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Course Unit Description

INNOVATIONS IN HORTICULTURE

Course 2021-22

  • On-site

1.Subject data

Name: INNOVATIONS IN HORTICULTURE

Code: 203103006

Type: Elective

ECTS: 4

Length of subject: Per term

Semester and course: First term

Speciality:

Language: English

Mode of study: On-site class

2. Lecturer data

Lecturer data: FERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ, JUAN ANTONIO

Knowledge area: Producción Vegetal

Department: Ingeniería Agronómica

Telephone: 968325446

Email: juan.fernandez@upct.es

Office hours and location: Contact with the lecturer

Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in Agricultural Engineering from University of Murcia (SPAIN) - 1995
Engineer in Agricultural Engineering from Polytechnic university of Valencia (SPAIN) - 1986

Academic rank in UPCT: Catedrático de Universidad

Number of five-year periods: 7

Number of six-year periods: 4 de investigación y 1 de transferencia

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

Lecturer data: ZORNOZA BELMONTE, RAÚL

Knowledge area: Edafología y Química Agrícola

Department: Ingeniería Agronómica

Telephone: 868071130

Email: raul.zornoza@upct.es

Office hours and location:

lunes - 11:00 / 12:00
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Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in Soil Science from Polytechnic university of Valencia (SPAIN) - 2007

Academic rank in UPCT: Catedrático de Universidad

Number of five-year periods: 2

Number of six-year periods: 0

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

Lecturer data: MARTÍNEZ BALLESTA, MARÍA DEL CARMEN

Knowledge area: Producción Vegetal

Department: Ingeniería Agronómica

Telephone: 968325457

Email: mcarmen.ballesta@upct.es

Office hours and location:

lunes - 10:00 / 12:00
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martes - 15:00 / 17:30
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miércoles - 09:00 / 12:00
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jueves - 15:00 / 17:30
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Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in PhD in Biochemistry from University of Murcia (SPAIN) - 2002

Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Contratada Doctora

Number of five-year periods: 0

Number of six-year periods: 3 de investigación

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

Lecturer data: MARTÍNEZ BALLESTA, MARÍA DEL CARMEN

Knowledge area: Producción Vegetal

Department: Ingeniería Agronómica

Telephone: 968325457

Email: mcarmen.ballesta@upct.es

Office hours and location:

lunes - 10:00 / 12:00
EDIFICIO DE ETSI AGRONÓMICA, planta 1, Despacho Depacho 1.46
Escribir un correo para ver la hora de tutoría por movilidad a IBV, disponible todos los días.
martes - 15:00 / 17:30
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miércoles - 09:00 / 12:00
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jueves - 15:00 / 17:30
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Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in PhD in Biochemistry from University of Murcia (SPAIN) - 2002

Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Contratada Doctora

Number of five-year periods: 0

Number of six-year periods: 3 de investigación

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

Lecturer data: CONESA GALLEGO, ENCARNACIÓN

Knowledge area: Producción Vegetal

Department: Ingeniería Agronómica

Telephone: 968325756

Email: encarnacion.conesa@upct.es

Office hours and location: Contact with the lecturer

Qualifications/Degrees:

Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Contratada Doctora

Number of five-year periods: 4

Number of six-year periods: 2 de investigación

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

Lecturer data: OCHOA REGO, JESÚS

Knowledge area: Producción Vegetal

Department: Ingeniería Agronómica

Telephone: 968325672

Email: jesus.ochoa@upct.es

Office hours and location:

lunes - 09:45 / 11:45
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El alumno podrá solicitar una tutoria en cualquier otro momento previa solicitud por correo electrónico.
martes - 09:45 / 11:45
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miércoles - 09:45 / 11:45
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Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in Ph.D. from University of Murcia (SPAIN) - 2002

Academic rank in UPCT: Profesor Contratado Doctor

Number of five-year periods: 3

Number of six-year periods: 2 de investigación y 1 de transferencia

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

3. Competences and learning outcomes

3.1. Basic curricular competences related to the subject

[CB6 ]. To possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context.

3.2. General curricular competences related to the subject

[CG1 ]. To learn about the field of study in which agricultural and food research and development are developed and the research skills and methods related to such field.

