Agriculture & Food Science - Introduction to Crop Science
This module provides the student with an overview of crop production globally and in Ireland.
Duration
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY:Face-to-Face
Eligibility
Learning Exclusions:
This module is not suitable for 2nd year Agriculture students.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Careers / Further progression
Open Learning means you can fit university around your life. Whether you're looking to progress your career, or you've just finished school and wondering if university is for you, Open Learning fits around your schedule and gives you all the benefits of being a full-time student, without the full-time commitment.
Open Learning allows you to select the modules you wish to study, set the pace of your study, and whether you undertake the module assessment. It also can lead to undergraduate degree entry in UCD if you are taking the Certificate in Open Learning (30 credits) or if you are a Mature Student you can take one module (5 credits) in lieu of the MSAP exam.
There are 14 Progression Pathways to choose from Students who earn 30 credits (6 x 5 credit modules) receive a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning. This can be used to apply through the CAO for dedicated places on 14 different UCD degree programmes depending on Grade Point Average (GPA) and modules completed.
Further information
TRIMESTER: Spring
To get started, you need to first complete and submit an online pre-registration form. Applications will reopen again on 8 August 2023.
This module provides the student with an overview of crop production globally and in Ireland.
An opportunity is provided to see how scientific principles are applied in crop science, including; how plants grow in the field. It will describe how crop production is influenced by biotic factors such as pests and diseases, and abiotic factors such as light and water availability. An introduction to crop genetics and biotechnology will be provided.
Each student will be assigned a project designed to illustrate basic principles in crop science.
We have a dedicated team who supports the Open Learning programme:
Jenny Doyle, Centre Operations Manager - jennifer.doyle@ucd.ie
Lucy and Ciarán are members of our Operations Team and they can also help you with your queries. Get in touch with us by emailing all@ucd.ie