ES2S57 - Nursery Crop Production 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S57 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Nursery Crop Production | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Anthony Davies | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100529 - horticulture | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide students with knowledge of how to understand and manage nursery crop production systems in practice. The learner will be able to prepare and plan for nursery stock production in containers, in protected and outdoor situations.
- Modern nursery production techniques.
- How plant growth principles are applied within nursery production.
Content Summary
- Establishment, planting/potting methods including mechanisation and automated systems.
- Post planting/potting operations
- Timing and management of operations and techniques.
- Materials used (e.g. pots & growing media).
- Integrated crop protection programmes.
- The effect of water on crops and its availability.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Project supervision | 20 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 13 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate a range of production systems appropriate to a range of nursery crops. |
| LO2 | Utilise practical skills to carry out nursery operations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Prepare crop plans for a number of crops to include timing, growing media, and point of sale | 0 | 3500 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Carry out nursery tasks such as irrigation, nutrient management and potting | 0 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |