Name: NNOVATIONS IN HORTICULTURE
Code: 229202017
Type: Elective
ECTS: 4
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 2nd Year - First term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
Lecturer data: FERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ, JUAN ANTONIO
Knowledge area: Producción Vegetal
Department: Ingeniería Agronómica
Telephone: 968325446
Email: juan.fernandez@upct.es
Office hours and location:
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: 5 de investigación y 1 de transferencia
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
Responsible for the groups: G1, G2
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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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: 4
Number of six-year periods: 2 de investigación y 1 de transferencia
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 Titular de Universidad
Number of five-year periods: 3
Number of six-year periods: 4 de investigación
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: 3
Number of six-year periods: 3 de investigación
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
Participate in work related to production under protected cultivation conditions, by-product valuation and urban horticulture, as well as for the launch of production lines of new plant products through the introduction of new crops.
1. To know both the techniques and strategies of conservation of plant genetic resources, as well as the valorization of these resources with high potential for use due to their nutritional or organoleptic and even ornamental characteristics. With this knowledge, the student will be prepared to focus their research on the field of knowledge and use of plant genetic resources.
2. To address the latest technologies within protected cultivation, particularly regarding the part of technology for climate modification and soil modification.
3. To know urban horticulture as an important source of resources with many opportunities for improving environmental, socioeconomic and cultural conditions.
1. Aspects related to the domestication of plants and their reproduction techniques. Introduction of new crops and their cultivation in protected cultivation. 2. Technical innovations in horticultural crops. 3. Valorization of by-products for soil improvement and ecosystem services and urban horticulture.
Teaching unit 1: INTRODUCTION
Theme 1: INTRODUCTION
Importance of plant genetic resource conservation. Main innovations in
horticulture. The importance of urban horticulture
Teaching unit 2: BIODIVERSITY AND DOMESTICATION OF PLANTS
Theme 2.- Agricultural biodiversity and domestication of plants
Teaching unit 3: INTRODUCTION OF NEW CROPS
Theme 3.- Neglected crops
Theme 4 - New horticultural products
Teaching unit 4: INNOVATIONS IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION
Theme 5.- New protective materials and structures
Theme 6.- Climate modification
Theme 7. Artificial lighting. Vertical farming.
Teaching unit 5: INNOVATIONS IN SOILLESS CULTIVATION
Theme 8.- Hydroponic crops
Theme 9.- Soilless culture
Theme 10. - Aquaponics
Teaching unit 6: ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND URBAN HORTICULTURE
Theme 11. - Ecosystem services and urban naturation
Theme 12. - Urban horticulture. Typologies. Benefits and problems
Unit 1
Search, selection and elaboration of related information about crop characterization
Unit 2
Morphological characterization of new crops
Unit 3
Study of proposals for urban horticulture
Unit 4
Recovery of by-products for soil improvement
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") under the "Act in an Emergency" section, "Technical Guides" tab, 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, in the "Act in an Emergency", sectionrecommendations 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.
Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc
Exhibition class intercalating informal cooperative learning techniques. Resolution of doubts raised by students.
22
100
Class in laboratory: practical classes / internships
Characterization of new crops. Morphological measurements and phytochemical determinations.
10
100
Class in the field or open classroom (technical visits, lectures, etc.).
Visit to a farm with compost production, and compost and compost tea application
4
100
Continuous assessment activities during class hours.
Oral presentation of a research article that has previously been worked on.
4
100
Final and ongoing assessment activities outside class hours.
Official written exam that will include several multiple choice questions and two short questions.
2
100
Tutorials
Resolution of doubts and additional explanations both in person and by email.
9
50
Student work: study or individual or group work
Discuss and analyze a research article. Search for information. Preparation of the report, summary or conceptual map.
Preparation of the oral presentation. Study of the syllabus of the subject, everything taught in class.
69
0
Individual test (oral or written)
15 multiple-choice questions (50%) and 2 short-answer questions (50%). Of the multiple-choice questions, 5 will be related to the technical visit.
A first exam will be held on the last day of the teaching period as part of the continuous assessment process.
The "Individual Written Test" activity (45%) will have a corresponding assessment in both official examination sessions.
In the event of retaking the test, the highest grade obtained will always be retained.
45 %
Evaluation of practical sessions, visits and seminars based on reports and corresponding documents
Preparation of a practical report on the characterization of new crops.
The "Practical Assessment" activity (20%) may be retaken during the ordinary and extraordinary examination periods by completing an equivalent assignment proposed by the teaching staff.
20 %
Preparation of seminars and scientific debates
Preparation of an individual assignment based on a research article, together with an oral presentation to the rest of the class. The presentation will take place during the teaching period as part of the continuous assessment process.
The "Preparation of Scientific Seminars and Debates" activity (35%) may be retaken by submitting an equivalent assignment proposed by the lecturer responsible for the course.
35 %
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