[CG4 ]. To be able to perform a critical analysis, and an evaluation and synthesis analysis of new and complex ideas in the agri-food sector.

3.3. Specific curricular competences related to the subject

[CE1 ]. To synthesize previous knowledge together with newly acquired knowledge in the matter, so as to be able to cope in agri-food contexts in which there is little specific information.

[CE3 ]. To show a certain degree of scientific and technical training to start a research activity in the field of agri-food.

[CE4 ]. To show a certain degree of understanding of the concepts, principles and theories related to the chosen subjects of the master's program.

Specific topic competences (for elective topics which have them)

Competencias específicas de la asignatura: 1.- Participar en trabajos relacionados con la producción en condiciones protegidas, valoración de subproductos y horticultura urbana, así como para lapuesta en marcha de líneas de producción de nuevos productos vegetales a través de la introducción de nuevos cultivos. Aspectos referidos a la semipresencialidad: Los estudiantes pueden participar en las actividades formativas de esta asignatura de forma presencial (acudiendo físicamente al espacio en el que se desarrollan) o en línea a través de internet, excepto la actividad "Sesiones prácticas de laboratorio, campo o planta piloto" que será obligatoriamente presencial acudiendo físicamente al lugar de las prácticas

3.4. Transversal curricular competences related to the subject

[CT1 ]. Spoken and written effective communication

[CT4 ]. Using information resources responsibly

3.5. Subject learning outcomes

1.- Utilizar el método más adecuado para comunicar ideas, conclusiones o resultados, a una audiencia especializada o no, en contextos nacionales e internacionales.
2.- Localizar, analizar y seleccionar la información precisa para desarrollar su actividad profesional/investigadora.

4. Contents

4.1 Curricular contents related to the subject

1. Aspectos relativos a la domesticación de plantas y sus técnicas de reproducción. Introducción de nuevos cultivos y su cultivo en cultivos protegidos. 2. Innovaciones técnicas en cultivos hortícolas. 3. Valorización de subproductos para mejora de suelos y servicios ecosistémicos y horticultura urbana.

4.2. Theory syllabus

Teaching modules

Units

Unit 1: INTRODUCTION

Lesson 1.-INTRODUCTION. The importance of plant genetic resources conservation. Main innovations in horticulture. Urban horticulture importance.

Unit 2: BIODIVERSITY AND DOMESTICATION OF PLANTS

Lesson 2.- Horticultural biodiversity
Lesson 3.- Domestication of plants

UniT 3: INTRODUCTION OF NEW CROPS

Lesson 4 .- Neglected crops
Lesson 5.- New vegetable crops

Unit 4: CLIMATE MODIFICATION IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION

Lesson 6.- New covering materials
Lesson 7.- New protected structures
Lesson 8.- Climate modification
Lesson 9. Artificial lighting

Unit 5: SOILLESS CULTURE

Lesson 10.- Hydroponics systems
Lesson 11.- Substrate-grown systems
Lesson 12.- Acuaponics

Unit 6: VALORISATION OF BYPRODUCTS FOR SOIL IMPROVEMENT

Lesson 13.- Management of manure and slurry
Lesson 14.- Valorisation of agricultural by-products

Unit 7: ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND URBAM HORTICULTURE

Lesson 15.- Ecosystem services and urban greening
Lesson 16.- Urban horticulture. Typology. Advantages and disadvantages

4.3. Practice syllabus

Name

Description

Unidad 1

Búsqueda, selección y elaboración de información relacionada con la materia

Unidad 2

Caracterización morfológica de nuevos cultivos

Unidad 3

Estudio de propuestas de horticultura urbana

Risks prevention

Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.

