HORT3039K Temperate Protected Crops

Academic Year 2023/2024

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, and culinary herbs). Emphasis is given to the sustainable production of quality produce, the system approach to programmed growing for long-season production, 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 and food safety programmes will be examined. Issues of 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:

On completion of this module, students should be able to describe the principles and methods of production for the major protected food crops and the supply and retailing of fresh and value-added produce. Critically review and evaluate data from scientific, technical, industry, and marketing sources on the key influences: primary crop requirements, food safety, quality assurance, environmental impact, sustainability, market demands and consumer trends, demographic changes, and globalisation impacting the production and supply of protected produce. Describe the principles of sustainable production of protected crops.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Seminar (or Webinar)

30
Specified Learning Activities

26
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The teaching and learning approaches used in this module include: active/task-based learning; peer and group work; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; student presentations. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End of semester examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Assignment: Industry report associated with the group presentation project Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Continuous Assessment: In class assessments Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Presentation: Group PowerPoint presentation Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Caroline Elliott-Kingston Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Tony Twamley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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