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CRP517Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Organic and Urban Farming

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of organic and urban farming. It explores the concepts, definitions, and importance of these sustainable agricultural methods. Students will learn about horticultural crops, organic fertilizer materials, soil fertility maintenance, and crop protection practices. The course also covers the environmental and health implications of organic and urban farming, providing a comprehensive understanding of these vital approaches to food production.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Organic FarmingUrban FarmingHorticultureSustainable AgricultureCrop Production

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Horticulture

2

Organic Farming

3

Urban Farming

4

Protected Crop Cultivation

5

Organic Farming Practices

6

Organic Farm Management

7

Environmental Impact of Organic Farming

8

Urban Farming Systems

9

Organic Certification

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Organic Farmer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Urban Agriculture Specialist

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Horticultural Consultant

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Sustainable Agriculture Manager

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Environmental Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureFood ProductionEnvironmental ManagementUrban PlanningCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Horticulture, Organic and Urban Farming

6h

Unit 1: Horticulture

3 study hours

•Define horticulture and its branches.
•Identify the features and importance of horticulture.
•Discuss the health value of horticultural crops.

Unit 2: Organic Farming

3 study hours

•Define organic farming and explain its philosophy.
•Describe the features and importance of organic farming.
•Discuss the justification and need for organic farming.

Week

2

Module 1: Horticulture, Organic and Urban Farming

6h

Unit 3: Urban Farming

3 study hours

•Define urban farming and explain its background.
•Describe the functions of urban farming.
•Understand the various aspects of urban farming systems.
•Discuss the impact of urban agriculture on society.

Unit 4: Protected Crop Cultivation

3 study hours

•Define and explain protected crop cultivation.
•Discuss the objectives of protected cultivation.
•Understand the benefits and advantages of protected cultivation.

Week

3

Module 2: Organic Farming Practices

6h

Unit 1: Principles of Organic Farming

3 study hours

•Understand the guiding principles of organic agriculture.
•State the organic agricultural principles of health.
•Describe the organic principles of ecology.

Unit 2: Organic Farming Management

3 study hours

•Understand organic management principles.
•Explain multiple cropping and its importance.
•Know crop rotation and its relevance.

Week

4

Module 2: Organic Farming Practices

6h

Unit 2: Organic Farming Management

3 study hours

•Discuss the use of organic inputs for soil enrichment.
•Explain pest management methods and its importance.

Unit 3: Organic Farming Techniques and Materials

3 study hours

•Understand weed control methods in organic farming.
•Know and explain pest and disease control methods.
•Explain genetic diversity as an organic farming technique.

Week

5

Module 2: Organic Farming Practices

6h

Unit 3: Organic Farming Techniques and Materials

3 study hours

•Discuss the careful use of water and animal husbandry.
•Describe international standards and its importance.

Unit 4: Sources of Organic Fertilizer Nutrients

3 study hours

•Know the sources of organic fertilizer material.
•Describe soil organic matter and its benefit.
•Distinguish between farmyard manure and green manure.

Week

6

Module 3: Organic Farm Management

3h

Unit 1: Crop Nutrition Management

3 study hours

•List the different types of bio-fertilizers.
•Understand the choice of crops.
•Explain crop rotation and its benefit in soil management.

Week

7

Module 3: Organic Farm Management

6h

Unit 1: Crop Nutrition Management

3 study hours

•Define compost and state its advantage.
•Describe mulching and list its benefit.
•Discuss green manure and enumerate its advantages.

Unit 2: Soil Management

3 study hours

•Define soil management and explain its concept.
•Understand the objectives and components of soil management.
•Explain soil cultivation practice.

Week

8

Module 3: Organic Farm Management

6h

Unit 2: Soil Management

3 study hours

•Describe mulching as a soil management practice.
•Discuss crop rotation as a soil management practice.

Unit 3: Water Management

3 study hours

•Understand the concept of water management and irrigation.
•Explain Irrigation Systems and discuss surface Irrigation System.

Week

9

Module 3: Organic Farm Management

3h

Unit 3: Water Management

3 study hours

•Describe Sub-surface, Over-head, Sprinkler and Drip irrigation Systems.
•Understand the need and purpose of pest and disease control.
•Explain the concept and method of pest management.

Week

10

Module 3: Organic Farm Management

3h

Unit 4: Pest and Disease Management

3 study hours

•Know the botanical pesticides used in organic farming.
•Discuss the availability and function of other pest control formulations
•Describe the advantage of natural pest and disease control over chemical control

Week

11

Module 4: Organic and Urban Farming Practices

3h

Unit 1: Environmental and Heath Impact of Organic Farming

3 study hours

•List and explain the health benefits of organic farm produce.
•Understand and describe the benefits of organic agriculture.
•Know and enumerate the environmental benefits of organic farming.

Week

12

Module 4: Organic and Urban Farming Practices

6h

Unit 1: Environmental and Heath Impact of Organic Farming

3 study hours

•State the differences between organic and conventional farming methods.
•Highlight the unsustainability of conventional farming practice.
•Know what is a greenhouse and its importance.

Unit 2: Green House Protected Cultivation System

3 study hours

•List the different types of greenhouse and describe the attributes of a greenhouse.
•Know the advantages and disadvantages of a green house.
•Understand the different environmental variables in side Green Houses.

Week

13

Module 4: Organic and Urban Farming Practices

6h

Unit 3: Other Issues in Urban Farming System

3 study hours

•Know the importance and benefits of urban agriculture
•List the problems with urban farming system.
•Understand the concept and types of gardens in organic and urban farming system.

Unit 4: Certification of Organic Horticultural Products

3 study hours

•Understand the concept and relevance of standards and regulations in organic farming
•Explain the importance labels to consumers' organic products.
•Know the need and purpose of organic certification for producers of organic food.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Develop diagrams illustrating the relationships between different organic farming practices.

3

Practice applying organic farming principles to specific crop production scenarios.

4

Review the environmental and health impacts of organic and conventional farming, comparing and contrasting their effects.

5

Focus on understanding the certification process for organic products, including standards and regulations.

6

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions related to organic and urban farming.

7

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises to identify areas needing further study.

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