4.4. Comments

5. Teaching method

Name

Description

Hours

In-class

Name

Theory class: Activities consisting of training sessions to develop theoretical knowledge based on concepts and theories

Description

Theoretical classes will be given explaning the main concepts and theories of the main innovations in horticultural crops

Hours

30

In-class

100

Name

Problem solving class: Activities consisting of training sessions to develop practical or applied knowledge based on problem solving exercises, or practical cases

Description

This activity is not included in the program of the subject

Hours

0

In-class

100

Name

Laboratory or field practice class: Activities aimed at developing practical or applied skills by the student supervised by a remote teacher

Description

Students will evaluate the main morphological and biochemical characteristics of some baby leaf products with the uses of devices

Hours

10

In-class

100

Name

Practical class in the computer room: Activities for the acquisition of certain skills through the use of specific software

Description

This activity is not included in the program of the subject

Hours

0

In-class

100

Name

Seminars, tutorials led by teaching staff, conferences, visits, round tables, etc .: Activities to develop theoretical, practical or applied knowledge based on specific topics or views of the profession

Description

This activity is not included in the program of the subject

Hours

0

In-class

100

Name

Assessments (continuous assessment system): speaking or writing tests, presentations, individually or in groups, which should include the knowledge acquired in the classes. Formative and summative assessment activities are included here

Description

This activity is not included in the program of the subject

Hours

0

In-class

100

Name

Assessments (final assessment system): speaking or writing tests, individually or in groups, which should include the knowledge acquired in the classes. Summative evaluation is included

Description

A writing test individual will be carried out, which will include some questions about the knowledge explained in the classes

Hours

2

In-class

100

Name

Tutorials: Individual or in groups, will serve to advise, resolve any doubts, guide, monitor work or the knowledge acquired

Description

Periodical tutorials will be sheduled to resolve any doubts, monitor work or the knowledge acquired by the students

Hours

8

In-class

50

Name

Carrying out individual or group assignments: Autonomous and / or collaborative learning to develop theoretical, practical or applied knowledge by carrying out projects, practice reports and / or assignments

Description

Time dedicated to preparing individual and group work

Hours

30

In-class

0

Name

Individual study: Time dedicated to studying the subject

Description

Time dedicated to studying the subject using notes and recommended bibliography

Hours

40

In-class

0

6. Assessment method

6.1. Continous assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Individual official test

Description and criteria

15 multiple choice questions (50%) 2 short questions (50%)

Percentage

45 %

Name

Evaluation of practical sessions, visits and seminars based on reports and corresponding documents

Description and criteria

Preparation of work in group on monitoring of a field crop. Preparation of a study of urban horticulture proposal. The exposed results and the discussion of them will be evaluated

Percentage

20 %

Name

Presentation and defence of individual or group assignments (it may include auto-evaluation and peer-evaluation)

Description and criteria

Presentation and defence of individual research study

Percentage

35 %

Name

Other evaluation activities

Description and criteria

Percentage

0 %

6.2. Final assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Individual official test

Description and criteria

15 multiple choice questions (50%) 2 short questions (50%)

Percentage

45 %

Name

Evaluation of practical sessions, visits and seminars based on reports and corresponding documents

Description and criteria

Preparation of work in group on monitoring of a field crop. Preparation of a study of urban horticulture proposal. The exposed results and the discussion of them will be evaluated

Percentage

20 %

Name

Presentation and defence of individual or group assignments (it may include auto-evaluation and peer-evaluation)

Description and criteria

Presentation and defence of individual research study

Percentage

35 %

Information

7. Bibliography and resources

7.1. Basic bibliography

Author: Valera Martínez, Diego-Luis
Title: Greenhouse agriculture in Almería [
Editorial: Cajamar,
Publication Date: 2016
ISBN: 9788495531759

Author: , , Hawkes, J. G.
Title: Plant genetic conservation the in situ approach
Editorial: Kluwer Academic Publishers,
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0412634007

Author: Bacchetta, Gianluigi
Title: Conservación "ex situ" de plantas silvestres /
Editorial: Gobierno del Principado de Asturias : , Obra Social "La Caixa",
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN:

Author: Young, James A.
Title: Collecting, processing, and germinating seeds of wildland plants
Editorial: Timber Press
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0881920576

Author: Raviv, Michael., Lieth, Johann Heinrich,
Title: Soilless culture: theory and practice /
Editorial: Elsevier Science,
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0444529756|

7.2. Supplementary bibliography

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