Overview

In this unit you will be introduced traditional and modern practices involved in crop production which includes environmental, genetic, physiological and cultural factors influencing crop growth and yield, and emphasises the growth, development and yield of several important tropical crop species and their management for sustainable production. You will participate … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Adeline Ting

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Adeline Ting

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Demonstrate the ability to identify plant species of agricultural importance;

2.

Explain good understanding of the principles involved in crop production and methods for crop improvement;

3.

Apply specialised knowledge to important factors affecting crop growth and yield to achieve sustainable production of important tropical crops;

4.

Analyse, interpret and present scientific data effectively.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Online learning

Assessment

1 - Report for Project 1
2 - ePoster
3 - Essay

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources