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Agrometeorology (KHORBAN-AGROMETE-1)

Basic data

Name and type of the study programme

Horticultural Engineering, undergraduate program

Curriculum

2024

Classes / consultation hours

0 + 2 + 0 (L+S+Labs)

Credits

2 credits

Theory – Practice

Theory: 0%, Practice: 100%

Recommended semester

Semester 2

Study mode

full-time

Prerequisites

Evaluation type

Mid-term evaluation

Course category

Compulsory

Language

English

Instructors

Responsible instructor

Kajtárné dr. Czinege Anikó

Responsible department

Agrártudományi Tanszék

Instructor(s)

Tóth Horgosi Péter

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Course objectives

Objective of the course: The aim of the course is for students to become familiar with the fundamentals of agrometeorology, atmospheric phenomena and their effects on meso- and microclimate, as well as the specific characteristics of weather. Students acquire knowledge of meteorological observations, instruments, data processing methods, and their application in forecasting.

Course content

Seminars

Course content: - The subject and tasks of meteorology and agrometeorology. - Concepts of time, weather, and climate. - Atmospheric elements. Air pressure and wind. - Characteristics of air temperature. Temperature factors in agrometeorology. - Water in the atmosphere and in the soil. - Factors of water balance and plant water circulation. - Data collection and processing in agrometeorology, research methods. - Agricultural impacts of climate change. - Microclimate and crop stand climate. Crop production risks (winter and spring frost, hail, sunburn, etc.). - Plant protection forecasting.

Acquired competences

Knowledge

Knowledge: - Understands atmospheric processes and abiotic effects in agrometeorology and protection methods against them. - Possesses knowledge required to identify agrometeorological problems and apply information gathering, analysis and problem-solving methods. - Knows the terminology and professional language of agrometeorology. - Pays special attention to health-supporting environments and health-friendly technological solutions.

Skills

Skills: - Able to formulate professional problems, recognize trends, develop independent professional opinions, and defend them in discussions. - Capable of detailed analysis, identifying fundamental relationships, and drawing independent conclusions. - Under supervision, able to manage operational subtasks within a research project. - Able to interpret agrometeorological systems at a systemic level. - Familiar with key knowledge sources and literature

Attitude

Attitude: is open to agrometeorology – strives to practice the acquired knowledge in his/her everyday life

Autonomy and responsibilities

autonomy and responsibility: Under professional guidance, he/she is able to directly manage the subtasks of the project at the operational level in a research project.

Additional professional competences

Additional professional competencies: – To get acquainted with the most important sources of knowledge and literature

Requirements, evaluation and grading

Mid-term study requirements

Semester requirements: Attendance according to the Study and Examination Regulations. The course is completed with a practical grade. Requirements for obtaining the practical grade: - Successful completion (minimum pass) of one midterm test. Planned date: Week 10 Grading scale: (5) Excellent: 86–100% (4) Good: 76–85% (3) Satisfactory: 61–75% (2) Pass: 51–60% (1) Fail: Below 51% One retake opportunity is provided during the last week of the study period. The final practical grade is determined based on two midterm tests (50–50%).

Generative AI usage

Use of GAI tools is permitted in a limited manner (e.g., for literature search support or specific tools). In this case, the course instructor is responsible for defining where and how GAI tools may be used in assignments. The course description must specify in detail how GAI tools may be used during the course.

Study aids, laboratory background

NJE KVK Library - Course materials prepared by the lecturer available on Neptun Meet Street and Microsoft Teams.

Readings

Compulsory readings

Experimental Agrometeorology: A Practical Manual-Latief Ahmad ,Raihana Habib Kanth , Sabah Parvaze , Syed Sheraz Mahdi-(2017) -ISBN: 978-3-319-69185-5