14
Autonomous Student Learning

64
Total

116
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Level 1 or Level 2 Biology or chemistry Module



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Examination: End of Semester examination

50

 2 hour End of Trimester Exam
Class Test: Preliminary Examination in class

20

 Week 5
Class Test: Preliminary Examination in class

20

 Week 12
Assignment: Industry site visit report(s)

10

 Varies over the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible. Failing students should consult with the Module Co-ordinator.

Name Role
Dr Caroline Elliott-Kingston Tutor