Lukas Bertschinger: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Name | Dr. Lukas Bertschinger |
| Address | klb innovation Meierhofrain 28 8820 Wädenswil SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | 079 777 26 29 |
| URL | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-bertschinger |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 751-4203-00L | Horticultural Science: Case Studies (HS)  Number of participants limited to 24. | 2 credits | 2G | L. Bertschinger, J. Rösti, V. J. U. Zufferey | |
| Abstract | Lectures address 2 horticultural cropping systems and value chains, each one in 4 2h-lecture blocks. Afterwards, the students split in 2 groups for addressing a case study focusing on one of the cropping systems treated before. An excursion to a research site might be included. In a final colloquium, each group presents a report on their case study and their conclusions. | ||||
| Learning objective | Achieve a deepened understanding of horticultural value chain challenges relating to ecological intensification, resource efficiency, climate change and healthy and safe food, and the problem solution strategies and scientific principles behind. Deliver in a team effort a report and a presentation providing a comprehensive insight into a problem of the horticultural value chain and its science-based solution strategy. | ||||
| Content | In the autumn semester, the two addressed cropping systems and value chains are fruit-production and viticulture. In the spring semester, the two addressed cropping systems and value chains are vegetable-production- and berry-production or glasshouse-horticulture. The selected topics address challenges with regard to ecological intensification, resource efficiency or climate change and branch into on-going research and development projects. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Documents handed out during the case studies. | ||||
| Literature | As provided by the case study leaders. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course builds on basic knowledge delivered in 'Horticultural Crops I' and 'Horticultural Crops II'. If these courses have not been followed by interested participants, equivalent knowledge and experience will greatly support a successful and productive participation of the participating student. Language: spoken E, G or F, Documents: Preferably English, G/F possible. | ||||